Barton dismisses City sentiment

Published : 23 Dec 2010 16:33:48

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton says there will be no sentiment when he faces his former club Manchester City at St James' Park on Boxing Day.The 28-year-old joined the Magpies for £5.8m in June 2007, having made 153 appearances for City following his debut in April 2003. "It's a game I look forward to but it's only three points at stake," Barton told BBC Newcastle. "It's important that we get the right result for Newcastle United." Barton continued: "Me and Shaun Wright-Phillips w.... read more