JOEY BARTON IS set to resume training with Rangers after his club-imposed suspension was lifted today.
But it is believed Barton’s future at Ibrox remains bleak as he is expected to train with the U20s until he completes a likely move in January.
The former Manchester City and Burnley midfielder was initially banned for three weeks following a training ground argument with a team-mate in the aftermath of Rangers’ humiliating 5-1 defeat to Old Firm rivals Celtic in September.
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Barton, who joined Rangers on a free transfer in the close-season, had his ban extended last month but Rangers released a short statement today confirming he will re-join training.
“Joey Barton has been told he will return to full-time training following the conclusion of a disciplinary procedure,” it read.
“The Auchenhowie management team will inform the player of appropriate training arrangements to which he must adhere for as long as he remains a Rangers player. Neither the club nor the player will comment further.”
Barton was initially exiled by Rangers after an exchange of words with Andy Halliday following the hammering at Celtic Park, with manager Mark Warburton also reportedly involved.
The 34-year-old was also charged by the Scottish Football Association last month for allegedly breaching betting rules.
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Joey Barton set for return to training as Rangers end his suspension
JOEY BARTON IS set to resume training with Rangers after his club-imposed suspension was lifted today.
But it is believed Barton’s future at Ibrox remains bleak as he is expected to train with the U20s until he completes a likely move in January.
The former Manchester City and Burnley midfielder was initially banned for three weeks following a training ground argument with a team-mate in the aftermath of Rangers’ humiliating 5-1 defeat to Old Firm rivals Celtic in September.
Barton, who joined Rangers on a free transfer in the close-season, had his ban extended last month but Rangers released a short statement today confirming he will re-join training.
“Joey Barton has been told he will return to full-time training following the conclusion of a disciplinary procedure,” it read.
“The Auchenhowie management team will inform the player of appropriate training arrangements to which he must adhere for as long as he remains a Rangers player. Neither the club nor the player will comment further.”
Barton was initially exiled by Rangers after an exchange of words with Andy Halliday following the hammering at Celtic Park, with manager Mark Warburton also reportedly involved.
The 34-year-old was also charged by the Scottish Football Association last month for allegedly breaching betting rules.
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