Club statement - Barton

[Jack4QPR]

Captaincy taken off, not going on Pre-Season to Asia & fined 6 weks wages

[Felt]

Six weeks' wages, not joining the pre-season tour (sure he's gutted!) Stripped of captaincy. Probably all the club could do.

[W12hoops]

Who's our new captain then?

[stainrodisalegend]

think he should go on pre-season tour and be made to train damn hard. if he does stay at home, hope its boot camp time.

[Deridene]

Barton fine and stripped of captaincy

As Predicted.

[DeepcutHoop]

Six weeks' wages, not joining the pre-season tour (sure he's gutted!) Stripped of captaincy. Probably all the club could do.

Can't see the PFA letting that fine stand.

[stainrodisalegend]

Can't see the PFA letting that fine stand.

Not so sure. That won't even cover the time he is unavailable to us, and that due entirely to his lack of professionalism.

[Shania]

I wonder what influence he will have on his surroundings if he stays . I can only imagine....Oh dear.
If he stays, book a place for him on a 3 months long anger-management course.

[NW9_RANGER]

fair outcome, end of the day - he put in some great performances during the run in, so, I'm happy to have him at the club still, also we've protected ourselves should he do something else.

[QPRDave]

Well there we are, decision made, let's all stick by our player and club's decision

[Stanley]

CLUB STATEMENT - JOEY BARTON

Following a full internal investigation, Queens Park Rangers Football Club can confirm Joey Barton has been fined six weeks' wages and will no longer be Club Captain.

The 29 year-old midfielder will also be absent from the Club's pre-season tour of Asia in July.

The Club has also reached agreement with Barton that if he seriously breaches the Club's disciplinary procedures again, the Club reserves the right to terminate his contract.

CEO Philip Beard said: "It was important that we took our time to make sure we came to the correct decision, which I believe we have achieved.

"Joey's behaviour, which led to his red card at Manchester City, and his subsequent actions were completely unacceptable and we have made our feelings on this matter known to him.

"I am really pleased with the way in which the Club and Joey have worked towards reaching a sensible conclusion and we fully believe he will respond to these sanctions in the correct manner."

Barton said: "My behaviour was wrong and I accept the punishment that has been imposed upon me as a result.

"I apologise to the Manager, my team-mates and of course the QPR fans for my actions. I also apologise to the Manchester City players, staff and supporters."

*The Club and Joey Barton will be making no further comment.

http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2818728,00.html

[Del]

Sounds about right to me.

Now let's move on.

[qpr]

This is good news. Why is he missing out on the tour though? Is it just pointless taking him as he won't be here at the start of the season?

[vblockranger]

no problem for Joey be good to see him back

[DeepcutHoop]

Not so sure. That won't even cover the time he is unavailable to us, and that due entirely to his lack of professionalism.

They have previous on clubs attempting huge fines, but as Joey seems to have accepted it, it may stand. We'll see.

I'm gutted he won't be leaving, and fervently hope he applies himself while he's out, and becomes worthy of his wages at some point during his QPR career.

However, I expect to be disappointed by him again.