Joey Barton and Georginio Wijnaldum during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool on March 12, 2017
Andy Pilley: 'Joey Barton will be a huge asset to Fleetwood Town'
Fleetwood Town chairman Andy Pilley is adamant that incoming new manager Joey Barton will be a "huge asset" to the club.
Apr 19, 18:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joey Barton to take over as Fleetwood Town manager
Fleetwood Town announce that Joey Barton is to take over as their new head coach on a three-year deal from June 2.
Apr 18, 14:42
Joey Barton and Georginio Wijnaldum during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool on March 12, 2017
Kevin Nolan hoping to persuade Joey Barton to sign for Notts County
Notts County manager Kevin Nolan reveals his interest in bringing former Newcastle United teammate Joey Barton to Meadow Lane once his football ban expires in June.
Apr 12, 18:39
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Joey Barton: Mark Hughes "very lucky" to get Southampton job
Joey Barton says that Mark Hughes - whom he has previously played under at Queens Park Rangers - got "very lucky" with being named as the new manager of Southampton.
Mar 19, 12:51
Joey Barton and Georginio Wijnaldum during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool on March 12, 2017
Report: Fleetwood Town want Joey Barton as manager
League One side Fleetwood Town are reportedly interested in making Joey Barton their new manager once the midfielder's football ban expires on June 1.
Mar 18, 17:14
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville keen to see Jamie Carragher remain with Sky Sports
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville says that he hopes to see colleague Jamie Carragher remain with the broadcaster, despite being videoed spitting at a family in a car.
Mar 12, 16:32
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Joey Barton: 'Jamie Carragher will surely be sacked'
Joey Barton brands Jamie Carragher's decision to spit at a 14-year-old girl following Saturday's clash between Manchester United and Liverpool "absolute madness".
Mar 12, 12:08
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri during the Serie A match against Roma on May 14, 2017
Joey Barton: 'Juventus's Massimiliano Allegri out-coached Mauricio Pochettino'
Joey Barton says that Massimiliano Allegri 'out-coached' Mauricio Pochettino in Juventus's Champions League last-16 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Mar 7, 21:53
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Joey Barton: 'Liverpool are making progress'
Pundit Joey Barton claims that Liverpool are starting to make progress in their attempts to win the Premier League title under Jurgen Klopp.
Mar 5, 13:00
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Manchester United on January 20, 2018
Joey Barton: 'Jose Mourinho is not a good fit for Manchester United'
Former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton describes Manchester United as "lotto louts" and claims that Jose Mourinho is a bad fit for the club.
Feb 12, 15:03
A menacing Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool on December 22, 2017
Joey Barton slams "stubborn" Jurgen Klopp following Liverpool's recent defeats
Joey Barton claims that Jurgen Klopp will not win any silverware with Liverpool if he does not improve the team's defence.
Jan 29, 21:45
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Joey Barton hits out at "terrible manager" Mark Hughes
Joey Barton hits out at former Stoke City boss Mark Hughes by describing him as "a terrible manager" and deeming him "awful" at Queens Park Rangers.
Jan 9, 19:48
Joey Barton and Georginio Wijnaldum during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool on March 12, 2017
Joey Barton: 'I would love Marseille return as player or coach'
Joey Barton reveals that he "would love" to return to Ligue 1 outfit Marseille after being "immediately accepted" by the club's supporters in 2012.
Dec 27, 19:39
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Joey Barton: 'Liverpool going backwards under Jurgen Klopp'
Joey Barton says that Liverpool are "regressing" under the management of Jurgen Klopp, and are fading as serious title contenders.
Nov 29, 16:50
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Joey Barton rejects £500,000 offer to enter 'I'm A Celebrity' jungle?
Joey Barton reportedly rejects a £500,000 offer - the largest in the show's history - to enter this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.
Nov 23, 16:48
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joey Barton: 'Chris Coleman is better than Sunderland'
Former Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton questions why Chris Coleman has decided to join Sunderland rather than wait for a job in the Premier League.
Nov 20, 16:26
Morgan Schneiderlin gives Joey Barton a ticking-off during the Premier League game between Everton and Burnley on April 15, 2017
Joey Barton: 'Everton are a bit of a mess'
Former Burnley midfielder Joey Barton says that Everton are "a bit of a mess" following the club's poor start to the season.
Nov 5, 17:28
Interim Toffees boss David Unsworth watches on during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Everton on October 25, 2017
Everton caretaker boss David Unsworth ignoring Joey Barton comments
David Unsworth refuses to get drawn into a war of words with Joey Barton after the former Burnley ace accused him of being nothing more than a "glorified PE teacher".
Oct 29, 22:58
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Joey Barton hits out at Jurgen Klopp's 'bull***' following Liverpool defeat
Joey Barton describes Jurgen Klopp's claims as 'bull****' following Liverpool's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 23, 21:14
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the sidelines during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Joey Barton: 'These are worrying times for Arsenal supporters'
Joey Barton compares Arsene Wenger to a late-night reveller who has had too many drinks, as he backs the Arsenal board to sack the long-serving boss.
