Would you want Joey Barton at your club?

L'prof

He mentioned that Enrique's comments would only be the tip of the iceberg if he was to comment on what's happening. Sad to see at such a big club!

That_Guy

L'prof wrote: »

He mentioned that Enrique's comments would only be the tip of the iceberg if he was to comment on what's happening. Sad to see at such a big club!

Not sure if you're being serious or not with your "big club" comment. We're not. Big fanbase, big stadium but that's about it.

The Volt

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proof of how much of a good asset he would be.

Otis Driftwood

Getting him on a free would be ok I think.He could certainly add to the midfield and Fergie has a history of getting the best out of fairly bonkers players.

Going to be interesting.WTF are Newcastle thinking though?

If they wanted rid then transfer list him for a couple of million,it really is an astounding move by them.

parker kent

Michael Owen and Joey Barton could discuss Newcastle horror stories on the bench together next season.

That_Guy

parker kent wrote: »

Michael Owen and Joey Barton could discuss Newcastle horror stories on the bench together next season.

Nah. Joey would actually get a game. And rightly so.

The Volt

After hearing Joey Barton - a decent English player - is available, Liverpool have tabled a £30million bid.

MUSEIST

I would not want barton anywhere near chelsea, he is a decent footballer but I would never be able to warm to him.

parker kent

That_Guy wrote: »

Nah. Joey would actually get a game. And rightly so.

That would ruin my joke at Newcastle's expense :pac:

But seriously, he'd get a fair bit of game time like all midfielders at United.

The Volt

MUSEIST wrote: »

I would not want barton anywhere near chelsea, he is a decent footballer but I would never be able to warm to him.

Chelsea have enough insufferable mugs already. Let Everton have this one

Marco85

flahavaj wrote: »

I have a feeling Fergie might well make a move. Could do far worse on a free tbh.

Joey barton shouldnt be allowed put on a united jersey in the megastore,let alone play in one. Absolute toerag.

That_Guy

Marco85 wrote: »

Joey barton shouldnt be allowed put on a united jersey in the megastore,let alone play in one. Absolute toerag.

:rolleyes:

wandatowell

yosemite_sam wrote: »

under a good manager he would work

Like who Don King? :pac:

tommyhaas

A good interview with Barton, he speaks honestly about the mistakes he made and IMO comes across as someone who is making an honest effort to turn things around, as his recent good behaviour has proved

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCkD98c72EM

K-9

How much of the Carroll money has actually been spent?

That_Guy

K-9 wrote: »

How much of the Carroll money has actually been spent?

Not enough.

Pardew has "marked our cards" for those trying to do the maths. :rolleyes:

Even though we've got the Carroll money, we should be taking that as a bonus and adding it to a transfer kitty that should be in place.

We've spent €5 million on Cabaye and the rest have been free agents. Agents fees between Ba, Abeid and Marveaux can't be that high.

The money is "being put back into the club" according to Llambias and since then we've bought no players but they did put undersoil heating under the training pitch.

It's a strange way for a club to be run.

tommyhaas

MUSEIST wrote: »

I would not want barton anywhere near chelsea, he is a decent footballer but I would never be able to warm to him.

Haha good one, Chelsea and morals, brilliant

Bounty Hunter

THFC wrote: »

You put Spurs in the Villa and Everton category despite finishing above Liverpool 2 seasons running and barr United having the best wingers in the league?

Bizzare.

not sure if you actually read the OP of the thread from a few months ago but Liverpool where at the time the team most strongly linked to Barton. Plus your talk of United having the best wingers in the league is an odd one cos despite him being capable on the wings he is also a very good (having played there more often throughout his career) CM and thats an area united need... although united diod not get a individual vote option either.

him being free does not change my opinion although it might change the opinion of some cash strapped managers / chairmen. I'd prefer to not have Joey Barton at Villa but if he was signed id support him and just hope he doesent F up again because he could be a great asset for almost any club in the league.

Bounty Hunter

Joey7BartonJoseph Barton

One day the board might realise, what the shirt signifies. HONOUR and PRIDE. Thanks for your continued support........... #toonarmy

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Joey7BartonJoseph Barton

I am on a free but the honour of wearing those B+W stripes, surpasses that

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Somewhere in those high echelons of NUFC, they have decided, I am persona non grata.

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Mr Alan

I'd take him in a heartbeat tbh

L'prof

That_Guy wrote: »

L'prof wrote: »

He mentioned that Enrique's comments would only be the tip of the iceberg if he was to comment on what's happening. Sad to see at such a big club!

Not sure if you're being serious or not with your "big club" comment. We're not. Big fanbase, big stadium but that's about it.

Of course I'm serious, in terms of yer fanbase ye have to be regarded as a big club, but in a different way than the likes of City & Chelsea obviously. It was sad to see ye being relegated and it's sad to see the likes of Ashley & co doing their best to feck things up!

Twigster

Marco85 wrote: »

Joey barton shouldnt be allowed put on a united jersey in the megastore,let alone play in one. Absolute toerag.

so was roy keane. plus he's a better player than michael carrick, would be a better option than playing giggs through the middle imo. On a free transfer it'd be worth the risk, even if it's not working out he could be sold on after a season. not to mention he's probably the best english midfielder.... :pac::pac:

G.K.

