Joey Barton has taken to his social media account to speak out for the first time following the altercation with Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel.
The incident happened took place in the tunnel following the Tykes’ 4-2 over Barton’s Fleetwood, where he was upset by the Barnsley media staff before an alleged assault happened on the way to the dressing rooms.
You can see a very annoyed looking Barton leaving in the video below…
Joey Barton nearly got away with it aswell. I would’ve rather seen him involved in a dramatic police chase to be honest. pic.twitter.com/nPeB3v1S74
— R1Finesse (@SplashBruvas) 13 April 2019
Barnsley player Cauley Woodrow tweeted this with his view of what happened between Joey Barton and Daniel Stendel before it was deleted…
Barnsley player Cauley Woodrow tweeted this with his view of what happened between Joey Barton and Daniel Stendel before it was deleted. pic.twitter.com/IJZr3AHRUH
— Marc Webber (@marcwebber) 13 April 2019
Joey Barton today tweeted: “With regards to the alleged incident on Saturday following our game against Barnsley, I emphatically deny all the allegations made. Given this matter has not been formally closed, it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment.”
With regards to the alleged incident on Saturday following our game against Barnsley, I emphatically deny all the allegations made. Given this matter has not been formally closed, it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment.
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) 18 April 2019
Stendel is understood to have damaged two teeth after knocking his head into a metal support at the side of the tunnel.
A man, reported to be Joey Barton, was arrested for an alleged racially aggravated assault.
The Sun claim Stendel called him “a fucking scally”.
It is also said that Barton used offensive words about the German coach’s nationality before allegedly lashing out.
Police said: “Officers investigating an incident at Barnsley FC on April 13 have arrested a man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and racially aggravated assault.
After finding out that Joey Barton has denied all allegations following his side’s defeat at Barnsley, fans took to reply and mock the former Man City, Newcastle, QPR and Burnley player – check out what they had to say on the next page.
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