Joey Barton - Genius or Loudmouth idiot?

[winalotto]

Thats true mate. I think on this one, we're going to have to agree to disagree

No problem with that always respect other opinions

[DeepcutHoop]

No problem with that always respect other opinions

Respect the person and their right to an opinion. Treat the actual opinion for what it's worth.

[Ginger Ninja]

Genius - No
Loudmouth - Yes
Idiot - He is not
Quite often says what the fans are thinking themselves, just footballers these days have been trained to keep their mouths shut, whereas Joey doesn't.

This, exactly.

[Shepherds Mush]

I've a lot of respect for someone who voices his opinion and Joey has always done this.

[DeepcutHoop]

I've a lot of respect for someone who voices his opinion and Joey has always done this.

Again, depends very much on the opinion.

[FurtiveFox]

If anyone has ever wondered what would happen if the local village idiot got access to Twitter follow Joey's account!

[DeepcutHoop]

If anyone has ever wondered what would happen if the local village idiot got access to Twitter follow Joey's account!

TBF there are far far far worse out on social media than our JB.

[FurtiveFox]

TBF there are far far far worse out on social media than our JB.

He does try very hard though.

[Shepherds Mush]

Again, depends very much on the opinion.

True, but rightly or wrongly at least you know where they stand.

[DeepcutHoop]

True, but rightly or wrongly at least you know where they stand.

And whether they deserve respect

[QPR71]

jesus would gather joey to him and all those who criticise JB would get a withering look from the messiah and treated like the money lenders in the temple..

I wouldn't say he was a genius though

[dsqpr]

I've never been a fan of JB but that article was certainly thought provoking. There is more to him than meets the eye and he seems quite intelligent. Reading that changed my opinion of him somewhat - it is good to read that he appreciates there are changes he needs to make.

[kron-1664]

I think it is refreshing to hear a player come out and say what he really thinks. How rare is that in the modern game.

He also has a social resposibility and seems to care about the 'man or woman in the street'

I like him ,and he is a decent player for the rs as well