BARRY THE VICTIM

A criminal case has been filed against Gareth Barry over the amount of £43 million in which several other parties are also involved., according to the Free Football Bets website.

Colin Thomas, founding director of Ocean View Properties, is being investigated for fraud and misappropriation of funds over a Costa Del Sol holiday home scheme.

BARRY WORRYING ABOUT TITLE

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry is worrying about their chances of a title win. City have managed to challenge at the top of the table for the majority of the season so far but have suffered setbacks along the way, including the 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in January.

But Barry is now focused on recording a positive result over Birmingham City on Wednesday night - even though the football odds don't look great.

"After a defeat, it is always important to start winning again really quickly," said Gareth Barry.

INTER MILAN ARE INTERESTED IN BARRY

Inter Milan are reportedly preparing a £ 17 million bid to sign Gareth Barry from Manchester city.The Manchester City midfielder is top of new manager Leonardo's list of transfer targets, according to TalkSPORT.

With Gareth Barry under contract at Eastlands until 2014, it will take a large bid to make City part company with the England international.

It is understood that Inter are prepared to up their bid further if an initial offer of £17m is rejected.

BARRY LAYS DOWN THE PATH

Gareth Barry has said that Manchester city should follow the path set by Alex Ferguson at Manchester United for success. Manchester City go into today’s home game against Barry’s former club Aston Villa trailing United by two points.

City chief Roberto Mancini believes that his improving side are on course to win a trophy this season. With Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen yet to hit their stride, City have a chance to catch up to United next week.

BARRY SHINES IN CITY'S WIN

Gareth Barry produced an impressive performance against West Ham United to help Manchester city secure a vital win. City took a deserved lead when the superb Yaya Toure fired past Robert Green from Gareth Barry's cut-back.

And they made it two at a subdued Upton Park as Yaya Toure's shot hit a post and went in off Green's back.

Adam Johnson rounded Green to seal the points before James Collins headed a consolation for rock-bottom West Ham.

BARRY HAILS HIS PERFORMANCE

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry hails 'best performance' of the season after a win over Fulham. The England international helped his team to a 4-1 win and three vital points to close the gap at the top of the Premier League to just three points.

Gareth Barry admits that it is the best he has seen City play in the last 12 months. "That's probably the best we've played this year," Barry told Sky Sports.

"We knew it was a good chance to make an impression and move up the league a bit so it was a great performance, especially in the first half."

BARRY FIRES RIVAL WARNING

Gareth Barry fired a warning to all of Manchester City's rivals saying that they can expect more from City this season. Roberto Mancini made six changes to his team for the match, but goals from David Silva and Jo gave City a winning start to their group campaign.

'We had a different team and a different formation again today and we've come away with a good victory,' said Gareth Barry.

BARRY PRAISES THE COMPETITION

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry thinks that his team-mates must come to grips with the fact that spots in team will be tough to earn and praises that competition between them. City manager Roberto Mancini is looking to get rid of players like Craig Bellamy, Robinho and Stephen Ireland, who have complained about the Italian’s managerial style and questioned the way they are being used.

With City aiming to compete for the Premier League title every year, Gareth Barry thinks that the players deal with the fact that some players might not figure into Mancini’s plans this term.

BARRY TARGETS HISTORIC WIN

Gareth Barry wants to record another famous victory against arch-rivals, Germany. The Manchester City man missed England's opening World Cup game against the USA but returned to take his place alongside Frank Lampard in the centre of midfield against both Algeria and Slovenia having recovered sufficiently from an injury sustained in the penultimate game of the Premier League season against Tottenham, which forced him off the pitch and into the Manchester City Hospitality lounge..

CAPELLO WAITS ON BARRY

FABIO CAPELLO hopes to find out before noon today that key midfielder Gareth Barry will be fit to travel to the World Cup.

The Manchester City star will have a scan and rigorous tests on his ankle in London, with Capello waiting for the
results before confirming his 23-man squad for South Africa.

Capello remains hopeful Barry – who plays the important holding role for his country – will be able to board the plane tomorrow.

The Italian anticipates Barry will be able to join in training after England’s first group game against the USA on Saturday week.

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