13 Jun 2016 08:33:30
people can say what the want about my comments but i wish Barton would've keep quiet about the comments he's made, he's now going to be well and truly targeted from EVERY team, even more so now, Just do all your talking on the park. It kind of shows, he'll do or say what he feels and hasn't shown respect to Warburton and Weir and Rangers FC.

1.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 09:13:00
all he said was Brown isn't in his league? which is true. Barton had the chance to play in the Premier League this season, Brown has a chance to rob more wages from Celtic. Brown has been past it for 2-3 years now. Barton can still play, and at a decent level.

2.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 09:19:02
Was asked about Scott Brown what's be going to say "Well Mr radio presenter I must be impartial and say that although I have played at a higher level consistently my whole career Scott Brown and I will be equals on the battlefield" **** off Barton has 10X more twitter followers than Celtic, talking is his job.

3.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 10:02:37
I agree stuz, complete lack of respect for Scottish game, it wasn't just his comments about brown it was every player in Scotland, then some Wee "I've played against Scottish players and they can be tough"
He is nothing but a classless lout with money, who causes problems everywhere he goes. Ps what epl clubs were wanting to sign him.

4.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 10:53:38
me maself
Burnley.

5.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 11:11:54
To onlyshowaround, doesn't matter if you think/ know you're better than someone else, you shouldn't make comments like that, Barton NEEDS to prove it on the pitch first, then people can make judgement. I'm glad we signed Barton but he can't spout off all the time, he was a target before but he's now a bigger target, not just from every player but from the media.

6.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 11:28:32
He doesn't need to prove anything. He is English Premier League quality. Brown is robbing a wage. massive difference. He knows he is better. He has also added a bit of fuel to the fire. Which is a good thing.

7.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 11:31:36
Time for Warbs to have a word with Barton. As someone who has strong views on being respectful I doubt Warbs will think highly of Barton's comments even though he is obviously a better player then Brown.

And isn't Barton beginning to sound a bit obsessional about the team he claims to have once supported?

8.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 11:42:27
To onlyshowaround, seriously? of course he needs to prove himself so are you quite happy for Barton to take a wage every week but not produce on the field?

9.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 12:05:54
Stuz, Did I say that at all? I meant he didn't need to prove himself against Brown before saying what he did. As anyone with a sensible head on their shoulders knows Barton is by far the better player. at no point did I say he doesn't need to produce at all up here. To be honest I think Barton could come up here and play half as well as last year and still be better than Brown.

10.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 12:29:49
All he said was he is better than Brown, which he is. Halliday and Holt were better than Brown last year, he's past it and was never a good player anyway. Hatchet man yes, football player no.
He also said Rodgers has won nothing, which he hasn't. Since when was the truth disrespectful. I'd have 11 Bartons, where second is not an option.
We are Rangers, we have won more trophies than any other team and I want my players to realise that we must believe we're better than the opposition, and then prove it by winning the league. Barton is setting a good example. None of this 'Celtic are the champions and we must respect them' crap. Celtic are Celtic and we must beat them, end of.

11.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 12:38:19
everyone knew about his outspoken personality including warburton.

no one havs managed to shut the guy up before they won't be able to do it now.
I still think he is a really good player slightly overated at times but a great signing all around.

definit red card danger this season especially in the old firm.

12.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 12:39:37
Onlyshowaround, are you for real? just because he's (played) in the EPL, doesn't automatically make him a good player, there are a lot of players in the EPL that i wouldn't have anywhere near Ibrox so you're saying all he needs to do is prove himself against Brown? there are plenty other players in the SPFL that he needs to prove himself against.
Bottom line is, whether it's Barton or whoever, it doesn't matter what league you've came from, Scottish football is a bit different and you can't just walk onto the park thinking you don't need work hard etc, look at other players who have come to Scotland but couldn't handle the style of play and i think all underperformed, Andre Flo, Kanchelskis, Bardsley, Salenko, Van Vossen, Boli, Bjorklund, Michael Ball, Konterman, Nerlinger, there are many more but my point is, these players were internationals but that doesn't mean you can handle the style of football here, you need to PROVE you can.

13.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 13:04:21
Stuz, I think your a tad confused mate. I didn't once say all he needs to do is prove himself against brown. I was defending him when he said he is better than Brown, which he is. I personally don't think he has to prove it first, because many of us KNOW he is better. so I think he was right to say what he did.

14.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 13:20:13
Bjorklund was a good signing. Thought he done quite well for us but if stuzo says no then that'll be the end of it.

15.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 13:22:31
I think YOU'RE confused and this is aimed at scott87 aswell, i would like nothing more than Rangers to beat teams easily, i KNOW they've been putting the boot in to us but we can't and shouldn't be showing lack of respect, we NEED to show, we've risen above all their petty actions etc, we need to show we're the bigger team and support and they will need to show us respect.

16.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 13:23:58
so lots of talk of the other side signing gerrard, if a reporter ask him, if scottish football a step down, would he say no?

and torre a flo 35 goals in 68 games some as sub, would not want another player like him.

17.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 13:32:33
I think Recbob nailed it spot on there! well in sir! I'd take 11 born winners any day!

18.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 13:57:08
Stuz, do you not like Mondays?

19.) 13 Jun 2016
13 Jun 2016 14:01:13
Agree. Everybody go back and read Recbob's post. 100% spot on.