Barton faces fitness test

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will make a late decision on midfielder Joey Barton ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Stoke.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011 - 09:23

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will make a late decision on midfielder Joey Barton ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Stoke.

The 28-year-old has missed the last two games with a thigh problem, and although he has returned to training, he will not be risked unless he is 100% fit.

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