Welcome to Rangers FC, Joey Barton!

[Captain Hilts 12,819]

On the YouTube channel now.

 

[CanadianBacon 2,088]

2 hours ago, RFCRobertson said:

Wonder if he'll do a glaswegian accent lol 

Would be better if he ditched the phoney French accent and went straight into a phoney Dutch (pronounced 'Doootch') accent.

 

Some no-mark hack: "Joey.....how does it feel to be joining such a huge club like Rangers?"

Barton: "Shuuumtimeshh  eeeen deeesh moment eeeetshhhhh not sho' eassssshy!"

 

[THE_Ibrox_Preacher 2,812]

Joey Barton's past behavioural problems are understandably of concern to my fellow fans however he has apparently left those problems in the past. He has in recent times been commended numerous times for being a player who helps to quell incidents and disorder on the pitch, it's a far cry from days when he was seen as instigating them.

Joey Barton has just had arguably his best season in which he was not only recognised Burnley's 'Player of the Year' in winning the English Championship but also by way of his inclusion to the PFA 'Championship Team of the Year'.

At 34 (in September) he brings to Rangers an experienced robustness in central midfield whereby he is lauded particularly for his efficient and clever passing.

I welcome his signature as not only being an excellent player signing but for the message of intent it subsequently sends out.

Edit just to say that I have now just watched Joey Barton's interview/press-conference and consider it to be an excellent first appearance by him. Throughout it he is modest, enlightening, informative, honest, clever, ambitious, determined, acknowledging, respectful etc etc. I'm very impressed in what he said in response to the questions given to him.

[Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310]

Cunt of a day at work, this has cheered me up and will make other targets sit up and take notice.

Welcome Joey, no surrender and into every fucking one of them, no one likes us and we couldn't be happier. 

[HG5 11,081]

2 hours ago, KingKirk said:

can he train with us even tho hes not our player until july 1st

Will any of the others be training now?

[Bluebell Del 0]

Brilliant signing gives us much needed dig in the midfield and he can play 

[Zappa6995 3,641]

Welcome Joey.

I think Rangers and you might just be a cracking fit.

Good Luck Sir.

[GallowhillLoyal 122]

3 minutes ago, THE_Ibrox_Preacher said:

Joey Barton's past behavioural problems are understandably of concern to my fellow fans however he has apparently left those problems in the past. He has in recent times been commended numerous times for being a player who helps to quell incidents and disorder on the pitch, it's a far cry from days when he was seen as instigating them.

Joey Barton has just had arguably his best season in which he was not only recognised Burnley's 'Player of the Year' in winning the English Championship but also by way of his inclusion to the PFA 'Championship Team of the Year'.

At 34 (in September) he brings to Rangers an experienced robustness in central midfield whereby he is lauded particularly for his efficient and clever passing.

I welcome his signature as not only being an excellent player signing but for the message of intent it subsequently sends out.

100%

Miller is 36 and just played arguably the best football of his career (in my opinion anyway)

[Poetry_In_Blue 1,043]

Welcome to the best club in the world you came across well in your interview today and get your kid ready for our youth department he looks like he knows how to handle the press already!

[Bronzy 26,128]

7 minutes ago, GallowhillLoyal said:

100%

Miller is 36 and just played arguably the best football of his career (in my opinion anyway)

21 goals in 18 games in the first half of the 2010-2011 season is almost certainly when he played the best football of his career.

[JWAC 2,234]

2 hours ago, TheMurray83 said:

Great signing and excellent hair

Win win

Paul Murray is not pleased.

[big blue Fin 3,724]

I hope we get the Joey Barton who did a great job at Burnley and not the Joey Barton of the numerous red cards and assault convictions.

Good luck to him, he'll need it with the bigots in the mhedia and the sfa.

[DavieMacRFC 850]

Great news, great signing WATP ?? 

[A.T.G 10,773]

"I don't think anybody will wonder where my allegiances lye when I play against Celtic"

 

BOOM

[ritchieshearercaldow 22,123]

I hope he realises that being a fan of the scum, he'll need to prove himself as a Ranger 100% more than any other.

[East London Loyal 420]

I just watched the press conference and he came across well, even when the inevitable question regarding Celtic came up. I think that he gave an honest answer in respect to really only following Everton and just picking a side during a derby game, because to be totally honest, unless you care about Rangers or Celtic, people won't care about either until they play each other. 

 

That said, I think he'll be a great addition to the squad, I believe he'll bring professionalism with him as he's matured on the park and the Rangers come into the new season all guns blazing.

55 ??

 

[VladimirWeiss69 802]

He comes across really well in interviews and cant wait to see him pull on the famous blue jersey

[soulboy 2,518]

Superb

[WGOH 2,344]

His press conference was absolutely immense. 

[siddiqi_drinker 14,635]

22 minutes ago, THE_Ibrox_Preacher said:

Joey Barton's past behavioural problems are understandably of concern to my fellow fans however he has apparently left those problems in the past. He has in recent times been commended numerous times for being a player who helps to quell incidents and disorder on the pitch, it's a far cry from days when he was seen as instigating them.

Joey Barton has just had arguably his best season in which he was not only recognised Burnley's 'Player of the Year' in winning the English Championship but also by way of his inclusion to the PFA 'Championship Team of the Year'.

At 34 (in September) he brings to Rangers an experienced robustness in central midfield whereby he is lauded particularly for his efficient and clever passing.

I welcome his signature as not only being an excellent player signing but for the message of intent it subsequently sends out.

Part of the reason he may have calmed down could be seen crawling about during the press conference, having a kid may have altered his perspective on life.  It does for many people.  Seems MW is building a strong midfield pool, Barton, Halliday, Crooks! Holt, Rossiter, Windass, for the coming season.

[Jb85 1,783]

Welcome to the best club in the world. 

[giffnockger 4,840]

2 minutes ago, Jb85 said:

Welcome to the best club in the world. 

JB? Shouldn't it be John Paul ?

[Malvern 11,329]

Good signing, glad it is finally done now.

[Andy2020 32]

1 hour ago, mchammer said:

I am a bit uneasy with this signing. He's an out and out taig supporter and I get the feeling he will not give a sh.it

as to whatever actions he does and how it reflects on our team and fans.

I can't trust him when it comes to a bheasts game.

If he is a s good as everyone is saying, and proves me wrong, then I will

put my hands up.

 

 

Couldn't give a shit about his past or any of his personal opinions. He will be wanting to prove the doubters wrong for sure.
Outspoken guys like that, it's often about their own personal pride first. So even if it is for his own pride and glory, so long as he does the job, that's what counts.

[DrLaudrup 4,563]

Great press conference. He spoke very intelligently about football in general, and it is this sort of experience that will make him invaluable for our younger players, as well as his obvious playing qualities. 

Was particularly impressed with his ability to tackle some of the inevitable harder questions that came up near the end of the interview. He was dead on about only really supporting one club. His answers sum up exactly where our great club is now and we should be proud that once again we are attracting good players, not for money but because it is a chance to play for us, and to represent our history and all we stand for.