Joey Barton signed for Newcastle United for £5.8 million in May 2007 after his controversial exit from Manchester City.
He is a forward-thinking midfield player who can score important goals. Joey is often in the news off the pitch due to his bad behaviour.
Even though he has had some problems in his personal life Joey remains a great footballer and appreciates the backing of his fans in helping him put his problems behind him.
Joey Barton, who has become a media fixation over the past few days, due to his violent altercation with Arsenal players, Alex Song and Gervinho, at the weekend, has adopted a rather more philanthropic stance on social networking site, Twitter. [read the full story]
West Ham United are interested in taking Joey Barton to Upton Park, according to tabloid reports.
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Joey Barton’s future at Newcastle United has been in jeopardy recently with many reports suggesting his release from the club. This was all due to a bust-up between Barton and Alan Pardew, along with several Newcastle teammates. [read the full story]
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has come out and said today that Joey Barton may not leave the club after all.
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Due to his recent comments on Twitter, Newcastle have placed Joey Barton on a free transfer which is sure to outrage fans as well as other squad members. [read the full story]
Where Joey Barton will be playing next season remains a mystery as the midfielder, who only has a year remaining on his contract with Newcastle, denies rumours that a move to Newcastle could be on the cards.
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Joey Barton has been denied a US visa for Newcastle’s pre-season tour. The US embassy refused to grant his visa on the grounds his previous criminal record.
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