Author Topic: Joey Barton - No angling references please (Read 33272 times)

Ambrosia · « **Reply #120 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:27:58 PM »

Look on the bright side.

We'll have another scouser in the team. Awesome!

djschembri · « **Reply #121 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:28:33 PM »

This *potential* signing goes against everything FSG have stated so far.

..Bruiser.. · « **Reply #122 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:28:35 PM »

Quote from: its cold in the stands on May 31, 2011, 07:20:01 PM

mcmahon was ten times the player barton is, imo mcmahon was the second best player in that late 80`s team behind john barnes.
mcmahon is massively under rated by liverpool fans, well the ones who never saw him anyway.

That's it. McMahon was as important as Souness was before him just different players though with some similarities.

xerxes1 · « **Reply #123 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:28:36 PM »

Des, I have just had a call from a very reliable source that confirms your post. Other clubs are in for him too though, so it depends what counter-bids are made.

Terry De Niro · « **Reply #124 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:29:20 PM »

Never really been over impressed with the lads behavior.
But IF this is true I'll give him a chance to prove me wrong.

mbyx6cg2 · « **Reply #125 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:29:29 PM »

Quote from: kelevra on May 31, 2011, 07:26:33 PM

Not going to lie. Not overly impressed with this if true. He's had a good season and will probably improve our squad but there are too many doubts about his personal life. Yes he has cleaned up his act but there always doubts about him and I wouldn't want a thug like him anywhere near our football club

He's not exactly cleaned up his act.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/g9AfwVuttS4?fs=1" target="_blank" class="new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/g9AfwVuttS4?fs=1</a>

iamrobk · « **Reply #126 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:29:41 PM »

Quote from: Mr Rossi on May 31, 2011, 07:25:23 PM

And this is what I cant understand. He just doesn't fit FSG's type. They and Comolli have both stated on numerous occasions that we wouldn't be after signing any 'stop gap' players. This sort of signing goes against everything they have said.

Yeah really. If he was 5 years younger I'd say we should take a chance, but I don't even know why they're looking at him.

exiledintheusa · « **Reply #127 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:29:45 PM »

Quote from: xerxes1 on May 31, 2011, 07:28:36 PM

Des, I have just had a call from a very reliable source that confirms your post. Other clubs are in for him too though, so it depends what counter-bids are made.

Waits for Man City to bid 342M for him.

Mouseboy11 · « **Reply #128 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:29:59 PM »

BigTiredGrowlSnarl · « **Reply #129 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:09 PM »

Dunno what i think about this to be honest.

Great player, shocking human being!

exiledintheusa · « **Reply #130 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:16 PM »

Quote from: mbyx6cg2 on May 31, 2011, 07:29:29 PM

He's not exactly cleaned up his act.

Gerrard clocked someone too this season remember. Easy to forget.

Chakan · « **Reply #131 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:20 PM »

Quote from: exiledintheusa on May 31, 2011, 07:29:45 PM

Waits for Man City to bid 342M for him.

Bugger that Spurs will be in for him when they find out we are after him.

cac9280 · « **Reply #132 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:26 PM »

Been thinking over this before I posted. What was / is clear is our need for more depth in the squad. Yes, the youngsters look very promising, but they are not used to playing for the 1st team every game. We need a larger squad, and Barton would do a job for us, and also meets the english players ruling. I would expect bigger signings also over the summer.

Live in the Now · « **Reply #133 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:44 PM »

He would give his all and play hard, we need a hard player. Wasn't particularly looking at or hoping for him but I think we need someone with his attributes.

J-Mc- · « **Reply #134 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:30:44 PM »

Quote from: james_lfc on May 31, 2011, 07:09:44 PM

if we include youth players who have the potential to become far better than barton then i think we do.

Such as who?

Shelvey is the only decent youth player who can play in midfield for us.

Coady might come through but that won't be for another year yet IMO.

kelevra · « **Reply #135 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:31:11 PM »

Quote from: exiledintheusa on May 31, 2011, 07:27:53 PM

Lots of similar doubts remain about AC too, he seems like a real decent fella though.

True but I just feel Barton is on another level and we will be opening up a massive can of worms. But then again its not my opinion that counts, its Kenny's and Comolli's

Guz-kop · « **Reply #136 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:31:12 PM »

He's better than Spearing for me. But he's also a fucking nutjob disaster waiting to happen.

Strange one though. I know they're not the exact same type player but can't see us signing him AND Adam. Not when we've also got Lucas, Gerrard and Meireles plus Spearing with a new contract

Let's wait and see where it runs though. I'm still expecting him to be playing for everton or someone like that next season

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #137 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:31:25 PM »

If anything bringing in Barton and Adam would massively improve our ability at set-pieces.

