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Alan Shearer is dubbed a 'LIAR and a SNAKE ' by Joey Barton after Match of the Day star re-opened feud from when he was Newcastle manager - as he blames club legend for relegation

Joey Barton has re-ignited his feud with Alan Shearer after labelling the Newcastle United legend as a 'liar and a snake'.

The pair have failed to see eye-to-eye ever since the 2008-09 season, when Shearer was head coach of Newcastle and Barton was a key midfielder in the side.

During their trip to Liverpool in May that year, Barton was sent off for a late challenge on Xabi Alonso before the Reds went on to secure a 3-0 win over the Magpies.

Shortly after, Newcastle confirmed that Barton had been suspended indefinitely.