Can't help thinking....

[QPR Richard]

For all his faults, a fired up Joey Barton as captain in a midfield trio with Faurlin and Granero would do us the power of good right now.

Tin hat at the ready...

[kingy10]

Agree. We lack winning mentality. Too many players not overly bothered.

[Will M]

Yes he would, if he was indeed fired up, trouble is

1) He'd not be fit to play because of his own actions.
2) Would he be fired up or would he be moaning? Would he be sticking the boot into other players like Adel for example? As soon as Warnock left Barton slated him publicy, saying he had no clue and praised Hughes saying finally a man with a plan and tactics. Now he's slating Hughes. He slated Newcastle, now he loves them. Bit of a fairweather bloke if you ask me.
3) He's actually come out and called us a tinpot club, and said he only came for the money.
4) We lost nearly as many games with Joey Barton in the team.

Bearing all that in mind, I'd say he'd maybe help the disintegration of the dressing room. If Sparky does end up going, what manager is going to want such a poisonous character? They'd quite possibly want rid of him.

[Ginger Ninja]

Yes he would, trouble is

1) He'd not be fit to play because of his own actions.
2) Would he be fired up? Or would he be sticking the boot into other players like Adel for example? As soon as Warnock left Barton slated him publicy, saying he had no clue and praised Hughes saying finally a man with a plan and tactics.
3) He's actually come out and called us a tinpot club, and said he only came for the money.
4) We lost nearly as many games with Joey Barton in the team.

Bearing all that in mind, I'd say he'd maybe help the disintegration of the dressing room. If Sparky does end up going, what manager is going to want such a poisonous character? They'd quite possibly want rid of him.

5) He is rubbish.

[Will M]

5) He is rubbish.

I disagree, think if his head was screwed on he'd be a good addition to the team on the left. Give us some much needed balance. Trouble is, his head isn't screwed on.