Pardew unfazed by Barton comments

Published : 08 Apr 2011 16:34:51

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is standing by midfielder Joey Barton following his outspoken comments this week in the French magazine So Foot.The 28-year-old said that he is the best English midfielder and that he will not sign a new contract for his club until they proves their ambition. Pardew told BBC Newcastle: "Joey is an opinionated person and that isn't a problem for me." Barton is captaining the Magpies in place of the suspended Kevin Nolan. The Liverpudlian has enjoyed a st.... read more