Queens Park Rangers looked set for another one of those days on Saturday with our form falling off a cliff in recent months, as we made the trip to the KCOM Stadium to face Hull City in our final Championship fixture before the March international break kicked into play.
Finding ourselves two goals down as Jarrod Bowen had the freedom of the pitch to register a brace in the opening 45 minutes, fans could be forgiven for fearing the worst. Thankfully, in the final 45 minutes, we saw some improvement and Josh Scowen and Tomer Hemed saved further blushes in the 2018/19 campaign that had, a few months ago, shown some promise.
Taking a point on the day was a welcome relief for everyone involved but the problems are there for all to see, and much like the Leeds United victory, this is only draws a line under our poor form if we now get on an unbeaten run and give the fans something to really shout about.
Over to manager Steve McClaren and the first time.
Taking to social media to express his own relief, Amit Bhatia’s words will certainly be understood by the fans.
Great response after Tuesday- a wonderful comeback that we will gain a lot of confidence from. I’m going on a heck of a bender tonight to celebrate that point.
— Amit Bhatia (@Amit_Bhatia99) March 16, 2019
Cried. A lot.
— Amit Bhatia (@Amit_Bhatia99) March 16, 2019
Whilst most on social media agreed, although the going on a ‘bender’ appeared to be a step too far for some.
Bloody Hell!
You’re easily pleased if you’re going on a bender getting a point after one win in the league since Boxing Day!— neil flynn (@neilflynn61) March 16, 2019
Amazing come back from the boys and well deserved.
— WeAreTheRangersBoys (@WATRBS) March 16, 2019
Yeah 5th point in the league of 2019 and no progression from our youngsters on last seasons hard work… Yep go on a bender and celebrate what?
— The Raven (@wadeylqw15) March 16, 2019
I’ll be joining you Amit!
— Ash (@paul_ashman) March 16, 2019
Good but let's beat Bolton after the international break and then we can relax
— Ollie (@qpr_ollie) March 16, 2019
Just paper ing over the cracks McLaren isn't the manager to take us forward
— Leedunkley (@Leedunkley10) March 16, 2019
Can I come?
— LukeQPRGraham (@LukeGrahamM) March 16, 2019
Amit, I've been on a bender since 1pm it's St Patrick's weekend and even more so been over the moon with that point from 2 down they showed a lot of fight today
— John Cahillane (@johncahillane85) March 16, 2019
Good point. If we win our next game I'm pleased with this season.
— Timo Lohi (@TimoLohi) March 16, 2019
That game has raised a few questions now regards wingers. 2 wingers on and all of a sudden players performing. Eze improving and looking like his old self. Really don't think you can play both Eze and Freeman. Tricky what to do next. Look so much better with width ????
— Kevin Fitzgibbon (@lamoroma) March 16, 2019
What more do rangers fans want or expect yeah we as a club done wrong got excited in the big league. Lesson learned we are still in business competing in a bloody hard league competing and doing ok #qpr
— dan (@Kiddyqpr) March 17, 2019
Doubt anyone will get carried away and am sure all know about the issues we have. For today though, we should just recognise a decent comeback and result.
— Paul Pelling (@p_pelling) March 16, 2019