10 Brutal Times Footballers Got Their Revenge
4. Joey Barton V Paolo Di Canio
Scouse midfielder Joey Barton took a dislike to the Italian's celebrations during the Tyne-Wear derby and promised to 'wipe out' the former Sunderland manager during Steve Harper's testimonial.
A man of his word, Barton forcefully slid through Di Canio, to the rapturous cheers of the Toon Army faithful.
Both players were known for their niggly personalities on the football pitch and, following the former Italian forward's previous taunts to the fans that Joey Barton holds in high esteem, Joey Barton made sure he got 'one-up' on his rival and got stuck in.