Club statement - Barton

[jmelanie]

It says that he is not going on the Asian tour. Do they get paid for this tour.

[QPRDave]

Joey will be available for the Southampton home game as it stands, but if we get through our 2 league cup game, he would be available for Stoke away the week before 10th November

[W12hoops]

I am happy with the outcome of this, especially with this part: ''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.'' Sensible business from the club.

[stainrodisalegend]

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.

Win-win for the club imo. We have given him another chance, and he might just take it. And if not, next time we really can sack him. Sensible middle course decision imo.

[Kirill]

I have this nagging suspicion that he won't play another game for us. Not that I would shed a tear.

[W12hoops]

I have this nagging suspicion that he won't play another game for us. Not that I would shed a tear.

You reckon we're selling him?

[Telegraph]

Joey Barton stripped of QPR captaincy and fined six weeks wages for sending off again

QPR midfielder also fined six weeks wages for sending off against Man City on final day of season.



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[paulmason]

I have this nagging suspicion that he won't play another game for us. Not that I would shed a tear.

The simple fact he is not going on pre season tour with the rest of the squad would suggest that the club don't really care if he is fit or not, part of the team or not and hope he will sort something out elsewhere.

[W12hoops]

The simple fact he is not going on pre season tour with the rest of the squad would suggest that the club don't really care if he is fit or not, part of the team or not and hope he will sort something out elsewhere.

Might have something to do with this:

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/joey-barton-and-nile-ranger-to-miss-newcastle-preseason-tour-after-being-denied-entry-to-united-states-2312868.html

[Tarbie]

The simple fact he is not going on pre season tour with the rest of the squad would suggest that the club don't really care if he is fit or not, part of the team or not and hope he will sort something out elsewhere.

I think you have jumped to a few conclusions there Paul. Joey is not going to be available for the first 3 months of the season and is in the process of being disciplined. As such it makes sense to exclude him from the pre-season tour, I'm sure Hughes would rather test out the players he can select in August than give Barton a run out.

I think the statement from the club today is pretty clear. Joey has been disciplined, he has apologised for his actions and he will be given another chance to prove himself.

[stainrodisalegend]

will the transfer window still be open when his ban expires? or wd we have to wait to jan to off-load (if that is the plan)?

[kron-1664]

This is what i wrote on the 20th June.

' im sure they will wait until the day before or after italy and let it slip out that he will get a club fine '

Bury the news day, obvious outcome.

[californiahoop]

http://www.newrossstandard.ie/breaking-news/sport/barton-i-deserve-to-lose-captaincy-3150427.html

maybe hope still?

[californiahoop]

This is what i wrote on the 20th June.

' im sure they will wait until the day before or after italy and let it slip out that he will get a club fine '

Bury the news day, obvious outcome.

Hmmm

[72bus]

Have always said i don't for one second think they will sack him.

Not only becasue it would cost millions, and we'd lose a very decent player, but whatever he's done in the past working for other clubs / companies can't be taken into account with regards to any employment disciplinary situation with QPR, it's irrelevant.

Add to that the incident at City, however, bad it was, was his first issue since being with us all season.. not really what you'd expect from such a "bad boy". Yes he lost it, yes he'll be disciplined, yes i expect he'll lose the captaincy for sure. It will be a slap on the wrist and warning as to future conduct when representing the club. End of.

good post , some on here think he should be sacked absolute rubbish , didnt both argies get straight up and continue to play . kompany then came over and did nothing the mug but how mario [i stamped on scott parkers head ] balotelli had the front to say anything is beyond me . barton has his punishment now he needs our support as long as he wears our colours. everyone deserves a 2nd chance