Joe Kinnear has had to tinker with his transfer plans now Joey Barton has been ruled out until March.
The troubled midfielder made just five appearances after returning from a suspension for assaulting his then-Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo before succumbing to knee ligament damage. But Barton was a key figure in those games and without him the Magpies midfield looks rather one-dimensional.
Nicky Butt and Danny Guthrie have performed well in the Merseysider’s absence but share the same combative qualities. Without Barton there is a lack of creativity and goal threat from central midfield. So when he was told Barton would not be back in training until February, or playing until March, Kinnear admitted he reworked his shopping list ahead of the January sales.
“I think Joey’s pretty much two months away (from playing),” said the former defender. “He’s got to get himself back in shape, hasn’t he? I know they’re saying he’ll be ready to start training in six weeks but I think he’ll need at least another two or three weeks after that. We’re probably looking at March before he comes back into the side.
“That’s a big blow. It’s more serious than we actually thought. It means we’ll be looking for a midfielder in the transfer window now.”
Barton’s recovery was initially expected to be a month quicker and even the news that his knee did not require an operation did nothing to speed up the process. “He hasn’t needed surgery but because of the delicacy of where the surgery is, it’s taking longer than we anticipated for it to perfectly knit together,” Kinnear explained. United’s interim manager admitted yesterday he might have to scour the Championship for bargains rather than spending the big fees some of his St James’s Park predecessors have done in the past decade or so.
And he thinks the credit crunch will eat into most of his rivals’ budgets, too.
“The credit crunch will play a major role in transfer window activity,” he said. “Whatever price is thrown out there everyone is going back with half that amount. Plus we have seen so many clubs that are up for sale.”
http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2008/12/20/strengthening-the-midfield-now-a-priority-61634-22517043/
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Joey Barton set to return to action in January
NEWCASTLE United have pencilled in a mid-January return for their controversial midfielder Joey Barton.
That means the player will have been sidelined for nine weeks after picking up a knee ligament injury in the draw with Wigan Athletic at St James’s Park in the middle of last month.
A return to fitness next month would put United’s £5.8m man in with a great chance of making an appearance at his old club Manchester City on January 28, followed by the derby clash with Sunderland at St James’s Park three days later.
United boss Joe Kinnear said: “We have just had Joey’s injury re-assessed and the doctor and physio team tell me we can expect to have him back in the middle of January.
“And now that he has a date to aim for, it will give Joey a big lift.
*Another article is here: http://www.goal.com/en/news/700/newcastle/2008/12/03/994940/newcastles-barton-set-for-january-return
Comeback Target For Sidelined Joey
Click the link below to read an update about Joey and when he is due back.
http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1475286,00.html
http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1475286,00.html
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Surgery option for Barton
Joe Kinnear has admitted Joey Barton may need surgery to repair the medial knee ligament injury that will sideline him for more than two months.
Barton hobbled off the pitch during last weekend’s 2- 2 draw with Wigan after a hefty challenge from former Middlesbrough midfielder Lee Cattermole.
Scans have revealed damage to the England international’s medial ligaments, but a precise course of treatment will not be finalised until the swelling around the knee subsides next week.
It is hoped that an operation can be avoided, but surgery has not been ruled out.
“Joey is on crutches now, but whether or not he will need to have surgery needs to be finalised,” said Kinnear. “If the treatment he is having now doesn’t take, they are going to look at something else. Surgery might be the next option. Whatever happens, he will be out for eight to ten weeks.”
Former boss Sam Allardyce once claimed Barton’s muchpublicised behaviour problems were worse when he was not playing regular football.
Without a regular trainingground routine to follow, there are fears that Barton will be tempted to stray from the teetotal lifestyle he has followed since being released from prison in the summer.
And Kinnear will continue to work with Barton closely despite his enforced absence from the first team.
“I have explained things to him as I see them,” said Kinnear.
“I told him he cannot be fighting with the world, and that he’s just got to concentrate on his football.
“You’ve got to show everybody else that you have to earn respect in life. He is quite happy with that. I have not gone deep beyond that. I thought that he was going well when he was in the side.”
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/3869467.Surgery_option_for_Barton/
Barton hobbled off the pitch during last weekend’s 2- 2 draw with Wigan after a hefty challenge from former Middlesbrough midfielder Lee Cattermole.
Scans have revealed damage to the England international’s medial ligaments, but a precise course of treatment will not be finalised until the swelling around the knee subsides next week.
It is hoped that an operation can be avoided, but surgery has not been ruled out.
