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QPR boss Holloway defiant ahead of Aston Villa clash

QPR manager Ian Holloway says his side are determined to bounce back against Aston Villa.

Rangers were thrashed 5-2 at home by Nottingham Forest last time out and are still not safe from relegation.

He was critical of his players after that game but Holloway insists the spirit in the camp is still good.

“I’m expecting a response on Saturday,” Holloway told QPR’s website.

“I haven’t been happy with my players this week because of Saturday’s performance. Our fans won’t be happy with me either. I take full responsibility.

“Now the lads are dying to show the fans that they can come through adversity.

“The spirit is still good in the squad because over the last few weeks we’ve done some things very well.

“It’s not formations – it’s about understanding where we need to be. If you don’t get to the full-backs quick enough, then it gives other opportunities to attacking players to get into pockets.

“Let’s just get on with it. Let’s pick ourselves up and dust ourselves down and go to Villa Park and be positive.”

Rangers are without Grant Hall and David Wheeler, who are expected to miss the rest of the season, while Jamie Mackie is still out with a back injury.




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