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.
Keegan was paraded at St James’ Park today. He also confirmed that he would hold talks with Alan Shearer about a role at the club.
“If there is a role that Alan wants, and is right – that’s the key – then I would love to have him back here. I will definitely be speaking to him,” he said.
Sam Allardyce who has been incharge of Newcastle for 24 games has left on a “mutual agreement” with the club
Allardyce said: “I am disappointed to be leaving Newcastle but I wish the club all the best for the future.”
First team coach Nigel Pearson take over for Saturday’s Premier League match with Manchester United.
After an hour long hearing Joey Barton has been released from prison on bail.
He had previously been refused bail, but the decision was overturned. He is due back in court on January 16th charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray after an incident in Liverpool’s Church Street.
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Joey Barton was refused bail today after appearing in court charged with assault.
He was arrested in Liverpool in the early hours of Thursday and charged with common assault and affray. He was already on bail for two other alleged offences.
Magistrate Carol Myers told Liverpool Magistrates’ Court there was a risk of Barton offending again, adding: “I also have to consider the safety of the public – you lashed out indiscriminately.”
Newcastle won 1-0 in the dying seconds of the game as Elliot Omozusi brought down Alan Smith and Joey Barton calmly stepped up to beat Niemi.
It was Newcastle’s second win on the trot, despite below par performance.
Barton has said that he does not question the fans’ loyalty. The statement comes ahead of the midweek clash with Arsenal.
The 25-year-old has said his comments were meant to rally the team and fans for their weekend fixture at Blackburn – a match they lost 3-1 – and was not meant to offend them.
Joey Barton insists he does not fear going to prison if he is found guilty of assaulting former Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo.
The 25-year-old has pleaded not guilty to a charge of actual bodily harm and now faces a trial, which is expected to start in June 2008.
If found guilty, he could face a sentence of up to five years in jail but he said: “I can go home and sleep at night and know I’ve done what I thought was right
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