Joey Barton

11:43, 20 MAR 2026

Joey Barton denied bail as ex-Manchester City star remains in custody

Former footballer has been in custody since March 10 after being charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent

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Joey Barton arrested in connection with serious alleged assault near golf club

Joey Barton, 43, was one of two men arrested following an incident in Huyton

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Ex-footballer Joey Barton avoids jail over 'grossly offensive' social media posts

Barton, 43, was given a suspended sentence for his social media posts targeting Jeremy Vine and Eni Aluko

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Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting wife in family home following boozy night out

Joey Barton has been found guilty of assaulting his wife in their home following a night out in 2021.

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Court hears that Joey Barton 'kicked wife in the head and threatened to fight her dad'

The former Premier League midfielder is accused of pushing his wife to the floor and kicking her in the head.

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Roy Keane called out for fight by Joey Barton weeks after challenging Ipswich fan

The former Manchester City midfielder claims he would love a crack at Roy Keane.

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Roy Keane's poppy stance questioned by Joey Barton

The controversial ex-footballer has questioned why Roy Keane was wearing a poppy.

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Joey Barton reignites Scott Brown feud with remarkable jibe after touchline battle

Joey Barton and Scott Brown went head-to-head on the touchline on Easter Monday as Bristol Rovers travelled north to Fleetwood in a League One mid-table affair

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Joey Barton hits out at Harry Kane in comparison with four England stars - "Settle down"

Harry Kane became England's record scorer during their 2-1 victory against Italy in Naples and extended his tally to 55 goals during their 2-0 win against Ukraine at Wembley

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Joey Barton defends Glenn Whelan after Twitter spat with fan

The flashpoint occurred when Barton critiscised poor officiating standards in League 1

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Joey Barton makes referee demand and Marcus Rashford accusation after offside squabble

Joey Barton has called on referees to explain their decisions to the press after Bruno Fernandes' controversial goal in Saturday's Manchester Derby was allowed to stand

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Joey Barton walks free after judge dismisses trial of assault against wife

The former Manchester City footballer and current Bristol Rovers manager denied the assault charges against his wife with a judge allowing the 40-year-old to walk free

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Mason Greenwood: Inside notorious prison which housed Harold Shipman and Ian Brady

Mason Greenwood

The 21-year-old is set to next appear in court on November 21 having yesterday been remanded in custody by a district judge after being charged with three offences

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Alan Pardew makes latest unconventional career move to set up awkward reunion

The former Newcastle United and Crystal Palace manager has been on a globe-trotting jaunt since his latest Premier League job but his new role could potentially see Pardew have to repair some relationships

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Joey Barton said he made 'mistake' offering Irish defender new deal two months before telling him he has no future with club

Former Shamrock Rovers defender Trevor Clarke has been told he has not future with the club just two months after signing new deal.

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Joey Barton reckons Glenn Whelan is Ireland manager material

Republic of Ireland national football team

Whelan has taken up a coaching role at Bristol Rovers - alongside Barton and former Sligo Rovers midfielder Danny Ventre.

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Football's 'Billy Elliot' who has dozens of EFL clubs chasing his signature

Newcastle United FC

Newcastle midfielder Elliot Anderson has been likened to Paul Gascoigne and Diego Maradona and last season played a starring role as Joey Barton's Bristol Rovers sealed promotion

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Bristol Rovers owner Wael Al-Qadi on promotion miracle and why he stood by Joey Barton

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In January, when the Gas were a lowly 17th in League Two, Barton's first promotion as a manager was a distant pipedream. But the Jordanian banker who propped up Rovers during the pandemic insists he always believed in his 'born winner'

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Bristol Rovers star climbs traffic lights and pours beer on head in wild promotion party

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Joey Barton's side sealed a stunning final day promotion out of League Two thanks to a 7-0 win over Scunthorpe, with top scorer Aaron Collins chipping in with a brace on a memorable day

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Joey Barton's Bristol Rovers seal incredible promotion after 7-0 final day win

Football League Two

The Gas have clinched an outstanding victory against Scunthorpe that sees them overtake Northampton Town on goal difference to book their place in League One next season

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Joey Barton felt Xabi Alonso 'stole' Liverpool transfer before reckless red card revenge

ON THIS DAY: Joey Barton was close to joining Liverpool before the Reds moved for Xabi Alonso, and later saw red for a nasty challenge on the Spanish midfielder

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6 managers who could replace Sean Dyche at Burnley including favourite Sam Allardyce

The Clarets sprang an Easter shock after announcing long-serving manager Dyche had been relieved of his duties amid the club's battle to stay in the Premier League

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League Two focus: Forest Green chase historic promotion with 10 sides in the mix

Football League Two

The League Two season is approaching its final straight, but it is increasingly hard to call with the number of teams in the promotion shake-up into double figures

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Joey Barton "kicked wife in head" after downing "four or five" bottles of wine

Bristol Rovers manager Barton appeared at Wimbledon magistrates court on Friday accused of assaulting his wife Georgia in an incident in Kew, south west London in June last year.

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