JAY Rodriguez has signed up to the Gareth Barry Appreciation Society - adding his voice to a chorus of acclaim for the veteran midfielder.
The former Manchester City man’s faultless form helped Albion extend their unbeaten run to eight games with a 2-0 win over Wigan on Boxing Day.
J-Rod insists Barry is a “legend” of the game and the smartest footballer he’s ever played alongside.
“Gaz is someone you look up to as a player,” admits Rodriguez.
“You watch him in training and just bounce off the little ideas that he has.