Burt has made the controversial move from Bohemians to Shamrock Rovers but says the abuse he gets in Ireland is nothing compared to crossing the Glasgow ...
“I want to move forward in my life and career now. It makes you a better player and a better person. “It was a challenge to try and make it there. “This move can really help me kick on and fulfil the potential I showed at Rangers. “When I go to Bohemians in April, I’ll feel it. “So to sign for Rovers, I knew I’d get stick again. “I always knew how tough it would be to break in. He said: “Going from Bohs to Rovers didn’t bother me too much after what I went through after leaving Rangers. “But I didn’t think about it too much at the time. I felt brave to do it and knew it was a massive task. “I didn’t expect the level it got to. But I didn’t think it would be as bad as it was.
After a bright start to life at St Mary's Aribo has been dropped following the arrival of Nathan Jones.
So it takes time, you know, and as I said, we're in the thick of it now in terms of games so I'm sure Joe will contribute.” Joe has been been a little bit of a victim but he’s played well. [Daily Echo](https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/23267914.we-like-joe---southampton-manager-explains-aribo-absence/), Jones said: “We've got a lot of midfield players, a lot of people. [Scottish Premiership](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/scottish-premiership) and Scottish Cup, as well as scoring in a Europa League final before making the switch to St Mary's. Jones admits he has been tested other players in Aribo's role leaving the former Light Blues' hero on the fringes on the squad. He's a great character in terms of everything.
The Nigerian playmaker has barely featured under new boss Nathan Jones.
[Daily Echo](https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/23267914.we-like-joe---southampton-manager-explains-aribo-absence/): “We've got a lot of midfield players, a lot of people. He's a great character in terms of everything. Joe has been been a little bit of a victim but he’s played well. "So he’s been a victim of a few things really but look, we like Joe and Joe trains hard. However, Ralph Hasenhuttl's sacking has seen Aribo fall out of favour as new boss Nathan Jones attempts to come up with a formula that will drag rock-bottom [Saints](https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/all-about/southampton-fc) away from relegation. Jones admits Aribo quite simply doesn't suit his system at the minute but expected the former