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Joey Barton offers Simon Zebo some advice on how to tackle

Published 22:11 9 Jan 2017 GMT

Updated 15:13 29 Jan 2019 GMT

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Joey Barton offers Simon Zebo some advice on how to tackle

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Simon Zebo did his best Joey Barton impression in Munster on Monday afternoon.

No, Zebo didn't fall out with his teammates, or hit out at the media, or quote a philosopher. The Ireland and Munster winger landed a two-footed tackle on his opponent during a game of football. It was like something out of the Barton hall of fame. (Not really). https://twitter.com/SimonZebo/status/818553717620404228 Zebo said he was made play in goal following the tackle, which was clearly made in jest, during the kickabout. He also tagged Barton in the tweet, and the Burnley midfielder took it well. Barton complimented Zebo for his technique, but urged him to either get the ball or the player next time. Sound advice from a wise man. https://twitter.com/joey7barton/status/818554353288151041 Zebo jokingly suggested that he's available to switch sports if Barton knows a team in need of player. https://twitter.com/SimonZebo/status/818555118245335041 Barton complimented the Ireland rugby player again, and suggested he'd be worth a lot in football. https://twitter.com/Joey7Barton/status/818555424001626113 https://twitter.com/SimonZebo/status/818556214359523328 Barton then made an interesting point about the transfer fees currently being paid, particularly by Chinese clubs. https://twitter.com/Joey7Barton/status/818556541724979201 If Shanghai SIPG are willing to pay €55m for Hulk and €60 for Oscar, Zebo could fetch about €20m. Probably.

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