Coyle convinced Blackburn have turned corner

Blackburn manager Owen Coyle believes his team’s display in their 1-1 draw at QPR showed they have turned a corner.

Rovers remain bottom of the Championship table and without a league win this season.

But Sam Gallagher’s header earned them a deserved point after Tjaronn Chery’s free-kick put Rangers ahead, and Coyle is convinced they are improving.

“There’s no doubt about that,” Coyle said. “Our first two games of the season were very poor but from there we have progressively got better with each game.

“Last week we were terrific against Fulham and we knew that with each game we were getting better.

“We’ve brought a number of players in and the more you work together the more you see what type of team you’re going to be.

“QPR are a good side but we’re disappointed to be leaving with a point because I felt we deserved to win.

“The players showed real character and real spirit, which is required when things are going against you.

“Regardless of how the game went, if we continue to perform consistently like that we will win games and will move up the table.

“It’s not about a knee-jerk reaction after four or five games. It’s about 46 games and there’s work to be done.”