Thierno Barry looking in the direction of Everton fans who are holding flares inside Goodison Park.
(Credit: Imago)
Jacob Raw
Thu 30 April 2026 11:40, UK
Thierno Barry has already been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons at Everton, and he isn’t doing himself any favours by responding to negative comments on social media.
The Toffees signed the Frenchman from Villarreal for just under £30million last summer, and he has split the opinion of Evertonians.
Internal belief at the club suggests that Barry is a signing that can develop alongside the Blues, as patience will be needed for his growth.
However, an incident in the away end at the Emirates Stadium between Everton fans and some of the 23-year-old’s close friends sparked online outrage.
Barry apologised to fans for the incident, but it seems like some are still holding it against him, with the striker now evidently growing more frustrated.
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Thierno Barry responds to negative Everton fans comment
David Moyes said Everton dealt with the Barry situation internally, which most likely led to conversations with the forward about his actions on social media.
Since then, the Frenchman has had a bit of a frosty reception from some supporters, as he now finds himself behind Beto in the pecking order.
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Goals 6
Shots 35
xG 6.82
Pass success 60.1%
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Now, it seems like Barry should have his phone taken away from him for some time, after responding to an Everton fan on his latest Instagram post.
An Everton fan commented: “Unfollowed until you score, mate.”
This was Barry’s response:
Thierno Barry's response to an Everton fan on Instagram .
Credit: Breaking Media
The comments are indeed filled with a lot of negativity, but there are also plenty of Everton fans jumping to his defence.
Obviously, players have emotions, and it would be best if people left him alone, but that’s not going to happen. So really, someone should step in and give him some advice about how much he uses social media.
Why a loan exit is now best for Barry
Barry is young and may have had a bit of a culture shock in England, but he’s learned the hard way.
It’s safe to say that he’s not helping himself by engaging with fans in this way, whether you think he should defend himself or not.
Theirno Barry Everton vs Arsenal comments
Credit: Imago
At the end of the day, this has started with him making that post from the Arsenal game, and though people make mistakes, some can’t forget.
That’s why it may be sensible for Everton to sanction his loan exit this summer, while heat around his name remains.
Being away from Hill Dickinson could help him develop in different ways, and he could come back a better player with a point to prove to those who doubt his quality.
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