Guest Stephen927 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Calling someone big lips is completely different to calling someone a cunt though. I'm hoping that Barton didn't mean it in a racial way but I can see how it could be spun as that quite easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Is this going to happen every time the lad plays? pathetic bottom of the barrel scrapping s*** from villa. Barton doesn't exactly keep his head down does he? If he keeps giving sticking his head above the parapets he's eventually going to be shot down. What exactly would you prefer he do? He's always been a player that intimidates the opposition, it's a massive part of his game. He wouldn't be the Joey Barton we bought from Man City without it. The fact is no matter what the lad does he'll get raped in the press for it. He can't win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Is this going to happen every time the lad plays? pathetic bottom of the barrel scrapping s*** from villa. Barton doesn't exactly keep his head down does he? If he keeps giving sticking his head above the parapets he's eventually going to be shot down. What exactly would you prefer he do? He's always been a player that intimidates the opposition, it's a massive part of his game. He wouldn't be the Joey Barton we bought from Man City without it. The fact is no matter what the lad does he'll get raped in the press for it. He can't win. He's gong to have to change that aspect of his game because now more than ever he's a target and all it takes is Agbonlahor to come out and say he was offended by Bartons comments and actions to drop the guillotine on the lads neck. Theres a huge difference between intimidating the opposition through your play, ala Gattuso, and through petty remarks and losing your rag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 i thought he had a good game, and was impressed to see him acting as a peacemaker between villa and newcastle players, i think it was ameobi and laursen but i can't remember off hand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggybread Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Is this going to happen every time the lad plays? pathetic bottom of the barrel scrapping s*** from villa. Barton doesn't exactly keep his head down does he? If he keeps giving sticking his head above the parapets he's eventually going to be shot down. What exactly would you prefer he do? He's always been a player that intimidates the opposition, it's a massive part of his game. He wouldn't be the Joey Barton we bought from Man City without it. The fact is no matter what the lad does he'll get raped in the press for it. He can't win. He's gong to have to change that aspect of his game because now more than ever he's a target and all it takes is Agbonlahor to come out and say he was offended by Bartons comments and actions to drop the guillotine on the lads neck. Theres a huge difference between intimidating the opposition through your play, ala Gattuso, and through petty remarks and losing your rag. isnt gattuso renowned for that type of behaviour? remember reading interviews with the likes of gerrard,beckham about how he likes to constantly nip and grope you or will say things about you/your family to get a reaction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Is this going to happen every time the lad plays? pathetic bottom of the barrel scrapping s*** from villa. Barton doesn't exactly keep his head down does he? If he keeps giving sticking his head above the parapets he's eventually going to be shot down. What exactly would you prefer he do? He's always been a player that intimidates the opposition, it's a massive part of his game. He wouldn't be the Joey Barton we bought from Man City without it. The fact is no matter what the lad does he'll get raped in the press for it. He can't win. That's bollocks tbh. No one is going to stop him playing aggressively within the rules...all he has to do is make sure he doesn't transgress them. This incident being blown up out of all proportion is a good thing IMO. I doubt anything will come of it and it might serve as a wake up call to Barton that he needs to keep his nose cleaner than clean. Even the slightest dribble of snot is not going to go unnoticed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Funny how this allegation was only fabricated AFTER the FA refused to act on the previous allegation. What on earth will they come out with next when this latest attempt to smear Barton fails ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Is this going to happen every time the lad plays? pathetic bottom of the barrel scrapping s*** from villa. Barton doesn't exactly keep his head down does he? If he keeps giving sticking his head above the parapets he's eventually going to be shot down. What exactly would you prefer he do? He's always been a player that intimidates the opposition, it's a massive part of his game. He wouldn't be the Joey Barton we bought from Man City without it. The fact is no matter what the lad does he'll get raped in the press for it. He can't win. He's gong to have to change that aspect of his game because now more than ever he's a target and all it takes is Agbonlahor to come out and say he was offended by Bartons comments and actions to drop the guillotine on the lads neck. Theres a huge difference between intimidating the opposition through your play, ala Gattuso, and through petty remarks and losing your rag. I don't think he has to change at all, he shouldn't have to. The press will eventually get bored and