It's the price you pay for selling out, Mr Barry

I’ve been watching Gareth Barry for some time now, the manner in which he plays for Manchester City. It’s like he is almost embarrassed by the fact that he made the switch from Aston Villa (because of money). It’s like he is not sure if he can live with that choice. It’s like a shadow that chases him down on the park when the lights are on. He just can’t shake it. It reflects most in his game. He’s not the booming, thudding, fast, give-it-all midfielder he was under Martin O’Neill. It’s the cost of selling your soul.