Post by RD on Sept 9, 2022 11:37:47 GMT
Sept 9, 2022 10:57:34 GMT RD said:
I mean I genuinely don't understand the comparison? B*stard isn't really even a swear word for many. He was also commenting on an event rather than making a gesture at another individual/group of individuals.I honestly don't really see the two as remotely comparable - but maybe I'm alone.
For avoidance of doubt, I'm not saying I want him disciplined or anything like that. I just would prefer it if he wasn't stood swearing at other fans. I won't lose sleep over it, don't want him sacked - not even really questioning if it's right or wrong; I'm just merely pointing out I'd prefer it if he didn't.
I get your reaction. I’ve been on the fence about him. Barton is basically an unashamed loose cannon and it doesn’t matter how many times he gets into hot water or worse, he’s going to shoot his mouth off and do controversial things. The things is, that this is partly quite refreshing in a world where so many people in football are watching their words and so desperate not to say the wrong thing that they never say anything of any interest or meaning. It can go the other way, too and he crosses lines I wouldn’t want him to cross. Whatever anyone thinks about Barton, looking back at his history it has to be a pretty big chance that his tenure at the Gas will end abruptly and on a sour note. I don’t like all these court cases and sincerely hope he will be found not guilty in the upcoming one. I certainly don’t feel it’s a time of stability but I guess I’m coming round to the idea that we have to try to enjoy the rollercoaster whilst it lasts!
Yeh - I think, to be clear, in reality I really don't think it's a big deal. At all.
I think it's the fact that it's HIM.
He's already had 1 court case, got another looming over him - I would personally just prefer it if he kept his head down and kept away from any controversary at all; regardless of how small.
Like you say though, it's "him" - and in isolation, it really isn't anything to get upset about.
I just would rather he didn't get involved is all. But he's human and it would be extremely hypocritical of me to be too critical, as I've been guilty of the exact same offence! (Maybe not Spurs fans, but other football fans). I'm just fed up of seeing him make the headlines I guess
