Ousmane Dabo: “Joey Barton Is A Coward”

Posted on 03. Jul, 2008 by Milox in Premiership

Ousmane Dabo, currently contracted to Serie A side Lazio, has not been shy in criticizing Joey Barton, his former Manchester City teammate, and his latest interview is no different.

Barton escaped a second term in prison Tuesday when he received a four-month prison sentence, and was suspended for two years, after admitting assault on Dabo. However, Dabo did say he is content with the outcome of the trial.

Dabo said: “I almost lost an eye. It was a terrible day and although I was not traumatized, I wanted the trial to come round.

“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.

“He admits he behaved in a cowardly way, and he is a coward. We met one another on Monday. He was in one corner and me in another. He did not talk to me or apologize, but it did not trouble me to see him again.”

Dabo went on to criticize Barton’s club Newcastle.

“English clubs teach you lots of lessons, but in this case they truly lack ethics and morals,” Dabo said.

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

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