Disgraced Barton may have played his last game for City

MANCHESTER CITY midfielder Joey Barton has been sent home from the team’s trip to Thailand following an alleged altercation in a hotel bar with a 15-year-old Everton fan.

After consultations with the club chairman John Wardle and deputy chairman Bryan Bodek, manager Stuart Pearce has decided to send the controversial 22-year-old back to Manchester as a result of his involvement in the incident.

“I can confirm that Joey Barton will be sent home tonight,” a club spokesman said.