Barton starts for Magpies

Joey Barton was handed his first start for Newcastle since leaving prison as Joe Kinnear looked for his first Premier League victory at the third attempt.

Barton starts for Magpies
Tue, 28 Oct, 2008 - 19:01

Joey Barton was handed his first start for Newcastle since leaving prison as Joe Kinnear looked for his first Premier League victory at the third attempt.

Barton, who last appeared at St James’ Park on May 5, was included in place of the injured Nicky Butt in one of three changes to the side which lost 2-1 at Sunderland on Saturday.

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