QPR’s Barton expected to answer FA’s charges of violent misconduct – Premier League

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The English FA has granted QPR’s Joey Barton an extension until midday today (Wednesday) to respond to two charges of alleged violent misconduct during their final clash with Manchester City.

Barton was sent off during their Sunday’s defeat by Manchester City on the final day of the English Premier League at Etihad after he clashed with City’s Carlos Tevez.

Before leaving the field, the 29-year-old then aimed a kick at Sergio Aguero and then attempted to head-butt City captain Vincent Kompany.

He was ushered away by team-mates and City substitute Micah Richards and almost became embroiled in a further confrontation with Mario Balotelli before eventually making his way down the tunnel.

Barton is expected to serve a minimum four-game ban for the red card which was issued by referee Mike Dean, and could be facing an extended suspension if he is found guilty by the FA.

An FA statement said: “The deadline of 6pm on Tuesday 15 May, which Joey Barton had until to respond to the two FA charges against him for alleged violent conduct has been extended to 12 noon on Wednesday 16 May following a request from his representatives.

“The charges against the Queens Park Rangers midfielder are in relation to Sunday’s match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

“Following the player’s dismissal in the 54th minute of the fixture, there followed two incidents involving Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany.

“As Barton had already been dismissed, both of these incidents fell outside of the jurisdiction of the referee.”

Joey Barton has always found himself always bearing the bad news in his 11-year-old career as he had received a six month jail term in 2008 for beating up Ousma Dabo after a training in 2007 as well as the incidence when he stubbed a lit cigar in the eye of young team-mate Jamie Tandy while at City in 2004.

Barton could even face a first 10 match ban for next season over his unruly manners while on the field of play.