In an era of obscene wealth running through the upper echelons of the English game here at 12xbetting we have consistently stated that the product does not merit such finance. Arrogant greedy players, shady agents, managers on the take as well as directors running clubs who are not fit and proper people. We had an England manager in charge for one game before he was exposed as a crook. He now happens to be back managing in the top flight. What short memories. In light of such facts it is utterly ridiculous the punishment handed out to Joey Barton, a so called soccer bad boy. Pleading guilty to the offences of illegal betting on soccer matches the powers that be decided an example had to be made and an 18 month sentence has been handed down. Double the sentence handed down to Eric Cantona for his Kung Fu kick on a supporter. As in the recent VIP sex scandals that followed the Savile revelations where Hall and Harris were sent down as scapegoats, whilst the real beasts are protected, Barton himself is the easy target for the footballing authorities. His offence was in our opinion not as serious as the one being committed by Shady Sam. We wish Joey well with any appeal he mounts and hope the man is allowed to continue with what is left of his career.