English flag Joey Barton

Born02 September 1982, Huyton
NationalityEnglish
Weight70 kg
Height1.75 m
PositionMidfielder

Joey's contract at Manchester City was extended to June 2007 in September 2004, then to June 2010 in July 2006.

He joined Newcastle United in June 2007 with a five-year contract.

An England one-cap wonder, Joey's controversial career was revived at Newcastle following an infamous training ground incident at Manchester City.

He was made available for transfer by Newcastle United in August 2011 before joining Queens Park Rangers with a four-year contract.

Career stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2002-03 Manchester City Premier League 7
1
2
2003-04 England UEFA Under-21 2
1
2003-04 Manchester City Carling Cup 2
2003-04 Manchester City FA Cup 3
1
1
1
2003-04 Manchester City Premier League 24
4
1
8
2003-04 Manchester City UEFA Cup 2
3
2004-05 Manchester City Carling Cup 1
1
2004-05 Manchester City FA Cup 1
2004-05 Manchester City Premier League 28
3
1
8
2005-06 Manchester City FA Cup 5
1
2005-06 Manchester City Premier League 31
6
9
1
2006-07 England International
1
2006-07 Manchester City Carling Cup 1
2006-07 Manchester City FA Cup 4
1
1
2006-07 Manchester City Premier League 33
6
10
1
2007-08 Newcastle United Premier League 20
3
1
4
2008-09 Newcastle United Premier League 6
3
1
2
1
2009-10 Newcastle United League Championship 8
7
1
1
2010-11 Newcastle United Carling Cup
2
1
2010-11 Newcastle United FA Cup 1
1
2010-11 Newcastle United Premier League 32
4
8
2011-12 Newcastle United Premier League 2
2
2011-12 Queens Park Rangers FA Cup 1
2011-12 Queens Park Rangers Premier League 31
3
8
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Match history

Date Match Result Competition Round
05 Sep 2003 FYR Macedonia v England D 1-1 UEFA Under-21 Group 7
09 Sep 2003 England v Portugal L 1-2 UEFA Under-21 Group 7
07 Feb 2007 England v Spain L 0-1 International


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Manchester City 05 Jul 2001 14 Jun 2007
Scunthorpe United 27 Aug 2002 30 Aug 2002 T
Newcastle United 14 Jun 2007 26 Aug 2011
Queens Park Rangers 26 Aug 2011