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Joey Barton out to prove doubters wrong

Barton out to prove doubters wrong
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Queens Park Rangers skipper Joey Barton calls on the club's fans to spur the R's to Premier League safety this season.

Queens Park Rangers skipper Joey Barton has insisted that he will prove his doubters wrong before the end of the season.

The 29-year-old has found himself on the sidelines in recent weeks after suffering a dip in form, but he has called on the fans to spur the R's to safety in the Premier League.

"It's a two-way thing. As players, we've got huge responsibility – but the fans have too. They become the proverbial 12th man," Barton told the QPR matchday programme.

"I'm hoping that this ground can become a united fortress for our final four home games. We're all in it together. I can't wait to get out there and prove all my doubters wrong. Over time, I'm convinced I'll do that."

QPR face Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

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