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Article: Ashley plans talks on Barton future.
- Article from:
- Shields Gazette (South Shields, England)
- Article date:
- July 1, 2008
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JOEY Barton is hoping to be back at Newcastle United for the first day of pre-season training - despite his latest assault conviction.
But the midfielder - who yesterday admitted assaulting former Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo - could yet have his St James's Park contract terminated.
However, a report in a national newspaper today that Barton had already been sacked by Newcastle has been dismissed by a club official.
Instead, once Barton is sentenced later today, the source said United's top brass plan to sit down with his representatives to "discuss a way forward".
Jailed Barton - who has refused to take a 50 per cent pay cut ...