Source: Daily_Mail
Joey Barton may not be leaving Newcastle, suggests Alan Pardew
[LNB]Manager Alan Pardew has hinted that Joey Barton's Newcastle career may not be over despite this week's Twitter controversy.[LNB]Barton has been made available on a free transfer by the Magpies after his recent criticism of the club on the social networking site.[LNB]The 28-year-old has since tweeted quotes from the likes of George Washington and George Orwell to underline his displeasure and on Tuesday was forced to train alone.[LNB] Will he stay after all? Newcastle have made Joey Barton available on a free transfer[LNB]At that point he looked certain to leave the club this summer, with his agent Willie McKay claiming several clubs had already shown their interest, but a hint of compromise appeared to be struck between the parties on Thursday.[LNB] Thumbs up: Barton was made to train with the reserves but the club could offer him a stunning u-turn to stay[LNB] Controversial: Barton and Newcastle boss Alan Pardew[LNB]Barton was allowed to train with the reserve team on Thursday morning before Pardew appeared at a press conference where he declared he would 'not close the door' on Barton's time at St James' Park.[LNB]'I've never closed the door on anyone and I'm not closing the door on Joey,' he said in a press conference.[LNB]'He trained with the development team today and, who knows, he may train with the first-team soon.'[LNB]Moments later Barton offered further hope of a reconciliation, ironically on his Twitter page, when he made reference to world-renowned bridge builder Isambard Kingdom Brunel.[LNB]'Does anybody have Isambard Kingdom Brunel's number?' he wrote.[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMETransfer-listed Barton rattles Newcastle with threat to stay at St James' ParkYou can't force me out! Barton hints he could put up a fight to stay at NewcastleToon's tweet revenge! Enrique follows Barton out of Newcastle with ?10m Liverpool switchWhy he's no ordinary Joe: Sportsmail explains why Barton is a wanted man[LNB] [LNB]
