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Joey Barton, the former professional footballer, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged assault at a golf club in Merseyside. Barton appeared via video link at Liverpool Crown Court from Liverpool prison during a hearing focused on his plea and trial preparations. At 43 years old, Barton was previously refused bail at a magistrates’ hearing.
He faces serious charges alongside his co-defendant, 50-year-old Gary O’Grady. Both men are accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent on Kevin Lynch, a 51-year-old former non-league football manager. The incident reportedly took place at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on March 8. Barton, who comes from Widnes, has been remanded in custody and is set to face a trial lasting seven days, scheduled to commence on September 1.
According to earlier court proceedings, the defendants had been drinking alongside Mr. Lynch at the golf club prior to the alleged assault. Lynch, known for his involvement in football and as the founder of the NexGen Academy—a special education school—was said to have sustained severe eye injuries during the altercation. The case has attracted attention given the profiles of those involved.
While Gary O’Grady attended court, he chose not to enter a plea at that stage. Joey Barton’s football career includes one England cap and spells at clubs such as Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Rangers, Burnley, and Marseille. He has also worked as a manager, notably with Fleetwood Town
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