Guest Edd Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 He looked a decent player at Man City so he's probably worth another season as a squad member to prove whether he's still up to it or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 His performances have been rubbish - I wouldn't pay 2m for him and we will struggle to get our money back - if he was worth 5.8m, Robert Lee must have been worth15m at his peak..even Nobby now is worth more... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 What has he had, 5 league starts? I thought he was good against Blackburn, good against Arsenal and yes, he has been poor in the other games but which of our players are performing consistently at the moment? The same people who want us to sell Barton probably want rid of Butt and Emre too - we can't buy 20 players in the Summer. I've seen enough from him to suggest he's a decent midfielder and certainly good for us next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Was a great player last year, but like everyone, inexplicably turned into s*** once he put on a Toon shirt. To be fair, it probably has something to do with the fact that he's been in and out of prison. Still, just our luck eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Despite his undoubted talent, Barton is not fit due to lifestyle related issues leaving him a yard off the pace. Like many of our squad, this inability to keep up with the pace of the game has contributed to our downfall this year. Doug. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 He's looked a bit sharper since his return from the nick. Today, he had a poor game, and quite a few passes went astray. But he is a good player, and he's prepared to take responsibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Despite his undoubted talent, Barton is not fit due to lifestyle related issues leaving him a yard off the pace. Like many of our squad, this inability to keep up with the pace of the game has contributed to our downfall this year. Doug. Undoubted talent? I seriously doubt it myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebolarama Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Everyone saying "he's misunderstood/needs another chance/will come good" is just trying not to look stupid after getting him put on the back of their shirt. I should know, I did. Useless cunt that he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 He reminds me of Pat Heard. Absolutely fucking useless. Pat Heard has a European Cup winners medal. How weird is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Vastly over rated. Has looked medicore at best, for us, ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Vastly over rated. Has looked medicore at best, for us, ever. I don't agree, he's looked shit at best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Vastly over rated. Has looked medicore at best, for us, ever. I don't agree, he's looked shit at best I was being kind, for the "he's class, Barton" idiots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Vastly over rated. Has looked medicore at best, for us, ever. I don't agree, he's looked s*** at best I was being kind, for the "he's class, Barton" idiots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 with his next ban just days away (now its being reviewed by the FA) it will be a pretty shocking season for Barton, who has missed more games than he's played for various reasons. I dont know how anybody can be convinced by him, what has he done to convince? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 he'll get there imo. he's been fucking shocking so far, but he'll get there i reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 he'll get there imo. he's been fucking shocking so far, but he'll get there i reckon. Aye, he'll get there in a police prison van. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 What has he had, 5 league starts? I thought he was good against Blackburn, good against Arsenal and yes, he has been poor in the other games but which of our players are performing consistently at the moment? The same people who want us to sell Barton probably want rid of Butt and Emre too - we can't buy 20 players in the Summer. I've seen enough from him to suggest he's a decent midfielder and certainly good for us next season. You think he was good for those entire two games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 What has he had, 5 league starts? I thought he was good against Blackburn, good against Arsenal and yes, he has been poor in the other games but which of our players are performing consistently at the moment? The same people who want us to sell Barton probably want rid of Butt and Emre too - we can't buy 20 players in the Summer. I've seen enough from him to suggest he's a decent midfielder and certainly good for us next season. You think he was good for those entire two games? 2 games in a season aint bad tho tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Barton's been appallingly ineffectual, just like Smith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DarkSchneider Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Not good enough to tolerate him, troublemaker as he is. I would play Geremi over him anytime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teepee Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 we simply dont have a good enough cm in the squad atm - that goes for barton as well and taking his off field antics into account he never should have been signed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Funny answers...given the fact that the majority on the board pinned all their hopes for creativity on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'll freely admit that I thought Barton would easily have stood out amongst the dross that is our (central) midfield. He, like just about everyone else has played way way below his expected standard. I wouldn't particularly say Barton has ben worse than the majority of his team mates. I think Butt and Emre have little more to offer and I think Barton is firing well below his standard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Agree with that Crumpy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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