# Joey Barton

Last year

2022

Joey Barton cleared of assaulting his wife after judge rules on fair trial

The court heard Georgia Barton had written to prosecutors claiming she and her husband had been drinking ‘about four or five bottles of wine each’.

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Oct 31st 2022, 4:28 PM

# Reverse ferret

'I've made a mistake' - Barton dismisses Trevor Clarke's career with Bristol Rovers two months after contract renewal

Barton says he doesn’t ‘trust’ the former Shamrock Rovers defender, and has told him to find a new club just weeks after extending his contract.

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Aug 8th 2022, 3:55 PM

# earmarked

'I think he has all the attributes. Could you see him managing Ireland? Yeah, of course'

Glenn Whelan tipped for stellar career in coaching after joining Joey Barton’s staff at Bristol Rovers.

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Jul 29th 2022, 2:29 PM

# Joy

Jubilant Joey Barton celebrates most dramatic of promotions

Bristol Rovers beat Scunthorpe 7-0 to go up on goals scored.

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May 8th 2022, 11:50 AM

All time

# Joey Barton

Joey Barton cleared of assault charge over tunnel incident after match

The former footballer denied shoving Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel after a match when he was Fleetwood Town boss in 2019.

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Dec 6th 2021, 1:30 PM

# League Two

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton apologises for making controversial holocaust remark

‘Clearly no offence was meant, but some people have rightly pointed out to me the use of the analogy was not correct,’ said the former Man City and Newcastle United midfielder.

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Oct 28th 2021, 3:35 PM

# gas man

'He's 538 years of age' - Joey Barton hails veteran debutant Glenn Whelan

The Ireland international had his first Bristol Rovers outing in yesterday’s defeat to Hartlepool United.

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Sep 12th 2021, 1:23 PM

# Bristol Rovers

Jury discharged in Joey Barton assault trial after ‘lost in translation’ issues

Barton denies assaulting former Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel after a League One match between Barnsley and Fleetwood Town in April 2019.

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Jun 8th 2021, 4:17 PM

# return to management

Joey Barton named new Bristol Rovers manager

Barton replaces Paul Tisdale with the Pirates.

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Feb 22nd 2021, 12:02 PM

# exit door

Joey Barton leaves Fleetwood after one win in last seven League One games

Barton had been in charge at Highbury Stadium since April 2018.

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Jan 4th 2021, 3:55 PM

# promotion race

Joey Barton taunts Sunderland for being 'scared of little old Fleetwood Town'

Barton claimed the Black Cats celebrated ‘like they’d won the World Cup’ after last night’s 1-1 draw.

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Feb 26th 2020, 1:13 PM

# Reaction

Barton hails debutant Whelan for showing 'Premier League and international class'

The veteran Ireland midfielder had his first outing for Fleetwood Town on Saturday.

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Jan 27th 2020, 6:12 PM

# Fleetwood would

Joey Barton calls on Glenn Whelan to aid League One promotion bid

The veteran Republic of Ireland midfielder has joined Fleetwood Town until the end of the season.

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Jan 24th 2020, 3:12 PM

# fleeting visit

Joey Barton claims Irish defender Jimmy Dunne 'crossed a line'

The 22-year-old centre-back has returned to Burnley after having his loan at Fleetwood Town cut short.

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Jan 6th 2020, 3:06 PM

# Hank and Charlie

'When I was younger, I would've probably said I don’t believe in that s***e but you have to open your mind'

Dubliner Paddy Madden, these days playing under Joey Barton at Fleetwood Town, discusses ‘ruthless’ dressing rooms and the two sides of a footballer.

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Nov 23rd 2019, 7:30 AM

# Going Well

Irish striker hailed by Joey Barton as prolific season continues

It was a weekend to remember for Paddy Madden.

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Oct 21st 2019, 4:56 PM

# Courts

Joey Barton denies assaulting former Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel

The former England international allegedly pushed Stendel during a post-match fracas.

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Oct 9th 2019, 9:27 PM

# dunne deal

Joey Barton brings Irish defender Jimmy Dunne to Fleetwood Town on loan

The 21-year-old centre-back has joined the League One side on a temporary switch from Burnley.

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Sep 2nd 2019, 4:23 PM

# Charged

Joey Barton to face assault charge following post-match tunnel incident

Barton “emphatically denied” the allegations following April incident.

