Smallman1 During a Christmas party back in December 2004, Barton lost his anger in horrifying circumstances.
Barton, who was dressed as Jimmy Saville, lost his rag when he caught youth player Jamie Tandy attempting to set his shirt on fire.
In retaliation, furious Barton stubbed a lit cigar out in Tandy’s eye, leaving his teammate with a burnt eyelid.
City charged Barton with gross misconduct and was fined four weeks’ salary which came in at a club record of around £60,000.
Barton apologised for his actions and Tandy later sued his attacker, winning £65,000 in damages.
What a lovely bloke.
