They have different perceptions of the man but agree on at least one thing - whatever Capt O'Neill intended to achieve he was handicapped by the fact he could never quite speak the language of the people who voted for his party.

BBC: Captain Terence O'Neill: Visionary or failure?

The Premiership rivals have been unable to agree terms for the proposed move, with the Anfield club still to meet O'Neill's demands.

BBC: Barry returns to Villa training