Joey at Fleetwood in pics

[Kirill]

Let me give you a little bit of history shall i my little yogurt Knitting queen?

No need for this.

[QPR Richard]

I think MH has a bit of sympathy for Barton the player. Our manager wasn't exactly a shrinking violet himself as a player. Perhaps the trip to Fleetwood is a lesson in humility for Barton where he'll train alongside ordinary footballers not big time Charlies. He's played at the top level for most of his career and a small dose of realism will be good for him.

I hope he comes back a better person and a more focused player.

[DeepcutHoop]

I think MH has a bit of sympathy for Barton the player. Our manager wasn't exactly a shrinking violet himself as a player. Perhaps the trip to Fleetwood is a lesson in humility for Barton where he'll train alongside ordinary footballers not big time Charlies. He's played at the top level for most of his career and a small dose of realism will be good for him.

I hope he comes back a better person and a more focused player.

So do I tbf, if he comes back then I hope he has sorted his head out. For his sake more than ours if anything. He has obvious anger issues which hopefully he can resolve, it'll make his life a hell of a lot easier if he can.

[EYR]

So what exactly has made JB in the last 6 months 'fall out of love with the game'?.

[QPR71]

probably his fans booing him...when he was overplayed and burnt out.....this is elite sport
JB expends the same energy as a marathon runner every match
JB played a big part in our survival is a great player ....is totally loyal..aware of his faults...
accepts with humility....has stated he wants to stay at qpr....

no one was injured,,,,,,unlike so many violent incidents down the years
maybe some barton fans can help with examples of dispicable violent behaviour on the pitch leading to injury
i bet it would be a long list
both reds JB picked up were not his fault..fact...and his record with toon...disciplinary was good

media witch hunt

[silvercue]

It obviously wasn't an offence he could be sacked for, at least not without a lengthy legal process we would likely lose.

It wasn't worth the x million pounds it would have cost us. If we can find someone else to take him at some point, we may have to pay him till then, but should avoid paying up his contract.

And as Joey has said it's not about the money, he should be OK with that.

Sorry, but you have no idea what you are talking about. He could have been sacked for gross misconduct. In fact, judging by the Terry case, he could have been prosecuted if reported to the police.

The only reason he isn't sacked is because we are getting him into a position where he has some value back and we can offload him and get money for an asset.

[DeepcutHoop]

Sorry, but you have no idea what you are talking about. He could have been sacked for gross misconduct. In fact, judging by the Terry case, he could have been prosecuted if reported to the police.

The only reason he isn't sacked is because we are getting him into a position where he has some value back and we can offload him and get money for an asset.

I don't think you are sorry

You could be right.

Hopefully you are.

[QPR71]

i love djib but on the facts...djib deserved both his reds ...and JB's were both officials errors

love you djib not dissing you!!!

[vblockranger]

love Joey and looking forward to him coming back. He epitomizes the passion and aggression that i love to see in my foorball. As an added bonus he pisses off the few tank tops we have as fans....win/win

[DeepcutHoop]

love Joey and looking forward to him coming back. He epitomizes the passion and aggression that i love to see in my foorball. As an added bonus he pisses off the few tank tops we have as fans....win/win

[QPR71]

when JB comes back...he should get the armband back

[vblockranger]

when JB comes back...he should get the armband back

should be given the chance to earn it back i agree...

[Kirill]

when JB comes back...he should get the armband back

... why stop at that, let' s name a stand after him.

[vblockranger]

... why stop at that, let' s name a stand after him.

you serious?
Our Joey's a humble guy anyhow so he probably wouldnt appreciate all the attention tbh.

[DeepcutHoop]

you serious?
Our Joey's a humble guy anyhow so he probably wouldnt appreciate all the attention tbh.