I know that the headline ‘Why Joey Barton to Everton makes perfect sense’ has quite a positive sound to it but it is also quite a true statement. Now before the naysayers jump down my throat, I am not saying we should sign him, I am merely saying it makes some kind of sense in football terms.
A long time ago when Joey was a young player coming through the ranks at Manchester City, he was tipped for great things. He had a good engine, could tackle and could certainly see a pass. Amongst his reported suitors in those days were Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal who all watched the youngster from Huyton with admiring eyes. Just when it seemed that he was destined for a big move his wild side got the better of him and this was soon to become a recurring theme for Barton.