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Barton banned for 12 matches
QPR captain Joey Barton has been banned for 12 matches by an FA disciplinary panel after being charged with two counts of violent conduct following his red card in the last game of the season against Man City.
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QPR's Joey Barton banned for 12 matches by FA
QPR footballer Joey Barton has been banned for a total of 12 matches by the Football Association following his red card at Manchester City.
Along with a £75,000 fine, today's eight-match suspension for two charges of violent misconduct will run alongside the four-game suspension Barton was already given for his dismissal in the fixture, making a total of 12 matches.
Barton was shown a red card for elbowing Carlos Tevez and then kicked Sergio Aguero before attempting to headbutt Vincent Kompany.
QPR are expected to appeal.
Barton to face FA over violent conduct charges
Joey Barton will make a plea to the FA today as he fights a potential lengthy ban from football for his conduct during the last game of the season against Manchester City.
The QPR midfielder has accepted the violent conduct charges for elbowing Carlos Tevez - which he was sent off for - and kicking out at Sergio Aguero but he has denied headbutting Vincent Kompany.