QPR fans on Twitter want duo to play at Brentford

Many QPR supporters on Twitter want to see Charlie Austin partner Jay Emmanuel-Thomas in the west London derby at Brentford on Friday.

Rangers boss Chris Ramsey has confirmed the in-form Emmanuel-Thomas – who has scored three goals in his last four games – will start at Griffin Park.

But many fans hope that Austin, who is recovering from a hamstring injury that has kept him out for a month, will pass a fitness test and play alongside him.

Friday’s game is the first meeting between the two sides since February 2004, when Paul Furlong and Kevin O’Connor – both now coaching at their respective clubs – were on the scoresheet.

And Rangers fans are looking forward to taking on their neighbours, with just two points between them in the Championship table.