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Kin backs Barton

Newcastle gaffer Joe Kinnear was delighted Joey Barton stepped up to the plate to score a penalty in the 2-1 victory over West  Brom on Tuesday.

‘He showed a lot of bottle to do that. He wasn't on penalties and he'd have been in trouble if he'd missed, but fair play to him, he's obviously a very confident lad," said Kinnear.  

‘He stuck it away well and he's trying to prove a point - all he wants is to play football and be given a chance.

‘Whatever happened in the past  has gone. It's done and dusted and hopefully Newcastle fans will see that.’

Barton who has been a hate figure after his well documented troubles dedicated his goal to those he had let down.

‘That was for all our fans and all the people I have let down,’ said Barton.

‘Through my own stupidity, I have had to come back from things, and that has shaped me for what I have got to do.’

Where have we heard that one before Joey? This time it better be for real.

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