Joey Barton

[Heavy Metal Toon]

Jokes aside... i'm glad your fans are actually being reasonable with Joey Barton and seeing him for the player and the man he is rather than being dick heads that judge him on his past.

It's quite ironic that Sunderland fans are the 2nd highest admirer's of Joey Barton after Newcastle fans.

Anyway, i just want to ask... you don't seriously reckon you will sign Barton do you?

I know it would be a good addition to your squad but he's got a year left on his contract and he's staying, and i'm pretty sure after over 3 years at Newcastle.. a bit of hatred towards the Mackems would be in his soul by now. Not bloody hate, just typical derby day hate.

He's a legend at Newcastle and this season has been the season of his life, and i'm sure the last thing he'd want to do is risk losing the love of the fans that he used to play for by playing for you when his contract ends.

Just asking whether it's all just speculation or you really mean that you truelly want to sign him.

 

[Nads]

Jokes aside... i'm glad your fans are actually being reasonable with Joey Barton and seeing him for the player and the man he is rather than being dick heads that judge him on his past.

It's quite ironic that Sunderland fans are the 2nd highest admirer's of Joey Barton after Newcastle fans.

Anyway, i just want to ask... you don't seriously reckon you will sign Barton do you?

I know it would be a good addition to your squad but he's got a year left on his contract and he's staying, and i'm pretty sure after over 3 years at Newcastle.. a bit of hatred towards the Mackems would be in his soul by now. Not bloody hate, just typical derby day hate.

He's a legend at Newcastle and this season has been the season of his life, and i'm sure the last thing he'd want to do is risk losing the love of the fans that he used to play for by playing for you when his contract ends.

Just asking whether it's all just speculation or you really mean that you truelly want to sign him.

I don't think any of us seriously expect us to make a move, nor would we expect him to consider us if he did.

If you ask the question could we do with a player like him and WOULD we take him, that'd be a unanimous yes.

 

[Dorset]

I'll be honest mate and say that I would love to have him at our club. He has the tough mentality that is missing from our team ATM (with the exception of Catts).

As for where his loyalties lie? Thats a hard one to answer, because he's a complicated character, but if I was a betting man I would say he doesn't give a **** about any club or anyone but himself. That's not a criticism of him, I just truely believe that that is in his make up and he won't change for anyone.

So would he cross the divide and sign for us? I think if Lee Clarke could do it, Joey Barton could certainly do it!

 

[MrRAWhite]

He is a complete tosser who is also a decent player...I don't think that he will ever be a Sunderland player.

 

[Bumblebore]

Jokes aside... i'm glad your fans are actually being reasonable with Joey Barton and seeing him for the player and the man he is rather than being dick heads that judge him on his past.

It's quite ironic that Sunderland fans are the 2nd highest admirer's of Joey Barton after Newcastle fans.

Anyway, i just want to ask... you don't seriously reckon you will sign Barton do you?

I know it would be a good addition to your squad but he's got a year left on his contract and he's staying, and i'm pretty sure after over 3 years at Newcastle.. a bit of hatred towards the Mackems would be in his soul by now. Not bloody hate, just typical derby day hate.

He's a legend at Newcastle and this season has been the season of his life, and i'm sure the last thing he'd want to do is risk losing the love of the fans that he used to play for by playing for you when his contract ends.

Just asking whether it's all just speculation or you really mean that you truelly want to sign him.

I dont want him anywhere near our club! It saddens me how fans can let it slide that the guy is a grade A scumbag but its ok cos he's a good footballer! Barton shouldnt be allowed to play the game professionally and theres others too.
Some of my mag mates keep telling me "but he's cleaned up his act this season" apart from punching pederson of course then laughably pretending he tapped him!
Im pretty sure every person on these boards that are holding down jobs would be out of work sharpish if they did a fraction of what barton has done both at work and off work. The guys a **** and always will be. Stay away from SAFC!

