QPR captain Joey Barton has made a new revelation to his fans via Twitter.

The Mirror says Barton is going to Alcoholics Anonymous, he revealed on Twitter last night.

The Queens Park Rangers captain, 29, tweeted: "Am off out AA meeting and then back for the NFL."

After being quizzed by his followers, he added: "AA=Alcoholics Anonymous. Loads to be learned if u have a problem or not. Usually most do...or did! Like moi."

Asked if AA was meant to be anonymous, he replied: "suppose its up to u."