There's Joey Barton twitter rants and then there's this. Following the much publicised 'argument' between Jordan Henderson and Mario Balotelli last night, the QPR midfielder made sure to have his say on the incident against Besiktas like only he can. All guns blazing.
Barton began with his belief that Balotelli was in the right before questioning Steven Gerrard's decision to get involved and that led to something of a tirade about Jordan Henderson's ability as a leader and particularly his ability to captain Liverpool next season.
Most interesting of all is Barton assertion that Brendan Rodgers has been on Jordan Henderson's back to assert himself more as a captain, particularly when he's with the England squad. According to Barton, it hasn't went well for the former Sunderland man.
The reaction to Joey Barton is usually negative but when he's on this kind of form, there's no doubting he's entertaining.
Can't believe people getting on Balotelli. He is technically better at penalties than Henderson. He pulled rank. Scored. End of.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
I've been critical of him at times. But it's not Balotelli's fault people over hyped the reality. Get off his case. He's doing better.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
If Balotelli's on the pitch and its him or Henderson on a penalty to save your life? Who you gonna let take it? #nobrainer
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
Surprised Gerrard allowed himself to be drawn into the anti-Balotelli brigade's crusade. He's better than that.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
Contrary to some people beliefs Jordan Henderson will not now or will he ever be even in the same stratosphere as Steven Gerrard.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
Anyone who thinks he will replace Gerrard, short, medium or long term is deluded. Even Brendon knows he's bullshitting when he says it.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
Going against managers orders? Do me a favour? Players aren't robots. There is structure in place. If it gets broken to win a match? So...
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
Someone somewhere trying to make Henderson, heir to Gerrard's throne. It will end in tears. He isn't and will never be capable.Not many are
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
Heard about Henderson getting told by Rodgers to grab England captain's armband if Rooney goes off. He tried Rooney rightly jogged him on.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
Wearing armbands. Trying to impersonate legends is admirable but will end in tears because it's not genuine. Henderson should be himself.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
He is great at being himself. Much better than trying to be a Steven Gerrard clone. You can't copy what SG had. Talent.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
Anyway, off to get the train to Hull now. Focus and big effort tomo. Big R's following going up. Hopefully we repay them with 3 points.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) February 20, 2015
