Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEleanor BarlowTuesday 01 September 2026 09:39 BSTJoey Barton will stand trial in Liverpool (AFP/Getty)Former footballer Joey Barton is due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.The 43-year-old denies assaulting 51-year-old Kevin Lynch outside Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on 8 March.The alleged attack took place after the two men had been drinking together at the venue.Mr Lynch, a former non-league football manager, suffered serious eye injuries during the incident.Barton, who won one England cap during his playing career, previously managed Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers.In fullJoey Barton to stand trial over alleged assault outside golf clubMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in