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GARETH BARRY will be wearing a sky blue shirt next season after Mark Hughes today clinched a £12million move from Aston Villa to the City of Manchester Stadium for the highly-rated England midfielder. The 28-year-old Barry, who has become a talismanic captain during 12 years and almost 400 games at Villa Park, was a target for several Premier League clubs following a high-profile chase by Liverpool last summer. The former England Under-21 skipper's ability, versatility and character made Hastings-born Barry a natural priority target as ambitious manager Hughes tackles the second phase of his Blues revolution. With Player of the Year Stevie Ireland having committed himself to a further five years at City, Barry's arrival at the club after signing a five-year contract means Hughes will have one of the Premier League's most formidable midfield rosters. The City boss had warned his rivals that he likes to move quickly once he identified his wanted men, and Barry's move has been completed while most of football is still enjoying a post-season break. City's swift move to conclude the first big signing of the summer transfer window will be seen as a clear statement of intent as Sheikh Mansour and Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak back the manager's bold plans. Barry, who has 29 full England caps, is currently with Fabio Capello's national squad at their Hertfordshire hotel preparing for Saturday's 2010 World Cup qualifying match in Kazakhstan. He also captained England Under-18s and joined Villa from Brighton as a trainee in 1997. As his career flourished, his versatility emerged and he shone at centre-back and left back as well as across the midfield.

He'll be on a free.. over four years he'll cost around £10m on 50k a week.. He's still a big name.. it all depends on whether Moyes thinks he's worth it. I'd gladly take him.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11662_5359359,00.html It's a fix.. Howard was top and Van der saar was 4th!

I think Bruno is based on Torres...

The vote is still ongoing I think! I can't see Sky allowing Howard to win :|

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2009...nd-warn-everton

The white socks and white shorts are traditionally Everton's preferences. A few years ago people were kicking off because the socks were black and blue hoops.

baggy is better.

What about Iain Turner? Duncan's former agent details: Dennis Roach PRO International Ltd. Mudeford House, 85 Mudeford CHRISTCHURCH, DORSET BH23 3NJ Tel:+44-1202/47 48 86 Fax:+44-1202/48 41 29

Voting booths open at 7am and close late at night so you just go before or after work.

Better than the front!

Asante Kotoko have confirmed the game will be at Baba Yara stadium.. it'll be a few days before Everton catch up.. time-zones and all that ! Apparently Everton shown initiative and went through the Ghanian FA to arrange the game.

http://www.evertonfc.co.uk/news/archive/Everton...l-to-ghana.html Excellent news... Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are known for bringing through quality players.

I was on some website last night.. answering multiple questions.. apparently I support Lib Dem

http://evertondirect.evertonfc.com/stores/...&quality=95 ToffeeTalk tower in use there

Same stock as TT store with exception of kits and training gear which Everton have seemingly made exclusive (for now?). Bit of a blow. The official store looks good though.

http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Footba...tic/gnid-55237/

Two house martins have decided the wall next to my bedroom window is a fantastic place to start a family. Noisy bastards!!

FA Cup 1904–05 (1) 1904–05 Aston Villa 2–0 Newcastle United Crystal Palace 101,117 FA Cup 1905–06 (1) 1905–06 Everton 1–0 Newcastle United Crystal Palace 75,609 FA Cup 1907–08 (1) 1907–08 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–1 Newcastle United Crystal Palace 74,697 FA Cup 1910–11 (1) 1910–11 Bradford City †0–0 * Newcastle United Crystal Palace 69,068 FA Cup 1910–11 (2) 1910–11 ® Bradford City 1–0 Newcastle United Old Trafford 58,000 FA Cup 1973–74 (1) 1973–74 Liverpool 3–0 Newcastle United Wembley Stadium (original) 100,000 FA Cup 1997–98 (1) 1997–98 Arsenal 2–0 Newcastle United Wembley Stadium (original) 79,183 FA Cup 1998–99 (1) 1998–99 Manchester United 2–0 Newcastle United Wembley Stadium (original) 79,101 Looks like you're right.. I agree... I think it was down to the FA football family that it wasn't sold out.

Try and do it on £4m net... the average for the past 7 years and you see what a task Moyes has on his hands.

He's in the top 3 since Premiership began (Southall, Martyn & Howard).. think he struggles with long range efforts though.

Does it have a v5 document? I don't think we'll hear anything until Kirkby stadium is decided one way or another.

Scholes has always said he wants to end his career with Oldham Athletic