Football Talk - Newcastle suspend Barton - 05/05/09
Newcastle United have suspended midfielder Joey Barton indefinitely.
The 26-year-old was sent off for the fourth time in his career in the Magpies' 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Caretaker manager Alan Shearer was left fuming after Barton was dismissed for a reckless challenge on Xabi Alonso.
Newcastle have not given the reasons behind Barton's suspension, although it is believed to stem from an alleged bust-up between Shearer and the midfielder after Sunday's defeat. A Magpies statement said:
"Joey Barton has been suspended from the club until further notice. The club will be making no further comment at this time. The club will be making no further comment on the matter at this time."
