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Burnley re-sign Joey Barton despite threat of suspension for misconduct

Joey Barton
Joey Barton, right, helped get Burnley promoted to the Premier League last season before departing for a short-lived spell with Rangers in Scotland. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Joey Barton has re-signed for Burnley until the end of the season, despite facing a ban.

The midfielder, 34, could be given a significant fine and suspension having been charged by the Football Association for misconduct after allegedly placing 1,260 bets over a 10-year period.

Barton will be available for the Premier League side from 3 January after completing his registration in time to serve a one-match ban against Manchester City – a suspension carried over from his spell with Rangers in Scotland.

Barton’s case, regarding the misconduct charge, will be heard by an independent regulatory commission headed by a QC. He has until 5 January to respond to the charge.

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