 

[Nads]

I dont want him anywhere near our club! It saddens me how fans can let it slide that the guy is a grade A scumbag but its ok cos he's a good footballer! Barton shouldnt be allowed to play the game professionally and theres others too.
Some of my mag mates keep telling me "but he's cleaned up his act this season" apart from punching pederson of course then laughably pretending he tapped him!
Im pretty sure every person on these boards that are holding down jobs would be out of work sharpish if they did a fraction of what barton has done both at work and off work. The guys a **** and always will be. Stay away from SAFC!

On the fence a bit there mate, haway, yes or no, would you take him

 

[Chappaz]

As for where his loyalties lie? Thats a hard one to answer, because he's a complicated character, but if I was a betting man I would say he doesn't give a **** about any club or anyone but himself. That's not a criticism of him, I just truely believe that that is in his make up and he won't change for anyone.

I don't think so at all. With many players you can usually tell when they don't give a ****, but every single piece of information about Barton I've ever heard clearly states that he loves the club, loves the city and loves the fans.

He's even willing to take a huge pay cut to stay here. How many football players would do that? Never mind the ones who are only ever interested in cash.

He's definitely his own man though, so he's never going to take any **** and he's always going to take his own route in life. However, he can have strong connections and loyalties like anyone else.

I mean he's even purposely made a Twitter account to stay in touch with the fans, and released his own statement about the contract situation to be read out. He obviously cares about what the fans think and doesn't want any incorrect views of him to start appearing. This is unlike some of our players *cough* Enrique *cough* who has made no effort whatsoever.

 

[Nads]

I don't think so at all. With many players you can usually tell when they don't give a ****, but every single piece of information about Barton I've ever heard clearly states that he loves the club, loves the city and loves the fans.

He's even willing to take a huge pay cut to stay here. How many football players would do that? Never mind the ones who are only ever interested in cash.

He's definitely his own man though, so he's never going to take any **** and he's always going to take his own route in life. However, he can have strong connections and loyalties like anyone else.

I mean he's even purposely made a Twitter account to stay in touch with the fans, and released his own statement about the contract situation to be read out. He obviously cares about what the fans think and doesn't want any incorrect views of him to start appearing. This is unlike some of our players *cough* Enrique *cough* who has made no effort whatsoever.

Yeah, i remember Mr 'punch the badge, i love it here, thus is home, found my utopia' Bent.

Means nowt mate, i agree that Barton seems committed, and he clearly appreciated the fans backing when his name was mud, but don't kid yourself he wouldn't take the bucks.

He wouldn't come here, but if the Liverpool tales are true, he'll be reunited with Carroll quicker than you can spot Jordans fake tits.

 

[mackemwelder]

TBH, I think Barton is a decent player, he's not class and he's certainly not England class either, his ego goes before him. He's one of those players who you love to hate cos he always turns in a good performance against you but would i like to sign him? YES, he'd be a step up for us, don't think he'd be a long term improvement but for next season he'd be a definite YES.

 

[Tiote's Witch Doctor]

Jokes aside... i'm glad your fans are actually being reasonable with Joey Barton and seeing him for the player and the man he is rather than being dick heads that judge him on his past.

It's quite ironic that Sunderland fans are the 2nd highest admirer's of Joey Barton after Newcastle fans.

Anyway, i just want to ask... you don't seriously reckon you will sign Barton do you?

I know it would be a good addition to your squad but he's got a year left on his contract and he's staying, and i'm pretty sure after over 3 years at Newcastle.. a bit of hatred towards the Mackems would be in his soul by now. Not bloody hate, just typical derby day hate.

He's a legend at Newcastle and this season has been the season of his life, and i'm sure the last thing he'd want to do is risk losing the love of the fans that he used to play for by playing for you when his contract ends.

Just asking whether it's all just speculation or you really mean that you truelly want to sign him.

Not really sure why you care what Sunderland fans think about our players, its provoked a decent debate though so fair play.

I would be gutted if he went to Sunderland, couldn't see it happening to be honest, mainly because he was the main cog in the machine that beat them 5-1, just couldn't imagine Bruce wanting him or him wanting to go there.

 

[mackemwelder]

Yeah, i remember Mr 'punch the badge, i love it here, thus is home, found my utopia' Bent.

