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QPR skipper Barton forced to scarper after Swansea draw

QPR skipper Joey Barton didn't hang about after their draw with Swansea City.

Barton made a quick exit from the Liberty Stadium following the game after his girlfriend, who is expecting their first child, went into labour.

He posted on his official Twitter feed: "Game done, now to the hospital. Missus is going into labour. Great timing luv."

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