Former Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has passed comment on the chaos at St James' Park.
The QPR midfielder, who remains hopeful of signing permanently for Marseille, tweeted:
What is going on up at Newcastle. Great club being treated like a circus sideshow. Just when you think it couldn't get any worse... — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) June 19, 2013
As much as I personally didn't warm to Llambias, I don't think its the smartest move to see him resign at a key time for the club. — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) June 19, 2013
Kinnear was actually a sound fella when I was there. Very decent bloke. Just don't understand the reasoning of bringing him back? Maybe... — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) June 19, 2013
...its because they were so poor last season. From what I know, all was not well in the camp. Proactive leadership from Ashley possibly? — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) June 19, 2013