Barton is putting himself through double training sessions to rediscover his form.
Barton 'I Have Not Been Good Enough For Newcastle'!
Last Updated : 22-Nov-2007 byThe midfielder is "frustrated" that he has not hit the heights so far at St James' Park, after being out for three months with a broken metatarsal, picked up in a pre-season friendly at Carlisle.
He also has personal problems, as well as regaining his fitness, as he appeared in a Manchester court last week facing a five year jail sentence for an incident on the training ground when he was a Manchester City player.
He also has personal problems, as well as regaining his fitness, as he appeared in a Manchester court last week facing a five year jail sentence for an incident on the training ground when he was a Manchester City player.
Sam Allardyce: "In terms of performance, Joey has not been reaching his standards or our standards for that matter.
"He's been frustrated by that, which is understandable because he's such a driven and determined person."
