Ronald Koeman and Fabio Capello adored the Everton transfer who had to apologize after playing a joke with a taxi.

Ronald Koeman and Fabio Capello adored the Everton transfer who had to apologize after playing a joke with a taxi.

Roberto Martinez expressed immense admiration for Gareth Barry, noting his exceptional professionalism, standards, and level-headedness, hailing him as one of the best English players ever.

When Barry first joined Everton on loan from Manchester City in 2013, there wasn’t much fanfare despite his decorated career. Some perceived him as starting to wind down, and he faced

occasional criticism, notably after England’s losses.

However, Barry’s impact quickly became evident at Everton, especially with a crucial tackle on his debut leading to a win against Chelsea.

He formed a formidable midfield partnership with James McCarthy, impressing Everton fans with his awareness and playmaking abilities.

Barry’s importance was underscored when Everton signed him permanently, with high hopes for success in competitions like the Europa League.

Despite a drop in performance for both Barry and Everton in subsequent seasons under Martinez, Barry remained a standout performer.

Ronald Koeman’s arrival saw Barry continuing to excel, earning praise for his intelligence and contributions on the pitch.

After a respectable finish under Koeman, Everton opted not to renew Barry’s contract, leading him to join West Bromwich Albion.

However, his time there was marred by a peculiar incident involving a stolen taxi in Barcelona, which tarnished his reputation briefly.

Barry eventually retired as the record holder for the most Premier League appearances, cementing his legacy in English football.

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