'SOCCER yob Joey Barton dodged a second jail term for thuggery yesterday - as Newcastle United finally gave him the boot...But last night's sacking by Newcastle - following calls by The Sun to ban him from football - means the £5.8million midfielder's career IS effectively over' - The Sun.
'Joey Barton is ready to pick up his career with Newcastle and return in time for pre-season training - despite pleading guilty to assault yesterday for a second time. Toon manager Keegan is happy to have Barton back...' - The Daily Mirror.
(source: www.football365.com)

