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Joey Barton: Banned midfielder released by Burnley

Joey-Barton

MIDFIELDER Joey Barton has been released by Burnley, one month after being banned from football.

Barton, 34, was suspended for 18 months after admitting a Football Association charge in relation to betting.

He joined the Clarets for a second spell in January after leaving Scottish Premiership side Rangers.

Winger Michael Kightly has also been released but talks are continuing with out-of-contract goalkeeper Paul Robinson and midfielder George Boyd.

Manager Sean Dyche said: “Joey leaves us for the obvious reasons after he has again been a big part of what we have achieved this season.

“Equally, Michael has been a great servant of the club and always a tremendous person to have around the group.”

Burnley finished 16th in the Premier League, six points above the relegation zone.

 

SOURCE: BBC SPORT

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