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Joey Barton released by Burnley following 18-month betting ban
JOEY BARTON has been released by Burnley having been suspended for 18 months on a betting charge.
Joey Barton has been released by Burnley after being banned for 18 months
Barton’s football career looks over after he was handed the year-and-a-half ban last month.
Barton joined Burnley in January after a short-live spell in Scotland with Rangers.
Barton received a £30,000 fine after admitting breaking FA rules by placing bets on 1,260 football matches.
And he finds himself released along with Michael Kightly, Paul Robinson and George Boyd.
Joey Barton has been released by Burnley
Sean Dyche kept Burnley in the Premier League with 40 points
Joey Barton leaves us for the obvious reasons
Sean Dyche said: "Joey leaves us for the obvious reasons after he has again been a big part of what we have achieved this season.
"Equally, Michael has been a great servant of the club and always a tremendous person to have around the group."
Burnley finished the season in 16th place six points clear of the relegation zone and just four points shy of mid table.
Dyche was shortlisted for the Premier League manager of the year - missing out to Chelsea’s Antonio Conte.