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.
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.
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