"His absence from the side led to rumours that Barton had walked out after contract talks broke down..." That Rumours, eh? ****e strip club but the beers cheap
SSN office Boss to Journo " What's new at Newcastle, anything" Journo "Nothing at all boss Boss " what about Barton? he hasn't done anything for a while" Journo " Nothing on him boss, he's still not signed a new contract and is injured at the minute" Boss "hhhhmmmmmm how can we twist that my little journo rat" Journo " How about he faked injury to cover up refusing to sign a contract and our infamous "inside Source" saw him storming out of the training ground??? He's also refusing to play!!!" Boss " Spot on my little rat like pet, type it up and leak it through the usual sources. I Feel a big story brewing mmmwwwaaaahhhh" Just another day in the SSN office e.g. the gutter
pardews poured cold water on it http://www.clubcall.com/newcastle-united/pardew-rejects-barton-walk-out-rumours-1175847.html
It doesn't make sense, i saw him with my own eyes before the game warming up with the lads, next thing he wasn't there, then moments before kick off they announced Barton was replaced by Raylor, then he watched the match from the bench. why would he even bother to turn up at SJP, let alone warm up and watch the game, if he refused to play? very very very lazy journalism
You must remember who we are talking about here. Joey Barton's evil knows no bounds! Frankly i'm surprised he didn't start the game, go in for a 33.33ú/33.33ú/33.33ú with Enrique and Nolan, both getting stretchered off, after 5 mins before pulling up for his thigh.
haha no worries, i haven't given rep for about a week and it still ask's me to spread it... I think i get hacked and someone rep's for me! EDIT: Just repped you successfully...