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Barton happy to play anywhere for Newcastle cause

Joey Barton is happy to play anywhere for Newcastle United.

The central midfield ace admitted he was concerned he might end up being pigeon- holed as a right midfielder when first asked to play there by ex-manager Chris Hughton.

He told the Evening Chronicle: "That was my greatest worry when Chrissy told me I was going to play there against West Ham - how long will I stay here?

"It is then almost a case of if you go there and play too well everyone will see you as a right-sided midfielder.

"I am just happy to be fit and playing and being able to showcase my talent at a big club like this. I would play left-back, right-back or in goal if I could."

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