I think that's close to home, as I said I can't see him signing for us. Our season is at a bit of a crossroads, so having someone around who was popular with the players can only help.
I'm unsure why Barton is coming back, might simply be to train rather than to sign. I'm unsure that we need him, though highly unpopular he was very good last season but he was a year younger and it was the Championship. There's a lot going on around him and I sense we got the lucky season out...