Joey Barton

[Fernandinho]

Robbie seems a bit dim...

[Rudo]

Laid on 8 assists for Andy Carroll in half a season.

[elrichio86]

Laid on 8 assists for Andy Carroll in half a season.

And just imagine how many a decent midfielder like Gerrard could manage!





Seriously, do you not see that the baggage he brings completely outweighs ANY possible benefit he could bring?

[cled the red]

He's a bit of a lunatic but I'd have him, he's worked hard on controlling his anger this season and doesn't get into as many arguments as he used to but you'd still worry that he'd flip and belt someone.

He's a decent player and has improved since taking on the captaincy for Newcastle. He's a decent crosser of the ball too. He's not fantastic but there's some steel there which is what we're lacking.

Would rather we looked elsewhere though obviously.

I'm sure Morten Gamsdt Pedersen would agree with you!!!

[yamiedo]

I personally think Barton should have been banned from playing football. Anyone as violent and vicious as that CCTV footage shows should not be allowed in a competitive atmosphere. Can't stand the prick.

[kingfunk]

I personally think Barton should have been banned from playing football. Anyone as violent and vicious as that CCTV footage shows should not be allowed in a competitive atmosphere. Can't stand the prick.

[Mattshark]

I personally think Barton should have been banned from playing football. Anyone as violent and vicious as that CCTV footage shows should not be allowed in a competitive atmosphere. Can't stand the prick.

He served his time, he has the right to get his career back on track if an employer is willing to take him. Banning from playing football would be wrong. If he has adjusted his attitude and behaviour why should he be punished further?

[Bender]

This is just like the Lee Bowyer signing

[Craig_H]

Barton is ****. And a ****.

[Mostar]

Barton is ****. And a ****.

Probably the best post in this entire thread

[Neil Young]

Barton is ****. And a ****.

There's a real theme, er, emerging in your posts.

Frankly it opens a window on a world I don't want to see.

[Craig_H]

[dom9]

As long as we don't have to endure that picture of a man taking a massive dump again, then I don't mind.

[yamiedo]

He served his time, he has the right to get his career back on track if an employer is willing to take him. Banning from playing football would be wrong. If he has adjusted his attitude and behaviour why should he be punished further?

You misread...I said he should have been banned, as in back when all that was happening.

[Mattshark]

You misread...I said he should have been banned, as in back when all that was happening.

I still don't agree, it would be wrong to ban him before was found guilty and the offence is not a footballing one. It'd be wrong not to allow someone to turn their life around and it wouldn't have helped Barton.