Barton admits to training ground assault
Premier League footballer Joey Barton pleaded guilty today to assaulting a former team-mate in a training ground row.
The Newcastle United midfielder was due to go on trial at Manchester Minshull Crown Court over the incident, but changed his plea shortly before the scheduled start.
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