Barton charged

Unlike recent events, this story relates to the current occupier of our number 7 shirt, who Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed has been charged with assault following his alleged fight with former teammate Ousmane Dabo.

Whilst this is hardly ideal from our point of view, it was always a risk given the club's decision to sign a player under investigation. How this is subsequently going to pan out, we'll have to wait and see.