From as early as I can remember my family let me have my own pools coupon, and older members of the family would place bets for me on big races like the Grand National. — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
I think if the FA is truly serious about tackling the culture of gambling in football, it needs to look at its own dependence on the gambling companies, their role in football and in sports broadcasting, rather than just blaming… — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
I was a 22-year-old lad, I had 40,000 fans going to the game, and if I didn't play well, I was under this enormous pressure. — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
As a player I set out to become the best player in the world. Obviously I don't live in a fantasy world, and I… — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
There's not a man in there who doesn't regret it. You're in there. You're on your own. Everyone is at their lowest ebb. Prison… — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
I will regret that I wasn't successful at Rangers but all the negativity of that will help me be successful as a coach. — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
If I could get The Smiths back together that would top anything I could achieve on the football pitch. — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
We're a working class game and we're lads who've come from nothing and all of a sudden are seen by society to earn an… — Joey Barton Copy Share Image
