Ex-Premier League footballer Joey Barton denied bail after being charged with assault Joey Barton was charged with assault earlier this month The Independent UK · Mar 20
Ex-Footballer Joey Barton Remanded in Custody Over Attack on Teacher as Legal Woes Continues Joey Barton faces GBH charges over an alleged assault on NexGen Academy founder Kelly Lynch at a Liverpool golf club as the ex-footballer also deals with a costly libel ruling. International Business Times UK · Mar 11
It’s European football’s Groundhog Day for the TikTok generation In today’s Football Daily: It’s time for the last 16 of men’s Bigger Cup, baby The Guardian - UK · Mar 10
Joey Barton faces £300k legal bill – and alleged assault charge Ex-player told to pay former England international Eni Aluko damages and legal costs after libel case The Independent UK · Mar 10
Eni Aluko damages her legacy with her latest attack on Ian Wright The former England international is a pioneer in football and the media. But her broadside on TV punditry is another own goal, empowering the most chauvinistic commentators The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Eni Aluko says Joey Barton ‘absolutely intended’ to cause harm with posts The ex-footballer received a suspended sentence on Monday for sending grossly offensive social media posts about Ms Aluko and others. Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Joey Barton avoids jail over offensive social media posts on female football pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward Former Newcastle United and Manchester City star spared immediate prison sentence at Liverpool Crown Court Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2025
Joey Barton gets suspended prison sentence for offensive social media posts Ex-footballer targeted pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, and broadcaster Jeremy Vine, in ‘sustained campaign of online abuse’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025
Ex-footballer Joey Barton sentenced for posting grossly offensive social media messages The former Premier League footballer was convicted in November The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025
Thomas Tuchel feels England have addressed key issue raised by Harry Kane Captain Kane suggested some team-mates had forgotten the importance of representing their country following a spate of withdrawals 12 months ago. The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Eni Aluko reacts to Joey Barton conviction as ‘difficult chapter’ closes Barton, the former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder, was found guilty of sending grossly offensive social media posts. The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Joey Barton faces new court case in 2026 for defamation allegations A civil case brought against Barton by Eni Aluko has been scheduled for May while he faces a potentially massive bill over his guilty verdict at Liverpool crown court The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025
Joey Barton Guilty: Court Rules The Ex-Footballer's Online Persona 'Crossed The Line' Joey Barton found guilty of six 'grossly offensive' posts targeting pundits Eni Aluko, Lucy Ward, and broadcaster Jeremy Vine, reigniting debate on free speech. International Business Times UK · Nov 8, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2025 Eni Aluko says Joey Barton court case led to a reduction in TV opportunities Barton was convicted on Friday of sending grossly offensive social media posts about Jeremy Vine and football pundits Aluko and Lucy Ward.
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025 Eni Aluko ‘glad justice has been served’ after Joey Barton convicted A jury found the 43-year-old had ‘crossed the line between free speech and a crime’ with six posts he made on X.
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025 Judge blasts Joey Barton for wearing union flag scarf to court Judge criticises former Premier League footballer over ‘stunt’ as he was convicted of sending grossly offensive posts on X to Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025 Joey Barton found guilty of sending offensive posts on social media Former footballer guilty over posts directed at football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, and broadcaster Jeremy Vine
Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025 Jury retires to consider verdicts in Joey Barton social media posts trial Barton, 43, is said to have ‘crossed the line between free speech and a crime’ with his tweets.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025 Joey Barton tells court he is victim of ‘political prosecution’ Joey Barton is on trial over tweets about broadcaster Jeremy Vine and female TV football pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025 Joey Barton comments ‘made me feel physically unsafe’, Jeremy Vine tells court Barton is on trial Liverpool Crown Court over allegations he sent grossly offensive social media posts on X to Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko with intent to cause distress or anxiety
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025 Joey Barton’s online comments ‘gravely upset me’, Jeremy Vine tells court The TV and radio presenter said he stepped in to help football commentators Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Eni Aluko ‘astounded’ by Joey Barton post comparing her to Fred and Rose West The former England footballer said the pair had previously exchanged ‘friendly, supportive’ private messages
Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025 Eni Aluko ‘astounded’ by Barton post comparing her to serial killers, court told The former England women’s footballer told Liverpool Crown Court the pair had previously exchanged ‘friendly, supportive’ private messages.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025 Lucy Ward tells court Joey Barton social media posts scared her Former footballer on trial over ‘offensive’ social media posts about broadcasters