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Barton pencilled in for Pompey clash
Newcastle United, 10:08, March 27, 2009 ,
Newcastle could have Joey Barton back in a month after a foot injury to add to the imminent availability of Mark Viduka.
The Magpies face crunch games against Stoke and Portsmouth next month and Barton could be ready for the Monday April 27 clash with Pompey at St James' Park.
Stand-in boss Chris Hughton confirmed to the Gazette: "Joey's still a little bit longer (than Viduka) - it'll be about three or four weeks."
Aussie striker Viduka's appearances have been severely restricted this term because of Achilles trouble and he could be in the squad for the Saturday April 11 trip to the Britannia Stadium.