Joey Barton will take charge of League One Fleetwood Town on a three-year deal from 2 June, a day after his suspension relating to betting rule breaches ends.

The 35-year-old was sanctioned by the Football Association in April 2017 and is banned from football until 1 June.

"I'm very excited by the challenge," the ex-England, Manchester City, Newcastle and Burnley midfielder said.

Barton initially received an 18-month ban after he was found to have placed 1,260 bets on matches over 10 years.

His ban was reduced by five months on appeal and he will begin his first managerial role the day after it expires.

John Sheridan, who replaced Uwe Rosler as Fleetwood boss in February, will leave at the end of the season.

Bet Sheridan despises RUFC. Every time he manages against us he gets the chop or leaves a club.