McClaren explains mix-up with QPR substitution

Steve McClaren said he understood why a mix-up with a QPR substitution against Bolton led to initial anger from the home fans.

Rangers were beaten 2-1 at Loftus Road, where their supporters were left incensed when it seemed that Pawel Wszolek was being taken off during the second half.

After a chorus of boos from the stands, manager McClaren informed the fourth official that Angel Rangel was in fact the player he wanted to withdraw.

Veteran defender Rangel, back in the starting line-up following injury, was eventually brought off.

“To be fair, if Pav had been coming off I’d have booed myself. I thought he was one of our better players,” McClaren said.

“It was always our plan that Angel would play 60 minutes and then if we were 1-0 down we’d put Pav to right-back, if we were 1-0 up we’d put Darnell (Furlong) right-back.

“Somehow the fourth official got the wrong number, held that up and caused confusion. Angel coming off was always the plan.”

Meanwhile, QPR are assessing a groin injury Grant Hall suffered during the game. 

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