Even without the recent incident of insulting opposing manager Steve Evans as a "fat man," Joey Barton's position at Bristol Rovers was already insecure.

Bristol Rovers are currently ranked 16th in the English League One table, only 5 points above the relegation zone. Under Barton's management, the team has a record of 4 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses in the first 13 rounds of the season.

Barton has also been criticized for his abrasive personality and his tendency to get involved in controversies.

His sacking from Bristol Rovers is not a surprise, and it is likely that he will have difficulty finding another managerial job in the near future.