Jimbo 133 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 The career Joey Barton was in jeopardy again after he was arrested over an alleged assault following an all-night drinking session. The Newcastle United midfielder spent yesterday in police cells after being picked up in the early hours following his team's 1-0 defeat at Wigan Athletic. The incident is the latest in a string of scandals involving Barton, 25, who is regularly in trouble on and off the pitch. He is currently awaiting trial over a training ground fight with a team-mate at his former club Manchester City. According to police sources, Barton was spotted on CCTV cameras in his home-town of Liverpool allegedly 'acting aggressively and bouncing from one group of people to another, apparently looking for a fight' at around 5.30am. Officers were called and found two men who had allegedly attacked by Barton, whose brother Michael, 18, was convicted of the racist murder black A-level student Anthony Walker, and two of his companions. They claimed they were assaulted by the footballer during a 'scuffle' outside a mobile phone shop on Church Street - the city's main pedestrianised shopping thoroughfare. Last night police refused to reveal exactly what injuries the pair suffered or whether they needed hospital treatment. However, a spokeswoman for Merseyside police confirmed that a 25-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of assault, as well as a 19-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman. Barton was allowed time to rest before officers began questioning him at Liverpool's St Anne Street police station yesterday evening. He was also expected to be tested for illegal drugs. Barton, who earns £45,000-a-week, is believed to have been partying with friends in his native city after being ruled out of Newcastle's match on Wednesday night with an ankle injury. It was unclear whether the player had been given special permission to stay in the North West by manager Sam Allardyce or had been out against the club's wishes. The rest of the Newcastle team travelled back to the North East after the game and reported for morning training as usual. Barton's arrest is the latest scandal to beset the troubled Liverpudlian, who is more famous for his bad behaviour on and off the pitch than for his footballing skills. He is already awaiting trial for assault in June next year following a training ground bust up with his former team-mate at Manchester City, Ousamane Dabo. The 30-year-old French international was floored and suffered bleeding after allegedly being repeatedly punched in the face by Barton. He was suspended for the rest of the season and fined a record four weeks' wages - £100,000 - before being sold to Newcastle over the summer. Two months earlier he had been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage after an argument with a taxi driver and in December 2004 was fined £60,000 by the club for stubbing a cigar out in the eye of junior team-mate Jamie Tandy at a Christmas party. He was also sent home from a preseason tour of Thailand two summers ago following an altercation with a 15-year-old Everton fan. Barton's behaviour on the pitch has also caused him to come in for criticism. In September last year he caused controversy for pulling down his shorts and exposing his bottom at an Everton fan during a match at Goodison Park, and, more recently, has been slammed for kicking a Sunderland player in the private parts during a game. Although he has not spoken to his brother Michael, 18, since he was 14, Barton has also come in for abuse by rival fans over his sibling's role in the murder of Anthony Walker two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Thats him off to jail now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 What a fucking soap opera of a club we are.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Well, that's the price on the ticket with Barton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Officers were called and found two men who had allegedly attacked by Barton, whose brother Michael, 18, was convicted of the racist murder black A-level student Anthony Walker, and two of his companions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Officers were called and found two men who had allegedly attacked by Barton, whose brother Michael, 18, was convicted of the racist murder black A-level student Anthony Walker, and two of his companions. I'm sure they looked into his past to see if he is a Muslim asylum seeker that has links to the Diana conspiracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 It's like having Bellamy all over again - just without the performances on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Going to look good in his impending court case. Hopefully we have a clause in his contract saying we can flog him without compensation if he fucks up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 More proof of Allardyce's lack of ability. He wanted Barton and with that it was his resposibility to keep him out of trouble but just like everything so far Allardyce has come up short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Just been reported on BBC aswell: Barton arrested in assault probe Newcastle and England midfielder Joey Barton has been arrested by police in Liverpool following an alleged assault. The footballer was arrested along with a 19-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman on Church Street in the city centre at 0530 GMT. Merseyside Police confirmed the three were being held in custody. A spokesman said: "All three remain in custody for interview and processing and I expect a decision on charges or release will be made later tonight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Just been reported on BBC aswell: Barton arrested in assault probe Newcastle and England midfielder Joey Barton has been arrested by police in Liverpool following an alleged assault. The footballer was arrested along with a 19-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman on Church Street in the city centre at 0530 GMT. Merseyside Police confirmed the three were being held in custody. A spokesman said: "All three remain in custody for interview and processing and I expect a decision on charges or release will be made later tonight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 4810 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Probably off his face. Nice to know he is looking after his body during the busy Chrimbo programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio 0 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 1878, the Everton fan on N-O just posted this... posted on Bluekipper: I hate people who do what I'm about to do but I'm going to do it anyway. I was with his cousin last night who was out with Joey. We were in Heebie Jeebies. As I'm old mates with his cousin he bought me and a few of my mates a drink and we sat next to them. I don't remember seeing Joey drinking and he was just having a good time. He's a sound lad and gets a lot of bother of people who just walk past him, load of shit. I ended up getting off so I don't know what all that stuff is about in the papers but more than likely its just been over exaggerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 699 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Demote to bench and flog in the summer. Should never have signed him, he hasn't done anything of note besides score a penalty (and he has never looked like scoring off open play.) I was against the thug from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34166 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 More proof of Allardyce's lack of ability.He wanted Barton and with that it was his resposibility to keep him out of trouble but just like everything so far Allardyce has come up short. Tell me this post was a joke please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 More proof of Allardyce's lack of ability.He wanted Barton and with that it was his resposibility to keep him out of trouble but just like everything so far Allardyce has come up short. Tell me this post was a joke please. depends on how you feel about Allardyce Scotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Looks like he's going to jail for certain now. The question is will he have the word HATE tattooed onto his fist and have a few teardrops tattooed onto the side of his face after doing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Stander 0 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Newcastle and England midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with assault. The footballer was arrested along with Andrew Barton, 19, and 27-year-old Nadine Wilson on Church Street in Liverpool city centre on Thursday. Joey Barton and Ms Wilson are charged with common assault and affray. Andrew Barton is charged with affray and assault occasioning actual body harm. Ms Wilson, of Huyton, and Andrew Barton, from Widnes, have both been bailed. The player remains in custody. All three are due to appear at Liverpool City Magistrates Court on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaythesouthernmag 0 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 What a wanker!!!! He`s a fucking pro footballer FFS he shouldnt be out in Liverpool getting into fights when the club have a run of important games plus the small matter of his shitty on field performances, little scouse twat. I hope he gets fucked sideways. CUNT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Needs to get the boot and take Fat Sam with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 More proof of Allardyce's lack of ability.He wanted Barton and with that it was his resposibility to keep him out of trouble but just like everything so far Allardyce has come up short. Tell me this post was a joke please. depends on how you feel about Allardyce Scotty. I'm inclided to blame Tony Adams meself. He misses Chelsea and City games, running scared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@yourservice 67 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Bartons at home for New year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 In custody til the 3rd of january missing the next 2 games. Apparently he was caught on CCTV in what looked like an unprovoked attack, followed up by abusing any strangers that happened to be walking past him. Judge refused bail as he is already on bail for another violent offence. The FA should ban him from playing for another club. Hes a thug and i hope he gets locked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 He will be locked up I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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