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No Nonsense
So, you think you know Joey Barton. Think again. No Nonsense is a game-changing autobiography which will redefine the most fascinating figure in British football. It is the raw yet redemptive story of a man shaped by rejection and the consequences of his mistakes. He has represented England, and been a pivotal player for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Marseille and Burnley, but his career has featured recurring controversy. The low point of being sent to prison for assault in 2008 proved to be the catalyst for the re-evaluation of his life.
No Nonsense reflects Barton’s character – it is candid, challenging, entertaining and intelligent. He does not spare himself, in revealing the formative influences of a tough upbringing in Liverpool, and gives a survivor’s insight into a game which to use his phrase 'eats people alive'. The book is emotionally driven, and explains how he has redirected his energies since the birth of his children. In addition to dealing with his past, he expands on his plans for the future. The millions who follow his commentaries on social media, and those who witnessed him on BBC’s Question Time, will be given another reason to pause, and look beyond the caricature.
No Nonsense reflects Barton’s character – it is candid, challenging, entertaining and intelligent. He does not spare himself, in revealing the formative influences of a tough upbringing in Liverpool, and gives a survivor’s insight into a game which to use his phrase 'eats people alive'. The book is emotionally driven, and explains how he has redirected his energies since the birth of his children. In addition to dealing with his past, he expands on his plans for the future. The millions who follow his commentaries on social media, and those who witnessed him on BBC’s Question Time, will be given another reason to pause, and look beyond the caricature.
352 pages, Hardcover
Published September 22, 2016
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December 14, 2020
Best autobiography I have read and it is unlike any other. You either love or hate Joey Barton, and I love him, he is a no nonsense person and calls a spade a spade. He stands out in the modern era of how people pretend to be someone else on social media and some of his viewpoints on life and the world of football is real interesting. Highly recommended!!
October 26, 2016
Joey Barton – No Nonsense – An Interesting Therapy Session from Joey
Like many Manchester City fans, I have a somewhat love/hate with Joey Barton, on one level I saw him play for City from the Youth team into the first team. He could be breath taking, hardworking and annoying, that is just in one game, but he always gave it all on the pitch. Plus, I like the fact that United fans blame him for being sent off which meant City won the league due to the added-on time, wrong, but still funny.
Michael Calvin has got to the heart of Joey Barton in this interesting autobiography, some may complain that he is self-absorbed, but it is about Joey after all, so we will see things from his point of view, get over it! He talks about some of the darkest periods in his life which saw him jailed, he could have run away from it and put it in the book, but it is there. You do not have to agree with what he says about it, but at least he is honest about it, others would have skirted around the subject.
What he does say about Les Chapman is true, he is an institution at City and even now can still put a smile on most people’s faces. I am sure there are plenty of stories about Chappy that have been avoided being in print that Joey could tell but he does talk about the mentality of how he can keep it light in the dressing room. He also examines what makes managers tick and what he thinks of those he has had managing, nothing strange there really.
He also talks about his twitter activity from his first one in May 2011 and how he used it to support the Hillsborough Campaign for full disclosure, he has seen how social media can be a force for good. We also get quite a lot of Joey’s philosophy on all things, whether you like it or not, he says it as he sees it. But anyone from the north, whether from Liverpool or Manchester recognise the ability to call a spade a spade and you are bound to upset someone, but that is his nature.
If you can get past the hatred of Joey, put to one side what others say about him, and come to read the book with an open mind. It is an enjoyable if somewhat annoying some time, but Joey Barton is a footballer with opinions, you know what you are getting before you open the book. Don’t moan if you do not, there are plenty of other footballer’s books next to this one on the shelf!
Like many Manchester City fans, I have a somewhat love/hate with Joey Barton, on one level I saw him play for City from the Youth team into the first team. He could be breath taking, hardworking and annoying, that is just in one game, but he always gave it all on the pitch. Plus, I like the fact that United fans blame him for being sent off which meant City won the league due to the added-on time, wrong, but still funny.
Michael Calvin has got to the heart of Joey Barton in this interesting autobiography, some may complain that he is self-absorbed, but it is about Joey after all, so we will see things from his point of view, get over it! He talks about some of the darkest periods in his life which saw him jailed, he could have run away from it and put it in the book, but it is there. You do not have to agree with what he says about it, but at least he is honest about it, others would have skirted around the subject.
What he does say about Les Chapman is true, he is an institution at City and even now can still put a smile on most people’s faces. I am sure there are plenty of stories about Chappy that have been avoided being in print that Joey could tell but he does talk about the mentality of how he can keep it light in the dressing room. He also examines what makes managers tick and what he thinks of those he has had managing, nothing strange there really.
