Super_Ally 0 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Noticed a headlin on the BBC website. Another greedy footballer? Step down. Sideways step at the very best (if Man City's millions get them up competing around 5th/6th this year). Poor career choice. Can only be for money. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 828 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Agreed, definatly not a step forward at the moment. I think he realised he wouldnt be a definate first pick at Liverpool so had to move to the likes of Man City. From Man Citys point of view its a good signing, he is a solid player who adds to their squad. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I'll be interested to see what he sells for, because he isn't that great. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 828 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 12 million agreed 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Arsenal were sniffing about him but I'd be happy if he decides to sign for Man Shitty. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,601 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Noticed a headlin on the BBC website. Another greedy footballer? Step down. Sideways step at the very best (if Man City's millions get them up competing around 5th/6th this year). Poor career choice. Can only be for money. Says the man who's considering a job because it pays more. I think it's out of order to call him greedy. Man City were apparently the only club to meet the agreed price of �£12m, so he could either stay at his current club which has no better, and possibly worse prospects than Man City, or double his money. To me, it's a no-brainer. Who wouldn't move sideways to double their money, but it doesn't make them greedy. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Apparently that's him signed. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Says the man who's considering a job because it pays more. I think it's out of order to call him greedy. Man City were apparently the only club to meet the agreed price of �£12m, so he could either stay at his current club which has no better, and possibly worse prospects than Man City, or double his money. To me, it's a no-brainer. Who wouldn't move sideways to double their money, but it doesn't make them greedy. No room for logic when debating football. That is turnning into a bit of a nightmare. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wija 0 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Good luck to him. If he is earning a huge salary and that is what he wants then go for it. It was clear he wanted away from AV. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,601 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 His letter to the Aston Villa fans: After all the speculation over the last 12 months, I want the chance to explain my decision to the Villa fans. Firstly I want to thank them for the incredible support I have received over the last 12 years, this football club has been a huge part of my life, I joined as a 16-year-old boy and now I am moving on as a 28-year-old man with a wife and two children. A lot of things have changed in that time, players, management and a chairman - but every season bar none, whether we have been bottom half, mid table or challenging for Europe, the support myself and the team have received has been fantastic. My one huge regret is that during my time at this club we have not brought the fans the success they deserve. I obviously have to take my share of responsibility that we have not been good enough to win trophies. I feel the club is in the best position it has been in during my time here, I think we have a group of very good young players, we have a fantastic chairman who is here for the good of the club and one of the best managers in the game. Obviously people will ask why I am leaving if I feel like that. I have honestly been very undecided what to do, the manager and the whole club have bent over backwards to try and persuade me to stay and made me a fantastic offer which I am extremely grateful for. But, after changing my mind lots of times, I came to the decision that the time was right for me and for the club to part company. I need a new challenge, I have a massive fear of going stale and falling into a comfort zone. I believe the deal is a good one for the club, I am sure the manager will use the money well to strengthen the team and the club will go from strength to strength. I am also excited now about my new challenge, a lot of people will question my decision to join Manchester City, but they were the club prepared to meet the valuation, which for a 28-year-old with a year left on his contract I think shows how much they wanted me. Once I had spoke to Mark Hughes there was nowhere else I wanted to go, I was also desperate to avoid any long drawn out saga. I feel I am joining a club that will seriously challenge to win major honours. People might doubt that, but I am convinced with the plans the club has short term and long term. The backing the manager will receive from the owners tells me that we will be a major force. Also the World Cup next year has always been a major part of my thinking. I feel at Manchester City I will get the chance to play regularly in my best position and play a big part in a successful side. Time will tell if I am right or not, but those are my reasons. I have grown bored of all the speculation surrounding me over the last 12 months and I am sure all the fans have as well, I am glad I never left last summer because I would have left under a huge cloud. This year I feel things are different, I haven't used an agent. I have discussed things with my best friend (agent Michael Standing) but ultimately made my own choices. I believe the situation has been handled properly by everybody involved. Once again I have to thank the manager and the club for that. I genuinely wish the club all the best for the future and want to thank everyone who has helped and supported me in my time here. For the rest of my life Aston Villa will be the first result I look for. Thanks for everything. Gareth Barry. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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