Joey Barton

City widen net to catch talent of tomorrow

Manchester City, who have arguably British football's best recent track record in developing local talent, are embarking on an Arsène Wenger-style model of bringing in young players from outside, amid concerns that the current...

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Married LibDem MP who 'dared to sin' with war hero's wife faces SAS wrath

Even for a man who describes himself as the 'SAS's MP', it is a risky manoeuvre. Paul Keetch, the Liberal Democrat member for Hereford, where the elite regiment is based, is claimed to be having an affair with the wife of one...

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Shola Ameobi back for Swansea City game

SHOLA AMEOBI is homing in on a return to action in Newcastle United’s game with Swansea City at St James’s Park a fortnight tomorrow. And United boss Chris Hughton has tipped Ameobi to make a “big impact” when he makes his...

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How footballer Joey Barton parks at court to answer traffic charge... on grass verge next to...

Footballer Joey Barton arrived at court yesterday to answer a traffic charge by parking on a grass verge next to double yellow lines. The Newcastle United star turned up in an Aston Martin DBS Vantage, worth £170,000 - and...

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Do Football Legends Make Bad Heroes For Children

Are Celebrities And Footballers Worthy As Kids’ Role Models Is it right for children to idolise footballers and other sporting celebrities ahead of those with academic careers? Admirable Character Qualities In A Professional...

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Paper Talk: United on Chamakh trail

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Bordeaux frontman Marouane Chamakh, while West Ham will announce the retirement of Dean Ashton. Manchester City are ready to let QPR have two players on loan as part of a massive bid...

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Hughton ponders Jonas Gutierrez cap call

CHRIS HUGHTON will decide tomorrow whether to pull Jonas Gutierrez out of Diego Maradona’s pre-World Cup get- together over the international break. The South American winger scored a goal that Maradona himself would have been...

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Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle Utd v Peterborough Utd

With Newcastle United sitting on top spot and hoping to increase their lead, Peterborough United are 23rd and hoping three points will lift them from the red. Chris Hughton's men have picked up form lately with two consecutive...

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Taylor returns for visit of Posh

Defender Steven Taylor returns to the Newcastle squad for the Championship clash with Peterborough at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon. The 23-year-old is included after missing the last four games with a hamstring injury....

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Newcastle United: Taylor back for Magpies

Newcastle United, 18:13, November 6, 2009 Newcastle skipper Steven Taylor is set to return to the starting line up against Peterborough after being rested in midweek. Taylor has been missing for the last four games with a...

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