Source: Daily_Mail
Joey Barton pleads with Newcastle over new contract
ShareJoey Barton has claimed he wants to stay at Newcastle but has not been offered a new contract by the club, who he believes want a 'younger, better, cheaper player.'[LNB]The 28-year-old midfielder has one year remaining on his contract at St James's Park, but has been linked with a move away this summer after his agent, Willie McKay, revealed this week that his client would not be offered a new deal.[LNB] Seventh Heaven: Barton challenges Chelsea's Ramires (left) during Newcastle's penultimate game of the season[LNB]Final salute? Barton may have played his last game in a Toon shirt[LNB]Speaking on the twitter account he launched earlier this week, Barton said he would remain committed to Newcastle for as long as the club want him.[LNB]'Finished playing golf, 72 not bad. Came in to questions about joining Everton??? I don't want to leave Newcastle but thanks anyways........' Barton wrote.[LNB]'I cant sign a contract if am not offered one?'[LNB]He then continued on the topic, appearing to mock the club's transfer policy before stopping himself.[LNB]'I will tell all when the time is right, basically they want a younger, better, cheaper player............cant blame (owner Mike Ashley) and (managing director Derek Llambias) can you?' he said.[LNB]'.......slight problem is, they dont want to spend any money or pay any wages. Its genius really ha ha.[LNB]'I am an employee so have to be careful here. Everyone knows i'd love to stay, i get on with (manager Alan Pardew) fine and are dressing room is 1st class.[LNB]'if am not offered a new contract, my hands are tied. I will continue to do everything in my power to bring a trophy to St James next season.'[LNB] I knew Joey's contract situation would give me a headache, admits Pardew Nolan could follow Barton out of Toon as club captain stalls over new deal Newcastle wait on ?15m Gervinho as Pardew prepares offer for EnriqueAll the latest Newcastle news, features and opinionAll the latest Everton news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Mike Ashley, Joey Barton, Derek Llambias Places: Newcastle
