Lay down your pitchforks, Barton’s not the right target – guest column

[MYU]

As the news sinks in that Joey Barton will be banned for the first 12 matches of next season, Jesse Whittock wonders if it was just him that noticed Carlos Tevez started the whole thing in the first place.

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[brightonr]

Absolutely brilliant and to the point analysis of the situation.

Have to say that I couldn't agree more with anything said in this piece.

[MattyRangers]

Best read on the whole subject yet.

Refreshing to read a piece not solely aimed at having yet another pop at Joey constantly referring to his past and how he's a hot head that needs help blah blah blah.

[Ginger Ninja]

Great article.

[QPR Richard]

Questions must be asked of the FA as to why they saw fit to appeal the Wayne Rooney ban yet think it's ok to slap Joey with a massive ban.

Whether you like Joey or not, ask yourself if it's right for the FA to back a player for kicking an opponent, then act all big and tough over Joey.

Oh yes, it's Wayne Rooney of Man Utd and England, and Joey Barton of QPR.