Barton receives 12-match ban for Dabo assault
Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has been banned for 12 games, six of them suspended, for attacking a team mate while at former club Manchester City.
Barton received his punishment, which takes immediate effect, at a Football Association disciplinary hearing on Friday after admitting a charge of violent conduct against Ousmane Dabo.
Sanford's Soccer Net @ Sep 8, 2008 8:50 AM EDT | Blog Profile
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