BURNLEY last night confirmed Joey Barton as their seventh summer signing, on a one-year deal.

The 32-year-old was a free agent after leaving Queens Park Rangers in the summer.

Here's how a handful of Burnley fans reacted on Twitter...

 

Good signing! He's a centre mid who we need and if he performs can be that bit of class we need in the middle of the park @claret_andrew

I want to be excited, but I fear his inability to keep a level head will burn us a time or two. @brentconklin

Positives: it's Joey Barton. Negatives: it's Joey Barton @hall_mj

Fantastic signing at this level if he stays fit and gets into the Burnley philosophy. Saying that, he loves philosophy... @BradStamper

Certainly got something to offer us @mattstubbs17

This could be a very shrewd signing indeed @todclaret

Looking forward to seeing him play for us! @youngclaret

A great signing! SD was a big influence, he will be made really welcome at the Turf. @cheezypete

I think he will do well under Dyche #inseanwetrust @bigkaff17

About time we had a player called Barton! Just what we need in midfield. @clarets68 (aka Dale Barton)

Accomplished central midfielder. A position we've been desperate to fill. Think his distribution will be key for our forwards @StanhillClaret

Very pleased. Sent Joey and Burnley messages weeks ago asking them to get in touch. Surprised Sean didn't credit me :) @steddyman

Great signing, just what we need. Let's hope he's fit to play soon @kevwando

Poor signing. Surprised by Dyche. Always talks about a signing having to be the right fit for the group. Potential nightmare now @riggsybfc

We haven't had such a public intellectual since Clark Carlisle. Expect SD to get the best from him #respect #mentalityoftheunit @HSPolymath

He's an embarrassment. Someone who shouldn't be carrying our club badge or wearing the shirt. @WarbieBFC

Good player who will certainly do a job for us. I trust dyches judgment! #UTC @tim21clarets

Amazing signing had his problems in the past but a class player with a high class CV @j90gvy

Great signing @philip_rocket83

Excellent signing. Offers the bite in midfield we've been lacking and can also pick a pass. @strutt76