Allardyce disappointed by Barton

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The incident occurred in Liverpool on Thursday and asked if he felt let down that Barton was on the streets at that time at 5.30am on Thursday morning, Allardyce said: "Of course, there's no question about that. But I've got to deal with that privately when the opportunity arises.

"I have spoken to him, yes, but I'm not going to tell you what was said."

"It's disappointing, very, very disappointing."

Allardyce angrily denied reports that a heated argument he had with Barton may have contributed to the player's mood after the defeat by Wigan on Boxing Day, a game which Barton missed after being dropped.

"We had a few words because he was disappointed about being left out when I didn't think he was fit enough to play, but it has been blown up out of all proportion," said Allardyce.

Allardyce's first signing after his appointment seven months ago was midfielder Barton.

Many in football said he was buying trouble in taking Barton from Manchester City, but Allardyce insisted that he had spent £5.8million on acquiring a player of undoubted skill and high potential.

However, he may now be regretting his decision.