Joey Barton not sure about Rangers future after meeting

Joey Barton sounded less than certain about his Rangers future following a showdown meeting at Ibrox.

Barton ended a five-day enforced absence from the club with a meeting at Ibrox, where he is believed to have met manager Mark Warburton and board members.

After being asked if he was still a Rangers player as he left the stadium, Barton told Sky Sports News HQ: "I think so."

The 34-year-old confirmed last week that he was told to stay away from the club for several days in order to "re-evaluate the way I'm thinking" following a heated argument involving team-mate Andy Halliday in the wake of Rangers' 5-1 defeat to Celtic.

Barton was absent as Rangers continued their indifferent start to the season with a goalless Ibrox draw against Ross County on Saturday.

Manager Mark Warburton refused to discuss the former Newcastle and Manchester City player's situation after the game, describing it as an "internal matter".