Well I’ve seen off my last weekend without football until next spring
We had our first game of the new season on Tuesday - albeit an unofficial training match rather than a formal friendly - and produced some good stuff in a 4-1 win. We’ve got our first proper game on Saturday in our now traditional clash with Crystal Palace. The new season is here
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Originally Posted by bababui
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Joey Barton
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The big difference with Barton is there is still (just about) scope to believe he is just young and stupid. Factor in the inevitable psychological turmoil caused by his brother - Barton doesn’t get the credit he deserved for the way he handled that - and there is a reasonable case for giving him a final chance. Moreover from a purely cynical on-field perspective you are talking about a dynamic midfielder who has equalled the performances of the likes of Keane, Gerrard and Lampard at the comparitive stage of their careers. Getting a player of that ilk and still having change from £6million is an absolute bargain. But for the sordid side of Barton’s personality the big four would have been involved in one hell of a fight for his signature.