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 midfielder Joey Barton claims he is good enough to play for England once again. Barton, 27, has won one full international cap after being named in the England squad for a friendly against Spain three years ago. The controversial midfielder will be back in the Premier League with the Magpies again season following their promotion from the Championship and Barton believes he is... [more»]

Midfielder Joey Barton is hoping to play some part in helping Newcastle United win promotion back to the Premier League following his return to fitness. The 27-year-old will continue his comeback from foot surgery for the reserves on Tuesday night. Barton has been sidelined since September but has now set his sights on featuring in the closing weeks of the campaign for the Championship leaders... [more»]

Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton is hopeful of being able to complete the signing of Marlon Harewood before the weekend. The out-of-favour Aston Villa striker is likely to be part of the Magpies squad for Saturday's Championship trip to Ipswich Town, but Hughton has stressed that the deal is not yet signed an sealed. "We are still waiting for finalisation and paperwork to be completed," he... [more»]

Newcastle United caretaker manager Chris Hughton has played down claims that Joey Barton was dropped for Saturday's season opener against West Bromwich Albion. The controversial midfielder started the Magpies' first game in the Championship on the bench amid reports of a training ground bust-up with Hughton. Barton was reported to have been involved in a dispute with team-mates Jonas Gutierrez... [more»]

Midfielder Joey Barton remains hopeful that he still has a future with relegated Newcastle United. The 26-year-old former Manchester City man ended the season under suspension, having been told to stay away from the club after being sent off in the 3-0 defeat at Liverpool. Barton told The Chronicle: "I don't know what is going to happen with the club or with the manager's situation. "I'm just... [more»]