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.

Barton admits to training ground assault
Mon, 30 Jun, 2008 - 16:47

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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