JOEY BARTON is set to star in a documentary about his first season as a manager. The Rangers flop decided to hang up his boots to step into management as he took over at League One side Fleetwood Town. Barton took over at Fleetwood in JuneGetty Images - Getty Barton was forced to retire from his playing career after being slapped with an 18-month ban for gambling. He is now trying his hand in management after taking over from John Sheridan at Highbury Stadium. And the 35-year-old has been wearing a microphone during his opening games as Fleetwood bid to sell a documentary on his first season on the touchline. Companies such as Amazon, Sky Sports, the BBC have already held talks with the Lancashire club with Netflix also interested, according to the Daily Mail. RELATED STORIES CATCHING UP Andy Walker says Celtic are standing still while rivals Rangers are not MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY Ross Wilson says snubbing Rangers was difficult decision CUP EXITS Rangers and Celtic Colts dumped out of the Irn-Bru Cup by Falkirk and Annan Follow the leader Numan is convinced Gerrard is the real deal - and backs Gers in Euro tie TROLL TIME Shay Logan and Oli McBurnie troll Celtic after Champions League elimination TAKING STOCK Dave King calls general meeting as he prepares new £12m share issue Barton’s managerial career has got off to a good start after sealing two wins from his first three matches. The Cod Army booked their place in the second round of the Carabao Cup after beating Crewe on penalties last night. THIRD TIME LUCKY Rangers set to make fresh approach for Kyle Lafferty Barton took ex-Gers team-mate Jason Holt with him to Fleetwood after securing a one-year loan deal. And the former Hearts midfielder says he had to get out of Ibrox after being told he wouldn’t feature in Steven Gerrard’s plans. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
Source: Scottish Sun, News
