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Barton fined £2,000 for blue moon

Joey Barton was fined and warned as to his future conduct by the FA
Joey Barton was fined and warned as to his future conduct by the FA

Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has been fined £2,000 and warned as to his future conduct for baring his backside at Everton fans.

The 24-year-old admitted a charge of improper conduct and/or bringing the game into disrepute and was fined by a Football Association disciplinary commission today.

Barton dropped his shorts twice in front of fans following the final whistle at Goodison Park on September 30, after enduring near constant abuse and insults from Everton supporters.

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