BURNLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 17: Joey Barton of Burnley reacts during the Emirates FA Cup third round replay between Burnley and Sunderland at Turf Moor on January 17, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

 

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…

Ironically, in the past, Barton has spoken out numerous times against diving and performances just like the one he put on today…

Never change, Mr. Barton.

About Fred Segal

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.