Barton in court on assault charge

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

Barton in court on assault charge

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

Barton, 25, appeared at Trafford Magistrates Court to face a charge of assault following the alleged attack on Ousmane Dabo earlier this year.

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