marcus jones Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Yeah fair point, but can we afford £50,000 a week on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 The question is what would he add? We already have Fellani, Arteta, Rodders, Cahill, Billy, Osman, not to mention Baxter, and the other young talent comming through. It would only make sence if we sold Fellani or Redders, to free up cash for a genuine winger and / or a striker. Would I want him at the club, well if its the Barton who played for the barcodes last season then yes. If its the spanner who played for city then no He can play on the right, were we are very short in numbers. I'd have him straight in the 1st team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codders78 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 stubbing a cigar in a young lads face is nothing to do with silly money..that just means you're an absolute major league cunt It isnt pretty granted. I did a lot of things when I was younger, thinking I was a big shot. Times change, people change when given the chance and a few years to grow. If he is a reformed character and I believe he is then he would be an asset to any side. If Moyes feels the same then I wouldn't throw away my ticket because he wears the shirt, provided he respects it and understands what is expected of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) He can play on the right, were we are very short in numbers. I'd have him straight in the 1st team. So can Arteta, Coleman (better right back tho),and Billy who is arguably better on the right than Barton whose best position is central midfield where we are somewhat overstocked Edited August 1, 2011 by London Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd be open minded. The lad has a bad past, but we've seen that before with various players. If he deserves a second chance, then Moyes and Neville are the guys to put him on the right path. I'm gonna sit on the fence for now until we know for sure he's coming. Not much point in being uppity about signing a guy who hasn't asked to sign yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 It isnt pretty granted. I did a lot of things when I was younger, thinking I was a big shot. Times change, people change when given the chance and a few years to grow. If he is a reformed character and I believe he is then he would be an asset to any side. If Moyes feels the same then I wouldn't throw away my ticket because he wears the shirt, provided he respects it and understands what is expected of him Top post... I echo this sentiment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Yeah fair point, but can we afford £50,000 a week on him? With no transfer fee there should be no reason why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 No. Not only do I not like him as a person (although I have never met him personally) I think his disruptive influence could damage team morale badly. I don't think we could continue to play with him in the dressing room causing problems. It would come down to a battle between him and Moyes. Moyes would win but the trouble would be awful. I don't care if he is Messi, Kaka and Pele rolled into one, no player is worth damaging the squad togetherness for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 It isnt pretty granted. I did a lot of things when I was younger, thinking I was a big shot. Times change, people change when given the chance and a few years to grow. If he is a reformed character and I believe he is then he would be an asset to any side. If Moyes feels the same then I wouldn't throw away my ticket because he wears the shirt, provided he respects it and understands what is expected of him that's fair enough man but i don't believe in 3rd, 4th or 5th chances which is what the boy is on now..i just could not bring myself to cheer him and i'd hate to be put in a position where i don't wanna cheer one of our players so i'd rather stay clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 And so bringing in someone like him will help the youngsters? I believe he will be a right twat to the younger players and mess with their heads, players like that normally are, so they can stamp their authority all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 The man is a fucking scum bag and a disgrace! I am with Marco all the way on this one, I just dont ever want to see some one like that wearing our shirt. Bellamy I could cope with but not Barton.. Not Barton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avinalaff Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 If he was the difference between achieving top 4, or even dare I say it, relegation, would you take him, or stand by principles? None of us know the lad so can't really judge him. I trust Moyes to make the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everton_Worshiper Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 No. Not only do I not like him as a person (although I have never met him personally) I think his disruptive influence could damage team morale badly. I don't think we could continue to play with him in the dressing room causing problems. It would come down to a battle between him and Moyes. Moyes would win but the trouble would be awful. I don't care if he is Messi, Kaka and Pele rolled into one, no player is worth damaging the squad togetherness for. I'm with Rubes on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/sports-breakfast/blog/2011-08-02/courtney-everton-are-box-seat-barton-signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pax Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Beggars can't be choosers. He's a good player, available on a free. Even if we signed him and sold him for a couple of million, it's something we need to be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 http://www.talksport...-barton-signing It won't play for some reason - this chap got his sources? When I was listening they were talking about Arsenal wanting to take him. I'd like us to move quick and just get him on board to be honest as I think a fair few clubs will consider him a steal on a free especially with all CL teams (minus City) in the market for CM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Bryant Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sign him up! He has been a dick in the past but I think he's learned from his mistakes.. and lets face it, he was awesome last season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philinsuffolk Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sign him on 30th August and sell him for £7m on 31st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Sign him on 30th August and sell him for £7m on 31st! Didn't think you could play for three clubs in one season, like your thinking though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 If he hasn't played for Newcastle before he signed for us then it'd be possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 No. Not only do I not like him as a person (although I have never met him personally) I think his disruptive influence could damage team morale badly. I don't think we could continue to play with him in the dressing room causing problems. It would come down to a battle between him and Moyes. Moyes would win but the trouble would be awful. I don't care if he is Messi, Kaka and Pele rolled into one, no player is worth damaging the squad togetherness for. Im with you on this I think. I read an article in the paper about him today and mainly his disruptive influences within the Newcastle and England squads. If any of that in the article was true then I wouldnt want him here, but like most daily rags there wasnt a source in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 his agent said they are queing up to sign him so that rules us out. good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/aug/02/joey-barton-newcastle-united By the weekend? That's us definitely out then, we need to mull for at least 2 weeks first, then consider a move, before launching discussions that may or may not mean we're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Bryant Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Barton believes he is good enough to play Champions League football. Won't be coming here then unless he can wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsmith69 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 looking more likely by the second if you believe the bookies. Gone from 9/1 to 7/4 favourites at paddypower in the last 15 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Given the state of our midfield last night I would say get him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Fourthofficial makes reference to it without saying it's a cert. Has Joey tipped his mates off to earn them a few bob? Was reading about his conflict with Lampard earlier, very interesting and something I feel identifies the problem in the England camp... http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2007/jan/25/sport.comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 we are bookies favorites to actually sign a footballer? shit that means we might have a chance after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pax Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 SSN are reporting it's us or Stoke. I actually think he's coming here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Bookies seem to think so: http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/joey-barton-specials/club-after-summer-transfer-window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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