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Newcastle manager Alan Pardew defends outspoken midfielder Barton after his part in Gervinho's sending off, and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger thinks new signing Gervinho was harshly sent off and does not believe the officials saw the incident with Joey Barton. See both managers reactions after the jump..... (more...)

Newcastle United 0 - 0 Arsenal Gervinho's and his hair "style" were sent off for slapping Joey Barton during a second half dust-up in thier season opening fixture that ended in a goalless draw at Newcastle. The fisticuffs happen around the 3.30 mark

Literally two days ago all of the papers had Joey Barton as persona non grata.... but now its being reported that not only is he staying on with Newcastle, but that Joey Barton will start for Newcastle United on Saturday evening after being brought back to the side for the season's opener at home to Arsenal. The outspoken midfielder who was placed ...

via NUFC Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi has signed a two-year extension to his contract, which will keep him at St. James' Park until the end of the 2013/14 season. The 29-year-old, who has been with the Club since he was 13 and hit nine Premier League goals for United last season, is delighted to sign the new deal. He said: "All I've ...

via NUFC Gabriel Obertan has joined Newcastle today on a five-year deal from Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United. Former French under-21 international Obertan - who scored twice against The Magpies' Reserves in March - has put pen to paper after passing a medical and will go into Alan Pardew's squad for the home game against ...

It is being reported today that disgruntled Manchester United winger Gabriel Obertan has has discussed personal terms with Newcastle and the two clubs have apparently negotiated a £3 million fee for him to move to the Magpies where he will sign Monday. Not a ton has been reported but you can read more here at the daily mail :: image

via Guardian The Newcastle United manager, Alan Pardew, has hinted that Joey Barton's career at the club may not be over despite this week's Twitter controversy. Barton has been made available on a free transfer by the Magpies after his recent criticism of the club on the social networking site. "I've never closed the door on anyone and I'm not ...

via NUFC 'Newcastle United can confirm that Joey Barton has been placed on the transfer list today (Monday). The player has been advised that he can leave the club on a free transfer.'