move on to something new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie418 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 The thing is that those that would consider a comment like 'big lips' to be racist are infact themselves racists by saying that a facial feature that can be found on a variety of coloured skins is only associated (in their minds) with one. No doubt these same people would consider 'big nose' to be anti-semitic. (and have never seen the Rolling Stones). pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustynrg Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Funny how this allegation was only fabricated AFTER the FA refused to act on the previous allegation. What on earth will they come out with next when this latest attempt to smear Barton fails ? Very good point. Witchhunt it is- they won't stop until he is banned for six games. How long has he go that hanging over his head? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggybread Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 2 seasons i think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Surely if there had been a problem with racist abuse it would have been highlighted in yesterday morning's press and not this morning's? I am sure that if Agbonlanhor had been racially abused by Barton Martin O'neill would have known about it before the end of the game and there would have been mention in the press conference after the game. I think its a media witch-hunt and that no matter how well Barton behaves his actions will always be scrutinised because of his past indiscretions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrovianmag Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 until the end of the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Dear Joey Barton, It's clear that the British media hates you, and have launched a witch-hunt to get you banned at any cost. As a Newcastle fan, I beg you....rather IMPLORE you to keep it all on the football pitch. Play hard, and play fair. Your game is picking up, and your influence on our team is massive. Keep your gob shut and your arms down. Walk away. Everytime. Walk away from any scum (cockney, brummie, geordie, scouse or mackem) that tries to goad you into a reaction. You've done time for doing some horrendous s*** in the past, but that's that. In the past. They want to see you fail, so what better way to flick two fingers back at them all than to do it on the football pitch where it matters. I know you will bleed for the club's cause. So just get on with it and help us win as many games as you can, score as many as you can. It's the only way. f*** you for previously being an odious little s***, but now you're our odious little s***. Get out there and do a job son. Sincerely, thedudeupstairs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Wonder whether the Villa fanzines are trying to make something out of this, or treating it (as they should - as WE would) as EMBARRASING ? I feel this is all Agbonlanhor's doing - Aggy the whore is making a rod for his own back long term, but then footballers aren't exactly bright are they ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest elbee909 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 The papers will say this sort of thing as they'll make enough to offset any legal costs should they be 'mistaken'. Materazzi's only just had his damages through from the racist stuff he *didn't* say towards Zidane, and that was over 2 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 This is a serious matter and a disgrace to nufc. Leslie ash is reported to be distraught over this affair. People with big lips are people too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 This is a serious matter and a disgrace to nufc. Leslie ash is reported to be distraught over this affair. People with big lips are people too! hehehe yeah, pete burns wasn't too pleased either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 This is a serious matter and a disgrace to nufc. Leslie ash is reported to be distraught over this affair. People with big lips are people too! hehehe yeah, pete burns wasn't too pleased either I'm just waiting to hear Beaker from the muppets' reaction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42553000/jpg/_42553983_pete_burns_getty_203long.jpg "The comments from Joey Barton have spun me right round!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42553000/jpg/_42553983_pete_burns_getty_203long.jpg "The comments from Joey Barton have spun me right round!" good lord sweeeeet jesus!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42553000/jpg/_42553983_pete_burns_getty_203long.jpg "The comments from Joey Barton have spun me right round!" Why'd you put up a pic of Agbonthewhore ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42553000/jpg/_42553983_pete_burns_getty_203long.jpg "The comments from Joey Barton have spun me right round!" Why'd you put up a pic of Agbonthewhore ? RACIST!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42553000/jpg/_42553983_pete_burns_getty_203long.jpg "The comments from Joey Barton have spun me right round!" Why'd you put up a pic of Agbonthewhore ? sexist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Poll thought it was a sending off, stupid c*** Poll - the man who booked a player THREE times ? Yeah, we can trust his judgement can't we ? Racist - NO ! (although by BBC/rags/ definition aren't we all ?) Sexist ? Yeah, suppose so.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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