Joey Barton not on Rotherham radar says boss Steve Evans
Tuesday 25 August 2015 16:14, UK
Rotherham manager Steve Evans says his side have "zero chance" of signing free agent Joey Barton.
The 32-year-old midfielder, who recently saw a move to West Ham break down following his summer exit from QPR, has been linked with a surprise switch to the Sky Bet Championship club.
Reports suggested that he and Evans had been in dialogue - but the Scotsman does not think a financial deal would be possible.
Evans explained: "He's a fantastic footballer - but I don't think we can afford Joey's petrol, never mind Joey.
What comes with Joey is when he goes on this Twitty Twitty pie thing, there's a lot of madness on that Twitter, isn't there?
"Our problem would be funding Joey's Ferrari or whatever he's driving into Rotherham from wherever he lives.
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"I think he's an outstanding footballer. I think when I saw West Ham linked with him, I thought he'd be signing.
"If Joey Barton wants to play for Rotherham United, give me a ring Joey!
"I think a lot of clubs in the Championship would (sign him), wouldn't they? I think one or two would in the Premier League as well.
"What comes with Joey is when he goes on this Twitty Twitty pie thing, there's a lot of madness on that Twitter, isn't there?
"I've seen it first-hand and if that's his release from the pressures of being a Premier League footballer, that's up to him. He causes a bit of a stir with it, but it doesn't matter to me.
"The chances of us signing Joey are zero, but he's someone I admire as a footballer.
"Have I spoken to Joey Barton? No."
