Ex-Carlisle United star Clint Hill takes temporary charge of Bristol Rovers team after Joey Barton denies assault charge Joey Barton: Former Fleetwood boss to appear in curt (photo: Amy Nixon) Former Carlisle United star Clint Hill will take temporary charge of Bristol Rovers as manager Joey Barton takes time out after denying an assault charge. Ex-Blues defender Hill, who is assistant manager at the Memorial Stadium club, will lead the team in their friendly against Havant & Waterlooville on Tuesday. It comes as Bristol Rovers confirm Barton is taking several days out "to be with his family". The Pirates' manager has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his wife Georgia by beating at a home in Kew, London, on June 2.