Joey Barton given hero’s welcome in away end for Tottenham vs Marseille to cheer on old club after meeting fans in pub
MARSEILLE fans showered Joey Barton with affection as he cheered on his former club from the away end at Tottenham.
Barton, 40, played for the French club on loan in 2012-13 and has a close affection for its supporters.
And it seems that feeling is reciprocated by the Marseille fanbase as they still hold him in high esteem.
A crowd of Marseille fans erupted into song when Barton entered a Tottenham pub ahead of their Champions League group stage game against Spurs.
The boisterous crowd sang Barton’s name and the former midfielder was happy to pose for photos.
Barton was given an even bigger reception inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium wearing a Marseille t-shirt he appeared to be gifted.
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The Bristol Rovers manager looked humbled as he soaked up the adoration from nearby fans and he gestured his thanks to the crowd.
Barton began fist pumping and then applauded the travelling supporters for their efforts as they were in fine voice.
Meanwhile, Bristol Rovers’ social media team reacted to footage of Barton circling Twitter by saying: “G…gaffer?”
Football fans were impressed with Barton’s dedication to his former side with one supporter writing: “Quality.”
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Another commented: “What a guy, love him me.”
And a third said: “Quality this lad Marseille ultra.”