Former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell has defender Toffees boss David Unsworth after Joey Barton's "uncalled for" attack on the 44-year-old manager.
Campbell, who also represented Nottingham Forrest and West Brom in the Premier League, believes that Unsworth deserves respect for the work he has done with Everton's academy.
Speaking to betsafe.com, Campbell said: "Joey Barton’s comments about Dave Unsworth in the press were uncalled for.
"Dave Unsworth doesn’t deserve that, he’s a fantastic stalwart of the Club. He’s been looking after the Academy and bringing loads of players through as you can see, he’s giving youngsters a chance.