Georgia McNeil has stood by her husband, footballer Joey Barton, even after accusing him of assaulting her. Despite Barton's controversial and divisive reputation, Georgia has remained a constant in his life. The couple, who have four children together, grew up in working-class families in Liverpool. Barton has a history of violence and has been a toxic figure in the media and on social media. Georgia has portrayed their family life as idyllic and regularly posts loving messages on social media.