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Barton appointed Pirates' top job

FORMER England international Joey Barton (pictured) has been appointed Bristol Rovers boss.

The 38-year-old former Manchester City, Newcastle and QPR midfielder left Fleetwood at the start of 2021 after two-and-a-half years in the hot seat.

Barton has now returned to management having signed a deal until 2023 to replace Paul Tisdale at fellow League One side Bristol Rovers, who face struggling Wigan today.

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