Source: Daily_Mail
Joey Barton 'reminded of his responsibilities' by FA following gestures at Fernando Torres
Joey Barton will not face disciplinary action from the FA for apparently making an offensive gesture towards Liverpool's Fernando Torres.[LNB]The FA have investigated the incident that happened during Newcastle's 3-1 win over Liverpool at the weekend and have decided just to write to the Magpies midfielder.[LNB]An FA spokesman said: 'We will be writing to him to remind him of his responsibilities.'[LNB] Obscene: Barton gestures towards Torres on Saturday[LNB]The victory at St James' Park on Saturday was one of mixed feelings for Barton. Despite his gestures, the former Manchester City man scooped the man of the match award having scored the all important second goal. [LNB]When told of the award, he said: 'This is for Chris and PB (Paul Barron). Thanks to them for everything they have done for us. We appreciate it.' [LNB]Meanwhile, Steve Stone has been promoted to Newcastle's first-team coaching staff as new manager Alan Pardew pieces together his backroom team.[LNB] Promotion: Steve Stone has been pulled up the ranks at Newcastle[LNB]Stone is joined by Willie Donachie, who moves up from the club's academy to become development coach while Andy Woodman arrives from Charlton to become the club's new goalkeeping coach. Peter Beardsley continues as reserve team manager.[LNB]Newcastle are also looking to make a further coaching appointment to work solely with the first-team squad.[LNB]Pardew said: 'I am delighted to bring Steve, Willie and Alan on board and am sure they will do a tremendous job for the club. Keeping Peter with the reserves is important too as he has done a terrific job with the younger lads this season.'[LNB] Newcastle 3 Liverpool 1: Bubbly Barton closes Hughton chapter Patrick Collins: Hughton still a Toon hero, not Batman and Robin upstairsAlan Pardew: Newcastle players made life easy for me against LiverpoolNEWCASTLE UNITED FC