“Joey is on crutches now, but whether or not he will need to have surgery needs to be finalised,” said Kinnear. “If the treatment he is having now doesn’t take, they are going to look at something else. Surgery might be the next option. Whatever happens, he will be out for eight to ten weeks.”
Former boss Sam Allardyce once claimed Barton’s muchpublicised behaviour problems were worse when he was not playing regular football.
Without a regular trainingground routine to follow, there are fears that Barton will be tempted to stray from the teetotal lifestyle he has followed since being released from prison in the summer.
And Kinnear will continue to work with Barton closely despite his enforced absence from the first team.
“I have explained things to him as I see them,” said Kinnear.
“I told him he cannot be fighting with the world, and that he’s just got to concentrate on his football.
“You’ve got to show everybody else that you have to earn respect in life. He is quite happy with that. I have not gone deep beyond that. I thought that he was going well when he was in the side.”
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/3869467.Surgery_option_for_Barton/
Monday, November 17, 2008
Barton suffers fresh setback
Newcastle have confirmed that Joey Barton is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks after damaging knee ligaments during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Wigan.
The midfielder limped out of the action at St James' Park with just 17 minutes on the clock, and left the stadium on crutches.
He then underwent a number of scans on Sunday to determine the severity of the problem, and has been left disappointed by the results.
The Magpies' medical staff have revealed that the 26-year-old suffered a slight tear to his right medial ligament during an innocuous challenge with Wigan's Lee Cattermole, an injury which is expected to keep him out of action for some time.
A club spokesman said: "After further assessment today following scans yesterday, he has damage to his right medial ligament and will be out for eight weeks."
Frustration
Barton, despite facing up to the prospect of a prolonged period on the treatment table, remains determined to prove his worth at Newcastle this season.
He said: "I am not blaming Lee Cattermole in any way for this injury. It was a 50-50 ball and we both went for it, and these things happen.
"Obviously, it's disappointing and frustrating, and my sole intention is to knuckle down and bounce back and get fit again to help the Newcastle United cause."
The one-cap England international has struggled to make an impact on Tyneside since completing a £5.8million switch from Manchester City last summer.
He has made five appearances since returning from that suspension, but looks unlikely to feature again in 2008.
*Go here as well if you want to read the statement from NUFC http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1456935,00.html
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Toon star Barton facing knee scan
Joey Barton left St James's Park on crutches tonight after picking up a knee injury during the 2-2 draw with Wigan Athletic.
The Newcastle United midfielder was floored by a tough tackle from Lee Cattermole in the first half and was replaced by Danny Guthrie.
The injury for Joe Kinnear's side comes at a time when most of the United gaffer's injury problems seemed to be clearing up.
A concerned Kinnear said tonight: "Joey has serious swelling and is on crutches. "He's going to hospital in the morning to have a scan. "We will find out how bad it is in the morning."
The crunching tackle from Cattermole went unpunished by ref Andre Marriner and Kinnear added: "Contact was made with his knee."
*Get better soon Joey!! We need you back out there! Here's a big hug from one of your fans. :)
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Kinnear: Joey is our heartbeat
JOE KINNEAR has lavished praise on Newcastle bad boy Joey Barton after the midfielder's bust-up with Gabriel Agbonlahor.
The midfielder hit the headlines again following his heated exchange with the Aston Villa forward in Monday's win.
But Toon boss Kinnear revealed he is delighted with Barton's performances and believes his partnership with Nicky Butt has been an inspiration in their recent revival.
Kinnear said: “Joey was outstanding in the game on Monday.
“Him and Nicky Butt are the heartbeat of our side.
“The pair of them have been superb and have given us a real platform to build on in the games since I’ve been here.
“Their performances are giving everyone confidence and you can see everyone else rising up and getting a lift because of their performances.”
Newcastle sit 14th in the Premier League, a point ahead of next opponents Fulham.
Kinnear is desperate for his side to make it three league wins on the spin and he added: “I thought we were excellent on Monday.
"We really deserved our win and the confidence and lift that will give everyone is immense.
“We go to Fulham now with our heads held high.
“We’re only a few points now off the top half of the table, which just goes to show how tight the league is, and there is a real confidence and belief in the players.”
The midfielder hit the headlines again following his heated exchange with the Aston Villa forward in Monday's win.
But Toon boss Kinnear revealed he is delighted with Barton's performances and believes his partnership with Nicky Butt has been an inspiration in their recent revival.
Kinnear said: “Joey was outstanding in the game on Monday.
“Him and Nicky Butt are the heartbeat of our side.
