NEWCASTLE United fans reckon jailed Joey Barton should be handed a second chance and not sacked by the club's hierarchy, according to the results of our latest web poll.
The former Man City midfielder's St James's Park future is in some doubt after he was jailed for six month's on Tuesday after admitting charges of assault and affray following a late night attack in Liverpool in December.
Toon boss Kevin Keegan is reportedly ready to stand by his man, while it is widely rumoured the club's board want to get rid of the player, capped once by England.
Our poll asked:
Should Newcastle United sack Joey Barton after he was jailed for assault and affray?The result was:
Yes: 48 per cent
No: 52 per centClick here to read the original story.> > To take part in Today's Web Vote click here.Football Forum> > Click here to join our Football Forum and have your say on this story and read the other postsThe full article contains 175 words and appears in Shields Gazette newspaper.
