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Hughes given QPR backing

ESPN staff
October 2, 2012
Mark Hughes' QPR side sit bottom of the table © PA Photos
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Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has pleaded for "patience" from the club's faithful after their defeat to West Ham United on Monday night.

QPR slumped to a 2-1 loss at home to the Hammers courtesy of goals from Matt Jarvis and Ricardo Vaz Te, as Adel Taarabt's second-half strike only proved a consolation.

Hoops boss Mark Hughes invested heavily in new players in the summer, and with the club bottom of the table the pressure is already mounting on the Welshman.

But Fernandes wrote on his Twitter account after Monday's loss: "I'm calm and want to build stability which is what most fans want. There are many out there who are clueless.

"Bad game but I expected it. Need all injured players back. After West Brom. And get everyone to match fitness. Patience. Keep calm. Six games does not make a season. I have learnt from many wise chairmen.

"Mark will sort it out. Look at his record. We would have won if we didn't go down to 10. I am relaxed and confident. Let's get all our players back and in form and fit and then let's see."

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