Featuring his many off-the-pitch appearances as well as on it, there’s mockery, violence, red cards, press conferences, prison and other antics – something for everyone in… the top 10 Joey Barton videos!
PLUS! The best Joey Barton Question Time jokes from TV appearance
Entertaining or just downright violent? You can decide by watching the top 10 Joey Barton videos.
Joey Barton makes fun of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s big nose
An angry exchange of words during PSG v Marseille in February 2013 during which Barton appears to mock Zlatan’s big nose, indicating a large protrusion from his face using one of his fingers.
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Joey Barton punches Morten Gamst Pedersen
Morten Gamst Pedersen was punched in the stomach during Newcastle United’s 1-2 Premier League defeat by Blackburn Rovers at St. James’ Park on the 10th of November 2010.
His attacker outrageous escaped a red card but did receive a 3 match ban and eventually apologised.
CCTV of the street attack that put Barton in prison
This CCTV footage shows Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton launching a vicious attack on a by-stander during a boozy night out in Liverpool. The £5.8m Toon player punched the man around 20 times after he went out with mates and his cousin on Boxing Day last year.
He was sentenced to six months for common assault and affray but served just 77 days.
Joey Barton speaks with a French accent after Marseille debut
Joey speaks English with a French accent at a post-match press conference after making his Ligue 1 debut in for Olympique de Marseille.
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Joey Barton’s red card against Manchester City
On 13 May, on the final day of the season, with QPR requiring at least a draw in their match away at Manchester City or for Bolton Wanderers to lose or draw to guarantee their Premier League safety, Barton was sent off in the fifty-fifth minute for violent misconduct after elbowing Carlos Tevez in the face.
Immediately after being shown a red card, Barton kicked Sergio Agüero in the back of the knee and attempted to head-butt Vincent Kompany.
Barton had to be dragged from the pitch by former team-mate Micah Richards as he rowed with Manchester City players and staff and attempted to square-off with striker Mario Balotelli.
Joey Barton moons Everton fans
A shirtless Barton drops his shorts twice after being taunted by Everton supporters following the final whistle in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City at Goodison Park in September 2006.
He was subsequently fined £2000 and warned about his future conduct by the FA.
Joey Barton rubs Danny Guthrie’s balls with his boot
Playing for Reading against QPR, Guthrie gets an unexpected surprise while on the floor receiving treatment towards the end of the game.
Joey Barton is released from prison
A low-key affair as a big door opens and Joey is rushed into a waiting vehicle.
… and “flouts road laws” while reporting to probation officer
The press continue to follow him around and expose this driving footage.
AND FINALLY: Philippe Senderos describes Barton’s playing style
Philippe Senderos goes overboard when discussing the player live on ESPN.
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After his first appearance on the BBC’s political debate show, check out the the best Joey Barton Question Time jokes.