QPR manager Harry Redknapp praised his team for the spirit they showed at West Ham – but warned it will not be enough to keep them in the Premier League.
The 1-1 draw at Upton Park extended Rangers’ unbeaten run and club-record signing Loic Remy scored on his debut.
But a point was the least the Hammers deserved and Redknapp’s side clung on desperately before and after Joe Cole’s second-half equaliser.
“It was good to see Remy score. I felt at that stage of the game him and Adel Taarabt were going to do a bit of damage,” said Redknapp.
“But then we came under the cosh and it became difficult. I can’t say we deserved to win the game.
“We’re five games unbeaten. At least we’re in there having a go and are working hard.
“But we have to try to play with a bit more quality. When you get in front you need to keep the ball and we couldn’t.
“You have to be bold enough to try and play and keep the ball. You need spirit but you need quality as well.
“Spirit and effort will only take you so far. I like teams that can play – and we need be to be bolder and play.”
But Redknapp remains optimistic the R’s can avoid relegation despite their perilous position.
“It’s going to be tight but we’ve gone five unbeaten and we’re improving,” he said.
“There’s still enough games. Win back-to-back games and the whole picture changes, whether it’s now or in eight games’ time.”
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This post was last modified on 19/01/2013