Exploring Joey Barton’s Gambling Ban and Controversial Statements
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Joey Barton, the former footballer known for his outspoken and often controversial views, is making headlines once again. This time, he’s teasing the launch of his upcoming podcast series, ‘Common Sense with Joey Barton.’ However, this announcement comes in the wake of his recent controversial statements and social media rants, particularly those related to women in football.
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Joey Barton’s Explosive Path
Barton’s notoriety reached new heights with his recent tirade about whether women should be involved in football broadcasting. The 41-year-old also took aim at BBC presenters, various shows, and even the prestigious Sports Personality of the Year award. Amid this ongoing controversy, he’s decided to promote his podcast, which is set to release with weekly episodes in February.
In a post shared with his followers, Barton expressed his excitement for the upcoming podcast series. “For all those who followed our last podcast series,” he wrote, “We have a new series launching in the New Year. Hopefully, back to iTunes number 1 spot again.” The clip he shared as a teaser for his podcast featured a discussion with anti-feminist influencer Hannah Pearl Davis, where they talked about Barton’s 18-month ban from football, which was later reduced by five months on appeal.
Barton’s ban stemmed from a revelation that he had placed a staggering 1,260 bets on football matches between March 2006 and May 2016, a clear violation of FA Rule E8. In his podcast teaser, Barton candidly admitted to his gambling habit, saying, “I grew up gambling on football; I’d go to a betting shop with my grandad at like 13 or 14.” He further explained that he started playing football professionally but remained a gambler at heart.
The controversy surrounding Barton’s career didn’t end with his gambling ban. He continued to make headlines, first as Fleetwood Town’s manager in 2018, and later with Bristol Rovers, where he was sacked in October. His podcast co-host, Hannah Pearl Davis, adds another layer of controversy. She boasts over 1.52 million subscribers to her YouTube channel, where she promotes conservative and misogynistic viewpoints, often aligning herself with controversial figures like Andrew Tate.
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Barton’s sexist views have sparked outrage, including his criticism of Mary Earps being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year. He went as far as claiming that he could score “100 out of 100 penalties” against the England goalkeeper. Additionally, he blamed the cancellation of the long-running quiz show ‘A Question of Sport’ on “wokeness” and “poor quality guests.” Barton also targeted Football Focus host Alex Scott, calling the show “drivel” and “nonsense.”
In response to these attacks, Scott took an indirect swipe at Barton when promoting her book, ‘How To Be Strong,’ highlighting her commitment to positive causes and charitable contributions.
As Joey Barton’s podcast launch approaches, it remains to be seen whether his controversial views will continue to dominate the headlines or if he can pivot toward a more constructive and inclusive conversation on the platform. Only time will tell whether ‘Common Sense with Joey Barton’ lives up to its name or adds fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding the former footballer.
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