Gareth Barry urges Aston Villa fans to get behind the club
“The last couple of years have seen the changes that have taken the club in the direction I’ve always wanted it to go in,” he said.
“Some of the results this season have shown how far we have come. It’s great to be a part of it.
“I’ve been here 12 years and I think we all realise that something can be achieved here. It could be the best since I have been here.”
Barry believes a show of unity from the terraces can only help the players as they prepare for the run-in.
After the trip to Manchester United Villa face a make-or-break clash with Everton and follow that up with the visit to Villa Park of West Ham.
Two victories there would get Villa’s season back on track, ahead of further winnable home games against Hull and Newcastle. Barry is aware
Villa have won only once this year at home in the league and not for almost three months.
“It would be great to set that poor form aside and get four or five home victories at home,” he said.
“Fans can always play their part. Some are frustrated because our home form is not as good as it is away.
“But I think that they realise this is the time when it matters and if they are loud and cheering us on that can give us that extra yard and help us push even further.
“They can be vital for the team.”
