QPR defender Clint Hill has backed skipper Joey Barton after he hit back at the club's boo-boys.

Barton hit out in his programme notes ahead of the recent victory over Arsenal, claiming the stick he had been receiving following his big-money move from Newcastle had begun to "seep in".

"Joey was brave to come out and say what he said in his programme notes, but it has had the desired effect," Hill told qpr.co.uk.

"The fans have been a little bit despondent with some of our performances and results, but there is a unity about us right now.

"It was a bit of a rallying cry if you like. It worked wonders against Arsenal and hopefully it will do the business against Swansea too."