Sound of Football Podcast 270 - Barton funk

Why is Joey Barton back in the news again? No, really... WHY? It can't just be because he has a new autobiography out, can it?

This week, Graham, Terry and Jan discuss the latest (and probably unwritten) chapter of his turbulent career. Is he a maverick, or a wasted talent? Is his ongoing presence a good thing in an increasingly sterile world of football "personalities"? Or is he just an annoyance?

Is there a place for those who speak their mind in a game more image-conscious than ever before.

A word of warning before you rush to the bookshop: Joey's a big a fan of Morrissey, so let's just hope his autobiography is a bit more readable than the one by the former Smiths frontman.

For more information on the podcast and links related to the subjects discussed, check out the Show Notes on our blog.