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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

Ex-footballer Joey Barton sentenced for posting grossly offensive social media messages

The former Premier League footballer was convicted in November

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney’s Wild Conspiracy Theory Supported by Former Premier League Referee

Mike Dean called Queens Park Rangers’ actions against Man City on the final day of the 2011–12 season “strange.”

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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

Eni Aluko ‘very proud’ of standing up to Joey Barton

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

Joey Barton guilty of sending ‘grossly offensive’ social media posts

Joey Barton was found guilty by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court

The Independent UK

Joey Barton guilty of sending grossly offensive social media posts to Jeremy Vine and female football pundits

A jury found the 43-year-old had ‘crossed the line between free speech and a crime’ with six posts he made on X

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Evening Standard

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

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 Guardian - UK

Jeremy Vine tells court Joey Barton’s ‘paedophile’ claims put him in physical danger

Broadcaster says he varied his movements after the former footballer accused him of being a ‘nonce’ on social media

The Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

Crystal Palace handed major Adam Wharton injury boost ahead of AZ Alkmaar clash

Eagles out for another victory in Europe

Evening Standard

Crystal Palace hit with FA charge over Evangelos Marinakis gun banner

Fans displayed a banner at Selhurst Park in August following a summer of animosity between Palace and Nottingham Forest

The Independent UK

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

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

Lucy Ward tells court Joey Barton social media posts scared her

Former footballer on trial over ‘offensive’ social media posts about broadcasters

Evening Standard

Lucy Ward tells jury that social media posts from Joey Barton left her ‘scared’

Barton, from Widnes, Cheshire, denies 12 counts of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety.

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