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Joey Barton: Ex-footballer denies assault outside golf club

Former professional footballer Joey Barton appeared via videolink at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday, entering a not guilty plea to charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch.
The incident occurred on March 8 near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club, where Barton and co-defendant Gary O'Grady allegedly drank with Lynch, a former non-league manager and founder of NexGen Academy.
Prosecutors allege the pair "unlawfully and maliciously wounded Kevin Lynch with intent to do him grievous bodily harm." Barton has remained in custody since March 10, while O'Grady remains on conditional bail.
Honorary recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC set the trial date for September 1 during the 15-minute hearing, with court proceedings expected to last seven days.
Barton previously played for Manchester City and Burnley, managed Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers, and now hosts the podcast Common Sense With Joey Barton, described as an "unfiltered" look at societal issues.

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Former footballer Joey Barton denies assault outside golf club

He pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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Ex-Premier League footballer Joey Barton denies alleged assault outside golf club

An earlier court hearing was told the defendants had been drinking with the alleged victim, who was said to have suffered a serious injuries to his eye, at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club in Liverpool.

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