On August 14th, in the 22nd round of the Chinese Super League (CSL), in the match between Tianjin Jinmen Tigers and Zhejiang, Barton ushered in his 100th game on behalf of Tianjin Jinmen Tigers, and not only did he send out key assists to help the team win, but also left his own historical mark at this moment. After the game, Barton talked about his journey to the 100th milestone and his vision for the future in Tianjin TV's "New Vision of Sports" program.
Looking back on the 100-game journey, Barton is overwhelmed with emotion:
"At first, the team didn't even have complete sets of match uniforms, but we have made steady progress step by step, and now our results are steadily improving. I hope that through these 100 games, not only will we bring joy to our fans and friends, but also inspire the young fans who love the Jinmen Tigers to love and support our team even more."
Talking about the assists against Zhejiang and the next stage of his quest, Barton was confident:
"Winning for the team was my proudest moment. This win was crucial for us. The next league game will be the last one before the break and I am equally looking forward to playing well and helping the team move up the table."