Joey Barton Quotations

The American flag is an enduring symbol of liberty, democracy, and justice. It is fitting that the House act to protect it as we approach our nation's birthday, and as our men and women in uniform rally behind it in Iraq's battlefields.

People made out I was very, very greedy and was asking for an extortionate amount of money. That was never the case. I asked to be put in line with the top earners at the club and I was not offered that option. I value myself a lot higher than what the club offered me. I think my performances on the pitch have proved that.

I wanted to be put in line with the top earners at the football club. I've left it in City's hands, they know my situation - I've made it very clear where I stand. I was told by the chief executive that it was the final offer so I've had no other option. There are no negotiations, so as far as I am concerned my future lies elsewhere.

It's always nice to be linked with the big boys and always nice to be gazed at from afar and be admired for your football.

It was a good performance but it was only a draw. We've got to beat them to give us the bragging rights for this season.

England did nothing in that World Cup, so why were they bringing books out? 'We got beat in the quarter-finals. I played like s**t. Here's my book.'

Messi. 86 goals in calendar year and still 3 games to play! Best to ever play the game in my opinion just edges Maradona.

Messi is the best that's played the game. Streets ahead of Maradona.

My reputation will always precede me to the day I die. For some people, that probably can't be quickly enough.

I will gladly go to jail in the name of free speech. I have no problem with what I said. Make me a martyr...

How I wish the mass media had christened me Joe instead of Joey. I hate Joey, not going to lie. Nobody I respect calls me it...

He couldn't put on a coaching session to save his life. I've spoken to people about him and he can barely lay out cones.

Another over-rated Brazilian... Sort your hamstrings out FatBoy..

Sitting eating sushi in the city, incredibly chilled out reading Nietzsche.

Javier Pastore wouldn't get a beach ball off me if we were locked in a phone box. He's turd. Anyone who thinks he isn't is clueless.

Just heard Paul Scholes has retired, best I’ve ever played against by a mile. Most technically gifted player in english history. Legend.