Joey Barton

Joey Barton is a former professional footballer and manager known for both his on-pitch talent as a combative midfielder for clubs like Manchester City and Newcastle, and his controversial, volatile personality and numerous off-field legal issues. He has faced convictions for assault on a teammate and other individuals, served a prison sentence, and was recently given a suspended sentence in December 2025 for a "sustained campaign of online abuse" against Eni Aluko, Lucy Ward, and Jeremy Vine.