Jury sworn in for trial of football manager Joey Barton at Sheffield Crown Court

A jury has been sworn in for the trial of football manager and former player Joey Barton in Sheffield.
By Claire Lewis
Published 7th Jun 2021, 14:27 BST
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He appeared at the city’s Crown Court this morning charged with assaulting a fellow football boss following a match.

Former England international Barton, 38, denies assaulting the then Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel, causing him actual bodily harm at the South Yorkshire side’s Oakwell Stadium in April 2019.

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The former Manchester City, Newcastle United and Burnley midfielder was managing Fleetwood Town at the time of the alleged incident.

Joey Barton outside Sheffield Crown Court following a preliminary hearing ahead of his trialJoey Barton outside Sheffield Crown Court following a preliminary hearing ahead of his trial
Joey Barton outside Sheffield Crown Court following a preliminary hearing ahead of his trial

Barton was charged following an alleged incident in the tunnel after the League One match between Barnsley and Fleetwood.

Wearing a dark suit, blue shirt and navy tie, he sat in the dock at Sheffield Crown Court as a jury was selected for his trial, which is expected to be opened later today.

The jury was selected after being was asked a series of questions including whether they were at the match or watched it on TV.

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