He also talks about his twitter activity from his first one in May 2011 and how he used it to support the Hillsborough Campaign for full disclosure, he has seen how social media can be a force for good. We also get quite a lot of Joey’s philosophy on all things, whether you like it or not, he says it as he sees it. But anyone from the north, whether from Liverpool or Manchester recognise the ability to call a spade a spade and you are bound to upset someone, but that is his nature.
If you can get past the hatred of Joey, put to one side what others say about him, and come to read the book with an open mind. It is an enjoyable if somewhat annoying some time, but Joey Barton is a footballer with opinions, you know what you are getting before you open the book. Don’t moan if you do not, there are plenty of other footballer’s books next to this one on the shelf!
September 27, 2016
interesting autobiography of football's bad boy and philosopher taking in his tough childhood on the streets of liverpool through his football career to the present day playing for Glasgow Rangers and his candid look at players and managers he has played with. he also discusses the bad parts of his mixed up life with training bust ups and fights and how he tried with help to sort himself out even though occasionally still has the red mist.
July 25, 2021
Not everyone’s favourite and certainly not mine but this biography was always going to be an entertaining read.
There is so much that has happened in Joey Barton’s life, much of it controversial but all of interest. Controversy followed Barton’s playing career playing for Manchester City, Newcastle, QPR, Marseille, Burnley, Rangers and he even represented England. He hit rock bottom in 2008 when he was sent to prison for assault and confesses he had to re evaluate his life.
Joey Barton is a complex character, certainly a rough diamond but is also intelligent and opinionated as witnessed on BBC political programme ‘Question Time’. I don’t think I will ever fully understand or like the man but I found is book well written and full of entertaining stories. He opens up about his troubled up bringing, dealing with his past as well as planning to the future following his gambling addiction.
An entertaining read that may surprise a few people.
There is so much that has happened in Joey Barton’s life, much of it controversial but all of interest. Controversy followed Barton’s playing career playing for Manchester City, Newcastle, QPR, Marseille, Burnley, Rangers and he even represented England. He hit rock bottom in 2008 when he was sent to prison for assault and confesses he had to re evaluate his life.
Joey Barton is a complex character, certainly a rough diamond but is also intelligent and opinionated as witnessed on BBC political programme ‘Question Time’. I don’t think I will ever fully understand or like the man but I found is book well written and full of entertaining stories. He opens up about his troubled up bringing, dealing with his past as well as planning to the future following his gambling addiction.
An entertaining read that may surprise a few people.
August 29, 2017
An interesting read with Joey Barton going over his life’s ups-and-downs and trying to explain it all. It turns into a ‘if he hadn’t done this first then I would not have hit him / stabbed a cigar in his eye / bared my bum / slapped a 15 year old…’ It is like one of those gangster books where you don’t know if you can fully trust the author. Nothing is ever their fault. He has the assistance of Michael Calvin who wrote the brilliant ‘Family’ about Millwall.
This book goes up to the point of Joey joining Rangers. As ever there is more controversy after the book is written with him being suspended from football due to betting. Another book in the making Joey? I'll have a tenner on that.
I am not a big reader of sports biographies so I do not know how this compares to others. It is certainly readable and I did enjoy it. His assessments of the manager's he worked with was actually the part that I found most interesting. He is also scathing about some players which will come as no surprise but there is a no-holds barred approach with some of them. Adel Taarabt gets a bit of a lashing.
This book goes up to the point of Joey joining Rangers. As ever there is more controversy after the book is written with him being suspended from football due to betting. Another book in the making Joey? I'll have a tenner on that.
I am not a big reader of sports biographies so I do not know how this compares to others. It is certainly readable and I did enjoy it. His assessments of the manager's he worked with was actually the part that I found most interesting. He is also scathing about some players which will come as no surprise but there is a no-holds barred approach with some of them. Adel Taarabt gets a bit of a lashing.
September 25, 2018
This is the reading equivalent of car crash TV. I only persevered to the end because I wanted to see what his next excuse was.
Before reading this I assumed that Joey Barton was a thug, after reading it my view has not altered. During his life he has courted violent behaviour and in the book he is constantly finding someone else to blame. He has a over inflated ego in which he claims from the first game he ever played against Cristiano Ronaldo that he had him in his back pocket. He also states that if he'd have met Steve Black years earlier he would have been the captain of England. Don't make me laugh, you got 1 cap and was lucky to get that. He definitely has an attitude towards authority and does not treat people with the respect that they are due.
