Cassius Joseph Barton... QPR star Joey becomes father for the first time
[size=1.2em]You've heard plenty about Joey Barton - but what about Cassius Joseph Barton?
[size=1.2em]Well, that might not be the last time you hear that name after the QPR midfielder became a father.
[size=1.2em]After helping his side to a 1-1 draw at Swansea in the Barclays Premier League, Barton rushed to hospital as his pregnant girlfriend Georgia McNeil went into labour.
Welcome to the world: Baby Cassius
Proud parents: Joey Barton and Georgia McNeil welcome their first child Cassius into the world today
All smiles: Barton at Swansea
[size=1.2em]And he emerged a proud father overnight to post an update to his 950,000 followers on Twitter.
[size=1.2em]He wrote: 'He’s here Cassius Joseph Barton. 7 pound 3 oz. Mother and baby are fine. Wow what a blessing that is....... #quivereringwreck'
[size=1.2em]The messages of congratulations came in thick and fast from his friends and foes in the game.
[size=1.2em]QPR owner Tony Fernandes tweeted: 'Congrats joey. Very happy to welcome the new ranger. Congrats. Great news.' Barton replied: 'Thanks mate'.
[size=1.2em]Rangers team-mate Clinton Hill posted 'Congratulations pal', while Everton midfielder Phil Neville said 'congratulations!!!'.
[size=1.2em]Itis not yet known why the name Cassius has been chose, although Barton is a boxing fan so it could be in reference to former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, who was born Cassius Clay. |