Agreed, the striker situation is beginning to look like the goons need for a goalie, but is our midfield really that sorted? Sandro out for a while, poor Wilson's head still not right, Hudd hardly a tiger around the middle of the park, Jenas average if we are lucky, Bentley worse, Niko can't get a kick, Modric...who knows?.
There are plenty of questions to be answered in midfield. Without a doubt, we need a leader and a ball winner. As far as Barton's football is concerned, apart from an overexhuberance in the tackle, I think there is much to be admired. Until his ill-advised Tweet, the Newcastle fans loved him. Granted, Barton will never win any popularity contests, but would Dave Mackay? (and no I am not comparing the two as human beings, there is only one winner there.) To me Barton makes a lot more more sense than Parker.
By the way, I voted no, but I have thought it through and think Barton could add something.