Joey Barton questioned yesterday if Jordan Henderson was the right choice to succeed Steven Gerrard as captain Liverpool.
The QPR midfielder actually went further than questioning Henderson; he basically took him apart in a series of tweets, before Jamie Carragher stepped in to defend his former teammate.
Well, Barton might regret the content of his Twitter rant after today’s events. The midfielder was made captain for his side’s trip to Hull City, but got himself sent off before half-time for this sneaky attempt to low-blow Tom Huddlestone. The ninth red card of his career.
QPR went on to lose 2-1, conceding a last minute goal and Barton’s card was his eight in as many games, after being booked in each of his last seven Premier League appearances.
Barton should also probably expect another tweet from Carragher soon.
@Joey7Barton agree but I don't see how you feel he's trying to be someone else? Get your head on Hull now & we can continue this Monday.
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 20, 2015
Barton had his say on the sending off after the game.
Young kid making his debut has made a good tackle. Couple of Hull players trying to get him sent off. My job as captain is to protect him.
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) February 21, 2015
I've tried to prevent Hull's players influencing referee as u can see by me pushing Bruce away.
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) February 21, 2015
My actions towards Huddlestone were certainly not malicious, it was a stupid reaction to being barged but I can appreciate it wasn't right.
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) February 21, 2015
I'm gutted I got sent off. I've let my teammates down today and being someone who puts the team above everything else I'm gutted about that.
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) February 21, 2015
I've apologised to the lads and would like to apologise to all QPR fans who travelled today.
— 👑 Joey Barton 👑 (@Joey7Barton) February 21, 2015
