Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will be sidelined for up to eight weeks after damaging knee ligaments on Saturday.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will face no action for flicking out a hand at Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor during last night's 2-0 victory for his side at St James' Park.

The Football Association were today awaiting referee Steve Bennett’s report on Newcastle’s victory over Aston Villa which saw Joey Barton involved in new controversy.

NEWCASTLE boss Joe Kinnear will not allow the furore surrounding Joey Barton to cloud his judgment ahead of tonight’s must-win clash with West Brom.

SUNDERLAND boss Roy Keane insists certain footballers will run into off-the-field problems, whether they earn lavish wages or not.

Controversial Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has vowed to use the tide of abuse heading his way to fuel his bid to return to his best form.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has vowed to repay the club for the troubles he has brought them and is hoping for a derby return against Sunderland.

JOE KINNEAR is looking to his own Jimmy Greaves to help turn Newcastle’s season around.

JOEY BARTON was yesterday handed a 12-game ban, six of which are suspended, for his training ground assault on former Manchester City teammate Ousmane Dabo.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will serve a minimum six-match ban and has been fined £25,000 (€30,962) by the Football Association for his attack on former team-mate Ousmane Dabo last May.

Joey Barton’s agent claims the press “hounded” his client after reports today that he jumped a red light as he drove to meet his probation officer.

Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has urged the Football Association to be lenient with Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton when he appears before a disciplinary panel later today.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan launched a stern defence of Joey Barton after the controversial midfielder endured a hot reception on his return to action in today’s 3-0 Premier League defeat at Arsenal.

Troubled Newcastle player Joey Barton is being sued by a second victim of his violence, it was revealed today.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has admitted a charge of violent conduct relating to an incident involving the then Manchester City player’s team-mate Ousmane Dabo.

Any hopes Joey Barton had of enjoying a quiet pre-season were obliterated last night as the Football Association charged him with violent conduct.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association over his assault on Ousmane Dabo 15 months ago.

Sportswear giant Nike have terminated their contract with Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

CONTROVERSIAL midfielder Joey Barton is to get the chance to rebuild his career at St James’ Park following his release from prison, Newcastle confirmed yesterday.

Controversial midfielder Joey Barton is to get the chance to rebuild his career at St James’ Park following his release from prison, Newcastle confirmed today.

Kevin Keegan will welcome Joey Barton back to Newcastle when he returns to the club but admits the controversial midfielder has plenty of work to do to regain people’s confidence.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has laughed off a link with the family of terrorist Osama bin Laden as he looks for new investment in the club.

Disgraced footballer Joey Barton has been denied early release with an electronic tag and must serve up to another month in jail, sources confirmed today.

Former Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has urged the Magpies not to sack midfielder Joey Barton.

Bolton have moved to again rubbish reports linking them with a move for disgraced midfielder Joey Barton.

Premier League footballer Joey Barton was spared jail today for attacking a team-mate in a training ground row.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has not been sacked after pleading guilty to a second charge of assault.

NEWCASTLE UNITED midfield Joey Barton pleaded guilty yesterday to assaulting team mate Ousmane Dabo during a training session last year when both played for Manchester City, the police said.

NEWCASTLE UNITED midfield Joey Barton pleaded guilty yesterday to assaulting team mate Ousmane Dabo during a training session last year when both played for Manchester City, the police said.

Premier League footballer Joey Barton pleaded guilty today to assaulting a former team-mate in a training ground row.

Premier League footballer Joey Barton will go on trial for assault today.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton was today starting a six-month jail sentence for his part in a brutal, alcohol-fuelled street attack.

PROFESSIONAL Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has vowed to support Joey Barton and insists the Newcastle midfielder can still have a future in football.

Lazio added to Inter Milan’s recent frustrations by holding the two-time defending champions to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp could barely contain his excitement tonight as he edged closer to bringing Jermain Defoe to Fratton Park.

Manchester City midfielder Ousmane Dabo has returned to Lazio, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

Manchester City midfielder Ousmane Dabo has set his sights on leaving Eastlands after describing his situation as “laughable”.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton believes a “high power” will judge him on his actions when he dies.

Premier League footballer Joey Barton appeared in court today charged with assault.

Manchester City skipper Richard Dunne has admitted there were times during the summer when he questioned where the Eastlands outfit were heading.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton appeared in court today accused of assaulting a former Manchester City team-mate in a training ground bust-up.

Manchester City have made Ousmane Dabo, Danny Mills and Paul Dickov available for transfer.

PREMIERSHIP footballer Joey Barton last night vowed to clear his name after he was charged with assaulting one of his team-mates during an alleged training ground bust-up.

Premiership footballer Joey Barton was charged with assault today after a training ground bust-up with a former team-mate.