Day 2 of the Newcastle Blog and all I see is this Horrible Transfer for Barton

By: David | June 5th, 2007

Well then, now that I am back from my job interviews, dripping in sweat from the lack of air conditioning in my car I can start to post again. I must say that it has been quite a pleasure starting up this blog, there is more information on the internet and the community itself is quite large. Its not like doing Chivas USA, so this is definitely a shock for me.

But do not worry the shock will wear off in soon time giving way to a continued barrage of posts, insight and other things. So enough of my problems let us get into the biggest news story of the day: Joey Barton.

First pointed out to me by Martha, it would seem that the Mags have signed a five year deal with Manchester City for their cancerous midfielder; the man who continually makes a mockery of himself and the one who has a great love of cigars: Joey Barton.

I was thinking, how bad could this guy really be? Maybe there is a way to give him the benefit of the doubt and look at him as a player who over stayed his welcome at City. But then I started to read his rap sheet and look into his family history. I came to a realization that the Mags made one of the worst deals in quite awhile. Joey Barton is a cancerous player that reeks of malcontent and hatred. What was the management thinking signing Barton? OK so you had to make room for Scott Parker, but why trade for this guy?

It would seem that Barton is making an effort to change his image, or at least play to the media so that more people will like him. According to thisislondon Barton was quoted as saying,

It is disappointing that people have a certain opinion of me but I meet countless people who, in all aspects of my life, will testify ‘you’re not the person you’re made out to be’.

“At certain times I don’t do myself any favours with incidents but to make out I’m some kind of yob, some kind of psychopath for want of a better word, is so far from the truth it’s unreal.”

This sounds to me like a desperate player looking to make another pay check, while at the same time guarding his ego. For 5.5 million pounds the management could have done a better job than singing Barton, or at least could have looked for a player that would fit into the system. Now let me tell you I have been used to troubled players, just look at the mistake Chivas USA made bringing in Amado Guevara. Understandably, Guevara was not as volatile as Barton, however, Guevara was successful in bringing the entire team down.

We shall see what happens with Barton. Maybe he has learned his lesson and will now try to fit in. Yet I would not hold my breath, as he has proven to be a very unstable player throughout his career.

More to come.