Joey Barton handed three week suspension by Rangers after showdown talks with boss Mark Warburton
The former Manchester City star had to meet the manager to discuss comments he made after Old Firm derby defeat
JOEY BARTON has been suspended by Rangers for three weeks following a training ground bust-up with teammate Andy Halliday.
The midfielder held showdown talks with his boss this morning after he was told to stay away from the club until this week after a heated exchange in the wake of their 5-1 defeat to Celtic.
Leaving the Ibrox meeting the former Burnley star was asked if he was still a Rangers player, he replied: "I think so."
And Rangers have confirmed he will now serve a further club suspension.
A statement read: "Joey Barton has today been suspended by the club and will not return to Ibrox or Auchenhowie for a period of three weeks.
"The manager, Mark Warburton, and club believe that time and space is required for both the club and the player to assess all that has happened.
"Neither party will make any further statement or comment on this issue."
Warburton refused to discuss the Barton crisis after Gers' 0-0 draw with Ross County on Saturday.
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