Retro Deal of the Day: Joey Barton – Man City to Newcastle (£5.8 million)
Joey Barton pictured during his Newcastle days. Richard Sellers
Richard Sellers
This transfer took place around the time Barton’s stock in the game was at its highest.
He had earned his first and only England cap earlier in 2007, and after over 100 appearances for Man City, he left to join Newcastle in the summer.
The midfielder spent four full seasons at Newcastle, before joining QPR.
Subsequently, Barton had spells at Marseille (on loan), Burnley and Rangers, before returning to Turf Moor.
His career has seemingly been ended by a betting controversy, for which the player received a lengthy ban, and Barton has since worked as a football pundit.
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Retro Deal of the Day: Joey Barton – Man City to Newcastle (£5.8 million)
This transfer took place around the time Barton’s stock in the game was at its highest.
He had earned his first and only England cap earlier in 2007, and after over 100 appearances for Man City, he left to join Newcastle in the summer.
The midfielder spent four full seasons at Newcastle, before joining QPR.
Subsequently, Barton had spells at Marseille (on loan), Burnley and Rangers, before returning to Turf Moor.
His career has seemingly been ended by a betting controversy, for which the player received a lengthy ban, and Barton has since worked as a football pundit.
The42 has just published its first book, Behind The Lines, a collection of some of the year’s best sports stories. Pick up your copy in Eason’s, or order it here today (€10):
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