Before reading this I assumed that Joey Barton was a thug, after reading it my view has not altered. During his life he has courted violent behaviour and in the book he is constantly finding someone else to blame. He has a over inflated ego in which he claims from the first game he ever played against Cristiano Ronaldo that he had him in his back pocket. He also states that if he'd have met Steve Black years earlier he would have been the captain of England. Don't make me laugh, you got 1 cap and was lucky to get that. He definitely has an attitude towards authority and does not treat people with the respect that they are due.
January 5, 2021
Barton pulls no punches as expected, and his autobiography is a fascinating insight into his psyche - despite him going off on a tangent regularly.
November 5, 2025
This is in fact nonsense.
July 18, 2018
A very interesting and candid autobiography from an admittedly outspoken, opinionated individual. His self analysis is not something that I expected at all and wow, his upbringing, he's done amazingly well, considering. Highly recommended.
October 4, 2016
Great stuff about growing up in a rough area. More interesting than his football career.
July 17, 2018
Joey Barton - The real man
Learn about Joey, what makes him tick and some of the more crucial aspects of his life and career that have come to define him.
Learn about Joey, what makes him tick and some of the more crucial aspects of his life and career that have come to define him.
January 9, 2019
An incredibly honest and insightful approach to a footballers life. Joey doesn’t hold back on his opinions of teammates/managers. Very enjoyable read
August 4, 2020
‘I once got bitten by a dog, so my Dad found it and drove over it in his car’.
September 7, 2021
I can remember a lot of fuss when this came out but reading this 5 years on has its own merits, as we see the enthusiastic Barton who has just signed for Rangers in fact had his contract terminated 5 league games later. Having read Calvin's other books a lot of the tone is quite similar, and as a result it is hard to tell how much is Barton's voice and how much is the ghost's interpretation.
Taking it at face value, it is an interesting read, especially the sections where he was growing up on his estate or in prison, although he is such an unreliable narrator I don't know how much he has exaggerated for effect. To be fair to him, he does explain how he was feeling at certain moments and why that influenced his actions, but there are inconsistencies around how much people are responsible for their actions. He is also never wrong, although he might not have realised how poorly other people would take his being right. He will say he can't condone his actions, but will nonetheless illustrate why he was right to deck/kick/put out a cigar on them, then resolve to change his mindset and commit some other act of violence.
His insistence that he merely wanted to hurt his teammate, rather than risk blinding him, is not quite the mitigation he seems to think it is, and while he states that most people are not evil and are a product of circumstance, holds his victim as entirely responsible for his exit from the game. Barton, of course, is not responsible for his own actions, you have to realise he was brought up on an estate where you couldn't show physical weakness. He was also in complete control of his actions that ended up in a twelve game ban.
There was a weariness that set in for me about halfway through, as managers are judged seemingly on how much they agree with Barton, as are many of his teammates. There is a lot of self-justification of outspoken moments and less insight into what other players and staff are like, but also a lot of phrasing about money in the modern game or politicians on Question Time that will be eerily familiar to readers of Calvin's other books.
It was readable but even with a sympathetic ghost writer in Calvin, his indignant defence got a bit tiresome with each incident mitigated in isolation but thoroughly unflattering on the whole. When this is written, even with a degree of (selected) honesty, in a way that will obviously be more flattering to Barton, to come across as he does I suspect he is just a fairly narcissistic, volatile person.
Taking it at face value, it is an interesting read, especially the sections where he was growing up on his estate or in prison, although he is such an unreliable narrator I don't know how much he has exaggerated for effect. To be fair to him, he does explain how he was feeling at certain moments and why that influenced his actions, but there are inconsistencies around how much people are responsible for their actions. He is also never wrong, although he might not have realised how poorly other people would take his being right. He will say he can't condone his actions, but will nonetheless illustrate why he was right to deck/kick/put out a cigar on them, then resolve to change his mindset and commit some other act of violence.
His insistence that he merely wanted to hurt his teammate, rather than risk blinding him, is not quite the mitigation he seems to think it is, and while he states that most people are not evil and are a product of circumstance, holds his victim as entirely responsible for his exit from the game. Barton, of course, is not responsible for his own actions, you have to realise he was brought up on an estate where you couldn't show physical weakness. He was also in complete control of his actions that ended up in a twelve game ban.
