‘Big changes’ – QPR boss makes admission ahead of next season

Gareth Ainsworth has promised “big changes” at QPR over the summer after their final-day defeat to Bristol City.

The west Londoners – who failed to register a shot on target during the 90 minutes – lost 2-0 to Nigel Pearson’s side thanks to goals from Mark Sykes and Sam Bell. 

Former Wycombe boss Ainsworth replaced Neil Critchley in February, picking up three wins from 13 games in charge at Loftus Road.

QPR finished 20th and six points clear of the bottom three.

“It just hits home and gives me more evidence of what I need to do in the summer,” said Ainsworth.

“There are big changes that need to happen here. We’ve got to have real, big changes here in the summer. I’m realising that more and more.

“You’ve got to be passionate. You’ve got to be crawling off that pitch at the end of the game. I was really expecting a bit more today.

“But I don’t want to let it get to me too much. I’ve got to sort my squad out and sort the changes out.

“I want a proper team that reflects the way I am, the way I manage, the way I want things done – and I aim to do that.

“I’m sure there will be a lot of comings and goings throughout the summer. I want to be in here sorting it out, and I’ll do my best to do that.

“It’s going to be tough. But, given the chance and given the backing, I think I can bring the right characters in.”

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