What's that? Another bust-up and complete lack of respect for a man in charge? Following a red card against Liverpool as Newcastle fought relegation, Barton got involved in a dressing room bust-up with the one man you don't want to insult. In Newcastle, it doesn't matter how big, powerful, rich or important you think you are. If you fall out with Alan Shearer, the city will fall out on you. It takes a brave man to wear black and white stripes for a living, while criticising the club's biggest hero. Barton's defiant rants along the lines of 'I'm the best footballer here' were sentiments that Shearer didn't agree with after his dismissal, and the rest is history. He was banned for the remaining three games of the season, and Newcastle were relegated.
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