Britain's sports minister Stuart Andrew has vowed to put pressure on social media companies in the wake of Joey Barton's 'dangerous and disgusting comments'.
The former Man City and Newcastle midfielder has been intensely criticised in recent weeks for a series of sexist jibes against women, who he claims 'aren't qualified' to talk about men's football.
His latest attack was aimed at former Chelsea and England star Eniola Aluko and Lucy Ward, an ex-footballer turned commentator, during their coverage of last Thursday's FA Cup third-round clash between Crystal Palace and Everton for ITV.