Newcastle plan showdown talks for Barton

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has not been sacked after pleading guilty to a second charge of assault.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has not been sacked after pleading guilty to a second charge of assault.

However, the 25-year-old faces showdown talks with manager Kevin Keegan and managing director Derek Llambias over his future on his release from jail.

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