Queens Park Rangers defender Clint Hill's furious exchange with a supporter on Saturday was sparked by his fears for one of the club's young fans.

Hill was involved in an angry confrontation with a Rangers fan, who had a child with him, following Harry Redknapp side's loss at Burnley.

The supporter launched into an x-rated tirade at Hill and team-mate Richard Dunne after the final whistle at Turf Moor, questioning the pair's commitment.

Clint Hill is restrained by his QPR team-mate Joey Barton during a heated exchange with a fan at full-time

Dunne responded with a foul-mouthed tongue-lashing of his own before Hill, who has helped the club to two promotions during his time at Loftus Road, became embroiled in the incident.

But Sportsmail understands Hill's issue with the supporter was in relation to the language he was using in front of the youngster who had accompanied him to Burnley.

The former Stoke and Crystal Palace defender, in no uncertain terms, questioned the example the furious fan was setting the youngster with his swear word rant.

QPR defender Richard Dunne also became involved in the altercation with the supporter following the game

The child supporter is said to have looked 'petrified' by the scenes that unfolded as the adult supporter used a string of expletives to get his views across.

Joey Barton helped to de-escalate the situation and prevented Leroy Fer from going into the crowd, though it is understood the Dutchman just wanted to give his shirt to a fan as he does after every game.

However, it is understood the ill-tempered situation continued outside the ground as other Rangers fans, furious at his behaviour, confronted the supporter in question.

After going 1-0 down, Charlie Austin equalised for the QPR against Burnley with his 14th goal of the season

It is claimed there were altercations between the angry fan and other members of the travelling support, which are said to have turned physical.

Rangers declined to comment on the matter on Sunday night.