Joey Barton took little time in questioning the "ridiculous decision" by the match officials to send him off in QPR's 2-1 defeat by Norwich at Loftus Road for an apparent headbutt on Bradley Johnson on Twitter.
After firing the home side in front on 11 minutes, Barton then lost his cool following a tussle with Johnson, when he appeared to headbutt the Norwich midfielder.
After consultation with the assistant, he was shown a red card by referee Neil Swarbrick.
However, the QPR captain defended himself on Twitter.
He added: "Linesman definitely never saw it, all he seen was Johnsons reaction. My head dosent move forward at all. Ridiculous decision seen 25 replays."
Anthony Pilkington drew Norwich level just before half-time with a fine 20-yard effort, before substitute Steve Morison completed the turnaround with eight minutes left.
Barton continued his defence on the social networking site, adding: "I'd be 1st to apologise if I'd reacted. Cannot apologise as I know I've not head butted anyone. Disappointed for the lads and the fans.
"Make ur own minds up when u see it. The games gone!"