The ex-Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR, Burnley and Rangers player is accused of assault.

The ex-Manchester City, Newcastle United, QPR, Burnley and Rangers player is accused of assault.

The 43-year-old has been in custody since March 10 when he appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent.

LONDON, April 7 : Former British soccer player and coach Joey Barton has pleaded not guilty to attacking a man at a golf club in northwest England last month, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Barton, who was denied bail at an earlier magistrates hearing, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court via a video link from Liv