Barton frustrated

Last updated : 10 September 2003 By Alan Marsh
The former Newcastle defender had surgery on a shoulder injury in the summer, but has been out of action with back and hamstring problems so far this term.

"You have this feeling where you can't wait to get back out there and start playing consecutive games again," he said.

"It's very frustrating not being able to get out there in the middle or be on the park for the kick-off on a Saturday afternoon in front of the fans."