Fernandes concedes Saints clash is a must-win game for QPR

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QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has admitted that next weekend’s clash with fellow strugglers Southampton is a must-win game.

A 1-0 defeat at Stoke meant Rangers, still without a league victory this season, returned to the bottom of the Premier League.

They were leapfrogged by the Saints, who visit Loftus Road next.

Fernandes, who has consistently backed manager Mark Hughes, tweeted: “We got to cut out errors. One error cost us and we got to take our chances.

“Team played as planned. Must win next win. No panic. Table is compressed. Defense was awful now fairly solid. Midfield strong. Got to score now”

He later added: “Love everything about QPR. Nothing comes easy but the pain will be worth in. We are in for the long run. We live and learn. Doing our best.”

Meanwhile, Jay Bothroyd vowed to “never interact with fans again” after Sheffield Wednesday were beaten 3-1 at Middlesbrough on Friday evening.

The striker, on loan with the Owls from QPR, was again upset by criticism from supporters.

“Thanks to the travelling fans good support. I think we at a key time when we were on top very disappointed to say the least,” he tweeted after the game.

But he later added: “I set up a goal today put some decent crosses in had a few shots but I’m to blame. Figures. I will never interact with fans again.”

Josh McEachran, on loan from Chelsea, featured for Middlesbrough whose victory took them to the top of the Championship.

“Great win for us tonight! Top of the league!” the midfielder tweeted.

 

 

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