Means nowt mate, i agree that Barton seems committed, and he clearly appreciated the fans backing when his name was mud, but don't kid yourself he wouldn't take the bucks.

He wouldn't come here, but if the Liverpool tales are true, he'll be reunited with Carroll quicker than you can spot Jordans fake tits.

JORDANS got fake bits? **** me, they're not real?

 

[Zendens_Dance_Studio]

To be honest I wouldnt have Barton here even if he was offered on a free. He is the player now that I can see Cattermole develop into in a few years time, hes pretty much the older version of catts. He is a decent premier league player who has an unreal game once or twice a season. So for me no. There are plenty of players like him around the globe who won't command that big of a transfer fee... The difference between them and him is, he is always in the media for right and wrong reasons whereas these other players just keep thier heads down and get on with thier job with no problems etc.

 

[Chappaz]

Yeah, i remember Mr 'punch the badge, i love it here, thus is home, found my utopia' Bent.

Means nowt mate, i agree that Barton seems committed, and he clearly appreciated the fans backing when his name was mud, but don't kid yourself he wouldn't take the bucks.

He wouldn't come here, but if the Liverpool tales are true, he'll be reunited with Carroll quicker than you can spot Jordans fake tits.

Stuff like that makes **** all these days. Pretty much every player kisses the badge and **** like that.

And I don't think he would take the money unless it was a massive offering. He's an intelligent bloke, and I don't think he's simple minded enough to be led like a dog at the sight of more cash. He's not exactly a young footballer anymore either. Older ones tend to have more maturity and focus less on hoarding as much cash as humanly possible. Save **** like that for the 18/19/20/21/22 year olds.

One thing about Barton is that he tells it like it is. No doubt about it. He wouldn't squirm around making **** up. He's spoken directly to the fans and said that he loves the club, loves the fans, loves the city and would even like to live here for good when he retires. I have no doubt at all that he would want to last out the rest of his career here, so much so that he's willing to take a LARGE pay-cut. Speaks for itself. Players like Carroll and Bent are absolutely nothing like him.

 

[Nads]

Stuff like that makes **** all these days. Pretty much every player kisses the badge and **** like that.

And I don't think he would take the money unless it was a massive offering. He's an intelligent bloke, and I don't think he's simple minded enough to be led like a dog at the sight of more cash. He's not exactly a young footballer anymore either. Older ones tend to have more maturity and focus less on hoarding as much cash as humanly possible. Save **** like that for the 18/19/20/21/22 year olds.

One thing about Barton is that he tells it like it is. No doubt about it. He wouldn't squirm around making **** up. He's spoken directly to the fans and said that he loves the club, loves the fans, loves the city and would even like to live here for good when he retires. I have no doubt at all that he would want to last out the rest of his career here, so much so that he's willing to take a LARGE pay-cut. Speaks for itself. Players like Carroll and Bent are absolutely nothing like him.

Thing is Chappaz, nobody THOUGHT Bent was like that either.

 

[Chappaz]

Thing is Chappaz, nobody THOUGHT Bent was like that either.

No one thought Bent and Carroll were like that no. But they were, and we all learned lessons from it.

However, I've never trusted a player more in this respect than I have Barton. It's just that no-bullshitting directness which I have some strong faith in. The things he's said and the actions he's taken are unlike anything players like Bent and Carroll ever did.

I genuinely think he seriously loves the club, the city and the fans to bits. He would love nothing more than to carry out the rest of his career here and lead us to better things. He's even willing to take a pay-cut to do it. However, the only downfall is that Barton and Llambias/Ashley REALLY really don't get along whatsoever. That much has been made obvious. He hates the people at the top, and they seem to hate him too.

 

[mmickey1]

i'm sure the last thing he'd want to do is risk losing the love of the fans that he used to play for by playing for you when his contract ends.

A bit naive if you believe that.

 

[Obertan's Rancid Toe]

Didn't he recently say he wants to spend the rest of his life in Newcastle?

