1 Harry Redknapp and Joey Barton

QPR boss Harry Redknapp is ready to offer Joey Barton a coaching role when he hangs up his boots.

The 31-year-old midfielder is doing his badges and is taking a philosophy degree at a west London university to help his transition into the the dugout.

Redknapp has a habit of having young coaches around him, having given jobs to Steve Cotterill, Steve McClaren and Wally Downes during his time at Loftus Road.

Barton is seen by some as a disruptive influence and a combative character after a number of spats throughout his career but Redknapp believes he has the right personality to succeed.

“Yes, he has been excellent,” Redknapp said when asked if he would employ him as a coach.

“He’s doing his coaching badges now. Just getting your badges don’t make you a good coach, it’s about your personality as well and if that’s the road he wants to go down I am sure he will do well.”