Joey Barton dumped on transfer list by Newcastle
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Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has been told he can leave St James' Park for nothing after he launched a furious Twitter rant over the club's transfer policy.
The 28-year-old, who has just a year left on his current deal, can leave on a free transfer having infuriated owner Mike Ashley with more vicious criticisms following Sunday's friendly defeat at Leeds United.
A club statement read: "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."
In response, Barton has accused Newcastle's hierarchy of not understanding what it means to wear the shirt.
He wrote on his Twitter account: "Somewhere in those high echelons of NUFC, they have decided, I am persona non grata.
"I am on a free but the honour of wearing those B+W stripes, surpasses that.
"One day the board might realise, what the shirt signifies. HONOUR and PRIDE. Thanks for your continued support........... #toonarmy"
Barton had previously said he would make an announcement at 4pm on Monday, but, having been prompted by Newcastle, his announcement came 55 minutes late.
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| Joey Barton is heading for St James' Park's exit door
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The 28-year-old, who has just a year left on his current deal, can leave on a free transfer having infuriated owner Mike Ashley with more vicious criticisms following Sunday's friendly defeat at Leeds United.
A club statement read: "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."
In response, Barton has accused Newcastle's hierarchy of not understanding what it means to wear the shirt.
He wrote on his Twitter account: "Somewhere in those high echelons of NUFC, they have decided, I am persona non grata.
"I am on a free but the honour of wearing those B+W stripes, surpasses that.
"One day the board might realise, what the shirt signifies. HONOUR and PRIDE. Thanks for your continued support........... #toonarmy"
Barton had previously said he would make an announcement at 4pm on Monday, but, having been prompted by Newcastle, his announcement came 55 minutes late.
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