The Regulator Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) If we want him, we can get him. The opportunity to play for the club he supports at 28? There is very little risk, if he messes up we can release, and i'm sure there will be certain clauses in his contract. Wouldn't be surprised to see Arsenal come in for him. With Diaby out, Fabregas seemingly moving this summer, and the likelihood that they may lose Nasri, as well as already sending Denilson out on loan, they are certainly lacking in CM's, and Barton would give them the physicality they need. Since he's free, I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see Wenger jump on this opportunity. Edited August 1, 2011 by The Regulator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 In the race i reckon it's us, Villa, Arsenal, United, Bolton (now Lee's broken his leg) and i reckon Stoke will try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 He will have all sorts of clauses in his contract regarding interviews (what he can't talk about), discipline etc. Get him on the pitch, focussed, controlled aggression and you are talking a serious player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) I would have him for his footballing ability but at the same time I would expect a statement about some of his misdemeanours involving EFC. Edited August 1, 2011 by c1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beard Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd take a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philinsuffolk Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 It is obviously tempting - he is a very good player, would give his all for the club he supports and as a free it makes it much more affordable to us (wages would still likely be an issue though). However, despite all of the above I am willing to be regarded as being self-righteous but a football club has to maintain some integrity. To that end, we should stay away. People who are given say £50k a week to kick a football should also be expected to behave appropriately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 His announcement was that he's a free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 absolute nobhead..don't want him anywhere near this club..i've said it before and i will say it again..if he comes to everton i'm giving up my season ticket..shouldn't be allowed to be walking a free man nevermind being a pro footballer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codders78 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Im a forgive and forget kind of a bloke and wouldnt hold his past against him. There are few footballers that are angels, and at 21 with the world at his feet and earning silly money he made some mistakes, knocked about with the wrong people and it did take him a long time to grow up after a succession of misdemeanours It does seem as if he has grown up and has started focusing on his football. I have always thought he was a big talent but a knobhead, seems he is trying to stop being a knobhead and the talent remains. If DM reckons he can make it work then good for him, go for him. If we dont get him I would suggest DM doesnt want him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 stubbing a cigar in a young lads face is nothing to do with silly money..that just means you're an absolute major league cunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 In addition to the transfer link thread I think it'd be interesting to see a poll on what people think. I voted yes - as he's done time for his crimes and would no doubt improve us in a footballing sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 no..feelings made clear on other thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) I voted yes becuase he is still a very good player, him and Nolan absolutely bossed the midfield at Goodison last season. I can easily understand why people are against him coming but I just think that if he didnt have all this baggage attached he would be way out of our league anyway. Its ok being all righteous but when we havent got a pot to piss in I think we have to grab any chance we can to improve the squad. I say give him a go and if he goes back to his old ways then show him the door and weve lost nothing. The Geordies all seemed to have taken to him so he must have been doing something right up there Lol and its probably the only chance we have got to sign anybody who is even remotely good enough for the first team for the foreseeable future Edited August 1, 2011 by duncanmckenzieismagic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Don't like him but handy player. issue for me really though is that he's in a position where were pretty strong anyway, if he was a winger then maybe I'd be more interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 he can play wide right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 The legal system we have in this country took him to jail, maybe a bit later than it should have but he took his pubishment, served his time and is now a free man. People guiltier of much much worse crimes walk this earth free without serving up any justice. If moyes takes the risk then I'd be made up we got a very talented footballer for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cols Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Well said Stev0..the guy is still a cock though haha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 77 days for the shite he has done..didn't even go to prison for the cigar thing which i think is a joke..imagine if that was your son he had done it too then you'd want him strung up..joke of a man and not the kind of person i wanna see wearing the blue shirt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sitting on the fence... Barton is a douchebag, no doubt. One wrong move and I'd want him out. But in the interest of the team...he'd add much needed depth. I just really hate his guts as a person. I'm trying to remember it's about the game and not his personal life... though I am jaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Most rapists don't go to jail, let alone even go to court. Joey has been charged and served a sentence given to him. As I said he is now a free man. Barton will always split the fans, but I only care about him on the pitch as off it he hasn't caused any problems for a long time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 not sure what your point about rapists is? couldn't give a fuck what sentence he was given he should get banned from football for the shit he's done..not like it's one incident then i might be more inclined to be forgiving..the man is a wanker and i would never ever cheer him for this club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcirony Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd take him, maybe playing for team that isn't full of mercenaries might improve his attitude. Maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 not sure what your point about rapists is? couldn't give a fuck what sentence he was given he should get banned from football for the shit he's done..not like it's one incident then i might be more inclined to be forgiving..the man is a wanker and i would never ever cheer him for this club My point is that he served his time when other people serve none yet people still can't let it go. The incident with the lad and the cigar was not on a football pitch so he could not possibly be banned because of it. Duncan hit a ref on the pitch, Suarez bit a guys ear on the pitch I believe and neither of them got banned. My main point is we all have a past, but in my opinion if a person has served their punishment it has to be left in the past. Murder and rape are the only crimes I see as unforgivable and unforgettable. There are plenty worse people then joey Barton in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcirony Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Actually, If we don't go hell for leather to sign him I'll be pissed. If its not us he'll be playing well FOR, it'll be someone else he'll be playing well for AGAINST us...also, he's a fan of nietszche, kudos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 there are plenty of people worse than barton i aint gonna deny that..but those people aren't footballers and won't have the chance to play for this club..people may want him here but i certainly don't and seems i'm in the minority i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus jones Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Don't want him here just because he's a twat, it's just I cant see him fitting in here at all. No better than Coleman on the right and certainly no better than Ossie in the middle so where does that leave him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead1 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 Problem is Marco, even a shit on a free is better than noone at all so you can blame BK and the other munters on the board for everyone getting so excited mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonButtle Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 there are plenty of people worse than barton i aint gonna deny that..but those people aren't footballers and won't have the chance to play for this club..people may want him here but i certainly don't and seems i'm in the minority i guess no your not mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead1 Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 If im honest i think hes a dick but i know if we dont sign him were gonna be inundated with injuries to our midfielders and regret not signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 The question is what would he add? We already have Fellani, Arteta, Rodders, Cahill, Billy, Osman, not to mention Baxter, and the other young talent comming through. It would only make sence if we sold Fellani or Redders, to free up cash for a genuine winger and / or a striker. Would I want him at the club, well if its the Barton who played for the barcodes last season then yes. If its the spanner who played for city then no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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