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Jul 17th 2019, 8:54 AM

# Off the field

Fleetwood boss Barton 'emphatically' denies Barnsley allegations

The former Manchester City and QPR player took to Twitter this morning.

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Apr 18th 2019, 12:40 PM

# tykes

Barnsley make complaint over alleged Joey Barton incident

The Fleetwood Town manager was involved in an alleged altercation with counterpart Daniel Stendel after Saturday’s League One match.

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Apr 16th 2019, 12:37 PM

# Praise

Joey Barton talks up in-form striker's chances of long-awaited Ireland recall

Paddy Madden has impressed for Fleetwood this season.

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Mar 12th 2019, 5:38 PM

# Influence

'He's definitely different to how he played' - The Irish striker thriving under Joey Barton

Paddy Madden on how a move to League One outfit Fleetwood Town has reignited his career.

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Dec 30th 2018, 8:00 AM

# wessi

'He's a quality individual' - Joey Barton interested in bringing Wes Hoolahan to Fleetwood

But the former Ireland international has options.

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Aug 27th 2018, 12:28 PM

# Raring to go

Barton says Fleetwood ideal for management debut as he replaces ex-Ireland international

The former Newcastle player takes over from John Sheridan.

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Jun 4th 2018, 11:44 PM

# Never a dull moment

Joey Barton to take over as manager of League One club when betting ban ends

The former Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder will replace ex-Ireland international John Sheridan at Fleetwood Town.

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Apr 18th 2018, 5:04 PM

# banned aid

Joey Barton not allowed to play in Grenfell Tower charity match because of FA betting ban

All-star fundraiser set for Loftus Road on 2 September.

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Jul 28th 2017, 11:03 AM

# Verdict

Joey Barton's 18-month ban for gambling has been reduced

His ban from football now expires on 1 June 2018 instead of 25 October 2018.

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Jul 27th 2017, 8:17 PM

# quid pro quo

Despite new FA stance, clubs' seedy relationship with gambling companies as strong as ever

As the governing body rows back, clubs continue to roll around in a cesspit of sponsorship arrangements, regardless of the consequences.

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Jun 22nd 2017, 6:30 PM

# way harsh

Joey Barton: My ban more severe than Suarez, Terry and Cantona put together

The midfielder is planning to appeal against an 18-month ban for breaching betting rules and suggests he has been treated unfairly.

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Jun 18th 2017, 6:11 PM

# judgment

Joey Barton says he's been forced into retirement after receiving 18-month ban for gambling

The Burnley midfielder is disappointed with the ‘harshness’ of the decision and intends to appeal.

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Apr 26th 2017, 8:03 PM

# By the numbers

Closer look: Joey Barton bet on his own team 30 times and had just three wins

The suspended midfielder’s statement included plenty of extra details.

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Apr 26th 2017, 5:46 PM

# Opinion

Kante’s not all he’s cracked up to be - Joey Barton

The Burnley man has said that pundits are too willing to talk up the performances of the France international.

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Mar 21st 2017, 10:58 AM

# Embarrassing

Joey Barton was up to his old tricks today but somehow managed to avoid a red card

The controversial Burnley midfielder was in the thick of the action during their FA Cup defeat to Lincoln City.

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Feb 18th 2017, 3:51 PM

# Return

Joey Barton is officially a Premier League player again

As expected, the midfielder has returned to his former club on a deal until the end of the 2016-17 season.

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Jan 3rd 2017, 7:56 AM

# long read

"I said: 'If I judged you by social media, Joe, I'd think you're a bit of a t**t'''

Michael Calvin chats to The42 about ghostwriting football star Joey Barton’s acclaimed autobiography.

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Dec 31st 2016, 10:00 AM

# Crime and Punishment

Joey Barton charged by FA for placing 1,260 bets

The Burnley midfielder has been charged for misconduct over a 10-year period.

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Dec 23rd 2016, 5:03 PM

# essential reading

Here are our 16 favourite sports books from 2016

Paul O’Connell, Joey Barton and John Kavanagh are among the big names to feature in our list.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 7:43 PM

# hey joe

Burnley have brought Joey Barton back to the Premier League

The controversial midfielder will return to his former club when the transfer window opens in January.

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Dec 20th 2016, 5:13 PM

# don't believe the hype

'The Scottish media built me up like I was Messi or Neymar' - Barton

Despite the way it panned out, the midfielder insists he has no regrets over his move to Rangers.

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Dec 8th 2016, 8:19 AM