Joey Barton Sacked as Bristol Rovers Manager After Poor Run of Form
Joey Barton has been sacked as manager of League One club Bristol Rovers after a poor run of form. The former Manchester City, Newcastle and England midfielder had been in charge of the side for almost three years but after just one win in their last five matches, Bristol Rovers – 16th in the league – have decided to make a change.
Joey Barton’s Notorious Behaviour
Barton is notorious for his behaviour as both a player and manager. He was charged with actual bodily harm in an incident at Barnsley in 2019 and earlier this month he launched a scathing attack on his own player in an astonishing rant.
Bristol Rovers’ Poor Form
Bristol Rovers have been struggling in League One this season, with just one win in their last five matches. This has led to the club’s decision to sack Barton and search for a new manager.
The Search for a New Manager
The search for a new manager is now underway and the club will be looking to appoint someone who can turn their fortunes around. It is not yet known who the club will be targeting, but they will be hoping to find someone who can help them climb up the table and challenge for promotion.
More to Follow…
Bristol Rovers have yet to announce who will be taking over from Joey Barton, but it is expected that an announcement will be made soon. In the meantime, the club will be focusing on their search for a new manager and hoping to find someone who can help them get back on track.
Joey Barton’s time at Bristol Rovers has come to an end after a poor run of form, and the club are now searching for a new manager who can help them climb up the table and challenge for promotion. Stay tuned for more updates as the search continues.