oldie
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Post by oldie on Oct 2, 2023 12:27:31 GMT
I have been amazed at the contortions and twisting people are going to on social media to defend Barton but now some who were clear supporters are wavering. But there is a lot of mocking of those who say he was out of order. I still think there would be a big outcry by those who currently shout loudest if they got rid of Barton. There is an even bigger divide amongst supporters now than when he was appointed. It's all my fault. I was beginning to think Barton may not be so bad after all. Silly me... Nearly as bad, I thought he may have matured and developed....stupid me
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kingswood Polak
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Post by kingswood Polak on Oct 2, 2023 13:16:54 GMT
I have been amazed at the contortions and twisting people are going to on social media to defend Barton but now some who were clear supporters are wavering. But there is a lot of mocking of those who say he was out of order. I still think there would be a big outcry by those who currently shout loudest if they got rid of Barton. There is an even bigger divide amongst supporters now than when he was appointed. It's all my fault. I was beginning to think Barton may not be so bad after all. Silly me... This really is something Wael has to take some responsibility for. He has given Barton way too much autonomy and so he feels he is beyond reproach in passing such vile comments. You are not the only one who thought he may be trying to , at least, try to change but his base nature is exactly the same. As my mum used to say, there is no helping some people.
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trymer
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Post by trymer on Oct 2, 2023 13:37:38 GMT
It's all my fault. I was beginning to think Barton may not be so bad after all. Silly me... This really is something Wael has to take some responsibility for. He has given Barton way too much autonomy and so he feels he is beyond reproach in passing such vile comments Yes,and he brought him here in the first place.
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Post by The Concept on Oct 6, 2023 15:32:31 GMT
Also, the link I posted previously, to what I thought was the full interview on the Radio Bristol programme website, doesn't include everything in the transcript of this article. So I guess not all the interview was played on the programme and some sections missed out for the broadcast. fanbanter.co.uk/bristol-rovers-boss-joey-barton-publicly-hangs-player-out-to-dry-after-loss-to-peterborough/?fbclid=IwAR3agPA6zOgUVKhWefi3tybElyaEmZhJ25VofpGsXDDDoXEg7DX0SxxH-2kFor instance, these lines weren't broadcast by Radio Bristol: “Unless we man up – and I know you have to be careful saying that in the modern era – and absolutely eradicate these weak, feeble-minded individuals that are currently inside our unit, we won’t get promoted out of this division." "We’ve had a right go at them, but we couldn’t find that breakthrough and it’s three points dropped because we’re better than them.” Would like to know if there is anything else from the full interview, that wasn't broadcast or published in print. Also interesting to see the replies to the tweet at the bottom of that article. I listened to it live on Radio Bristol hence why I was first to post about it on both forums. I could not believe what I was hearing. Narcissistic bullying at its worst. If he knows "you have to be careful saying that in the modern era" then why f***ing say it...? Yes. Thinking about it now, the interview on the BBC Radio Bristol i-Player ends suddenly, without an ending by the interviewer - a 'thank you for your time' to JB, and a hand back to the studio. Not sure whether that's how it happened live, or they cut the end off before posting the programme on the website. As we know, the BBC Radio Bristol tweet was only a short version, and edited out comments mid-sentence. Ah well, this thread has been moved to the Match Day Thread section - no one else will see my post!
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bluetornados
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 6, 2023 16:08:18 GMT
I listened to it live on Radio Bristol hence why I was first to post about it on both forums. I could not believe what I was hearing. Narcissistic bullying at its worst. If he knows "you have to be careful saying that in the modern era" then why f***ing say it...? Yes. Thinking about it now, the interview on the BBC Radio Bristol i-Player ends suddenly, without an ending by the interviewer - a 'thank you for your time' to JB, and a hand back to the studio. Not sure whether that's how it happened live, or they cut the end off before posting the programme on the website. As we know, the BBC Radio Bristol tweet was only a short version, and edited out comments mid-sentence. Ah well, this thread has been moved to the Match Day Thread section - no one else will see my post! Hey, i read your post and yes it must have been edited, they probably knew what was coming and were ready for it, al la Shaun Ryder...for example.
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JeffNZ
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Post by JeffNZ on Oct 7, 2023 5:33:00 GMT
Yep, our supposed (and somewhat anonymous) "leaders" I think we’ll hear from them next week. Apparently in the “ Investment Memorandum” potential buyers were being advised that Wael & Joe’s continuing involvement was essential if the club was to succeed. I wonder whether the Al Saeeds bought into that ? Well this week has come and gone swissgas and not a dicky bird. I suspect our new owners share the same fear of Barton as Wael.
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