That didn't take long.
Joey Barton has been banished from Rangers' training ground following a bust-up with teammate Andy Halliday and coaching staff, according to
The Daily Record.
The 34-year-old midfielder signed for the newly-promoted Scottish Premiership side in the summer on a free-transfer from Burnley to much fanfare, but has, so far, failed to live-up to expectations.
Barton talked a big game, disparaging the quality of Celtic rival Scott Brown and accusing Brendan Rodgers of experiencing a "mid-life crisis". However, he has put in a series of lacklustre performances and was anonymous in Rangers' 5-1 loss to Celtic last Saturday. Needless to say, Celtic fans loved it.
https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/775046000461348864
According to reports, the midfielder has not been at the team's training complex over the past two days, and is not expected back until next week, meaning he'll miss Rangers' game against Ross County on Saturday.
Rangers' fans on social media appear to be glad to see the back of the former Manchester City midfielder.
https://twitter.com/RyanStewart17/status/776465857811718145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/darrenwells555/status/776465605423689728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/JStoo294/status/776467390339178496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
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https://twitter.com/jamie_martinn/status/776470189193957376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
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