Rangers flop Joey Barton to make return to football after betting ban as head coach of Fleetwood Town

JOEY BARTON has landed his first football management job.

The 35-year-old, who had an ill-fated spell as a player at Rangers having starred for QPR, Burnley and Manchester City, will take the reins at English League One side Fleetwood Town on June 2.

Barton is banned from all football activities until June 1 for breaking betting rules.

✍️ | Fleetwood Town can confirm an agreement has been reached for Joey Barton to become the club's new Head Coach as of June 2nd.Full details: goo.gl/EeQaZB

Posted by Fleetwood Town FC on Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Barton said: “I’m very excited by the challenge and the project at Fleetwood Town.

“It’s a club I’ve known for a long time, and a chairman I already have a very good relationship with.

“My first job in management was always going to be a big decision for me and I’m delighted with the opportunity ahead, I’m joining a club with big ambitions. I’m looking forward to getting started on June 2^nd.”