Beleaguered Barton facing second legal action

    Wednesday, August 20, 2008

    Troubled Newcastle player Joey Barton is being sued by a second victim of his violence, it was revealed today. Only last week solicitors for Jamie Tandy, 23, confirmed he was suing Barton for allegedly wrecking his playing career by stubbing a lit cigar in his face. Mr Tandy was a trainee with Manchester City at the time when Barton - who was a senior player and emerging star - attacked him during the 2004 Christmas party. Mr Tandy claims he suffered a 'major psychiatric deterioration'. Toda ...

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