Pearce: No Barton action
26 Apr 2007 - 17:05:35
Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has revealed that Joey Barton will not be disciplined for his outspoken attack on his team-mates.
The England midfielder looked to be on a collision course with his manager after suggesting Pearce hadn't brought enough quality into the club during his transfer dealings.
Barton also suggested that, if he were a paying fan, he would find it difficult to stump up the cash for a season ticket next year after City's below-par campaign.
However, after holding talks with Barton earlier in the week, Pearce has revealed he doesn't intend to take the matter any further.
He said: "Joey has his own mind and his own thoughts. I don't think you take action against people when they express those views.
"I do believe that anything that could be detrimental to the club should be dealt with internally.
"But I have spoken to him and I understand how passionate he is about Manchester City.
"I just feel that there are enough people outside the club who are prepared to criticise and I don't think you should do the job for them.
"When you sit down for an hour with him and talk things through you understand where he is coming from. He wants to achieve things at this football club and that impresses me."