Joey faces up to two years in jail for saying women haven't a clue about football
Ex-footballer Joey Barton charged over tweets about pundit
Former footballer Joey Barton has been charged with sending malicious communications online, British police have said.
Mr Barton, 41, will appear before Warrington Magistrates' Court next week after the Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charge, Cheshire Police said.
If convicted, the offence carries a maximum penalty of up to two years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.
Addressing female pundit Eni Aluko on X Barton said "'How is she even talking about Men's football. She can't even kick a ball properly. Your coverage of the game EFC last night, took it to a new low. Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, the Fred and Rose West of football commentary."
After taking heavy criticism for his comments Barton responded "On reflection, I feel I’ve been a tad harsh on Eni Aluko by comparing her to Rose West."
"Had a bit of time to consider the impact of my words after @itvfootball big statement."
"She’s clearly in the Joseph Stalin/Pol Pot category. She’s murdered hundreds of thousands of football fans ears in the last few years."
Regarding the charges Barton tweeted to his 2.8 million followers:
"I'm up next month...for 'malicious communications' charge at Warrington Mag for Eni Aluko tweets."
"Crazy times we're living in. Haven't the police got enough on their hands? British system is becoming a Banana Republic. Lawfare used against its own citizens for having a dissenting voice. Not quite North Korea yet but won't be long. Viva La Revolution."
Former footballer Joey Barton has been charged with sending malicious communications online, British police have said.
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