Barton Unleashes Torrent of Abuse Toward Female Commentators, Doubles Down Despite Backlash
• Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward have sought legal advice over abusive comments made by Joey Barton towards them on social media. Barton was fired as manager of Bristol Rovers in October.
• Barton caused outrage by comparing Aluko and Ward to serial killers Fred and Rose West while they were commentating on a Crystal Palace FA Cup match.
• ITV condemned Barton's comments. UK sports minister Stuart Andrew threatened action against Barton.
• Barton responded by doubling down on his remarks and comparing Aluko to dictators Pol Pot and Joseph Stalin for supposedly "murdering" football fans' ears.
• Gary Neville joined in condemning Barton's comments in a heartfelt social media post. Barton then threatened Neville, saying he would "put him away" if he didn't "keep his head down."