Taylor pledges his support for Barton

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.

Taylor pledges his support for Barton

Barton, 25, was yesterday jailed for six months at Liverpool Crown Court after admitting charges of assault and affray.

Newcastle issued a short statement saying they were “considering the verdict”.

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