Bitter Newcastle FC rivals Sunderland FC are intending to sign Joey Barton in the summer, a club insider has revealed.
The troublesome midfielder who has alienated and offended every single person he has had any dealing with, recently received a lifelong ban from the city of Newcastle from the Mayor of the city.
The reason for the ban was the alleged argument with Alan Shearer which happened after the Liverpool game, which saw Barton sent off for being Joey Barton.
Within the city of Newcastle, Shearer is regarded as a holy figure and any arguing against the "Word of Shearer" is classed as a sin.
It is believed that Sunderland have no intention of actually playing Barton, however they seem to hope that it will annoy their Tyne and Wear derby rivals.
