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James Piercy

Joey Barton breaks silence after red card during Bristol Rovers vs Fleetwood Town

Joey Barton has apologised for swearing at referee Bobby Madden during Bristol Rovers’ 2-2 draw with Fleetwood Town in which the Gas manager was sent off in the closing stages.

Barton was sent to the stands a minute before normal time after a flashpoint on the sidelines after Fleetwood midfielder Josh Vela had tackled Rovers substitute Luca Hoole.

Barton was shown a red card and leapt over the barrier to watch the remainder of the game from the East Stand as Rovers then conceded a 99th minute equaliser to Shaun Rooney.

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