ChezGiven Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Barton is a decent player. I'd probably go as far as saying he's our best central midfield, but I think Guthrie is maturing well. Do I think his return will lead to better football? Well, no it won't. He was playing earlier in the season, and the football wasn't much better than it is now despite the better results. Was carrying an injury tbf but his performances were fairly shit for what he has shown in his career. He was once an energetic player, we are desperate for that in central midfield atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Barton is a decent player. I'd probably go as far as saying he's our best central midfield, but I think Guthrie is maturing well. Do I think his return will lead to better football? Well, no it won't. He was playing earlier in the season, and the football wasn't much better than it is now despite the better results. Was carrying an injury tbf but his performances were fairly shit for what he has shown in his career. He was once an energetic player, we are desperate for that in central midfield atm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 hughton has fallen for the old school thinking that a defensive midfielder is essential. he'll always play butt or smith. the likes of venison, rob lee, bracewell, speed and even batty were so much more yet could still help out at the back when required. Don't know if that's old school, the holding midfielder is trendier than ever at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 He was shite in the majority of the few games he played this season, so no he wont be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 He was shite and injured of the few games he played this season, so no he wont be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 How long is he going to take to get "match fit"? We'll be lucky if it's by March. He isn't back in full training with the first team yet and has barely played football this season (or much of the previous 2 seasons). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Will totally boss this league once fit/match fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Will totally boss this league once fit/match fit. That's far too strong, but he'll do well, better than the current legless trio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 I'm starting to doubt weather we'll actually see him this season tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 We most certainly will, unless he gets sold in the next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Can only see Joey replace Guthrie as clueless Chris will live up to his moniker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribble Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Can only see Joey replace Guthrie as clueless Chris will live up to his moniker. Yep, he'll put him on the right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Even if he only comes back for the last 12 or so games, I can see that giving the team a significant lift. The pressure on the team will be immense in the final run in, and one thing I'll say for Joey is he's never afraid to take responsibility and try to make things happen. He won't go into his shell. In that sense, he's a real leader and we'll need that kind of character. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 No. Bartons return will lead to more bookings and sendings off and a lack of stability in our line-up. He has 6 yellows and 1 red for us in about 40 games. By that logic are you going to leave Smith, Guthrie and Nolan out too as all have seen red in that time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobby_solano Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 i can't even remember what he plays like any more., what his strengths are/were etc it's been so long since anyone saw him fit and play a run of games, probably about 3 years or so at man city Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 He has never shown the form here he had at Man City, 20 yard rockets, crisp passing, defence splitting passes, we have seen non of ot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Barton gets better with every game he misses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Barton gets better with every game he misses. no, the others just get worse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 He has never shown the form here he had at Man City, 20 yard rockets, crisp passing, defence splitting passes, we have seen non of ot. He has shown it tbh. Under Keegan and there were also glimpses of his class last season vs. WBA and Villa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 There have been at the very least, pretty strong hints of his talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Joey will always be rushed back and injured again within 5 games or so. He's shown glimpses of his potential here, but I wouldn't say he's looked anywhere near as good as he did at Man City at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 For all I care he can fuck off. A huge drain on the resources of the club, can't be arsed playing and a total liability to have around. Go to hell, Joey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Can't be arsed? If all of our players cared as much as Barton we probably wouldn't have been relegated last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Can't be arsed? If all of our players cared as much as Barton we probably wouldn't have been relegated last season. Haven't even heard a squeek from him since he got injured at the start of the season. That may be a good thing. But even before that I saw no evidence of him giving a shit. Although apparently no-one remembers this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I've read one or two interviews, but i'm more than happy for him to stay silent. He wants to play football and do well, that type of footballer can play for my club any day of the week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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