Joey Barton

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Combative midfielder who signed from Manchester City in June 2007. He came into his own during in the 2005/06 season for City and establised himself as a forward-thinking player who can score important goals. Barton was rewarded for his performances with a new four-year deal in July 2006 and played a key role in his side's Barclays Premier League survival. The Liverpool-born midfielder was called up to the England squad for a friendly with Spain in February 2007, where he made his debut as a second-half substitute.

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Newcastle United have confirmed that midfielder Joey Barton will be out for around two months after suffering knee ligament damage in the 2-2 draw with Wigan Athletic. The 26-year-old lasted just 17 minutes of the weekend action before being forced off after a challenge by Lee Cattermole, with a subsequent scan showing damage to the medial ligament in his right knee. A Magpies spokesman... [more»]

The Football Association have confirmed that Newcastle United's Joey Barton faces no further action over his spat with Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor. Barton had already been cleared for appearing to flick a hand in Agbonlahor's face, but he has now also been cleared of making a racially-motivated comment in the Villa forward's direction. An FA statement confirmed: "The FA wrote to Aston... [more»]

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton will not face any further action over his slap on Gabriel Agbonlahor during the 2-0 victory at home to Aston Villa on Monday evening. Barton flicked a hand in Agbonlahor's face after being penalised for a first-half foul, although referee Steve Bennett did not book the former Manchester City star for the incident. After the game, Newcastle's assistant... [more»]

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton cannot understand why such a fuss has been made about his altercation with Gabriel Agbonlahor during the 2-0 victory against Aston Villa. Barton appeared to flick a hand towards Agbonlahor's face after being penalised for a first-half foul although referee Steve Bennett did not book the former Manchester City star for the incident. After the game... [more»]

Newcastle United have played down controversial midfielder Joey Barton's clash with Gabriel Agbonlahor during their 2-0 win against Aston Villa at St James' Park on Monday. Referee Steve Bennett spoke to Barton when the former Manchester City player appeared to flick out a hand at Agbonlahor after the two players had clashed in the first half. First-team coach Chris Hughton was annoyed to see... [more»]