David Unsworth dismisses Joey Barton jibe about his weight

Everton caretaker manager David Unsworth refused to enter a war of words with Joey Barton after the former England midfielder's criticism over his weight.

David Unsworth dismisses Joey Barton jibe about his weight
Mon, 30 Oct, 2017 - 09:42

Everton caretaker manager David Unsworth refused to enter a war of words with Joey Barton after the former England midfielder's criticism over his weight.

Ex-Burnley man Barton hit out at Unsworth following Everton's 2-0 defeat at Leicester on Sunday, which kept them in the Premier League relegation zone.

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