Outspoken and oft-controversial English football veteran Joey Barton is back in the headlines. This time for an embarrassing dive during Burnley’s fifth round FA Cup defeat to Lincoln City. Here’s Barton, playing for Burnley, unsuccessfully attempting to trip a Lincoln City striker, then rolling around on the ground after initiating minimal contact…
embarrassing Barton https://t.co/Z1XJ70XA5K
— Billy Liddell (@Liddellpool) February 18, 2017
Ironically, in the past, Barton has spoken out numerous times against diving and performances just like the one he put on today…
Players who roll around when nobody touches them should be subsequently banned. I hate cheats. Authorities should address it.
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) February 3, 2013
Good to see if FIFA use retrospective action to stamp diving out of the World biggest tournament?
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) June 12, 2014
@piersmorgan I train all summer to have him cheat us out of hard earned point. Its not on. Diving should be 3 game ban. Respect the game
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) August 13, 2011
@piersmorgan merely called out a fellow professional for blatantly cheating, everyone hates cheats. Referees have it tough enough…..
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) August 13, 2011
Never change, Mr. Barton.
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Fred Segal, 35, grew up in the Miami, Florida area and currently lives in Coral Springs, Florida, with his wife and two children. He is currently an attorney practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida, at the law firm Broad and Cassel. Fred is a graduate of the University of Florida and is a rabid, borderline unhealthy, supporter of the Florida Gators.