Sorry I'm a bit late to this tonight. I'll try and complete it before Kick-off.
TWO recently appointed managers go head-to-head in the Sky Bet Championship tonight (Tuesday), when QPR travel to Blackburn Rovers.
Following Saturday’s FA Cup third round exit at the hands of Nottingham Forest, R’s boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will be looking for a positive response from his side, as the search for his first win in the Rangers hot-seat continues at Ewood Park.
Paul Lambert’s men, meanwhile, made the long trip to Rodney Parade – home of Newport County – at the weekend, only to see their tie postponed owing to a waterlogged pitch an hour before kick-off.
It was a frustrating outcome for Rovers, who also saw their Boxing Day fixture against Middlesbrough postponed owing to the weather just a couple of weeks ago.
Whilst Rangers head into the clash on the back of a seven-match winless run, Blackburn – despite an encouraging start to life under Lambert following his appointment in mid-November – have lost their last three in the Championship, all away from home, and all by the odd goal.
Their last home fixture – against Nottingham Forest almost a month ago – ended in a 0-0 draw.
Hasselbaink, having made eight changes in the Cup at the weekend, is again likely to shuffle his pack for the trip to Lancashire.
Rob Green could return following illness, but top-scorer Charlie Austin remains sidelined.
Rovers have fitness concerns over a number of key players.
Fode Koita (hamstring), Nathan Delfouneso (knee), Matt Kilgallon (hip) and Danny Guthrie (hamstring) are major doubts, whilst long-term absentee Jason Lowe (foot) is out.
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Following Saturday’s FA Cup third round exit at the hands of Nottingham Forest, R’s boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will be looking for a positive response from his side, as the search for his first win in the Rangers hot-seat continues at Ewood Park.
Paul Lambert’s men, meanwhile, made the long trip to Rodney Parade – home of Newport County – at the weekend, only to see their tie postponed owing to a waterlogged pitch an hour before kick-off.
It was a frustrating outcome for Rovers, who also saw their Boxing Day fixture against Middlesbrough postponed owing to the weather just a couple of weeks ago.
Whilst Rangers head into the clash on the back of a seven-match winless run, Blackburn – despite an encouraging start to life under Lambert following his appointment in mid-November – have lost their last three in the Championship, all away from home, and all by the odd goal.
Their last home fixture – against Nottingham Forest almost a month ago – ended in a 0-0 draw.
Hasselbaink, having made eight changes in the Cup at the weekend, is again likely to shuffle his pack for the trip to Lancashire.
Rob Green could return following illness, but top-scorer Charlie Austin remains sidelined.
Rovers have fitness concerns over a number of key players.
Fode Koita (hamstring), Nathan Delfouneso (knee), Matt Kilgallon (hip) and Danny Guthrie (hamstring) are major doubts, whilst long-term absentee Jason Lowe (foot) is out.
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