and is mystified by suggestions that he has.

-- Anonymous, August 14, 2001

Answers

maybe the contract refused him

-- Anonymous, August 14, 2001

Don't you lot realise just how dificult it is to sign a contract when both hands are busy doing something else?

-- Anonymous, August 14, 2001

alluding to Warrens public order offence there screach?

-- Anonymous, August 14, 2001

According to The Chronic, Barton "has made no secret of the fact that not only would he like to see out his playing days at SJP but he would also like to stay in a coaching capacity."

Sounds like the weekend stories were tabloid bollox or maybe WB's agent is being a bit mischevious in an attempt either to hurry the Toon in making an offer or encourage offers from elsewhere.

-- Anonymous, August 14, 2001

Warren Barton School of Clapping?

I can't think of anything else he could realistically expect to coach

-- Anonymous, August 14, 2001