Barton 'Laughing His Socks Off' At Gerrard Arrest?

Last updated : 02 January 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor

But, "Scousers will be Scousers", they say over there on Merseyside, and I'm sure all Toon fans are delighted Joey Barton is only making the news because he is ready for action on the pitch.

He won't be at Hull on Saturday, but he could be declaring himself fit for a first-team return in the next couple of weeks.

He is set to see a specialist about his broken leg today and that will decide when he will resume training ... hopefull by the end of the week.

By the way ... Liverpool say they will "back Gerrard all the way".

Which is nice to hear, eh?

Or perhaps he should be kicked out of football for three months!