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But your only reason for thinking he's decent is that you like his tweets. And they're HIS tweets, of course they are designed to make him look decent.
You say he's improved recently, but he was convicted of assault in 2008, which isn't that long ago. Later in 2008, he also hit a teammate.
A quote from his wiki-page
"On 27 December 2007, Barton was arrested on suspicion of assault in the Church Street area of Liverpool city centre following an incident which took place at 5:30 am. He was remanded in custody on 28 December since the offence was committed whilst he was on bail for two prior offences; the presiding magistrate noted "I also have to consider the safety of the public – you lashed out indiscriminately". CCTV showed Barton punching a man twenty times, causing him to lose consciousness, and attacking a teenager, breaking some of his teeth."
2009 he made a dirty tackle on Alonso and was sent off. He's constantly had fights with other teammates and managers. Even as recent as last year, he punched Gamst-Pedersen.
And if none of that is enough to convince you he's not the right sort, the fact is, he's not even good enough, and was released by a team that's far inferior to us. Agreed. The guy is a complete muppet. No thanks.
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I am having mixed feelings if we were interested in Joey Barton. Based on his previous antics and temperament , I would not want him near the Liverpool dressing room at all but last season really shows the opposite side of him. He is the main creator of Andy Carroll's goals. We also know that Carroll is deprived of assist and services from midfield. Liverpool have brought in Stewart Downing and would not be getting worse if get Barton in to provide more assist to Carroll especially. But the thinking of him getting back to his old ways and spending more time on Twitter rather than training does not seems a good sign but I will trust King Kenny if he decides to get him. Especially if it is on a free transfer...
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I think he could work out. He can play in DM and out wide - two areas that we could do with strengthening..
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If Barton was not such a pr1ck, I would have wanted him. Although if he acts like a pr1ck we will get Suarez to bite the pr1ck out of him.
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He is clearly a talented but footballer and if he had the right attitude a good free signing but he would not get many games with our midfield and i would much prefer to give a youngster (Shelvey?) a run of games than sign him on.
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He is clearly a talented but footballer and if he had the right attitude a good free signing but he would not get many games with our midfield and i would much prefer to give a youngster (Shelvey?) a run of games than sign him on. shevely isnt really a DM were as barton can do that job and prob better then lucas
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Its not Barton's fault he is a victim.
Its societies fault.
IF YOU WANT TO BE HEARD SPEAK SOFTLY - BOB PAISLEY
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why was this issue even discussed ?
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Lol Stanley, I'm sure there are people that believe that, yeah.
Faz, Barton was available on a free. Some people tried to insist that he'd changed his ways. Just thought it was funny that he's shown his true nature only one game into the season. i meant the whole thread just lunacy
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Lol Stanley, I'm sure there are people that believe that, yeah.
Faz, Barton was available on a free. Some people tried to insist that he'd changed his ways. Just thought it was funny that he's shown his true nature only one game into the season. i meant the whole thread just lunacy Barton for sure is a true lunatic! 
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