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.
