QPR boss Neil Warnock is delighted to be able to count on Joey Barton.
The 28-year-old former Newcastle United midfielder became the first signing after Tony Fernandes' recent takeover of the club, penning a four-year deal at Loftus Road two weeks ago.
"It is just great to have him on board," he said.
"Whoever we're playing he will be the first on the sheet and I am sure he would want it to be like that.
"We have got a lot of players to fit in and we haven't started yet. We've had people out on international duty so we've had a lot of work to do but it is an exciting time.
"The players that have come in, most of them have experience at the top level and that is what I thought we lacked.
"I thought we lacked a bit of nous higher up and that is why I am delighted to have got the players I've got in.
"It wouldn't have been possible without the chairman and (vice-chairman) Amit Bhatia.
"They have both been so supportive, it is fantastic."
