Former Rangers midfielder Joey Barton will go on trial next year accused of assaulting ex-Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel during an incident following a League One match.

Barton, 37, is alleged to have pushed the German at Oakwell on April 13, leaving him with a damaged tooth.

The ex-England international, who now manages English League One side Fleetwood Town, pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm when he appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday.

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A provisional trial date was fixed for June 1 2020.

Barton, of Fox Bank Close, in Widnes, Cheshire, stood in the glass-fronted dock, flanked by a security officer, for the 15-minute appearance.

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He spoke to confirm his name and date of birth, that he is a UK national, and that he understood various matters outlined by the judge.

Wearing a dark blue jacket over an open-necked light blue shirt and sporting glasses, he also spoke to enter his not guilty plea to the single charge.

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The ex-Manchester City, Newcastle and Burnley player was charged following an incident in the tunnel after the match between Barnsley and Fleetwood, which ended in a 4-2 victory for the home team.

Barton was given unconditional bail by Judge Jeremy Richardson QC.