Convicted twice on charges of violence, six months’ imprisonment for common assault, the cigar incident, several bookings and bans – yes the man we are talking about here is none other than Joey Barton.
The controversial midfielder has given the French media huge joy as it will add much needed excitement and spice to the French football.
On the final day of the previous season, the 30-year-old was sent off in the 55th minute, for violent misconduct after elbowing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergio-c33030 Aguero in the knee and also attempted to hit Manchester
City’s captain, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vincent-Kompany-c36184.
The incident earned him 12 match ban from the FA, and the Englishman opted to move to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 in order to revive his career, and his arrival in the country has received mix reception.
While no one questions Barton’s playing abilities, it’s his anger management issues hampering his footballing career. The 30-year-old is a gifted midfielder with so much to offer, and it’s sad to see him being wasted like this.
Brilliant on the ball, amazing in dead ball situations; Barton had everything to become one of the best in the business. Had it not been for his disciplinary issues, the former Manchester City player would have more than one international cap to his name.
Many eyebrows were raised when Olympique de Marseille announced the signing of Joey Barton from Queens Park http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rangers-c40314. However, bets are on the 30-year-old to be a huge hit in France.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-de-Marseille-c40127 have the most passionate fans in the country, who want their team to play with extra aggression. A player like Barton, who always gives his hundred percent on the pitch, will be warmly welcomed by the supporters. Despite all his troubles,
no one can question his commitment to the game.
No one in the footballing world is unaware of the great, Eric Cantona. Known as King Eric, the Frenchman had a troubled footballing career with a number of disciplinary problems to his name. However, the former striker, transformed from a villain to a hero
after moving from France to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749, and he is a perfect example for Joey Barton to revive his footballing career.
British players have always struggled playing abroad. Apart from the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Beckham-c10432, Waddle and Gary Lineker, there are not many players who have moved abroad and played well. This could turn out to be a motivational factor for a person like Barton,
who wants to survive where other couldn’t.
His stubborn attitude and rebellious nature will help him get settle in the French football. And to silence his critics, the former Newcastle United player will try to curb his ugly side and will focus on his game.
On top of all that, the most important thing that will help Barton succeed in the Ligue 1, is the lack of combative players in the league. French football is much slower and rash tackles are not flying in as compared to Premier League. The 30-year-old will
be amused to play with more space and time, allowing him to show his prettier side of the game.
Marseille fans might not be pleased with his arrival at the moment, however, the Englishman is expected to be a huge hit at Stade Velodrome, and it won’t be long before his presence in the team delights the supporters.
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