Barton sorry for punch

NEWCASTLE midfielder Joey Barton last night admitted a charge of violent conduct and apologised to Morten Gamst Pedersen for the punch that will earn him a three-match ban.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2010 - 00:00

Damian Spellman

The 28-year-old had earlier been charged by the FA over an incident during Wednesday night’s 2-1 Barclays Premier League defeat by Blackburn.

Barton said: “I fully accept that I was in the wrong on this occasion.

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Courts Soccer Place: Newcastle Person: Barton Person: Joey Barton Person: Morten Gamst Pedersen Person: Chris Hughton Event: Barclays Premier League Organisation: FA Organisation: Blackburn Organisation: Blackburn Rovers

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