The release date for Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton's autobiography has reportedly been put back.

The 31-year-old is said to have originally planned to have the piece published by Michael Joseph back in autumn 2012, but there is yet to be a specific date set.

Barton is believed to be keen on waiting until he is towards the end of his career to open up about his life in football, according to the Daily Mail.

However, some reports have claimed that the book will be released next year.