Chaz Sexington
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Hang on, you're Scottish! We like England's team having liabilities!
Barton: I'm the best English Midfielder
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Hang on, you're Scottish! We like England's team having liabilities!
I struggle to see how people can complain about his temperament after seeing him have the absolute **** kicked out of him by Wolves this season, with no reaction. Also when Diaby grabbed him around the neck and threw him to the floor when we played Arsenal. Granted, 3-4 years ago, Barton was a complete ***, but I think he has matured alot since then, and I imagine the added responsibility of playing for his country would only improve his behaviour, as he might (should) feel it would be his last chance, and he wouldn't want to to **** it up.
Although, obviously, so I don't sound too bias, he did knock out Pederson with a one inch punch earlier in the season, which was rather.. stupid, but that is one thing, compared to a number of times a team have targeted him for hard tackles due to his reputation.
All the points he makes, I agree with.
Although, obviously, so I don't sound too bias, he did knock out Pederson with a one inch punch earlier in the season, which was rather.. stupid, but that is one thing, compared to a number of times a team have targeted him for hard tackles due to his reputation.
All the points he makes, I agree with.
His temperment may have improved, but best English midfielder? This season, Parker has been superb, so disagree. Yes he has been very good, but Parker wins that argument.
However, he should get an International call-up at some point. But he's a bit harsh imo on Wilshere-he's going to get much better, and to say he's alright is a little bit of an insult on the player tbh.
There's a fine line between cofident arrogance, and arrogance. And if those words are not misinterpreted, it's a little bit too arrogant. By saying what he did (if not misinterpreted), won't win him any favours with the current England players
However, he should get an International call-up at some point. But he's a bit harsh imo on Wilshere-he's going to get much better, and to say he's alright is a little bit of an insult on the player tbh.
There's a fine line between cofident arrogance, and arrogance. And if those words are not misinterpreted, it's a little bit too arrogant. By saying what he did (if not misinterpreted), won't win him any favours with the current England players
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in my opinion, he isn't even the best English midfielder at Newcastle. if I could pick between the two, i'd have Nolan in the England squad long before even considering Barton.
On this season Barton deserves a call-up most definatly and i wouldnt dis-agree with him about being the best English midfielder this season. Its between him and Wilshere most definatly. I think he would be an excellent international but Capello wont take a risk on him.
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Best after Parker imo. Very underrated player.
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Barton is a massive ****. The only thing he deserves is to be in prison for his various crimes...he shouldn't be allowed to play football.
To be fair, Barton and Nolan have been two of the most consistent English midfielders this season. According to the Castrol Rankings, Barton is Europe's 90th top performing player this season, joint with Ribery, and the only other English midfielders ranked higher are Kevin Nolan(45), and Lampard(4).
His attitude and off-the-field problems have no doubt hindered him ever getting so much as a look at by Capello, but since he returned from his prison sentence in 2008, he has been superb for Newcastle. His attitude has been outstanding(bar MGP incident). A lot of teams have tried to target him, due to his history of bad behaviour, but has shown he is a more mature player. All of the comments he made, I agree with.
I don't care if he doesn't get called up, his performances on the pitch have been superb, and his club football is ultimately what counts.
His attitude and off-the-field problems have no doubt hindered him ever getting so much as a look at by Capello, but since he returned from his prison sentence in 2008, he has been superb for Newcastle. His attitude has been outstanding(bar MGP incident). A lot of teams have tried to target him, due to his history of bad behaviour, but has shown he is a more mature player. All of the comments he made, I agree with.
I don't care if he doesn't get called up, his performances on the pitch have been superb, and his club football is ultimately what counts.
Would hardly call him ****. Look at his performances for Newcastle. And his off-field behaviour is much improved. Yeah the others you mentioned are real quality, but Barton on top of his game can be up there aswell
That is shallow. All three are top class, I will not disagree with that, but Gerrard hasn't been great, and Scholes is past it. Form is supposed to be the key to playing for your nation.
I like you Stu... Well before you said Scholes was past it, he could still do a job in the england side....
I think if barton was 3 or 4 years younger, i would want him in the squad, but i just dont see the point due to his age now.. Shame, if he showed this control earlier in his career, he could of been the star he threatened to be as a young player.