Premier League: Joey Barton tenders apology to QPR Fans after seeing red against Hull City

Joey Barton was sent off for violent conduct as QPR fell to a 2-1 defeat by Hull City in Saturday's Premier League game.

He was dismissed for attempting to hit Tom Huddlestone in a sensitive area but took to social media to apologize to his teammates and traveling fans.

''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, he said on his twitter handle @Joey7Barton. 

''I've tried to prevent Hull's players influencing referee as u can see by me pushing Bruce away.

''My actions towards Huddlestone were certainly not malicious, it was a stupid reaction to being barged but I can appreciate it wasn't right.

''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.

''I've apologised to the lads and would like to apologise to all QPR fans who travelled today.

QPR rallied from a goal behind after going one man down, Charlie Austin equalizing with a header six minutes before half-time and then celebrating by limping around in reference to having a move to Hull collapse over a failed medical.

But, just after Rob Green had denied Dame N'Doye with a brilliant save, the January signing got his revenge by beating Green to the resulting corner for the win.

FA Slams Rio Ferdinand with three-match ban, £25,000 fine over Twitter taunt

Queens Park Rangers defender Rio Ferdinand will miss three games and pay a fine of $25,000 over a twitter comment, the Football Association has announced.

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The 35 year old posted a comment with reference to gender last month which has landed him in the situation which will see him miss an encounter with Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle if an appeal is not brought forward and upheld.

Report on Skysports has this statement from the FA which read: “Queens Park Rangers defender Rio Ferdinand has been suspended for three matches commencing with immediate effect, subject to any appeal, after an FA misconduct charge against him was found proven.

''It was alleged a comment Ferdinand posted on his twitter account was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper.

“It was further alleged that this breach was aggravated pursuant to FA Rule E3(2) as the comment included a reference to gender.

''Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing on Wednesday 29 October, Ferdinand was also fined £25,000, severely warned as to his future conduct and ordered to attend an education programme, arranged by The FA within four months.''

Chelsea move excites Lioc Remy

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French striker Loic Remy has joined Chelsea FC from Queens Park Rangers in a deal worth £8.5million.

The move became imminent just after Spanish forward Fernando Torres left the Stamford Bridge on a two-year loan move to AC Milan.

In his first interview with the club website, the striker who was on loan at Newcastle last season is obviously delighted to have made this move.

''I feel very happy and very proud to have signed for Chelsea. They are one of the best clubs in the world and I can’t wait to get started, training and playing with my new team-mates, when I get back from international duty with France.''

''To be honest I wanted to play in the Champions League this season so yes, that was another of my motivations for coming here. I know that Chelsea can win the Champions League this season because there is so much quality in the squad. The first thing to aim for is winning titles.''

Remy will join the attacking options already available to Jose Mourinho as he battles with the likes of Diego Costa and Didier Drogba for a place.

QPR officially unveil Rio Ferdinard, Cant wait to get kicking

England defender Rio Ferdinard has officially been unveiled by newly promoted Premier League side, Queens Park Rangers on Monday and he's obviously excited as he shared on his twitter account.

The former Manchester United veteran defender will be playing at Loftus Road for the next one year which may be his last call... with footballers, you never can tell.

All the best @rioferdy5