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Joey Barton's maddest moments as controversial boss parts company with Fleetwood Town
Punching Morten Gamst PedersenDuring his time at Newcastle Uniter, Barton was on the receiving end of an FA charge for violent conduct after he was spoted punching Blackburn’s Morten Gamst Pederson in the stomach.The incident happened after Blackburn had been awarded a free-kick.Barton appeared to race over to the referee to say something before going past Pederson, who clearly angered him enough for the midfielder to whack him in the stomach.Ched Evans bust-up that ended it allBarton was sacked by Fleetwood on Monday January 4th with the side sat in mid-table in League One.The manager was eager to offload Ched Evans, citing disciplinary issues, but the club’s owner, Andy Pilley, wanted to keep him.