Joey Barton responds to Luis Suarez biting incident on Twitter

Speaking on Luis Suarez’s biting incident,Joey Barton says that he would rather receive a bite than a rough challenge

QPR midfielder Joey Barton is the latest to comment on Uruguay’s Luis Suarez bite. Barton, a player who has his own history of violent conduct on the pitch, took to Twitter to convey his thoughts.

The Liverpool star sunk his teeth into Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini’s shoulders during Uruguay’s group stage match against Italy. FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings and Suarez is likely to get a two year ban if found guilty.

Barton posted 4 consecutive tweets voicing his opinion on the incident. In his tweets, he mentioned that considering all things, he would rather receive a bite than a leg breaking challenge.

He also stated that he would love to have Suarez in his team for his passion but admitted that he cannot defend him in this matter.

I love Suarez. I love his passion for the game. I would have him on my team everyday of the week. I am also aware you can't defend him here.

— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) June 25, 2014

All things considered I'd rather receive a bite than a leg breaking challenge. Whilst he should be punished, it is not the end of the world.

— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) June 25, 2014

He's a winner. If that means he occasionally steps over the line between right and wrong, than thats what comes with the territory...

— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) June 25, 2014

Nobody's perfect...

— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) June 25, 2014