Cartoon of the Day: Barton goes to extreme lengths to gain acceptance from France

27/11/2012 11:00:00 PM

Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day

If you thought Englishmen abroad couldn't get cringe-worthy than 'Schteve' McClaren's Dutch accent, you were wrong.

Joey Barton came across all 'Allo 'Allo this weekend after making his Ligue 1 debut, talking to the French media with an incredible accent, that was part-Scouse, part-French and totally ridiculous.

But what next for the QPR outcast? A beret? A string of garlic? Carrying around a boombox that constantly plays Edith Piaf on a continual loop?

We can only wait and see...

Barton 'endears' himself to France

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