Fernandes proud after QPR respond to critics with battling display
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes took to Twitter after the defeat against Liverpool, insisting he was proud of his team’s display.
Widely criticised for their previous showings, Rangers were much more competitive and were unlucky to lose 3-2.
“Its a cruel game but we all wanted QPR to play and they played. I’m very proud of everyone in the club,” Fernandes declared.
“Despite all the negativity we came out and played with pride. We deserved a point but that’s football. Let hope we build on this.”
Vice-chairman Amit Bhatia tweeted: “Feel like I’ve been punched in the stomach. A cruel end to a brilliant game. So proud of our performance today. Chin up and take positives.
“Vargas, Fer, Onouha, Charlie, Isla, Caluker, Dunne, Henry, Sandro, Yun, Traore, all played with guts and heart. And that’s heartening to see.”
And chief executive Philip Beard added: “Amazing performance. If we can play like that with that level of support we will be fine.”
The performance of goalkeeper Alex McCarthy was a definite plus for Rangers.
He looked assured on his debut and produced a fine save in the second half but was powerless to prevent Liverpool’s three goals.
McCarthy wrote: “Thanks for all your messages, so happy to make my @QPRFC debut… Shame about the result as we were the better team! Onto the next game now!”
R’s midfielder Joey Barton, who missed the game through injury, tweeted: “Deserved at least a point if not 3. Effort from all was great. Got work to do on training ground but lots of positives from the performance.
“We have just got to stick together and show the kind of guts, skill and determination we showed today. No blame culture. It helps nobody.
“You win together and you lose together. Pick ourselves up and get ready for another war against Villa A week Monday.”
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