posted Oct 29, 2008

"One thing that can't be levelled at me is that I've lacked courage"

Depends if the bloke your attacking is on the floor or not!

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posted Oct 29, 2008

I would give anyone a second chance....not a 3rd,4th,5th etc.

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posted Oct 29, 2008

Joey Barton is a very talented footballer. I saw the ten minutes or so when he made his debut for England and he added skill as well as grit to another McClaren-era under performance. I've always thought this of him and I beleive he will remain a top class player and boy does he have a lot to pay back to the game.

He's made himself an easy target and if I have one criticism of him, apart from the obvious, it's his willingness to talk. He talks a good game when it would be best for him to shut up and let his game do the talking. I wonder who advises him on the media side of things.

"One thing that can't be levelled at me is that I've lacked courage" is a great example of this in light of the offense.

He needs to grow up, be a man and act like a man. He needs a cure and whilst, my initial reaction is that he should be kicked out of the game, I believe the game can sort him. However, he should keep his mouth shut and do the community stuff to pay a few people back.

A case of a little less conversation, a little more action. I don't think he will ever be forgiven but he should have the chance to earn it.

PS - Why do NUFC fans seem to change their minds so much?

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posted Oct 29, 2008

Everyone makes mistakes, Giv him a Chance he is a ver good talent and good for the magpies!!

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posted Oct 29, 2008

I am very curious about the collective response to the matter of JB and his convictions etc.

I am puzzled as to why people are calling for supporters throwing missiles etc ( rightly to be condemmed ) to be banned from the game for life? yet in the case of JB we have an individual convicted of assault, gbh both in a public capacity and and Football one. and no one it seems thinks its right he should be banned from the game.

he has been convicted of these things yet he has not been banned by various clubs from their respective grounds? yet they surely have the right to refuse entry to any known note:

CONVICTED FOOTBALL THUG !!!

Why has no club shown the bottle to act were both NUFC and the FA failed ? ok so they might think he deserves a " chance " but surely the powers excist for individual clubs to excersise their rights and can use for example " concerns over public safety " as reason enough to ban the chap from entering their grounds? if it works for supporters then the same should apply to Players should it not?

i tell ya what NUFC fans lucky for you and your club i do not hold sway at Arsenal for i assure you the FA and others I would indeed have banned him from the Emirates and yes stir up a hornets nest by doing so.

the people in charge have to get a grip, if you want to " clean the game up " then start doing it! and start by sending a very clear message to the likes of JB and any others thinking they can do the same.

YOU ARE NOT WELCOME IN FOOTBALL FIND ANOTHER JOB.

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posted Oct 29, 2008

Joey made a bad mistake,now let this young man prove he means what he says,step out of order/chop/finish.I dont think he is alot different to some players at the top of the pile, just better nursing and press

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posted Oct 29, 2008

Regatoon, I think you should get a life you sad git.

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posted Oct 29, 2008

comment by bizarreknives (U11536044)
posted 10 Minutes Ago

Regatoon, I think you should get a life you sad git.

Bit uncalled for.

I think you should get a job you SMB

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posted Oct 29, 2008

the mackem above commenting on a 'thug' - called 'bizarre knives' sounds like ur the one that should be locked up

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posted Oct 31, 2008

The things Joey Barton has done in the past have been massively blown out of proportion by those cockey muppets in the press. He's a passionate kid who obviously has trouble contolling his temper. Obviously im not saying what he's done is right but im sure nobody else who has anger management problems can honestly say the things they have done in a rage are right. The lads a great player, he's making progress, he seems dedicated and at the end of the day i think we should be thankful that we have joey because i'd much rather have a lad playing for us guilty of fighting on a few occasions than be like the Man Utds and Chelseas of this world with a team full of rapists who cheat on their wives with whores and abuse 14 year olds at partys.

God Bless Joey Barton
Howay The Lads!

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