News about Lucy Ward

Multiple football accounts have issued public apologies to ITV pundit Eni Aluko after being threatened with legal action for faking quotes that went viral on social media last week. The quotes attributed to Aluko, 37, claimed the pundit had said women should play in the Premier League. The post that was shared across social media read: 'Eni Aluko on women's football: The ladies have proven they are more than equal to the men's game.

Former football player Joey Barton (left) is set to face trial next year after pleading not guilty today to sending malicious communications to a female football pundit. The 41-year-old is accused of sending malicious messages to football broadcaster Eni Aluko (right), allegedly comparing her and Lucy Ward to serial killers Fred and Rose West in a tweet. Barton denies posting indecent or grossly offensive messages on X, containing comments about the former England women's football player with the intent of causing distress or anxiety, between January 3 and 8. The ex-Manchester City and England midfielder appeared in the dock at Liverpool Crown Court wearing a dark checked jacket with a shirt and tie.

Joey Barton has denied targeting female football pundit Eni Aluko in a series of abhorrent social media posts. In January, the former Premier League footballer, 41, ' compared Aluko and fellow pundit Lucy Ward to the serial killers Fred and Rose West .'

In a ten paragraph long post on X, the Musk-owned social media platform, Barton has claimed that the British judicial system is being used to 'target people who have a dissenting voice.' Barton posted the message today in reaction to a decision to charge him with 'malicious communications' after the former Manchester City midfielder compared Aluko and fellow pundit Lucy Ward to the serial killers Fred and Rose West. He wrote: 'Hopefully (Elon Musk) will now step up to the plate. He said he'd protect freedom of speech on this platform. The lawfare system in the UK being used to target people who have a dissenting voice. You can't even tell someone who is under qualified and clearly not good enough, that she's not good at her job. If you do they'll charge you.

Joey Barton has been charged with alleged 'malicious communications' towards pundit and former England star Eni Aluko. Barton will appear in court on July 30 after an investigation by Cheshire Police. In January, the former Premier League footballer compared Aluko and fellow pundit Lucy Ward to the serial killers Fred and Rose West.

Barton, 41, took aim at former Chelsea and England star Aluko and co-commentator Lucy Ward over their coverage of the FA cup third-round clash between Crystal Palace and Everton in January this year. In a post on X, he wrote:  'How is she even talking about Men's football. She can't even kick a ball properly. Your coverage of the game EFC last night, took it to a new low. Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, the Fred and Rose West of football commentary.' Barton later tweeted: 'On reflection, I feel I've been a tad harsh on Eni Aluko by comparing her to Rose West. 'She's clearly in the Joseph Stalin/Pol Pot category. She's murdered hundreds of thousands of football fans ears in the last few years. Meritocracy Rules!' The Sun reported today that Aluko has lodged documents at the High Court, officially filing a new defamation case against the controversial former manager.

ITV football pundit Lucy Ward (left) has today hit out at Joey Barton (right) after he lost a libel case brought by Jeremy Vine where it was ruled that a social media post calling the broadcaster a 'bike nonce' was defamatory. This comes months after the former footballer compared her and fellow pundit Eni Aluko to notorious serial killers Fred and Rose West, which triggered the tirade of abuse against Mr Vine after he questioned if Mr Barton questioned had a brain injury. 'Well, well, well..' Lucy wrote on X/Twitter this evening. 'It does indeed turn out that freedom of speech is quite clearly NOT freedom of consequence'

Eni Aluko sat down with the Chair of the ' Chelsea pride' supporters group to discuss the 'transphobic post' she retweeted from JK Rowling. The former footballer was criticised for sharing Rowling's tweet which appeared to speak about 'mediocre males' participating in 'women's sport'. Aluko apologised for re-sharing Rowling's tweet and labelled the incident as a 'misunderstanding', claiming she 'did not interpret it as transphobia'. Aluko insisted she and the Chelsea LGBTQ supporters group were 'aligned and together in the fight against any form of discrimination'.

Joey Barton has revealed he has been visited by police three times in the last four days and hit out at 'attempts to intimidate me and my family' - before comparing the UK to North Korea.  The former Manchester City and Newcastle footballer has come under fire this year for his vile tweets about women working in men's football, infamously claiming female pundits 'shouldn't be talking with any authority' in the sport. His tirades at women online have also seen him compare pundit Eni Aluko and broadcaster Lucy Ward to notorious serial killers Fred and Rose West, while he also claimed that he would score 100 out of 100 penalties against England goalkeeper Mary Earps. 

Chelsea's LGBTQ supporters group have hit out at Eni Aluko for 'sharing transphobic posts' after she retweeted a JK Rowling post about 'allowing mediocre males into women's sport'. Harry Potter author Rowling has been a vocal critic of the transgender movement and has clashed with activists online over her staunch views. Rowling's views recently led to an outcry for her to be investigated under Scotland's new hate crime rules. Rowling was referred to Scottish police for referring to a number of transgender women including campaigners, convicted prisoners and celebrities as 'men' in a range of tweets. 

Anthony Gordon of Newcastle was handed a red card at the same time as being named player of the match by his side's incredible 4-3 victory over West Ham at home. Gordon put on a good show at St James' Park, and TNT Sports co-commentator Lucy Ward selected him as the player of the match. However, Gordon was given a caution for his second bookable offence after throwing the ball away in the fourth minute of stoppage time, just as Ward was announcing her decision. Mohammed Kudus' first booking had been made in the second half due to a foul.

