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Joey Barton’s misogynistic rants could damage women’s football
The Twitter troll is far from the only person to still believe football is a man's game, warns LOUIE RUSSO BROWNLIE
Joey Barton talking to the media before the Sky Bet League One match at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, April 15, 2023

JOEY BARTON’S career as a footballer was always one mired with controversy and violence.

From numerous red cards on the pitch, to fighting and prison sentences off it, the former Newcastle and Manchester City man was never going to be considered one of footballs “nice guys.”

However, since the one-time England international’s retirement and recent spell in charge of League 1 side Bristol Rovers, Barton has caused the public perception of him to fall even lower.

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