There was a weariness that set in for me about halfway through, as managers are judged seemingly on how much they agree with Barton, as are many of his teammates. There is a lot of self-justification of outspoken moments and less insight into what other players and staff are like, but also a lot of phrasing about money in the modern game or politicians on Question Time that will be eerily familiar to readers of Calvin's other books.
It was readable but even with a sympathetic ghost writer in Calvin, his indignant defence got a bit tiresome with each incident mitigated in isolation but thoroughly unflattering on the whole. When this is written, even with a degree of (selected) honesty, in a way that will obviously be more flattering to Barton, to come across as he does I suspect he is just a fairly narcissistic, volatile person.
January 15, 2024
"No Nonsense" by Joey Barton is a literary endeavor that makes you wonder if the title is a cruel joke or a tragic misnomer. This autobiography is less a compelling narrative and more a testament to the bewildering paradox that is Barton's attempt at self-reflection.
Barton's writing style is a chaotic blend of overinflated self-importance and thesaurus-induced word salad. One can't help but marvel at his unwavering commitment to convoluted sentences that leave readers longing for a coherent thought. It's as if Barton discovered a thesaurus and decided to use every single synonym for 'footballer' and 'tough' in every paragraph, just to remind us that he owns a thesaurus.
The book's chronology is about as haphazard as Barton's disciplinary record on the pitch. Attempts at a linear timeline are abandoned with the same enthusiasm he shows for picking up red cards. It's like trying to follow a GPS programmed by someone with a penchant for taking scenic detours through the chaos of Barton's mind.
While one might expect introspection in an autobiography, Barton seems more interested in scoring rhetorical goals against perceived foes. The sheer audacity with which he positions himself as a misunderstood genius and visionary philosopher leaves readers questioning whether they've stumbled into an alternate reality where arrogance is a virtue.
Barton's tales of on-field exploits and off-field controversies read like a misguided attempt at self-mythologizing. His 'no-nonsense' approach translates to 'no-sense' in the pages of this literary calamity. If you're looking for profound insights or a cohesive narrative, you're better off consulting a Magic 8-Ball for wisdom – at least it won't leave you questioning the meaning of life as much as Barton's autobiography does.
In conclusion, "No Nonsense" is a literary experiment gone horribly wrong, showcasing Joey Barton's linguistic acrobatics in a dazzling display of self-indulgence. Reading this book is like enduring a never-ending injury time – you keep hoping for the final whistle to end the agony. Save yourself the existential crisis and find something more enlightening, like watching paint dry or counting grains of sand.
January 4, 2017
Finding the perfect autobiography can be hard, there needs to be a balance between being entertaining and being truthful. In many cases a star will write a very safe and boring book as to not burn any bridges in their future endeavours. This is not a problem for Joey Barton whose USP is that he is not particularly discrete. This has helped him establish a burgeoning relationship with BBC punditry and makes for a very entertaining read. ‘No Nonsense’ is a whistle-stop tour of Barton’s life both on and off the pitch – and this means controversy in both arenas.
It is fascinating to get a glimpse into the bampottery of Barton in his own words and it does not take long to realise that these words are more eloquent than you may expect. This may be in some part to the ghost writer overegging the language, but you do get the sense that Barton has good language skills and they are reflected in the book. This does mean that it is not always the easiest read; no Gazza passed it to Dazza here, but more thoughtful reflections. I for one found the parts that had Barton exploring why he has issues with anger etc. very interesting and will excuse the need for him to defend himself against others – this is his book after all.
Interspersed with the intellectualism are some of the most raw and fascinating stories in modern football. This is a man who fell out with many and has had more than his fair share of drama off the pitch. Barton does not ignore his foibles, nor does he excuse them. All you can ask from an autobiography is that it is about an interesting life, told well. These elements are certainly present here and this is one of the most incident packed biographies I have read in a while. You may not like the man, but he has led a life, unlike many people who get a publishing deal for their memoirs.
It is fascinating to get a glimpse into the bampottery of Barton in his own words and it does not take long to realise that these words are more eloquent than you may expect. This may be in some part to the ghost writer overegging the language, but you do get the sense that Barton has good language skills and they are reflected in the book. This does mean that it is not always the easiest read; no Gazza passed it to Dazza here, but more thoughtful reflections. I for one found the parts that had Barton exploring why he has issues with anger etc. very interesting and will excuse the need for him to defend himself against others – this is his book after all.
