Half-time: QPR 1 Rotherham 0 – Chery puts Rangers ahead on #StanBowlesDay

Stan Bowles was given a hero’s reception at Loftus Road, where Tjaronn Chery’s first goal for QPR put them ahead three minutes before the interval. [phone][/phone]

Rangers legend Bowles, who has Alzheimer’s disease, looked in very good physical condition as he was introduced on the pitch to the crowd before kick-off on ‘Stan Bowles Day’.

And the home fans were on their feet again when summer signing Chery side-footed home after James Perch’s right-wing cross was nudged into the Dutchman’s path by Charlie Austin.

Rotherham might have taken an early lead when Jonson Clarke-Harris got away from Perch and crossed for Matt Derbyshire, who was unable to finish from close range.

And after Chery’s well-taken goal, keeper Rob Green saved at his near post after Lee Frecklington’s intended cross deflected off R’s defender Grant Hall.