Joey Barton last played for Burnley in their 2-0 home defeat by Manchester United in April 2017Joey Barton will become the new manager of League One side Fleetwood Town this summer - one day after his ban for betting ends. John Sheridan, who replaced Uwe Rosler as Fleetwood boss in February, will leave at the end of the season. It is understood there are to be no changes to the backroom staff at Fleetwood, who are 14th in League One. "Today's news signals a new chapter for Fleetwood Town which starts on 2 June, and one which we are all excited about." Fleetwood have won six promotions in 10 seasons to climb from the ninth tier to League One.

Source: BBC April 18, 2018 14:43 UTC