“The pair of them have been superb and have given us a real platform to build on in the games since I’ve been here.
“Their performances are giving everyone confidence and you can see everyone else rising up and getting a lift because of their performances.”
Newcastle sit 14th in the Premier League, a point ahead of next opponents Fulham.
Kinnear is desperate for his side to make it three league wins on the spin and he added: “I thought we were excellent on Monday.
"We really deserved our win and the confidence and lift that will give everyone is immense.
“We go to Fulham now with our heads held high.
“We’re only a few points now off the top half of the table, which just goes to show how tight the league is, and there is a real confidence and belief in the players.”
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
No more updates for a week
I will not be updating this blog for about a week. I am on my way to England and I will be attending the Newcastle Game on Tuesday night. Hopefully Joey will play and I can take some good pictures.
Let's wish Joey the best and shame on those "fans" of the game that threw coins and bottles at him today. You should be banned from the grounds for life.
Let's wish Joey the best and shame on those "fans" of the game that threw coins and bottles at him today. You should be banned from the grounds for life.
Joey Barton Interview
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/newcastle/3243865/Joey-Bartons-first-interview-since-prison-Football.html
Click on the above link to read the interview.
Click on the above link to read the interview.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Barton - No Forgive and Forget
Barton made his return to action on Tuesday night in a reserve team clash with Middlesbrough after serving the six-match ban he received for admitting a Football Association charge of violent conduct against former Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo.
The 26-year-old also served 74 days of a six-month prison sentence in Strangeways in the summer following an incident in Liverpool city centre in December last year.
Barton, who pleaded guilty to charges of assault and affray, has made only one appearance as a substitute for Newcastle since his release, but he could feature in this Saturday's Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland.
And ahead of the trip to the Stadium of Light, which can be seen live on Sky Sports 1 and HD 1, Barton acknowledges that he has let people down, but he is now keen to revive his reputation.
"Hindsight is a wonderful thing and there will be people who would want to change things if they could," Barton told Sky Sports News. "We have all got skeletons in the cupboard.
"I probably have a few more things than the average person.
"I am not asking anyone to say, 'forgive and forget' because I can't condone the things that I have done.
"For me it is a case of putting everything to bed and repaying a lot of peoples' faith.
"From this day on I will try to live my life clean and rectify the mistakes I've made in the past."
Barton is also eager to stay out of the spotlight as he returns to action to let his on-field actions do the talking.
"Hopefully this interview will be the last interview I do for a while because I need to stop talking about what I'm going to do and how I'm going to do it - and do it," Barton added.
"All I'm asking for is the chance to put right my wrongs.
"In some people's minds I will never be forgiven. But I know I am living my life clean.
"I have probably had more chances than anyone deserves, I am the first to admit that.
"I've never thought, 'I play football, I'll get another chance.' I have been fortunate that people have given me another chance."
Barton recognises that he will still make mistakes, but he is now hopeful that he will respond in a positive manner.
"Hopefully, there won't be any more. But I'm a human being and people will criticise things that I do.
"But for me the time is to draw a line under the things that I have done and let my behaviour speak for itself ."
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_4371197,00.html
The 26-year-old also served 74 days of a six-month prison sentence in Strangeways in the summer following an incident in Liverpool city centre in December last year.
Barton, who pleaded guilty to charges of assault and affray, has made only one appearance as a substitute for Newcastle since his release, but he could feature in this Saturday's Tyne-Wear derby with Sunderland.
And ahead of the trip to the Stadium of Light, which can be seen live on Sky Sports 1 and HD 1, Barton acknowledges that he has let people down, but he is now keen to revive his reputation.
"Hindsight is a wonderful thing and there will be people who would want to change things if they could," Barton told Sky Sports News. "We have all got skeletons in the cupboard.
"I probably have a few more things than the average person.
"I am not asking anyone to say, 'forgive and forget' because I can't condone the things that I have done.
"For me it is a case of putting everything to bed and repaying a lot of peoples' faith.
"From this day on I will try to live my life clean and rectify the mistakes I've made in the past."
Barton is also eager to stay out of the spotlight as he returns to action to let his on-field actions do the talking.
"Hopefully this interview will be the last interview I do for a while because I need to stop talking about what I'm going to do and how I'm going to do it - and do it," Barton added.
"All I'm asking for is the chance to put right my wrongs.
"In some people's minds I will never be forgiven. But I know I am living my life clean.
"I have probably had more chances than anyone deserves, I am the first to admit that.
"I've never thought, 'I play football, I'll get another chance.' I have been fortunate that people have given me another chance."
