Barton is a convicted felon and general sociopath who plays midfielder for Newcastle. He has been arrested for assault multiple times, he has mooned opposing crowds, and he has repeatedly attacked his own teammates. At a 2004 Christmas party, Barton was stumbling about jabbing the other guests with his cigar. One of his Man City teammates took exception and tried to set fire to Barton's shirt so Barton jabbed his cigar out in his eye. Also, his half-brother was sentenced to life in prison for murder.