Former Rangers flop Joey Barton axed by Bristol Rovers as he follows Celtic hero Scott Brown in League One sack race
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FORMER Rangers flop Joey Barton has been dismissed by League One Bristol Rovers after almost three years in charge.
They currently sit 16th in the table having won one of their last five matches and recorded four league wins all season.
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Joey Barton and Scott Brown do battle in the Old Firm arenaCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow 
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Manager Joey Barton during the Sky Bet League 1 matchCredit: Alamy
His exit comes just weeks after fans slammed the ex-Manchester City star for “throwing his own player under the bus.”
A Rovers statement confirmed: “Bristol Rovers Football Club can confirm that today the club has relieved First Team Manager Joey Barton of his duties.
“Everyone at the club would like to thank Joey for all his efforts and wish him well in the future.
“In the interim, Andy Mangan will lead the team supported by Glenn Whelan, Danny Ventre and Anssi Jaakkola who will remain in post.”
The 41-year-old former Manchester City, Newcastle and England midfielder, led the club to promotion on the final day of his first full season in charge.
His former nemesis, former Celtic boss Scott Brown was sacked by Fleetwood earlier in the campaign.
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