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QPR will BAN players from Twitter next season - according to director of football Les Ferdinand.

Joey Barton, who is one of the most active, high-profile Premier League players on the social network, was embroiled in a spat with ex-Ranger Rodney Marsh on Friday.

Barton called Marsh a 'skint, washed-up former player full of hatred' during the exchange, which has tipped Ferdinand over the edge.

The former Spurs striker isn't on Twitter, and admits he has no time for the platform.

"I hate Twitter," he told talkSPORT. "You get involved in arguments with people when there's no need to do that. It becomes personal and bitter.

"A few of our players had a problem with Stan Collymore earlier this season. I just don't understand it.

"If you see someone face to face and you want to express your opinion then [fine], but why do you want to do it on social media so everyone can see it.

"One thing I will be doing next season is that I don't want any of our players on Twitter. That's one of the rules I will put in place. Tweet whatever you like about yourself but if it involves the club you will be fined."

Manchester City legend Franny Lee has also hit out at Barton, saying he will 'lend you one of my caps to double your collection'.

In pictures: QPR 2-1 Newcastle