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Post by gasify on Jan 14, 2023 20:00:45 GMT
Actually that bit did actually happen. The 999 call was presented in court and bodycam footage of his wife: Body-worn footage played in court captured Mrs Barton saying: “I was pushed and kicked about and stuff.” The officer noted “a bit of a lump and some blood”. Speaking to a female officer, Mrs Barton said her husband “just flipped out” and “threw me down”. “He was kicking me about,” she said, holding an ice pack to her head. She added that the alleged attack came “out of the blue”. “I just want him to be removed from the premises,” she said. Then she wrote a letter saying that everything she said and was recorded on video was incorrect. You obviously have missed the long threads about this that basically split the fan base into pro and anti JB. The pro JB people would say that it was the drink talking when she got interviewed on body cams. The anti JB people would say that she changed her mind after realising that there is an unequitable power dynamic in the relationship and that she was pregnant. We don't really know what happened as we weren't there. But the court case didn't present enough evidence for anyone to change their original thoughts on the part JB played. I am anti JB as a person. I wouldn't choose to go down the pub with him. I think JB the manager has turned things around for us but there is still alot of work to be done before he becomes a 'great' in my eyes. Most fans have now moved on, why don't you just do the same? I have Topper, hence I see two individuals. JB the person and JB the manager. I only mentioned on this thread this as JB himself thought that before the hearing people thought he was a wife beater. My comment was that anyone who thought that before the hearing would not have changed their mind. Which is a comment that I stand by. Do you not think that your behaviour here is counter productive? Responding to the conversation just fuels it. It's easy to stop the conversation, just don't respond.
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Post by Gasshole on Jan 14, 2023 20:37:59 GMT
I've been hearing of the owners plans for a 20,000-seater stadium FFS, no terracing then.
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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Jan 14, 2023 20:38:25 GMT
I thought that it was a well balanced interview, by a respected reporter. Showed both sides of JB, and his take on things.
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Post by horfield on Jan 14, 2023 20:58:35 GMT
Couldn't agree more, but it almost showed what a tortured soul Barton is, life can't be easy for him.
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Post by peterhooper57 on Jan 14, 2023 21:51:30 GMT
Good things: "I’ve spent time with the owner, Wael al-Qadi, hearing of his plans for a 20,000-seater stadium" Not so good things "“I was deeply embarrassed. When I picked up the kids from school I was thinking these mums and dads are thinking I’ve been beating my missus up, especially with my narrative. If you knew my background, you’d think, ‘He’s a violent man.’" Sorry JB. I don't think anyone who thought you did it before the trial now thinks you didn't do it. They think you got off on a technicality. How do you know what every body thinks about anything ? time to move on with the majority.
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Post by fintanstack on Jan 14, 2023 22:03:52 GMT
Good things: "I’ve spent time with the owner, Wael al-Qadi, hearing of his plans for a 20,000-seater stadium" Not so good things "“I was deeply embarrassed. When I picked up the kids from school I was thinking these mums and dads are thinking I’ve been beating my missus up, especially with my narrative. If you knew my background, you’d think, ‘He’s a violent man.’" Sorry JB. I don't think anyone who thought you did it before the trial now thinks you didn't do it. They think you got off on a technicality. How do you know what every body thinks about anything ? time to move on with the majority. Why is it time to side with the majority? The number of people who believe or hold an opinion on something does not automatically make it right.
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Post by lympstonegas on Jan 14, 2023 22:38:14 GMT
Not getting into the guilty or not guilty argument and just taking the football side to that article I can’t help thinking Joey is the best thing to happen to Bristol Rovers. With Wael and Gorringe they have dragged us into a position where we have the chance again to compete for championship status. Hopefully JB gets this window right and we have the squad that dominates the league as we did L2 last season and make the play offs at least. Today was disappointing but we had a few of those days last season and Joey and the boys turned it around. Let’s get to work Joey and prove you’re the best again
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Post by gasify on Jan 14, 2023 23:03:13 GMT
Good things: "I’ve spent time with the owner, Wael al-Qadi, hearing of his plans for a 20,000-seater stadium" Not so good things "“I was deeply embarrassed. When I picked up the kids from school I was thinking these mums and dads are thinking I’ve been beating my missus up, especially with my narrative. If you knew my background, you’d think, ‘He’s a violent man.’" Sorry JB. I don't think anyone who thought you did it before the trial now thinks you didn't do it. They think you got off on a technicality. How do you know what every body thinks about anything ? time to move on with the majority. I'm telepathetic.
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Post by kylegas on Jan 15, 2023 14:57:02 GMT
I've been hearing of the owners plans for a 20,000-seater stadium for years too. Lol. More than one owner 😂
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Post by aghast on Jan 15, 2023 17:37:43 GMT
It seems with cosy friendly interviews like this, Joe's rehabilitation process is almost complete. He comes across like a wizened wise old man these days, a sort of Gandalf of the great game, reminiscing wryly but respectfully about the silly things he used to do.
It seems to have worked too, at least in the press, although sadly not with one single supporter, manager or official in the football world, outside of our club.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 15, 2023 17:59:39 GMT
Which is great for us as it means JB's here until Wael decides that he can do better.
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Jan 15, 2023 19:58:37 GMT
It seems with cosy friendly interviews like this, Joe's rehabilitation process is almost complete. He comes across like a wizened wise old man these days, a sort of Gandalf of the great game, reminiscing wryly but respectfully about the silly things he used to do. It seems to have worked too, at least in the press, although sadly not with one single supporter, manager or official in the football world, outside of our club. Not totally true. A lot of Burnley and Newcastle fans have good words to say about Barton.
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Post by aghast on Jan 15, 2023 20:05:55 GMT
It seems with cosy friendly interviews like this, Joe's rehabilitation process is almost complete. He comes across like a wizened wise old man these days, a sort of Gandalf of the great game, reminiscing wryly but respectfully about the silly things he used to do. It seems to have worked too, at least in the press, although sadly not with one single supporter, manager or official in the football world, outside of our club. Not totally true. A lot of Burnley and Newcastle fans have good words to say about Barton. OK, APART FROM Rovers, Burnley and Newcastle fans, who likes JB? No-one! As John Cleese might say.
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