[haggler]

i think o neill protesteth too much ! i think he is trying to point out barry may be available and touting him to see if any other offers come in . i dont think he wants him to go but i think he knows villa will struggle to keep him so he is making all the noises to keep fans onside . i always remember kevin keegan fronting fans when he sold andy cole , knowing he had shearer in the bag . i think o neill will use barry departure as a purse loosener with randy lerner and if it happened i fully expect that he would bring three good players to villa . canny manager o neill