Barton tweets:
He posted: "Shearers still on my case... I know I f***** up Alan, thanks for stating the obvious.
"Whilst were both stating the obvious about each other, can I just say for the record what a great player u were. Well better me...
"But I have a better hair (which is not hard), wear well better shirts on TV and have a personality (something u lack).
"P.S. My final point, ur a s*** pundit/manager...
"I really don't like that p****, in fact I honestly despise him... Goodnight."
I wonder how many people will agree with that though?