I think many saying that they wouldnt be bothered if barry went could have egg on their face next season, you can evaluate it all you want *he doesnt fit into our system* or *he doesnt play well with petrov* at the end of the day he is Mr Aston Villa and is the spine of our team he is also possibly the our most recognised player when you think Aston Villa you think Gareth Barry he has had an obscene amount of premiership games and that experience is vital, i cannot think of any player who could come in and immediately have an impact which is what we need to be consistant and finish in the top 6 every season. who would you have to replace him if he were to leave? i remember many on here touting sidwell as a replacement before we signed him