Manchester, England – Daily Mail associate editor Stephen Wright strongly condemned Joey Barton’s offensive comments and comparisons of two female football pundits to notorious serial killers Rosemary and Fred West. Wright, who has covered crime for the publication for 33 years, labeled Barton’s remarks as “warped” and “wicked” and expressed his disgust over the former footballer’s behavior.
Barton made the offensive comments during his criticism of ITV’s FA Cup third-round punditry team, targeting Eniola Aluko and Lucy Ward. His remarks have sparked intense criticism, particularly for their sexist nature and the insensitive comparison to the Wests, who were responsible for at least 12 murders over a 20-year period.
Wright, who covered the West trials extensively, emphasized the horror of the crimes committed by the serial killers and explained how Barton’s comments are deeply disturbing for the families of the victims. He also expressed his disappointment in Barton for representing his beloved Manchester City and called for the club to make a public statement in response to the controversy.
In response to Barton’s behavior, ITV denounced his criticism of Aluko and Ward as “shameful” and “contemptible.” Wright’s commentary on the matter highlights the severity of the situation and aims to bring awareness to the impact of Barton’s words.
This incident adds to recent criticisms of Barton’s sexist remarks against women in football, raising concerns about the influence of his behavior on fans and the broader dialogue around women’s involvement in the sport.
Joey Barton’s offensive comments and comparisons of female football pundits to serial killers have sparked intense criticism and condemnation, prompting discussions about the impact of his behavior on the broader dialogue around women in football.