Joey Barton will take his first steps into management this summer after being appointed head coach of League One side Fleetwood. "I'm very excited by the challenge and the project at Fleetwood Town," Barton told fleetwoodtownfc.com. ✍️ | Fleetwood Town can confirm an agreement has been reached for @Joey7Barton to become the club's new Head Coach as of June 2nd. "This is a huge appointment for Fleetwood Town Football Club and one I'm very excited about," said chairman Andy Pilley. "Today's news signals a new chapter for Fleetwood Town which starts on June 2, and one which we are all excited about."

Source: Evening echo April 18, 2018 15:11 UTC