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Joey Barton's fights & allegations: From stubbing cigars on team-mates at Man City to brawls at QPR

The Fleetwood manager could be embroiled in more trouble after it emerged that he was possibly involved in a spat with an opposition boss

Former Newcastle, Man City and QPR midfielder Joey Barton has been no stranger to controversy, having been involved in several incidents of violent and aggressive behaviour throughout his career as a player.

The Merseyside native is infamous for disciplinary problems both on and off the pitch, having been convicted twice on charges of violence. He had been charged, fined, banned and imprisoned on numerous occasions across his decade-and-a-half as a professional footballer – but it looks like his past ways have followed him into management.