QPR boss Chris Ramsey says Joey Barton will remain his captain after his ridiculous dismissal in defeat to Hull City. Ramsey declined to hang his skipper out to dry.
Ramsey will discuss the issue with Barton, but only once he has a chance re-watch the moment with fresh eyes.
"It's an incident we probably wouldn't want to happen," he said.
"It's always difficult when you have players who have that bit of edge, and trying to get their emotional control is the thing we need to get under wraps.
"I'm sure if the incident isn't a good one when we review it, Joey will be the first one to put his hand up and admit that he probably should have acted in a different manner.
"I would rather look at it in the cold light of day when tempers and emotions have calmed down, then discuss it with the player at that point."
Asked if Barton's suitability to wear the armband was now in doubt, Ramsey was unequivocal.
"No. There's no question over it," he said.
Steve Bruce offered a colourful take on Barton's indiscretion, stating: "You can't go punching people in the knackers, can you?
"Unfortunately when the red mist comes we've all done stupid things. It was one of those silly moments unfortunately."
