About
Joey Barton, born 2 September 1982 in Huyton, Merseyside, is an English former professional footballer turned manager. He played as a midfielder for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Marseille, Burnley, and Rangers. He earned one cap for England. After retiring in 2017, he managed Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers, securing promotion to League One with the latter. His career was marked by controversies, including convictions for assault and illegal betting.
* 1982-09-02
Key milestones
- 2003Made professional debut for Manchester City in April 2003.
- 2007Transferred to Newcastle United for £5.8 million.
- 2018Appointed manager of Fleetwood Town, his first managerial role.
Themes
Professional football careerManagerial careerControversies and convictionsIllegal sports bettingPromotion to League One
Sources: bbc.com · bbc.com