The first thing I would do is revert to 3 centre backs, even if that means playing Kakay or the lad Gubbins there. After all, Gubbins is a centre back. We can't wait on or rely on Balogun or Clarke salter. Neither, to me, actually feel like QPR players. Dickie just can't play in a back 4, it's blatantly obvious to see. Paal at lwb and if Laird isn't fit/bothered then put Drewe in at rwb. He might not be the best ability wise but he's certainly got the energy to get up and down the flank. Field and Johanson protecting that delicate defence, giving those wing backs that little bit of security. Richards in the no.10 role as he seems to have the technical ability. Lowe and Armstrong up top.
In desperation, bring the lump on to push people as that's all he seems to do, at walking pace.
Agree 100% with giving a back 5 a try. We have to try something different.
no wonder he was getting abuse.