Source: SKY_Sports
Magpies suspend Barton
Newcastle United have suspended midfielder Joey Barton until further notice.[LNB] The 26-year-old was sent off for the fourth time in his career in the Magpies' 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.[LNB]Manager Alan Shearer entrusted the former Manchester City man to cope with the pressure on Merseyside, but was left fuming after Barton was dismissed for a reckless challenge on Xabi Alonso.[LNB]Newcastle have not divulged the reasons behind Barton's suspension, although it is believed to stem from an alleged bust-up between Shearer and the midfielder in the aftermath of the defeat.[LNB]No linkSky Sports News understands that Barton's suspension is not directly linked to his dismissal for his tackle on Alonso, but for his apparent clash with Shearer. [LNB]This latest move by Newcastle could well end Barton's career on Tyneside after he was backed by the club following his release from prison last summer.[LNB]"Newcastle United can confirm that Joey Barton has been suspended from the club until further notice," read a statement on the club's official website.[LNB]"The club will be making no further comment on the matter at this time."[LNB]
