"Joey Barton, wearing a grey zip-up fleece and glasses, appeared via videolink from HMP Liverpool for the plea hearing at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday."
"Mr Lynch, a former non-league football manager and founder of special education school NexGen Academy, was said to have suffered serious injuries to his eye."
"Honorary recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC set a trial date for Sept. 1, with the case expected to last seven days."
"Barton now hosts podcast Common Sense With Joey Barton, which is described as an 'unfiltered' look at issues in sport, society, politics and more."
Joey Barton, a former Manchester City footballer, appeared via videolink for a plea hearing at Liverpool Crown Court, denying charges of grievous bodily harm against Kevin Lynch. The incident occurred on March 8 after Barton and co-defendant Gary O'Grady had been drinking with Lynch at a golf club. Lynch reportedly suffered serious eye injuries. A trial date has been set for September 1, expected to last seven days. Barton remains in custody, while O'Grady has been granted conditional bail.
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