"If only we as players could tell the fans exactly how it is, without
them above fining us lots of money,” said Barton. There will be a time
and a place.
“If it wouldn't effect team morale and cause unrest within the dressing
room, am certain Jose's comments would be the tip of the iceberg.....
“And again it would be left to those magnificent fans to pick up the
remnants of their once great football club.”
He added later: “If I wanted to leave, I'd just come out and say "I want
to leave." Things need addressing as am not prepared to go through a
relegation again.”