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Joey Barton posts mysterious social media photo ahead of Rangers showdown talks today
JOEY BARTON has uploaded an ambiguous post on his personal Instagram account ahead of his showdown talks with Rangers.
Warburton refuses to open up on Barton’s Rangers future
The former Newcastle and Manchester City midfielder will meet with Rangers today to discuss his future at the club.
Barton has been serving a suspension from the club ever since his outburst following the 5-1 Old Firm derby defeat to Celtic on September 10.
The suspension was extended after a furious bust-up with Rangers manager Mark Warburton and team-mate Andy Halliday.
Joey Barton is set for showdown talks with Rangers today
And with his future at Rangers in the balance he posted a cryptic image on his Instagram of Danish singer MO and her track Final Song with the caption "Great band…"
His post sparked a mixed reaction from Rangers fans but most seem to agree that it was a conspicuously subliminal message to his followers.
One Instagram user wrote: "Please don't go JOEY prove them wrong" while another said: "We don't need u or want u."
Rangers boss Mark Warburton has refused to comment on Joey Barton's future
The 34-year-old midfielder is facing 44 charges of betting on football matches.
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