Thierno Barry's house was burgled when he and his family were at Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton beat Newcastle United to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals
Thierno Barry celebrates scoring for Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Thierno Barry remains bullish about this season being his year
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Thierno Barry is adamant that not even having his house burgled during Everton's win over Newcastle United will stop him this season. The striker's family were in attendance at Hill Dickinson Stadium watching him score his seventh goal of the campaign in Thursday's Carabao Cup victory when their home was robbed.
Barry, 24, lives with his partner Charlene, who posted about the burglary on her Instagram Story in the early hours of Friday morning.
Charlene, the mother of their one-year-old child, Alayna, said: "Unfortunately, our home was burgled this evening while we were at the football match.
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"Thankfully, nobody was home at the time, but this is still an extremely distressing and violating experience for us and our family.
"If anyone has seen or heard anything suspicious, or has any information that could help, we would be incredibly grateful if you could get in touch. We are also willing to offer a financial reward for any information that helps identify those responsible. Thank you to everyone for your support."
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Barry acknowledged what happened in his own post on Friday evening, saying: "I took some time to write this so I wouldn't speak in the heat of the moment (something I learned from last season).
Thierno Barry celebrates scoring a goal for Everton
Thierno Barry scored Everton's third goal against Newcastle United before returning home to find his house burgled(Image: Everton FC via Getty Images)
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"Honestly, regarding what happened during yesterday's match, all I can think about is that my family wasn't at home and could have been right there next to me at the stadium. Things could have been so much worse. I truly believe that nothing happens by chance.
"Maybe I've been too open about my family's life and mine, potentially putting them at risk, all just to show my lifestyle and inspire others through my journey and success, hoping to motivate them to do the same.
"My childhood was never easy, but I've always believed that when you give yourself the best possible chances, there is always hope.
Jack Grealish (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)
Jack Grealish (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)
"Unfortunately, in life, there are people and things beyond our control. This has been a lesson for me. The most important thing in life is to look after and protect the people you love. That's what truly matters. Everything else is just materialistic.
"And as I've been saying since the very beginning of the season, NOTHING and NO ONE will stop me from making this season MY season!"
Barry is already only one goal behind his tally of eight from last season. Over half of his seven so far have come in the Carabao Cup, including a hat-trick against Preston North End in the second round.
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