BigTiredGrowlSnarl · « **Reply #138 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:31:29 PM »

Quote from: Mouseboy11 on May 31, 2011, 07:29:59 PM

In hindsight, this is class from Barton, at the time i was bouncing tho!

Dr Manhattan · « **Reply #139 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:31:40 PM »

More trouble than he's worth, overly aggressive, and a pointless stop gap signing.

No thanks. Hope this is a bullshit rumour.

silver 5 star · « **Reply #140 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:31:57 PM »

Something of a thug and with a dodgy family. to be honest if this is the calibre of our so called Big Summer then we'll need to re-define the word "Big".

Don't see where he'd either fit in or add anything.

Arab Scouse · « **Reply #141 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:31:59 PM »

very good footballer but with a shit attitude

gavleopardi · « **Reply #142 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:32:06 PM »

Not a great player by any means and not a good enough signing for us - convictions I had on both Poulsen and Konchesky before they parked up here.

Agent99 · « **Reply #143 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:32:27 PM »

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #144 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:32:46 PM »

Quote from: BigTiredGrowlSnarl on May 31, 2011, 07:31:29 PM

In hindsight, this is class from Barton, at the time i was bouncing tho!

No it's not

Frank. · « **Reply #145 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:33:26 PM »

Quote from: mbyx6cg2 on May 31, 2011, 07:29:29 PM

He's not exactly cleaned up his act.

Ooh one thing in 2 years.

Breitner · « **Reply #146 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:33:26 PM »

Quote from: silver 5 star on May 31, 2011, 07:31:57 PM

Something of a thug and with a dodgy family. to be honest if this is the calibre of our so called Big Summer then we'll need to re-define the word "Big".

Don't see where he'd either fit in or add anything.

Midfield? Maybe Kenny thinks we're a soft touch?

His family shouldn't even come into it.

koptommy93 · « **Reply #147 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:33:52 PM »

Barton? I thought we were on our way back

mbyx6cg2 · « **Reply #148 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:34:13 PM »

Quote from: BigTiredGrowlSnarl on May 31, 2011, 07:31:29 PM

In hindsight, this is class from Barton, at the time i was bouncing tho!

It's not at all.

John C · « **Reply #149 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:34:43 PM »

Its out of the blue this as I've been told its a NO.

Carlito Roberto · « **Reply #150 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:35:03 PM »

Looks like it's shit or bust with this plan of building our team around Andy Carroll.

Cadno · « **Reply #151 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:35:09 PM »

Well at least if we get Barton we can avoid getting Adam. Lesser evil and all that

SFiasco · « **Reply #152 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:35:26 PM »

As a repalcement for Poulsen maybe? Sure. Shelvey on loan, Gerrard, Meireles, Lucas, Barton as four midfield options wouldn't be bad, of course Spearing is to be considered aswell.

Clonsilla Red · « **Reply #153 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:35:30 PM »

Quote from: Dr Manhattan on May 31, 2011, 07:31:40 PM

More trouble than he's worth, overly aggressive, and a pointless stop gap signing.

No thanks. Hope this is a bullshit rumour.

ive been reading the thread from the start not sure what to make of this potential signing, and i've come to the conclusion that you have summed it up rather well.
This would be a bad move.

Rushian · « **Reply #154 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:35:43 PM »

It's a Lee Bowyer moment.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #155 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:36:03 PM »

Quote from: Arab Scouse on May 31, 2011, 07:31:59 PM

very good footballer but with a shit attitude

You couldn't be more wrong my friend. Barton, like him or loathe him hates getting beat, players like that make good winners and if you look how that shower down the lancs won the league with nothing more than a better mentality than the rest; then if, this signing happened I can see totally the reasons why kenny would make a move for a player with his attitude.

lukeb1981 · « **Reply #156 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:36:16 PM »

fucking knacker of a bloke, on the football side really cant see where he would play in our midfield

BigTiredGrowlSnarl · « **Reply #157 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:36:19 PM »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on May 31, 2011, 07:32:46 PM

No it's not

He's saying it to Torres who has spat in the faces of every LFC fan.

Lets just agree to disagree and not send this thread off course!

CHOPPER · « **Reply #158 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:36:27 PM »

Quote from: Rushian on May 31, 2011, 07:35:43 PM

It's a Lee Bowyer moment.

He's not gonna show for the medical?

mbyx6cg2 · « **Reply #159 on:** May 31, 2011, 07:36:39 PM »

Quote from: Frank. on May 31, 2011, 07:33:26 PM

Ooh one thing in 2 years.

Fair point. But I remain unconvinced that he's 'cleaned up his act'. I can't stand him.