QPR players hailed for ‘fantastic’ record

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Assistant boss Kevin Bond paid tribute to QPR’s players after they broke a club record by keeping an eighth consecutive clean sheet.

Rangers’ 2-0 victory at home to struggling Barnsley – secured by Charlie Austin’s two second-half goals – maintained their unbeaten record in the Championship.

And yet another shut-out saw keeper Rob Green make history and also means the R’s have still not conceded a goal with summer signing Richard Dunne in the team.

Bond said: “It was important to us, late in the game when we appeared to be in control, to keep the run going. We didn’t want to give a goal away.

“It’s fantastic and it’s not just down to the obvious players like the defence and the goalkeeper. It’s a testament to everyone really.”

Barnsley defended resolutely before substitute Junior Hoilett tricked his way towards the left-hand touchline and pulled the ball back for Austin, who netted from seven yards out.

And Austin sealed the win with five minutes remaining when he slotted home from the penalty spot after being tripped by Martin Cranie – the striker’s fifth goal in as many matches.

Bond added: “In the end it was comfortable, but you’re always anxious I suppose until you get the breakthrough.

“I just felt we needed to increase the tempo of the game in the second half. We’d had a couple of really good chances and their keeper made great saves.

“The longer it goes on the more you can get frustrated, so I think the introduction of Junior Hoilett helped us. We needed to get the ball out wide more and he helped us with that.

“And it was nice to see Charlie score again, but the crowd also appreciate what he does for the team.”

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