Newcastle United boss Chris Hughton is delighted with the form shown by Joey Barton this season.
Barton returns to Manchester City with Hughton expecting him to show off a new, mature, side to his former public.
"Joey has been showing his maturity this season," said the Newcastle manager. "And particularly in a very fierce game at Wolves. Joey knows where he is at the moment. He knows there are places where he will get a fair amount of stick. That's something he has to accept - and he has been able to accept.
"Joey's been a big player for us," he said. "He's started this season very well. He's been fit and fully concentrated."
