Joey Barton has taken a parting shot at the Newcastle United board after he was released today.
The controversial midfielder was entering the final year of his contract with the Magpies but owner Mike Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias have ended his tenure at the club and he made his feelings clear on his Twitter account.
"Somewhere in those high echelons of NUFC, they have decided, I am persona non grata," he wrote.
"I am on a free but the honour of wearing those B+W stripes, surpasses that.
"One day the board might realise, what the shirt signifies. HONOUR and PRIDE. Thanks for your continued support...........toonarmy"
Barton has been linked with the likes of Tottenham, Everton and Aston Villa and a deal with one of these clubs could be on the agenda now his time at St James' Park is over.
