Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton apologises for Holocaust comment

Joey Barton has apologised for comments he made comparing a poor Bristol Rovers performance to the Holocaust.
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton apologises for Holocaust comment

Joey Barton has apologised for comments he made comparing a poor Bristol Rovers performance to the Holocaust. Picture: Richard Sellers

Joey Barton has apologised for comments he made comparing a poor Bristol Rovers performance to the Holocaust.

The Pirates manager made the analogy in a post-match press conference following his side’s 3-1 defeat at home to Newport.

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