Interspersed with the intellectualism are some of the most raw and fascinating stories in modern football. This is a man who fell out with many and has had more than his fair share of drama off the pitch. Barton does not ignore his foibles, nor does he excuse them. All you can ask from an autobiography is that it is about an interesting life, told well. These elements are certainly present here and this is one of the most incident packed biographies I have read in a while. You may not like the man, but he has led a life, unlike many people who get a publishing deal for their memoirs.
December 2, 2019
I'm not convinced. Yes,I accept that Barton has well and truly set off on a journey of self-analysis and reflection, he genuinely wants to learn more about himself, but to be honest, I don't think he has delved anywhere near deep enough. What are the root causes of his anger tantrums? Why does he snap? What was the role of his wife and her influence upon him? The description of personal change seems to me, far too textbook oriented. At many points through the book I'm not sure whether I'm listening to Barton's voice or to his ghostwriter's, such is the language and articulation.
But I'm the first to say I don't knock Barton. The reason I wanted to read this book is that his situation resonates with me a little. With my own local soccer career, I played at a good local level, won numerous trophies and yet am remembered by my team mates and opponents only for the occasional bad tackle. No-one ever mentions my football skills. It's the same with Barton, he was for the most part, a superb player and competitor, but the violence is what prevails in the memory, and that's sad.
I'm delighted to see that he is coaching, but again, as I write, he is awaiting criminal charges, or not. So it seems that the old adage is true - the more he appears to change, the more he appears to stay the same. And that's the nub of it, this book does not adequately describe what he has learned, and how he has applied that learning to implement the changes in himself he so desires. And personal change most definitely is possible. He speaks of taking responsibility for his actions, for serving his time, but he fails to explore the causes of his repeatedly poor decision making. I just wanted more depth.
But I'm the first to say I don't knock Barton. The reason I wanted to read this book is that his situation resonates with me a little. With my own local soccer career, I played at a good local level, won numerous trophies and yet am remembered by my team mates and opponents only for the occasional bad tackle. No-one ever mentions my football skills. It's the same with Barton, he was for the most part, a superb player and competitor, but the violence is what prevails in the memory, and that's sad.
I'm delighted to see that he is coaching, but again, as I write, he is awaiting criminal charges, or not. So it seems that the old adage is true - the more he appears to change, the more he appears to stay the same. And that's the nub of it, this book does not adequately describe what he has learned, and how he has applied that learning to implement the changes in himself he so desires. And personal change most definitely is possible. He speaks of taking responsibility for his actions, for serving his time, but he fails to explore the causes of his repeatedly poor decision making. I just wanted more depth.
September 2, 2017
Read this book on holiday. Being a Burnley fan and having been won over by his commitment to the cause in our promotion season and the latter half of the following season I was interested to learn about what makes Joey Barton such a complex character. His description of his formative years spent in what can only be described as a tough area of Liverpool go some way to shaping his personality. This book is a great insight in how to overcome adversity and become successful and any budding young footballer would do well to read it. Can't help thinking that this book is a first step in Joey trying to reinvent himself for the next chapter in his life, probably in media, and his attempts to present as a philosopher in certain situations are a little cringeworthy and contrived. He pulls no punches though in this book and some well known football names won't appreciate his candour but love him or hate him this book is well worth a read and I dare say more interesting and thought provoking than a lot of other autobiographies. I usually steer away from autobiographies of people who are more than likely in real terms less than halfway through their life but this was a very good read.
September 11, 2021
Joey Barton was a tough-tackling football midfielder who played for the likes of Man City, Newcastle, QPR and Burnley. Some off the field incidents during his time at Man City hindered his career, and he describes how he turned to drinking during this time. Even though he clearly had anger problems, he describes some incidents where people would pin him against the wall/floor and he wouldn’t react which seems unbelievable from someone with Joey’s temperament. Trouble seems to be in his life even if he isn’t involved, where he describes some killings or assaults in his area. I find it bizarre how someone can be given so many chances, even at the same club, but Joey still manages to get into conflict, or get himself sent off when his team really needed him like during relegation battles. Towards the end of his football career, it seemed that Joey was more sensible...until he got banned for breaching football betting rules. The book is really well written (“ghost written” by Michael Calvin), and it is an entertaining read.
December 15, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. It's far from the traditional bland, ghostwritten footballer fare. Joey Barton has certainly had an incident-packed career and there is plenty of drama to keep the book moving at a fair pace. But it's also packed with introspection, an admission of where he has got things very badly wrong, an insight into sports psychology and how Barton uses it in his career and a great amount of openness.
This is a book that I think would interest people who have no interest in football but who are fascinated by human character and what moulds and motivates us.
