United KingdomFormer footballer Joey Barton is set to face trial on charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch, 51, during an alleged altercation outside a golf club in Huyton. The incident occurred on March 8 after both men were drinking at Huyton and Prescot Golf Club. Lynch, a former non-league football manager and founder of NexGen Academy, reportedly sustained serious injuries to his eye. Barton, who previously played for clubs including Manchester City, QPR, and Marseille, and later managed Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers, denies the allegations. His trial is scheduled to begin at Liverpool Crown Court.
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