TalkSport · May 23, 2017
Banned midfielder Joey Barton released by Burnley
Joey Barton: The 34-year-old was hit with an 18-month ban in AprilJoey Barton has been released by Burnley after being handed an 18-month ban by the Football Association.
The 34-year-old midfielder, who was hit with the penalty and a £30,000 fine in April after admitting breaking FA rules by placing bets on 1,260 football matches, has not been offered a new deal.
Barton has been released along with 31-year-old winger Michael Kightly with both men out of contract next month, while loan signing Jon Flanagan has returned to parent club Liverpool.