Dabo slams 'coward' Barton

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Barton was handed a four-month suspended jail sentence on Monday for attacking Frenchman Dabo when they were team-mates at Manchester City.

"I almost lost an eye. It was a terrible day and although I was not traumatised, I wanted the trial to come round," The 31-year-old said. "He admits he behaved in a cowardly way, and he is a coward. He did not talk to me or apologise, but it did not trouble me to see him again."

He added: "There was no confrontation, as Barton pleaded guilty straight away, and I did not need to give evidence.

"That says a lot about me - it shows that my version of the truth is the truth. I am happy with the outcome."

Barton is currently serving a six-month prison term for a separate assault last year, and Dabo hit out at the midfielder's club, Newcastle, for not sacking him.

The Magpies are due to hold talks with Barton next week, and Dabo - who is now playing in Italy with Lazio - said: "English clubs teach you lots of lessons, but in this case they truly lack ethics and morals.

"Newcastle have invested a lot in this guy and they do not want to lose a lot of money. The club does not care a damn about the law and it shocks me."