Joey Barton would like to play in another Rangers v Celtic match.
Rangers manager Mark Warburton with’ Joey Barton at the end of the game
Well the first Old Firm game for Joey Barton ended pretty disastrously, and the fallout is still being felt.
The midfielder is serving a three week suspension after a row with Rangers teammates and staff in the week following the humiliating 5-1 defeat.
Rangers’ Clint Hill and Joey Barton have words
Barton is currently using the time out to promote his book, and is doing anything but taking time out of the spotlight.
Last night the 34-year-old was doing a question and answer session for The Times, and admitted he was wondering whether he made the right move this summer, even though he maintains he wants to play in another Old Firm game.
He said: “Why Glasgow? I’m thinking that myself at this moment. Hopefully I get the chance to play in a few more Old Firm matches. Football is massive in Glasgow.
“[Rangers] are an incredible football institution. There’s a huge and unique focus on the Old Firm. Will my [experience at Rangers] stand me in good stead for the rest of my life? Yes it will.”
Joey Barton applauds fans as he is substituted
Barton could yet be ostracised by Rangers when his suspension is up, and if so, he will clearly feel like he has unfinished business.
Yet at this late stage of his career, he may not get another chance to play in an Old Firm match, with his behaviour and on pitch performances doing little to suggest he would be an asset for Celtic should he try and engineer a controversial switch to play for their rivals if he is released.
Rangers’ Joey Barton before the match
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