FLEETWOOD, England (AP) - Joey Barton, one of English soccer's most controversial figures, will take up his first coaching job in June once his suspension for breaching betting rules has expired. The 35-year-old Barton was hired as the new coach of third-tier team Fleetwood on a three-year deal on Wednesday. FILE - In this Sunday, May 10, 2015 file photo, Queens Park Rangers' Joey Barton watches the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England.Joey Barton will take up his first coaching job in June once his suspension for breaching betting rules has expired. (AP Photo/Jon Super, file)Barton started his career at Manchester City and went on to play for Newcastle, Queens Park Rangers, French side Marseille, Glasgow club Rangers and Burnley. His 18-month ban for betting breaches virtually ended his playing career.

Source: Daily Mail April 18, 2018 15:33 UTC