And not just because it would cost a fortune to bin him.Okay, so heÂ’s had a spat with a teammate and a reported row with the manager (Mark Warburton), but that is par for the course with ex-con Barton.McCann believes that the former Manchester City, Newcastle, QPR and Burnley midfielder has a lot to offer Rangers, providing they can keep him in check
Easier said than done!The former Scottish international is eloquent and succinct, and his opinion is both valid and valued
So let’s hear what he has to say about one of football’s modern-day mavericks.Speaking on Sky Sports before the Aberdeen-Rangers clash at Pittodrie, McCann said: “The first thing I have to say is that Joey Barton is out of order for disrespecting the league he is playing in.“Equally, he should not have been disrespectful to fellow professionals working in this league, and especially his own teammates by saying he’s operating at ‘a lower level’.“If Barton is a bad influence in the dressing room and on the pitch, and he is a bad professional, then get rid of him
But from what I hear he is NOT a bad influence and NOT a bad pro.“Yes, he is a bit mouthy and opinionated but then we knew that before he’d even signed for Rangers who knew he was coming with baggage
So deal with it.”McCann concluded: “If you are going to bring in someone like him, embrace it
He is a good footballer who can contribute a lot, with his experience, to Rangers Football Club.”Wise words from a wise man
But whilst opinion will always be divided over bad boy Barton, one thing you can guarantee is it wonÂ’t be the last time he hits the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Source : DSG
Source: DSG