| Barry Venison | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Barry Venison | |
| Date of birth | 16 August 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Consett, England | |
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1981–1986 1986–1992 1992–1995 1995 1995–1997 |
Sunderland Liverpool Newcastle United Galatasaray Southampton Total |
173 (2) 110 (1) 109 (1) 8 (0) 24 (0) 424 (4) |
| National team2 | ||
| 1983–1986 1995 |
England U21 England |
10 (0) 2 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Playing career
Sunderland
Venison was born in Consett, County Durham. Consett (UK Parliament constituency Consett is a town in the northwest of County Durham, England and is the administrative centre of the district of Derwentside. He played for England at youth and under-21 level in his early days. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football He started his club career in his native North East with Sunderland and set a record when he became the youngest captain at a Wembley cup final when, aged 20 years and 220 days, he skippered Sunderland against Norwich City in the 1985 League Cup final. North-East England is one of the nine official Regions of England and comprises the combined area of Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in original Wembley Stadium was a football Stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition Unfortunately for both Barry and Sunderland they lost 1–0.
Venison had originally made his debut for the Black Cats, aged just 17, on 10 October 1981 in the 2–0 league defeat to Notts County at Meadow Lane. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Notts County Football Club is a football club based in Nottingham, England, and the oldest of all the clubs that are now professional The Meadow Lane Stadium (usually known simply as Meadow Lane) is a football stadium in Nottingham, England. He went on to play in 20 league games that season scoring one goal in the process. The steady and reliable right full-back settled into first team football well at Roker Park and became a firm favourite. Roker Park was an English football stadium situated in Roker, Sunderland.
At the end of the 1984–85 season, the same season in which they had reached the League Cup final, Sunderland were relegated from the top flight of English Football. After Sunderland's failure to win promotion in 1985-86, Venison asked for a transfer as his Sunderland contract neared expiry in 1986, so he wrote to every club in English football's top division to ask if they were interested in him.
By the end of the 1985–86 season he had made a total of 205 appearances for the Wearsiders; 173 of them in the Football League. The River Wear (wɪə("wee-er" is a river in North East England, rising in the Pennines and flowing eastwards mostly through County Durham, The Football League, also known as the Coca-Cola Football League for sponsorship reasons is a league competition featuring professional football clubs
Liverpool
It was Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish who acted quickest and duly offered him a deal. Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. Kenneth Mathieson 'Kenny' Dalglish MBE (born 4 March 1951 in Dalmarnock, Glasgow) is a former Scottish international football The recent Double winners paid Sunderland £200,000 for Venison's services on 31 July 1986. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar)
Venison made his Liverpool debut on 16 August 1986 in the traditional curtain raiser at Wembley, the Charity Shield, Liverpool faced derby rivals Everton, who had lost out to the Reds in both the previous season's League and FA Cup campaigns. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Merseyside Derby is an Association football match contested between the Everton and Liverpool football clubs the two most successful clubs from the Everton Football Club is an English football club located in the city of Liverpool. The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The usual high tempo game ended in a 1–1 draw with both clubs sharing the shield.
Venison was a League Cup final loser again in his first season at Anfield, when Liverpool were defeated by Arsenal in the 1987 final. Anfield is an all-seater Association football Stadium in the district of Anfield, in Liverpool, England However, he was a solid, if irregular, member of the first team which coasted in style to the League championship in 1988, he ultimately lost his place when an on-song Gary Ablett forced Dalglish into reshaping his defence. The Football League First Division was the highest division of The Football League between 1993 and 2004 and the highest division of English football overall between Gareth Ian Ablett (born 19 November 1965 in Liverpool, England) is a former defender with Liverpool in 1989 and won the FA Cup with their rivals Venison was also hampered by injury and was unavailable for that season's FA Cup final, which Liverpool unexpectedly lost to Wimbledon. The 1988 FA Cup Final took place on 14 May 1988 at Wembley Stadium. This article refers to the original club from London which existed until 2004
The next season would see Venison's first goal for the club, it came on 29 August 1988 in the 4–1 thrashing of Nottingham Forest in the quarter finals of the Centenary trophy. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English professional football club based at the City Ground in West Bridgford, a suburb of Nottingham Barry featured in more games but with fewer starts, often named as one of the two permitted substitutes.
Venison, along with his team-mates, rallied round the bereaved families of the Hillsborough disaster attending a number of the funerals, he then played his role as Liverpool reached the final of the FA Cup again. Grief is a multi-faceted response to loss Although conventionally focused on the emotional response to loss it also has physical cognitive behavioral social and philosophical The 1989 FA Cup Final was a Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton at Wembley. Dalglish brought him on as an extra-time substitute as Liverpool defeated Merseyside rivals Everton 3–2. Merseyside is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1365900 They later lost the League title in a decider against Arsenal at Anfield after Michael Thomas scored the winner with virtually the last kick of the whole season. Michael Lauriston Thomas (born August 24 1967 in Lambeth, London) is an English former footballer. Venison was on the bench again.
1990 saw Venison again hampered by injuries but he did enough to earn another League championship medal. The Football League First Division was the highest division of The Football League between 1993 and 2004 and the highest division of English football overall between The following campaign was a non-event for Venison as he only managed a total of 14 appearances in all competitions, however, this did include another Wembley appearance as the Reds faced bitter rivals Manchester United in the Charity Shield, again, the Reds had to share the trophy as they drew 1–1 with their North West rivals.
