Joey Barton released by Burnley

"Joey leaves us for the obvious reasons."

Joey Barton released by Burnley

Joey Barton has been released by Burnley after being handed an 18-month ban by the Football Association.

The 34-year-old midfielder, who was hit with the penalty and a £30,000 fine in April after admitting breaking FA rules by placing bets on 1,260 football matches, has not been offered a new deal.

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