When it comes to world soccer, Joey Barton is one of the first bad boys that comes to mind for anyone who knows the sport. The midfielder, though talented, has a temperament only rivaled by Frank Constanza.
On Saturday, his latest antics were on display.
Burnley was shocked in the FA Cup fifth round by non-league side Lincoln City, and Barton was trying to get an opposite player rejected by simulating a hit and diving to the ground. It was sad.
Take a look:
Joey Bartonðð pic.twitter.com/jTpqT12h4E
— Gabe Roche (@gabe_roche03) February 18, 2017
Here is another angle:
'Premier League' player Joey Barton attempting to get a National League player sent off by cheating twice. What a top bloke. #BURLIN #FACup pic.twitter.com/dB5E1s0Scy
— Carl Jones (@CarlDJones) February 18, 2017
It didnât work, and Barton picked up a yellow for his stupidity. No place in the sport for acting like a clown, and now all Burnley has to show for its participation is Bartonâs ugly dive.
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