Candid Joey Barton explains Newcastle to QPR switch

[MYU]

QPR's new signing Joey Barton speaks candidly to BBC Sport's Richard Connelly about the reasons behind his move from Newcastle United.

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[Rich]

I like him

[W12hoops]

He is very loyal, really like him.

[Mooo block]

Good interview, comes across incredibly rational and surprisingly conversant. Wow what a feel good factor the club has at the moment

[roose]

I reckon Sunderland was one of the clubs that were after him the way he said I would have been lynched if I had gone there. Can't wait for the Newcastle game Loftus road is going to be rocking like the old days.

[hogbag]

Not seen the guy interviewed before, comes across as rational, intelligent and honest....never thought I'd say that about Joey Barton. I'm impressed.

This is a key acquisition for lots of reasons - it shows Tony Fernandes is going to back up what he's saying, it makes it easier to sign other quality players and it fills everyone with optimism - especially given what Joey is saying about why he joined.

With the players coming in, the cut in ticket prices and the mood of optimism around the club, I think were going to see some great performances to full houses. Can't wait for 12th September.

[Jase]

Nice to hear a footballer not just trotting out a load of cliches. Seems an honest guy and, like he alluded to, it would appear he's left Toon for being a bit too honest.

Most importantly, he's never struck me as the sort who would just pick up the paycheck without giving the effort. He appears to be a fan who just happens to be good at football. Seeing one of his Tweets earlier, I did wonder if one facor to his joining us was the ticket price reduction - he mentions it to TF and seemed impressed.