I am genuinely surprised at this one? Does it show the lack of funds at Newcastle?
I thought Barton was exceptional the times I saw him and just the sort of player you want in your team. A pain in the arse to opposition fans but a top quality player nonetheless? I reckon this will start a few bids coming for him now this summer and he will go for a fraction of the amount you paid.
I'd have him these days. The 'new' Joey Barton seems to have calmed himslef down a bit these days and has matured a helluva lot IMO, from the one we saw 2 or 3 years ago.
Collocinni, Barton and Enrique and what about Tiote (he has turned a few heads in the EPL this season). Looks like 3 of your best players will be leaving? If Tiote left as well, what chance a panic ensuing next term?
Still, there's always the Amadonkey brothers to pull you out of the ****e?