Transfer-listed Barton hits out at Newcastle board

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has accused the club's hierarchy of not understanding what it means to wear the shirt after being told he can leave on a free transfer.

Transfer-listed Barton hits out at Newcastle board

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has accused the club's hierarchy of not understanding what it means to wear the shirt after being told he can leave on a free transfer.

The St James' Park club confirmed this afternoon that the 28-year-old, who still has a year of his contract left to run, can leave with immediate effect.

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