Barry equals Premier League appearance record

AFP, LONDON: West Brom midfielder Gareth Barry plans to play on for as long as possible after equalling Ryan Giggs's Premier League appearance record at the weekend.

The 36-year-old started in the Baggies' 0-0 draw against West Ham on Saturday to draw level with the Manchester United legend's mark of 632 games.

Barry, who made his debut in 1998, will beat Giggs's record if he features at Arsenal on September 25.

“It's a huge number when you think about it,” Barry told the BBC. “It's gone so quickly. I've been lucky to keep fit through the years. It won't be until you look back and have hung your boots up when you realise how big a number it is.

“When you think of what's happened in between, there's so much which has gone on. It has gone quickly as I remember that moment (debut) well.

Barry equals Premier League appearance record

AFP, LONDON: West Brom midfielder Gareth Barry plans to play on for as long as possible after equalling Ryan Giggss Premier League appearance record at the weekend. The 36-year-old started in the Baggies 0-0 draw against West Ham on Saturday to draw level with the Manchester United legends mark of 632 games. Barry, who made his debut in 1998, will beat Giggss record if he features at Arsenal on September 25. Its a huge number when you think about it, Barry told the BBC. Its gone so quickly. Ive been lucky to keep fit through the years. It wont be until you look back and have hung your boots up when you realise how big a number it is. When you think of whats happened in between, theres so much which has gone on. It has gone quickly as I remember that moment (debut) well.