Barton recognises that he will still make mistakes, but he is now hopeful that he will respond in a positive manner.
"Hopefully, there won't be any more. But I'm a human being and people will criticise things that I do.
"But for me the time is to draw a line under the things that I have done and let my behaviour speak for itself ."
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_4371197,00.html
Monday, October 20, 2008
Joey Set For Ressie Run Out
Joey Barton will feature for Newcastle United Reserves on Tuesday night when they travel to Billingham to face North East rivals Middlesbrough.
The 26-year-old has missed the Magpies' last six matches because of suspension but, with that ban now served, comes into contention for Saturday's first-team derby clash with Sunderland. Before then boss Joe Kinnear will run the rule over the midfield star at the Central Avenue home of Billingham Synthonia. "I will be going to Billingham on Tuesday with Joey for the Reserve game with Middlesbrough", Joe confirmed to nufcTV.
"He's looked good in training and we'll see what sort of shape he is in ahead of the derby game at Sunderland this weekend."
http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1427026,00.html
The 26-year-old has missed the Magpies' last six matches because of suspension but, with that ban now served, comes into contention for Saturday's first-team derby clash with Sunderland. Before then boss Joe Kinnear will run the rule over the midfield star at the Central Avenue home of Billingham Synthonia. "I will be going to Billingham on Tuesday with Joey for the Reserve game with Middlesbrough", Joe confirmed to nufcTV.
"He's looked good in training and we'll see what sort of shape he is in ahead of the derby game at Sunderland this weekend."
http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1427026,00.html
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Another run-in with the law?
Ok, I came an article tonight in tomorrows Daily Mirror saying Joey had been stopped outside the training ground in Newcastle the other day. Apparently it was because of his "driving offense" two weeks ago or because of his driving away from those idiot paparazzi's following him. They seriously need a new job and pronto!
I say let him get on with his life. He did his time. And as for the guy suing him because of something with a cigar three-year ago, I saw you need to worry about your own mess. It was three-years-ago and your a has been or a never was so um, worry about your own drink-driving offense first. You tried to light his shirt on fire first.
So once again, I say let Joey get on with his life. I will be there to support you and so will your fellow fans and many of them are on Facebook, thank goodness.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Joey Training with the Team
Despite not playing for another 5 matches Joey (far right) trained with the first team before the Hull City match. I won't go into that event because overall it was just too much of a depressing weekend for me (as a Man Utd fan, the Newcastle loss just caused more pain). It is nice to see that Joey is out there bascially telling all you idiots that don't like him that "tough, I am here so get used to it." No, he didn't really say that, it is just my view of what he would be thinking. It is nice to see that the negative press has stopped for the moment and they have switched to Ashley, but I am sure once the 5 matches now have passed he will be watched like a hawk.
So press do me a favor and report on the real news for a change. Joey did his time so let him get on with his life.
Friday, September 5, 2008
FA Verdict
As many of you know now the FA handed their verdict in today regarding Joey Barton. Joey received a 12-match ban. He will serve 6 of those games this season and another six are suspended until the 2009/10 season. He was also find 25,000 pounds. Joey has 14 days to appeal the decision.
There are many articles posted via the web so I will not be reposting them. If you want to read them just do a Google search. They say the same thing over and over again. Please note that when you read the articles be aware that there are a bunch of idiots out there that prefer to slag Joey off. I for one am sick and tired of all of them slagging off Joey. I for one will be supporting Joey regardless, if that makes me a bad person than I really don't care. Joey, I am here for you and please know that your fans support you and can't wait to see you back on the pitch!
PS. To the paps following Joey in his Range Rover, get a life!! And if you were so concerned about him driving in the "No Car" lane, why in the heck were you driving it you morons?!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Barton: I will repay Toon Fans
JOEY Barton has vowed to repay Newcastle United fans after his stint behind bars resulted in a summer of adverse publicity for the Magpies.
Barton broke his silence tonight after a stretch in prison to say: “I don’t want to comment on speculation but I don’t want to leave Newcastle because I owe the club and fans a lot for everything I have put them through.”
A late bid for Barton from an unnamed top 10 Premier League side – thought to be FA Cup holders Portsmouth - did not go through with the Scouse midfielder present at St James’s Park for the reserve side’s 2-1 defeat against Sunderland.
Barton made his return in Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Arsenal when he came on as sub at the Emirates. But despite the player hoping for a quiet return an unprovoked clash with Samir Nasri caused ugly scenes at the end of the game in North London.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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