Oct 16, 17:49
Jurgen Klopp is not happy in this moment during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Joey Barton: 'Liverpool have a Championship defence and the wrong attitude'
Joey Barton criticises Liverpool's defence by claiming that it is Championship quality rather than elite level.
Sep 25, 20:26
Roy Hodgson is having a mare during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Joey Barton fears for Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace
Former England midfielder Joey Barton questions Crystal Palace's decision to appoint Roy Hodgson as head coach.
Sep 17, 09:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joey Barton: 'Roy Hodgson won't improve Crystal Palace'
Joey Barton criticises former England boss Roy Hodgson - who is expected to replace Frank de Boer at Crystal Palace - for "having no charisma".
Sep 11, 16:30
Ross Barkley arrives ahead of the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Antonio Conte to blame for Ross Barkley snub?
Joey Barton claims that Everton midfielder Ross Barkley's deadline-day move to Chelsea fell through because Blues boss Antonio Conte had his phone switched off.
Sep 4, 15:27
Ross Barkley in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016
Joey Barton 'embarrassed' for Ross Barkley's agent after failed Chelsea move
Joey Barton says that Ross Barkley's failed move to Chelsea is "embarrassing" for the Everton midfielder's agent.
Sep 1, 11:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joey Barton: 'Rafael Benitez should stop moaning about lack of funds'
Joey Barton believes that Rafael Benitez should stop "moaning" about the lack of funds available at Newcastle United and get on with his job of coaching the team.
Aug 21, 11:19
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joey Barton: 'I can't see Rafael Benitez staying at Newcastle United'
Joey Barton believes that Rafael Benitez will leave Newcastle United before Christmas.
Aug 15, 10:06
Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017
Joey Barton urges Liverpool, Everton to move for Chelsea star Diego Costa
Joey Barton urges Liverpool and Everton to swoop for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, who has allegedly been told that he can leave Stamford Bridge this summer.
Aug 14, 20:34
Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the Premier League game between West Ham United and Liverpool on May 14, 2017
Joey Barton slams 'giant German cheerleader' Jurgen Klopp
Joey Barton slams Jurgen Klopp and claims that the Liverpool boss lacks what it takes to succeed in the Premier League.
Aug 12, 12:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joey Barton worried about "power struggle" at Newcastle United
Joey Barton is worried that the "power struggle" between Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and head coach Rafael Benitez could culminate in the latter leaving the club.
Aug 11, 20:33
The Chelsea squad celebrate with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between defending champions Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 10, 18:59
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Joey Barton joins 'talkSPORT' team
Former Burnley midfielder Joey Barton joins the team at talkSPORT as a pundit for the upcoming season.
Aug 1, 15:39
Joey Barton and Georginio Wijnaldum during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool on March 12, 2017
Joey Barton banned from playing in Grenfell Tower game
Joey Barton reveals that he has been prohibited from playing in a charity match for the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster due to his ongoing ban from football.
Jul 28, 21:35
Joey Barton and Diego Costa during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley on February 12, 2017
Joey Barton suspension reduced to 13 months
Joey Barton's 18-month suspension from all football activity is reduced to 13 months by the Football Association following a successful appeal.
Jul 27, 20:17
Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Burnley on May 13, 2017
Burnley boss Sean Dyche after "two or three" new players
Burnley manager Sean Dyche confesses that he is not entirely happy with his playing squad as things stand, targeting at least two more new faces before the window closes.
Jul 25, 11:38
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Burnley enter race for Stoke City midfielder Glenn Whelan
Stoke City midfielder Glenn Whelan is reportedly wanted by Sean Dyche at Burnley as a direct replacement for Joey Barton, with a £2.5m deal potentially a few days away.
Jul 9, 20:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joey Barton: 'Rangers can recover from Europa League embarrassment'
Former Rangers midfielder Joey Barton says that the Glasgow giants are capable of recovering from their Europa League exit to Progres Niederkorn.
Jul 5, 11:01
Robbie Brady and Joey Barton in the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea on February 12, 2017
Joey Barton: 'Football Association oblivious to match fixing'
Joey Barton hits out at the Football Association for the length of his 18-month ban and claims that he is not alone in betting on football matches.
Jun 18, 18:46
Fabian Delph celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Hull City on April 8, 2017
Newcastle United, West Brom and Burnley interested in Fabian Delph?
Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and Burnley are all reportedly interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph.
Jun 5, 09:46
Joey Barton and Diego Costa during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley on February 12, 2017
Joey Barton: 'Playing return difficult after betting ban'
Former Burnley midfielder Joey Barton hints that he will call time on his playing career should he be unsuccessful in his attempt to reduce his 18-month betting ban.
May 24, 20:21