Joey Barton faces more legal action

Seems like Joey Barton is in the news for the wrong reason every day, having just served time for an assault in Liverpool, he could yet face more legal action. In 2004 Joey Barton assaulted team mate James Tandy at his old clubs Christmas party. It is alleged that Barton stubbed a lit cigar in the eye of his former team mate Tandy.

Mr Tandy, 23, says the attack ruined his career and sparked a “major psychiatric deterioration”. He said: “That incident destroyed my life.” He has now begun legal action to sue Barton. 
Barton now plays for Newcastle United, at the time of the attack he was fined £60,000 by his old club Man City. He has only recently been released from jail as he was detained for 74 days of a 6 month sentence, after being caught on CCTV attacking a teenage boy in Liverpool.

Barton is also on a suspended sentence for assaulting another former teammate, the assault happened against Ousmance Dabo on the training ground whilst he was still a City player.

Willie McKay, Barton’s agent said he knew nothing about any new legal action.

Kevin Keegan, Newcastle manager said” Joey has made mistakes but I think he deserved a second chance”

Brian Nicholson a Newcastle season ticket holder said” there is no doubt that Joey can play, although I’m yet to see it at Newcastle, Joey has had lots of chances and this one has got to be his last”

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