 

[Cest Advocaat]

I don't think so at all. With many players you can usually tell when they don't give a ****, but every single piece of information about Barton I've ever heard clearly states that he loves the club, loves the city and loves the fans.

He's even willing to take a huge pay cut to stay here. How many football players would do that? Never mind the ones who are only ever interested in cash.

He's definitely his own man though, so he's never going to take any **** and he's always going to take his own route in life. However, he can have strong connections and loyalties like anyone else.

I mean he's even purposely made a Twitter account to stay in touch with the fans, and released his own statement about the contract situation to be read out. He obviously cares about what the fans think and doesn't want any incorrect views of him to start appearing. This is unlike some of our players *cough* Enrique *cough* who has made no effort whatsoever.[/QUOTE]



I cant believe you are this naive pal. Remember Darren Bent? Him of the now famous Twitter account? Pledged undying loyalty to SAFC, even had his own spot on SAFC TV on Bentys Blog. Gave everything to the fans and kept telling the world how much he had found a club he could spend the rest of his life together..........................Oops?

He is now talking about a possible Liverpool move as one that would excite him? They are all self centred greedy ****s mate and you kid yourself if you think Barton is any different. If we offered him a deal he liked he'd be off like a shot. Whether we want him or need him is a debatable point as although the player is exceptional, the man isn't.

 

[Chappaz]

I don't think so at all. With many players you can usually tell when they don't give a ****, but every single piece of information about Barton I've ever heard clearly states that he loves the club, loves the city and loves the fans.

He's even willing to take a huge pay cut to stay here. How many football players would do that? Never mind the ones who are only ever interested in cash.

He's definitely his own man though, so he's never going to take any **** and he's always going to take his own route in life. However, he can have strong connections and loyalties like anyone else.

I mean he's even purposely made a Twitter account to stay in touch with the fans, and released his own statement about the contract situation to be read out. He obviously cares about what the fans think and doesn't want any incorrect views of him to start appearing. This is unlike some of our players *cough* Enrique *cough* who has made no effort whatsoever.[/QUOTE]



I cant believe you are this naive pal. Remember Darren Bent? Him of the now famous Twitter account? Pledged undying loyalty to SAFC, even had his own spot on SAFC TV on Bentys Blog. Gave everything to the fans and kept telling the world how much he had found a club he could spend the rest of his life together..........................Oops?

He is now talking about a possible Liverpool move as one that would excite him? They are all self centred greedy ****s mate and you kid yourself if you think Barton is any different. If we offered him a deal he liked he'd be off like a shot. Whether we want him or need him is a debatable point as although the player is exceptional, the man isn't.

I don't give a **** about Darren Bent. He's not Darren Bent. Neither is Andy Carroll. They're two VERY different people compared to him.

It's just what I believe, okay? I don't think anyone is as naive as they once were due to Bent and Carroll leaving. We've learned lessons. However, I get a completely different vibe from Joey and he's a different type of guy. Certainly nothing I ever got from Bent and Carroll. They were all smiles and praise when things were happy, but sharp shut up when things went awry. With Barton, the situation is already very dire but he's staying in touch with fans and issuing honest statements about the situation. Far more than those other two mongs ever did.

 

[Cest Advocaat]

I don't give a **** about Darren Bent. He's not Darren Bent. Neither is Andy Carroll. They're two VERY different people compared to him.

It's just what I believe, okay? I don't think anyone is as naive as they once were due to Bent and Carroll leaving. We've learned lessons. However, I get a completely different vibe from Joey and he's a different type of guy. Certainly nothing I ever got from Bent and Carroll. They were all smiles and praise when things were happy, but sharp shut up when things went awry. With Barton, the situation is already very dire but he's staying in touch with fans and issuing honest statements about the situation. Far more than those other two mongs ever did.

Bent was Twittering and doing SAFC TV Blogs the week before he ****ed off to a Birmingham hotel and spoke to Heart Attack himself. He had obviously been talking weeks before to make sure all was okay.

Barton would be no different, thanking mags and praising them, right up to the point when he signed for someone else and kissed their badge instead.