By Tyne-Talk
July 1 2008

Joey Barton has been spared jail after he pleaded guilty yesterday to assault on former Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo despite previously denying the allegations. The 25 year old who is due for release next week from his current 6 month sentence for a seperate assault which took place in December 2007 has been served with a 4 month suspended sentence for 2 years instead of a jail term.

On sentencing Judge Mushtaq Khokhar said:

"As a professional footballer you are someone who is talented and greatly idolised by young and old alike whether you are playing at Manchester City and now at Newcastle United.

You are constantly in the public eye. You have a high profile, there would be instances of provocations ... being an idol brings with it responsibilities which you have to carry with you all the time.

You want to be setting an example, particularly to those who idolise you, particularly youngsters who look up to you."

The prosecution's Richard Vardon described the assault as an

"explosive combination of football and violence".

The official Newcastle United website has the following statement:

"Newcastle United notes the sentence passed to Joey Barton at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court today

The club now intends to hold discussions with Joey and his representatives at the earliest possible opportunity.

Until such time that this meeting has taken place, there will be no further comment from the club."

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Barton's Sentenced - Official Club Statement

Discussion started by TyneTalk (IP Logged), 01/07/2008 16:29

TyneTalk
01/07/2008 16:29

Barton's Sentenced - Official Club Statement

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tunyc
01/07/2008 18:13

Very informative, that.

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Joe
01/07/2008 20:23

He should never play for us again in my opinion.

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Joe
01/07/2008 20:28

To be fair to one of the guys who was with Barton he did well to pull him away...who knows how far it would have went if he hadn't restrained him.

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Dub
01/07/2008 23:32

I'm not defending what Joey done, but he is a fantastic player and I think time locked up is what he needed. Might be controversial but I think we should give him 1 more chance.

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cappen
02/07/2008 01:15

I dont think the club really has a choice but to give him another chance.

When we signed him, we knew what we were taking on. Plus they dont want to waste the 5.8 m we paid for him. If we cancel his contract then he would go for free.

From now to Xmas he has to prove himself. Otherwise I can see him being shipped out on loan in Jan (if someone would take him).

Maybe will all this behind him, he can finally move on and start putting in some good performances.

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Andy Cole
02/07/2008 03:30

How many chances has Joey Barton had?

wasn't his move to Newacastle supposed to be his fresh start? His last chance was his move to Newcastle in my opinion. And he was told that.

Do you really think he has learned his lesson? I will not be surprised in the least if he gets in trouble next season.

It beggars belief how he got a 4 month sentence suspended 2 years, having already been convicted and thrown in jail for a separte assault charge.

Imagine if any of us were on trial for what he did, how long do you think we'd all get?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:07:02:05:55:39 by Andy Cole.

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lostmekeys
02/07/2008 09:20

very good point coley, he has been extremely lucky with this sentence, and you or i would not be so lucky, even without previous convictions


money talks

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becksa09
02/07/2008 12:57

he shouldn't ever play for us again......but we don't have options in CM....not yet anyway....

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Gallowgate Luke
05/07/2008 12:04

Sack the little tw@t

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tunyc
07/07/2008 15:23

Sadly, I think AC is right.

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