Former Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton will train with League Two newcomers Fleetwood Town instead working with current side QPR.
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Barton will miss the first 12 games of the next campaign after his red card and violent reaction in the final game of last season against his other former employers; Manchester City.
He elbowed Carlos Tevez and kicked Sergio Aguero before attempting to headbutt Vincent Kompany as he left the field.
Barton said, via Twitter: "Looking forward to training with Fleetwood Town for the week. Will get a much needed sweat on…
"Still have 3 years left at QPR. Exciting times for the club, which I intended to be a part of. Need to get some fitness in the meantime…
"Fleetwood are a young club going places. 5 promotions already in the last few years. If I help some of their young players, great.
"Training with them will certainly help me with my short-term fitness and my plan on being as fit as possible during my 12-game ban."
Barton has also launched a new website which includes his thoughts on politics, football and life.
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