Redknapp admits Barton fears

[Sky Sports]

QPR manager Harry Redknapp admits he may find it difficult to entice Joey Barton back to the club when his loan spell at Marseille comes to an end.

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[Kirill]

I hope he finds it absolutely impossible to entice that w*nker back.

[Del]

Ridiculous statement all round. The blokes on our payroll, so if we want him back we tell him to come back. If he refuses then he's in breach of contract.

[Olly]

I think harry's sounding us out as to whether we'll be on his back or not

[Ric-Roc]

Since when did that pr!ck Barton call the shots?

[Bigdave]

Would i want Barton and all that he brings with his controversy back at my club - no.

Would I have Barton over the likes of MBia, Jenas, Granero, Park, etc.......Yes all day long.

Its a tough one, I wanted shot of him big time when he was with us but seeing the shower of sh it we have at the club now makes you think Barton may have just given us a bit of a competitive edge

[Ric-Roc]

This quote from Redknapp seems to contradict this story.

Rangers are in talks with Marseille over a deal but Redknapp said: “If it does not work out and he has to come back, he will be a good player here. He belongs to the club, if he has to come back then he has to come back.”

[Del]

This quote from Redknapp seems to contradict this story.

Rangers are in talks with Marseille over a deal but Redknapp said: “If it does not work out and he has to come back, he will be a good player here. He belongs to the club, if he has to come back then he has to come back.”

That's just typical Redknapp getting in a mess as he isnt the sharpest tool in the box.

As for Barton, it cracks me up how so many keep saying he's so bad and we dont need him back etc.... Well he's played all season in a side competing in the French top flight. Of course it's not the prem, but Marseille and the other top sides are infinitely better than the dross in the bottom half of the prem that we've faield against miserably.

Also, he's played in the Championship only afew years ago and knows what it takes to get out of it. He may not be the most cultured player, but when was the championship about cultured football. Imo, he would be a very good player in that division so i'd use him.

[Ric-Roc]

I agree. Still think he's a massive pr!ck but he'd bring some much needed bite to a team who will require an edge in a gritty division.

[AscotR's]

You really think Barton would be committed to playing for QPR if things didnt work out and he comes back? Would you be if you were in his shoes and believe that you've been treated unfairly by the club?

You think he will give 110% every Saturday in the Championship? No chance.

[Ric-Roc]

Forgot to mention I still don't want him back.

Marssielle starting discussions with QPR over Bartons transfer today by all accounts.

[Yousef]

No need to bring back someone doesn't want to play. Had enough from the mercenaries.

[spank the monkey]

I hope he finds it absolutely impossible to entice that w*nker back.

thread killer!

[Del]

You really think Barton would be committed to playing for QPR if things didnt work out and he comes back? Would you be if you were in his shoes and believe that you've been treated unfairly by the club?

You think he will give 110% every Saturday in the Championship? No chance.

I actually think he's the sort of player who wants to win so much, on the pitch he'd give his all regardless as would want to win his midfield battle..... Either way, couldnt be worse than the rest.

[QPRDave]

Forgot to mention I still don't want him back.

Marssielle starting discussions with QPR over Bartons transfer today by all accounts.

Think his comments about us has tarnished the maverick hero status he used to hold........I have always backed him at our club ...but i personally can't really go back to looking upon him as an Rs star...if he doesn't want to be here i don't want him here now