Hasselbaink: I felt like I was fighting everybody

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said he felt like he had been “fighting everybody” after QPR won a dramatic west London derby at Fulham.

Idrissa Sylla scored the winner as Rangers beat the Whites 2-1 – the club’s first victory at Craven Cottage since 1980.

It was a timely boost for Hasselbaink following allegations in the Daily Telegraph that he asked for £55,000 to work for a company looking to sell players to QPR.

And the victory came despite Rangers having two penalties awarded against them – Alex Smithies saved Tom Cairney’s early spot-kick and Sone Aluko fired a penalty against the post in the final seconds.

The first penalty came after Steven Caulker had impeded Fulham defender Ragnar Sigurdsson as they geared up for Lucas Piazon’s corner. The second was given for a high challenge by Nedum Onuoha on Jozabed.

Those decisions prompted Hasselbaink to say: “I had the feeling in that game at certain times I was fighting everybody; journalists, supporters, public and referee.

“I’ve not seen the first penalty but it depends on which referee you get. Some give them and some don’t.

“If Steven Caulker has held him then it’s a penalty – but it should always be a penalty, and that is not the case.

“The second penalty was ridiculous. My player never touched him. That’s why I am saying I felt like I was fighting everybody.”

The Dutchman added: “It’s a special day for the supporters because it’s a long time since QPR won here.

“I’m very happy. We won, got three points and we must now take this forward.”

QPR say they are conducting an internal investigation into the allegations surrounding Hasselbaink, which they say they cannot conclude until the Telegraph provide unedited video and a transcript of a meeting he held with an undercover reporter.

“It’s very simple. My lawyers have asked for a transcript and at this moment the newspaper have not given it,” Hasselbaink said.

“I want to help QPR with their investigation and to be very transparent.

“It’s been a very difficult couple of days – very difficult. But I must say the support I’ve had from the club, family and friends has been immense.”