“SHOCKING PROOF UNVEILED! Premier League Guru DEMANDS Everton Fans Stay Calm Over Jaw-Dropping New Signing!”
Thierno Barry working to settle into life at Goodison Park
David Moyes went into the new Premier League season eager to strengthen Everton’s frontline.
The Friedkin Group backed him, delivering two major signings: a former Villarreal striker and ex-Manchester City star Jack Grealish, both arriving at Finch Farm ahead of the campaign.
While Grealish has yet to enjoy a pre-season with the Blues, Barry has, though his early displays have not particularly stood out.
Goodison News has gathered the exclusive thoughts of renowned football commentator Ian Darke, who offered a more balanced view.
Concerns over Barry are premature
Barry’s lack of Premier League experience means it is only natural that he needs time to adapt.
During pre-season, he featured four times—coming off the bench against Bournemouth, West Ham and Manchester United during the club’s US tour, and starting against AS Roma at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Darke insists it would be unfair to judge the Frenchman solely on these matches. He stressed that pre-season friendlies serve mainly to build fitness and rhythm, rather than act as a definitive measure of a player’s ability.
Speaking to Goodison News, Darke explained:
“You have to give any new signing time. Rushing to judgement after a handful of friendlies, when players aren’t fully sharp, is not the way to go.
These games are about getting up to speed. Let’s see after ten league matches before drawing any conclusions. You cannot judge before he’s played a proper competitive fixture.
The evidence shows he netted 11 goals in La Liga for Villarreal last season, which is a decent return without being extraordinary.”
Chance for Barry to impress against Leeds
Fans’ perceptions of Barry could change quickly if he manages to deliver on his Premier League debut.
Everton open their season against Leeds United on Monday, a game that could prove tricky for Moyes’ men.
Although Beto is expected to lead the line from the start, Barry may well be introduced as the match unfolds.
If he can make an impact off the bench—and perhaps even outperform Leeds’ new forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who spent nine years at Goodison Park—it would mark the perfect beginning to his Everton career and ease early doubts.
