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LESSONS BARTON HAS TO LEARN QUICKLY

NEW BOSS: Joey Barton

WHEN Crystal Palace appointed Roy Hodgson in September, Joey Barton was less than impressed.
“He has no personality or charisma at all,” said the former Burnley midfielder. Barton – who will assume his first managerial post at Fleetwood in June – may have a surfeit of both.
Not by chance has Hodgson spent four decades in the dugout.
Like Chris Hughton at Brighton, the 72-year-old trades on dignity and respect. His players are motivated not by fear or cajolery but by their desire not to let a decent man down.
Though several have questioned his...

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