Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEleanor BarlowMonday 07 September 2026 16:35 BSTJoey Barton (PA Wire)Former Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has had a renewed bail application refused by Judge David Potter at Liverpool Crown Court.The 44-year-old will remain remanded in custody at HMP Liverpool until his trial begins in March 2027.Barton is charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an alleged assault on 51-year-old Kevin Lynch in Huyton on 8 March.The victim, a former non-league football manager, reportedly sustained serious eye injuries after drinking with Barton at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.Barton appeared at the hearing via videolink and is next scheduled to attend a pre-trial hearing on 11 December.In fullEx-England footballer Joey Barton denied bail over alleged attack at 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