Ian Holloway apologises to QPR fans for post-match comments
Tuesday 28 November 2017 18:22, UK
QPR manager Ian Holloway has apologised to supporters after venting his frustrations at seeing a large number of fans leave Loftus Road early, missing their stunning late comeback against Brentford on Monday.
At 2-0 down, the R's looked to be heading towards a fourth consecutive Championship defeat before Matt Smith headed home from close range in the 93rd minute and Luke Freeman equalised a minute later to snatch a point against the Bees.
After the game, Holloway told Sky Sports he took issue with so many home fans streaming out early and questioned their commitment.
In a video released on the club's official website on Tuesday, Holloway addressed his comments and said: "I'm ready to fight and I need you to fight with me, that's all.
"So I'm sorry, you are a real QPR fan, of course you are.
"But I'm a passionate man, I always have been, and I've got to get my team passionate.
"They are not giving up. I don't want you to. You missed a wonderful moment.
"It was wonderful - take that all day long! I can't wait for the next game against them."
Holloway assured the club's fans he appreciates their support but admitted those who left early missed "one hell of a moment".
"For me, as an overall football person, I understand the travel you've got to do, the expense and I fully respect that," he said.
"I want to give you value for money, so all I'm trying to say is I wish you had seen the change - how the gloating turned to the pain.
"We inflicted that - I wanted you to see that. So I apologise if that's how you feel, it wasn't meant that way.
"If you can't forgive me, what can I do? I need your support and my team needs your support.
"Thanks for coming. You missed one hell of a moment."
