FA Bans Newcastle's Joey Barton for 12 Games After Dabo Assault
Joey Barton has been banned for 12 games, with six suspended for assaulting his former Man City team-mate Ousmane Dabo
The Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton was today banned for 12 games, with six suspended, by the FA for assaulting his former Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo.
In July the 26-year-old was handed a four-month suspended sentence for the assault and also spent 74 days in jail after being sentenced to six months' imprisonment for assault and affray in a separate incident.
Earlier today, Joey Barton's agent, Willie McKay, accused the press of hounding his client following photographs printed in the Daily Mirror that suggested the player jumped a red light and used bus lanes as he drove to meet his probation officer.
McKay said he was unaware of the details of the incident but questioned the actions of the photographer. "Why are they following him? It is a disgrace," he said.
The decision caps a tumultuous few days at the club, with Kevin Keegan resigning as manager yesterday. Newcastle's next game is at home to Hull City in the Premier League a week tomorrow.
In July the 26-year-old was handed a four-month suspended sentence for the assault and also spent 74 days in jail after being sentenced to six months' imprisonment for assault and affray in a separate incident.
Earlier today, Joey Barton's agent, Willie McKay, accused the press of hounding his client following photographs printed in the Daily Mirror that suggested the player jumped a red light and used bus lanes as he drove to meet his probation officer.
McKay said he was unaware of the details of the incident but questioned the actions of the photographer. "Why are they following him? It is a disgrace," he said.
The decision caps a tumultuous few days at the club, with Kevin Keegan resigning as manager yesterday. Newcastle's next game is at home to Hull City in the Premier League a week tomorrow.
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