After a 'testing couple of months,' Alex Scott was honoured for her broadcasting work at the Royal Television Society Awards on Tuesday, she came dangerously close to quitting the television industry. At the dinner in London's Grosvenor House Hotel, the Football Focus host was rewarded with the Sports Presenter, Commentator, or Pundit prize. Alex, who won with partner Jess Glynne, gave an eloquent speech on her Instagram Stories addressing the challenges she encountered as a black woman in a male-dominated industry.

Since the former Premier League footballer triggered a series of vile sexist messages at the TV pundit online, Eni Aluko has accused Joey Barton of 'one of the worst cases of social media bullying I've ever encountered.' In recent months, Barton has consistently advised women not to be involved in men's football, and he has singled out Aluko in several tweets on his X account. Last month, he compared Aluko and female commentator Lucy Ward to serial murderers Fred and Rose West, before stating that the former was 'clearly in the Joseph Stalin category' for'murdering hundreds of thousands of fans' ears.'

Joey Barton has fired out at BBC journalist and 'chief fact checker' Marianna Spring, repeating his insult against football pundit Eni Aluko in reaction to a suspected 'hit piece' that the former Fleetwood Town manager claims to have 'ignored' his willingness to discuss. In a series of his misogynistic tirades, the ex Chelsea player has made Aluko the subject of several of his misogynistic rants, and he has compared the former Chelsea player to Fred and Rose West, the notorious serial killers. Aluko - alongside host Lucy Ward - was dubbed 'the Fred and Rose West of football commentary,' while Barton renamed BBC's Alex Scott as 'the Ted Bundy of presenting' last week.'

After being verbally attacked by Joey Barton, Eni Aluko has hit out at social media company X, claiming that the website'allows people to 'test their hatred unchecked.' In recent months, the TV football pundit has received a slew of sexist abuse from the former Manchester City actor, as he began his tirade against women working in the men's game. Barton has savaged Aluko alongside Lucy Ward, referring to the two infamous serial killers, in a tweeting a term to the two famous serial murderers, while Alex Scott and England keeper Mary Earps have both been attacked in his articles.

The new Vinterior advertisements at London Underground stations, which are said to be hinting at Ikea, have been hammered by commuters. The posters specifically mention 'Swedish meatballs,' which are one of the most popular cafe attractions at Ikea warehouse branches around the United Kingdom. One Vinterior ad boasting about the simplicity with which they can put together their furniture, informs visitors: 'No Swedish meatballs.' There are no instructions. There is no such thing as a divorce.' Yet the companies involved have denied any direct and deliberate 'trolling', though Ikea did aim a Swedish meatball-themed jab at their opponents

Joey Barton's ferocious tirade against female football pundits compared to a serial murderer. Alex Scott, the former midfielder who made a single appearance for England, has taken aim at Football Focus's Alex Scott. Scott was compared to well-known serial killer Ted Bundy, who had admitted to 30 murders but more were still unconfirmed in a social media post.

Mary Earps, England's goalkeeper, believes that Joey Barton's sexist views are unfortunately "reflective of culture." Barton has been strongly chastised, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, for his attack on female football pundits, which included comparing Eni and Lucy Ward on ITV to serial murderers Fred and Rose West. Since winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, the former Manchester and Newcastle midfielder has also targeted Earps.

After recalling an incident during their playing career's on a recent podcast, Nedum Onuoha has dubbed former colleague Joey Barton a 'bully.' Barton has launched a string of sexist rants against several female former actors, pundits, and commentators who have played a role in the coverage and analysis of men's football in recent months. Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, both former Chelsea and England players, were wounded in their coverage of an FA Cup third-round match between Crystal Palace and Everton for ITV.

Eni Aluko has said she has not left the country and has flown to the Africa Cup of Nations after expressing concern online via Joey Barton earlier this week. In recent months, Barton, 41, had a sexist protest against several prominent female players and analysts in connection with their reporting and analysis of men's football matches. During their coverage of Crystal Palace's 0-0 FA Cup third-round match against Everton, the former Bristol Rovers boss fired an assault on Aluko and Lucy Ward. Barton said that ITV had hit a "new low" and compared Aluko and Ward to serial murderers Fred and Rose West.

Since he revealed that his original sexist tirade led to her leaving the country, Joey Barton has continued his relentless assault on football pundit Eniola Aluko. The former Manchester and Newcastle midfielder compared Aluko and fellow ITV broadcaster Lucy Ward to serial murderers Fred and Rose West. Following Barton's words and being abroad, former England international Aluko said this week that she was 'actually afraid' to leave her house and was now abroad.

Following Joey Barton's latest online threats, Eni Aluko has revealed that she was'scared' enough to leave the country. Barton has launched a number of sexist rants against several female former players, pundits, and commentators who have played a role in the coverage and analysis of men's football in recent months. Eniola Aluko and Lucy Ward, both from Chelsea and England, were criticized during their coverage of an FA Cup third-round match between Crystal Palace and Everton for ITV.

According to reports, Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, two ITV pundits, are taking legal action against Joey Barton as a result of the former footballer's controversial social media messages. Barton intuited outrage earlier this month by comparing Aluko and Ward to serial killers Fred and Rose West. After covering Crystal Palace's FA Cup draw with Everton, he made the comparison as a pundit.

SIMON JORDAN: It's ironic that in the same breath we're hearing how much money is being spent and by whom, as well as the expected, nay expectation profligacy, as we land in the ghastly January window. Nottingham Forest, as we are led to believe, is potentially the newest Premier League club to break Financial Fair Play legislation. If or not they are disciplined, they are deemedable, and I don't think they will be punished - the possibility of another club facing potential fines for breaching FFP is met with the usual groans about the unfairness of the rules.