Joseph Anthony "Joey" Barton (born 2 September 1982) (pronounced: /ˈdʒoʊiː ˈbɑrtən/) is an English footballer who plays for Newcastle United. Barton was born in Huyton, Merseyside and raised in a working-class area. He began his football career with Manchester City in 2002 after working his way through their youth system. His appearances in the senior side gradually increased over the following five years and he made more than 150 for the club. He earned his first cap for the England national team in February 2007, despite his criticism of some of the team's players. He joined his current club Newcastle United for a fee of £5.8 million in July 2007. The contract negotiations became protracted after Manchester City refused to pay Barton a fee of £300,000 to which he was reported to be entitled if he left the club without submitting a request for transfer. Newcastle United consequently raised their initial offer of £5.5 million to £5.8, in effect compensating Manchester City for the £300,000 discrepancy. (via Wikipedia)

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About Joey Barton

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Birth Country: England

Position: Central midfielder

Birth City: Huyton

Youth Years: 1997–2002

Teams: Everton
Manchester City
England
England U21

Name: Joey Barton
Barton, Joey
Barton, Joseph Anthony

Former Teams: Manchester City
Newcastle United

Years Active: 2002–2007
2003
2007
2007–

Number: 7

App (Goals): 130 (15)
2 (1)
38 (2)
1 (0)

Birthplace: Liverpool, England

Birth Date: Sep 2, 1982
Sep 2, 1982

Current team: Newcastle United

Full Name: Joseph Anthony Barton

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Newcastle unsure over Joey Barton return

9 Feb 2010 14:00:24 GMT | Telegraph.co.uk - Sport

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Best set for Newcastle debut

4 Feb 2010 15:07:11 GMT | BBC News

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Barton has bit to go to prove he's no longer a knob

3 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT | Independent.ie

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