Barton reveals new image

JOEY BARTON has revealed he has not had an alcoholic drink since being sent home in disgrace from Manchester City’s pre-season tour of Thailand.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2006 - 00:00

Ken Gaunt

The 23-year-old contract rebel believes his life has changed for the better after undergoing a programme of rehabilitation at Tony Adams’ Sporting Chance clinic.

Barton was banished from the tour after allegedly lashing out at a 15-year-old Everton fan and then team-mate Richard Dunne.

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Courts Soccer Premiership Place: Thailand Place: Eastlands Person: Barton Person: Joey Barton Person: Tony Adams’Person: Richard Dunne Person: Jamie Tandy Person: Jack Nicholson Organisation: Sporting Chance Organisation: Everton Organisation: City

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