Newcastle United
After 158 appearances he left Liverpool for £250,000 on 31 July 1992 returning to the North East to play for Sunderland's rivals Newcastle United, who were embarking on their return to the top level of English football under the guidance of both Kevin Keegan and Terry McDermott. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE (born 14 February 1951 is a former footballer, and former England national team coach who has been manager of various Terry McDermott (born 8 December 1951 in Liverpool) is a former football Midfielder and current coach
Venison made his debut of the Magpies on 15 August 1992 in the 3–2 league win over Southend United at St James' Park, Venison enjoyed a tremendous beginning to his Newcastle career as they won their first eleven league games in a row. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Southend United Football Club is an English football team based at Roots Hall Stadium in Prittlewell in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea, Essex St James' Park is an All-seater stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom. The run came to an end when they lost to a last minute goal at home against Grimsby Town; they fell just 2 games short of the record 13 straight victories. Grimsby Town are an English Football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football Keegan got his team to play in an exciting, attacking way with them becoming a talking point within the game for their exuberant style of play along with their mean defence which included a revitalized Venison. Newcastle went on to become Division One champions, winning the title with a 2-0 away win, coincidentally at Grimsby, thus gaining promotion to the newly formed Premier League. The Premier League, colloquially referred to as the Premiership, is an English professional league for football clubs
Barry only scored one goal for the Magpies but he regards it as being the best goal he's ever scored; it was, in his words, "a 20-yard screamer" against Aston Villa at a packed St James' Park. [1]
Venison was a crucial part of the Newcastle defence which progressed towards challenging for the League under Keegan in their first season in the Premiership. Keegan also successfully converted Venison into a midfield player, though he lost the club captaincy when he was spotted in a wine bar outside of the club's curfew.
In 1994, aged 30, Venison was picked to represent his country by new coach Terry Venables. Terence Frederick 'Terry' Venables (born 6 January 1943 in Dagenham, London often referred to as ' El Tel', is an English football manager The call-up came as a surprise, not least to Venison, but he played well in both of his full international appearances. His debut came on 7 September 1994 in the 2–0 friendly victory over the USA; his only other appearance for his country came on 29 March 1995 in a 0–0 friendly draw with Uruguay. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The United States men's national soccer team is the national Soccer team of the United States for men and is controlled by the United States Soccer Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Uruguay national football team is controlled by the Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol. Both games were played at Wembley. original Wembley Stadium was a football Stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the Venison says that the wearing of the Three Lions is his proudest moment in football.
Galatasaray
At the end of the 1994–95 season, after 130 appearances for the Toon, Venison was on the move. As his career reached its twilight years, Venison decided to try his luck abroad signing for Galatasaray in Turkey on 31 May 1995 for £750,000. Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 He was one of many British footballers recruited by coach Graeme Souness (who was, ironically, the manager who let Venison leave Liverpool). Graeme James Souness (ˈsuːnɨs (born 6 May, 1953 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager
Southampton
Venison spent just under 5 months with the Turkish side, playing eight games, before he was on the move once more. He followed Graeme Souness and joined Southampton for £850,000 on 25 October 1995. Southampton Football Club is a professional English football team, nicknamed The Saints and based in the city of Southampton. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 After 29 appearances for the Saints, a bad back injury forced him to end his playing career, and he announced his retirement on 20 October 1996, aged 32. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)
After football
In retirement, Venison took up punditry for Sky Sports before moving to ITV and though he expressed articulate and knowledgeable views on the game, his on-screen performances were overshadowed by his rather flamboyant and garish clothing, combined with a streaked-blonde "mullet" hairstyle which he had sported throughout his playing days. Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent A mullet is a Hairstyle that is short in the front top and sides but long in the back He also popularised the phrase "It's just one man's opinion", before he eventually dressed more soberly for television and had a haircut. He later revealed he had rejected a TV role as lead reporter for a new show entitled Mullet Hunter.
Whilst still playing, Venison starter up an internet business called Bid4sport.com which he is still involved with. Bid4sport is an auction site dedicated to memorabilia that has been signed by professional sports-stars from all walks of life, such as Muhammed Ali, Ronaldinho, Paul Gascoigne and the England 1966 World Cup winning side. Biography Early life Cassius Clay Jr was born on January 17 1942 Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born March 21 1980 in Porto Alegre) commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer Paul John Gascoigne (born 27 May 1967 in Dunston, Gateshead, England) often referred to as Gazza, is a retired English Not only does the site cater for the sports fan, but it also supplies celebrity signatures from the world of film, television and stage. All the funds raised from the auction site are donated to children's charities; bid4sport has donated tens of thousands of pounds to several worthy causes.
Venison now resides in Southern California with his family. Southern California, or So Cal, is defined as the southern portion of the U
Honours
- Sunderland
- Football League Cup finalist: 1985
- Liverpool
- Charity Shield: 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990
- Screen Sport Super Cup: 1986
- Division 1 (Level 1): 1988, 1990
- FA Cup: 1989
- Football League Cup finalist: 1987
- Newcastle United
- Division 1 (Level 2): 1993
External links
- Thisisanfield.com Forgotten Heros
- Barry Venison career stats at Soccerbase}
- Official Liverpool FC profile
- Profile at LFCHistory.net
- Profile at truegreats.com
- Barry Venison index at Sporting-heroes.net
| Sporting positions | ||
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| Preceded by Brian Kilcline |
Newcastle United F.C. Captain 1994 |
Succeeded by Peter Beardsley |
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