Bartons agent believes he will sign for us

[Bigdave]

So said a sky sports reporter.

[Morris]

What does Barton himself think?

I'm not so sure he even knows the answer to that..

[Toni German]

Is this recently or old news from this morning?

[BennyBoyRs]

It's a big decision, Morris. He clearly doesn't want to leave Newcastle, and I admire that. He just needs to be certain that we are the right decision.

It can't be as easy as we think.

[NW9_RANGER]

was recent, some reporter was just on the blower. he said that barton completed his medical and passed it no problem but didnt sign the contract after. he also said that he's staying in london tonight. He needs time to think and apparently that is not down to money or contract, its more personal issues.

[Morris]

I reluctantly agree benny, I'm just getting nervous with all this waiting and no news.

[Ric-Roc]

I'm worried but confident he will sign.

His agent & probably the closest to him in his footballing life thinks he will sign & that makes me feel a tad better.

[LOOPYHOOP]

It's a big decision, Morris. He clearly doesn't want to leave Newcastle, and I admire that. He just needs to be certain that we are the right decision.

It can't be as easy as we think.

Do you still stand by what you said then Benny that he is a Ranger?

[EYR]

So he hasnt signed then? Im worn out.

[Fez]

It's a big decision, Morris. He clearly doesn't want to leave Newcastle, and I admire that. He just needs to be certain that we are the right decision.

It can't be as easy as we think.

Yeah I think it's fair enough! Not many people would want to change their job and move half way across the country at the drop of the hat! I know it's slightly different when your a footballer earning millions but I'm sure he's already got more than enough money so there are probably other things to think about!

[LOOPYHOOP]

This has more twists than Coronation street.........

[stainrodisalegend]

The agent does seem to be brain behind the operation and he has sounded pretty sure all day. HOWEVER if this is a fresh quote it does suggest that all these so-called ITKs have been getting ahead of themselves (chapter 97) saying he has already signed.

[NW9_RANGER]

The agent does seem to be brain behind the operation and he has sounded pretty sure all day. HOWEVER if this is a fresh quote it does suggest that all these so-called ITKs have been getting ahead of themselves (chapter 97) saying he has already signed.

[Shania]

I should beleive his pregnant wife has an opinion regarding this move well. Maybe she/he wants to stay in Newcastle.

[Toni German]

I should beleive his pregnant wife has an opinion regarding this move well. Maybe she/he wants to stay in Newcastle.

You saying Joey's married to a bloke?