Barton stripped of QPR captaincy

The West London club, in a statement on their website, also warned Barton that he could be shown the door if he did not stay out of trouble.

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

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