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Joey Barton shows his support for former side Marseille as he sits with the French side's supporters in the away end for their Champions League clash with Tottenham

Joey Barton has been spotted among the Marseille supporters for the French's side Champions League clash against Tottenham.

The former Manchester City, Newcastle and Queens Park Rangers midfielder, enjoyed a short stint for the Ligue 1 side during his playing career.

It seems that the 40-year-old still holds Marseille close to his heart, after he sat with the away supporters as Tottenham got their Champions League campaign underway.

Joey Barton was sat in the Marseille end for their Champions League clash with Tottenham
Barton made 25 appearances for Marseille during a loan stint in the 2012-13 season

Barton, who now manages Bristol Rovers, had earlier been pictured enjoying a drink with supporters hours before kick-off.