Joey Barton has sent a message to West Ham United supporters after his mooted move to the club fell over.
A majority of Hammers fans angrily opposed the pursuit of the former QPR midfielder which forced the East London club to abandon the potential free transfer.
In response to that reaction, Barton posted a video on social media thanking the section of West Ham faithful who did not combat the signing while indicating his understanding of the reasons why the club failed to bring him in.
A message to the West Ham fans... http://t.co/ISwHN51S1Mpic.twitter.com/qdmzV9TI2n
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) August 11, 2015Sorry about video quality. Although, it feels like it with the day I've had, I've not been taken hostage.
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) August 12, 2015