Lows of Joey Barton's career through the years
2012
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2012: January 2 - Scores but is then sent off as QPR lose 2-1 at home to Norwich in the Premier League.
January 26 - Barton attacks the Football Association on Twitter, calling them an "Orwellian organisation" in need of a "drastic shake-up".
May - Following his dismissal against City, Barton attacks his former Newcastle manager Shearer on Twitter, before turning on former England striker turned television presenter Gary Lineker, saying: "back under your stone you odious little toad..."
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