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Barton given another chance by Burnley

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QPR's Joey Barton (R) and Steven Caulker look dejected at the end of the match after being relegated from the Barclays Premier League Action

Controversial midfielder Joey Barton could be back playing Premier League football with Burnley provided his transfer receives international clearance, the club announced on Tuesday.

The 34-year old Englishman, who played a leading role in Burnley’s promotion back to the Premier League last term, has been training with the squad since a short and troubled spell at Scottish Premiership outfit Rangers came to a premature end.

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