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Barton was last week found guilty of assaulting former Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo, an offence for which he was given a four-month suspended sentence.

Barton was last week found guilty of assaulting former Manchester City team-mate Ousmane Dabo, an offence for which he was given a four-month suspended sentence.

Allardyce brought Barton to the Magpies, knowing the player was set to stand trial over the assault on former Manchester City colleague Ousmane Dabo.

The Manchester City captain Richard Dunne yesterday ended speculation about his future by signing a new four-year deal with the club. The Republic of Ireland defender had been linked with a summer move away from Eastlands but following discussions wi....

The most successful spell of Cole's career came after a 7 million move to Manchester United from Newcastle. He also represented Arsenal, Bristol City, Blackburn, Fulham, Manchester City, Portsmouth and Birmingham.