It's fascinating to see behind the tabloid representation of someone many of us are conditioned to dislike. Even if you take Barton's view with a pinch of salt, there's plenty here to challenge our preconceptions and start to understand better a multi-layered character.
This is a book that I think would interest people who have no interest in football but who are fascinated by human character and what moulds and motivates us.
It's fascinating to see behind the tabloid representation of someone many of us are conditioned to dislike. Even if you take Barton's view with a pinch of salt, there's plenty here to challenge our preconceptions and start to understand better a multi-layered character.
February 18, 2022
I must admit, I read this before he became a manager and I felt that after reading this he would be worth a crack at a job in football management. Clearly a Marmite figure who has had to really scrap, literally as well as metaphorically, to make it in the game, and the fact he got as far as he did is a testament to his tenacity and attitude. I was never the biggest fan of him as a player, but it is undeniable that he has a story to tell, and is one of those figures whose side of the story you want to know.
July 20, 2023
Not your usual footballers biography. Joey Barton has certainly had a career. He openly admits his faults with striking honesty. Very interesting read, shows the more personal side of a professional footballer rather than just what has been achieved on the pitch.
Joey Barton will always be a love or hate person in many peoples eyes.
Honestly can’t say I was won over by him in this book. All of his problems are self inflicted, and I wonder if he didn’t have the status that football allows whether he would be in a completely different situation in his life.
Joey Barton will always be a love or hate person in many peoples eyes.
Honestly can’t say I was won over by him in this book. All of his problems are self inflicted, and I wonder if he didn’t have the status that football allows whether he would be in a completely different situation in his life.
September 1, 2017
By far the best football autobiography l have read, and that includes Sir Alex, Keano and Beckham's. Honest and funny. Brutal and insightful. lt will have you in awe of a man most people villify. Even if you are not a football fan or even a fan of the man himself ( I admit l was not one before l read this) you cannot fail to be moved by his journey, experiences and ultimately his human-ness. I thoroughly recommend this to every one who loves to read.
October 25, 2017
More interesting than what I thought it would be to be honest. He talks a lot about his upbringing which has driven his passion on the pitch. I was actually quite surprised at his deep philosophical viewpoint on many things, not just football related. It was interesting to read about various people he has met in his life which he holds in high regard, as well as reading about other key figures he has worked with including Kevin Keegan, Mark Hughes and Harry Redknapp.
February 18, 2020
An interesting book. I read it as i am both a football fan but also because i felt joey would leave nothing unsaid. He was honest and has clearly had ups and downs. I also found his insight into well being spot on and that his words resonated with me in my life. A good read and parallels for the working man. He may never read this review but well done Joey, integrity radiating from your book and it left me in no doubt that you will be a success.
November 6, 2019
if I had to sum the book up in one word it would be gritty. Barton has had a very colourful career and he doesn't shy away from it in this book he faces every issue and true to offer justification whilst holding his hands up to his issues. being a Burnley supporter I believe my opinion on the book may be somewhat biased however I thoroughly enjoyed it
June 13, 2023
Read with an open mind
Not always pleasant to read, and that's the way it should be. Can't always be pretty stories of trophies and goals. Honest, accountable and ultimately positive. He is still succeeding in football and has made more mistakes since this update. Hopefully he can move on now as this is an intelligent read from someone who should still have plenty to offer.
Not always pleasant to read, and that's the way it should be. Can't always be pretty stories of trophies and goals. Honest, accountable and ultimately positive. He is still succeeding in football and has made more mistakes since this update. Hopefully he can move on now as this is an intelligent read from someone who should still have plenty to offer.
January 25, 2017
Very honest and self deprecating. Joey is a winner and a decent bloke. I've long since mistrusted tabloid accusations and it was good to read Barton's viewpoint on some of his more infamous episodes.
December 29, 2017
Better than expected
Was not sue what to expect but an honest up front autobiography was not one of them. At times the ego takes over and the Rang e rd episode is skated over. Overall though an interesting read.
Was not sue what to expect but an honest up front autobiography was not one of them. At times the ego takes over and the Rang e rd episode is skated over. Overall though an interesting read.
January 23, 2018
Great read
It was nice and refreshing to read a book by a footballer which is both honest and interesting at the same time. As a big man United supporter, I have never been Joe's biggest fan but upon reading his side, my opinion has changed somewhat
It was nice and refreshing to read a book by a footballer which is both honest and interesting at the same time. As a big man United supporter, I have never been Joe's biggest fan but upon reading his side, my opinion has changed somewhat
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