Leeds, yes.

dfx-

Voltwad wrote: »

After hearing Joey Barton - a decent English player - is available, Liverpool have tabled a £30million bid.

No it's Aquilani's fee + £10m as that's how they operate these days

stovelid

I'd have him at United, yes.

I'd sell my mother into slavery to have him at Rovers.

Cantona's Collars

Barton playing for Newcastle this evening,Song had a dirty stamp on him as he was on the ground,I feel it might have been a red had it been the other way around.:rolleyes:

SimpleLogic

zerks wrote: »

Barton playing for Newcastle this evening,Song had a dirty stamp on him as he was on the ground,I feel it might have been a red had it been the other way around.:rolleyes:

The only reason Song didnt get a red was because the referee didnt see it.

Cantona's Collars

Barton centre of attention again-he got a 'haymaker':D from Gervihno for hauling him off the ground after a dive by the Arsenal striker-result Gervihno sent off and a yellow for Barton.

Drumpot

Barton even managed to get a match thread shut . .

Peyton Manning

If my club was about to be bombed off the face of the earth, then yes, I would want Joey Barton at my club.

steelcityblues

zerks wrote: »

Barton centre of attention again-he got a 'haymaker':D from Gervihno for hauling him off the ground after a dive by the Arsenal striker-result Gervihno sent off and a yellow for Barton.

Don't really blame him on this occasion.

There is nothing worse in the game than diving - absolutely sick of it by now.

Boskowski

First of all I wouldn't be a 100% confident it was a dive and besides that there is no reason to lay hands on the player and especially not in that manner.
I would have sent both off tbh.

kfallon

He spent more time yesterday fixing his 'quiff' then doing anything constructive :rolleyes:

G.K.

In my opinion Barton deserved a yellow - I know others don't hold that view. Would I like him at Leeds? Definitely.

Lamper.sffc

steelcityblues wrote: »

Don't really blame him on this occasion.

There is nothing worse in the game than diving - absolutely sick of it by now.

But Barton dived aswell.

el dude

steelcityblues wrote: »

Don't really blame him on this occasion.

There is nothing worse in the game than diving - absolutely sick of it by now.

and what does he end up doing.....taking a dive. The moron probably doesn't even see the irony.

Gervinho didn't even dive, he was clearly clipped.

G.K.

el dude wrote: »

Gervinho didn't even dive, he was clearly clipped.

Barton didn't even dive, he was clearly slapped... :pac:

I think ref was correct to not award the penalty but Gervinho unquestionably accentuated the fall.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

el dude wrote: »

and what does he end up doing.....taking a dive. The moron probably doesn't even see the irony.

Gervinho didn't even dive, he was clearly clipped.

This is from his Twitter:

If i stayed up or went down its not relevant, raises his hands off. I was merely highlighting he struck me. Song stamped should of been seen

K-9

Seems QPR are in talks, him and Warnock would be interesting.

Galvasean

K-9 wrote: »

Seems QPR are in talks, him and Warnock would be interesting.

That could be a lot of fun actually.

tommyhaas

Really hope he doesn't go there. Still think he'd be a great signing for Liverpool, Utd or Arsenal

K-9

Galvasean wrote: »

That could be a lot of fun actually.

Smart signing for them though, could be the difference in helping them stay up. Warnock was quoted as interested in Joe Cole as well.

ironbluedun

he wont go to a top team, he aint good enough qpr wolves or someone like that.

Captain Havoc

West Ham fan, no, too much of a disruption.

Squelchy

K-9 wrote: »

Seems QPR are in talks, him and Warnock would be interesting.

As a supporter I hope "we" get him.
I can't help but feel he's boxing clever though, and this'll surely force a bigger (middling) club to come in for him.
Villa are reported to have bid £3.5m for Darron Gibson... with Barton a free transfer they'd have to be mad.

I'd be more interested to see how he'll get along with stroppy showboater Adel Taarabt, than Warnock though.

flahavaj

K-9 wrote: »

Seems QPR are in talks, him and Warnock would be interesting.

Would be step doen for him though surely. His agent was banging on about CL clubs a few weeks ago. Even if that was bullsh*t he's surely be able to do better than QPR.

Kinetic^

I'd take him at Villa on a year's contract. We need someone who can replace Petrov who can't hack 90 minutes anymore.

El Weirdo

Squelchy wrote: »

As a supporter I hope "we" get him.
I can't help but feel he's boxing clever though, and this'll surely force a bigger (middling) club to come in for him.
Villa are reported to have bid £3.5m for Darron Gibson... with Barton a free transfer they'd have to be mad.

I'd be more interested to see how he'll get along with stroppy showboater Adel Taarabt, than Warnock though.

Having his medical now. Very good buy for us.

Paparazzo

This is great, Barton was saying he wants to go to a champions league team but no one will touch him, even on a free transfer. So at 29, his last big contract, he ends up at QPR.

krustydoyle

Sky are reporting that QPR have offered him 80 grand a week, surely thats not gonna exactly make him many friends in the dressing room??