No Nonsense cover art

No Nonsense

The Autobiography

 Preview

Get 30 days of Standard free

£5.99/mo after trial. Cancel monthly.
Try for £0.00
More purchase options

No Nonsense

By: Joey Barton
Narrated by: Joey Barton
Try for £0.00

£5.99 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for £14.32

Buy Now for £14.32

Season's Savings | £0.99/mo for 3 months

£5.99/mo after 3 months - terms apply. Cancel monthly
THE CROSS SPORTS BOOK AWARDS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'Brilliant, gripping, beautifully written, real,' says Jonathan Northcroft.

So, you think you know Joey Barton. Think again.

No Nonsense is a game-changing autobiography which will redefine the most fascinating figure in British football. It is the raw yet redemptive story of a man shaped by rejection and the consequences of his mistakes. He has represented England, and been a pivotal player for Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Marseille, Burnley and Glasgow Rangers, but his career has featured recurring controversy. The low point of being sent to prison for assault in 2008 proved to be the catalyst for the re-evaluation of his life.

No Nonsense reflects Barton’s character – it is candid, challenging, entertaining and intelligent. He does not spare himself, in revealing the formative influences of a tough upbringing in Liverpool, and gives a survivor’s insight into a game which, to use his phrase, 'eats people alive'. The book is emotionally driven, and explains how he has redirected his energies since the birth of his children. In addition to dealing with his past, he expands on his plans for the future. The millions who follow his commentaries on social media, and those who witnessed him on BBC’s Question Time, will be given another reason to pause, and look beyond the caricature.

'Compelling' Donald McRae, Guardian

'Brilliant' Matt Lawton, Daily Mail Sports Biography Inspiring Thought-Provoking Game
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1

Critic reviews

'Barton's compelling autobiography...probes the dark undertow of his past' (Donald McRae)
'The book is brilliant and in many ways as No Nonsense as the title claims' (Matt Lawton)
'Frequently jaw-dropping' (Matt Dickinson)
'Powerful story...It is superbly written...What makes Barton's book engaging is the candour with which he describes his personal crusade against the demons of violence in his nature and the revelation of inside track details'
All stars
Most relevant
really good insight to man and the villainous legend really enjoyed listening to everything explained in his own words.

not what i expected

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Best autobiography that I've read, would love to read the next phase of his life.

Best yet

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This was one of the most surprising and enjoyable audio books I've finished. I would be doing the listener a disservice by referring to my favourite passages, but suffice to say that there would be an awful lot to choose from if I did.

Joseph Barton is a multi layered individual who is painfully truthful about his flaws, and his journey towards managing them through seeking knowledge, processing experiences and applying the same tenacity he showed during his fottball career.

Absolutely worth a listen, as one of the positives from the experience is a knowledge that no matter your past regrets you can choose to shape your future.

Truly excellent!

Perception transformed. Truly excellent

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
great to hear Joey's side of all the stories and s very honest account of his own struggles, great insight in to pro football and well written.

respect

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Outstanding insight to probably the most mid-understood footballer. Fantastic, honest, open, truthful, sad and heartwarming! Well done Joseph Barton! 👏

Outstanding!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews