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Bump...14 Years ago....January 30, 2010
14 Years ago today Flashback: Mick Harford's QPR lose at home to Scu.nthorpe: And QPR Fans Protest vs Briatore
SPORTING LIFE - HOOPS FANS VENT ANGER
- Angry QPR fans turned on Flavio Briatore after the 1-0 defeat against Sc**thorpe but caretaker boss Mick Harford hit back at suggestions the London club have become a laughing stock.
- Briatore was barracked by sections of the home crowd as Rangers slumped to their fourth defeat in six matches.
- Several hundred supporters gathered outside after the final whistle to demonstrate against the Italian, who was at the match along with co-owner Bernie Ecclestone.
- Garry Thompson's goal gave Sc**thorpe their first ever victory at Loftus Road, and fuelled the growing anger among home fans.
- A number of them attended the game wearing clown-style wigs and red noses in protest at the events at the club, which has been plagued by problems on and off the pitch since the Briatore-led takeover of 2007.
- Harford said: "I have every respect for the fans. They pay their money and have the right to voice their opinions.
- "People have an opinion that the club is a laughing stock. They might have that perception of it, but I've got an inside view and when you work at the club you see it's run in the right and proper manner."
- Rangers, beaten 5-0 at Nottingham Forest in midweek, had most of the possession but failed to take advantage and were punished when Thompson broke the deadlock with 16 minutes remaining.
- Gary Hooper skipped past full-back Matt Hill and crossed from the right for Thompson to nudge the ball home from close range.
- Harford admitted: "We need a goalscorer. The game should have been out of sight before Sc**thorpe got the goal.
- "Up to the penalty box, I thought we were excellent. I'm very disappointed with the result, but there were positives to take from it.
- "I asked for an effort from the players and I certainly got that. If we play like that in every game between now and the end of the season then we'll be fine.
- "The last couple of results have not helped my cause, but they have made me stronger and more determined to improve the team."
- Sc**thorpe's victory was their third win in four league matches and lifted them seven points clear of the relegation zone.
- Delighted Iron boss Nigel Adkins said: "What's happening at other clubs is nothing to do with us. We concentrate on ourselves and what we need to do.
- "It's a great victory for us and another excellent three points away from home. The players have been absolutely magnificent.
- "It was our third match in six days, and credit to the players for showing great professionalism . They got themselves re-hydrated and have shown a great attitude.
- "We're hardworking and are endeavouring to do the best we can. We've got a close-knit group of players who just work very hard for each other.
- "I can't underline how proud I am of such an honest, hardworking group of professionals, who yet again have won against the odds." Sporting Life
Daily Mail re Match and Protest
- QPR'S fans staged a mass protest against co-owner Flavio Briatore after their season hit a new low as they lost to lowly Sc*n*horpe.
- Over 300 supporters, some dressed as clowns, barricaded the directors' entrance and called for Briatore and fellow co-owner Bernie Ecclestone sell their stake after turning them into 'a circus'.
- Paul Hart became the sixth permanent manager to leave the club earlier this month after reportedly being told by Briatore which players to pick.
- And caretaker boss Mick Harford's first home game in charge saw Garry Thompson score the only goal of the game with 17 minutes to go, firing home after Gary Hooper had played him in.
- Briatore (right) left his seat as soon as the goal went in, leaving Harford to defend his boss.
- 'The fans have every right to voice their opinions so long as it is done in the right and proper manner,' said Harford, whose side have taken seven points from the last 33 available.
- 'People might perceive us as a laughing stock, but I know this club is run in a professional manner. Everyone can have their opinions, but I have an inside view on it. Will fans stay away in protest at Briatore? They won't stay away if we start winning.'
- But while Harford had to face the tough questions, Sc*n*horpe boss Nigel Adkins was delighted as his side made it three wins in four.
- 'This is a great victory for us, we have an honest, hard-working group of players and we deserved to win,' he said.
And Adkins was right after Sc*n*horpe outplayed their hosts. In Gary Hooper they had the best player on the park, and it was no surprise when the striker left full-back Matthew Hill with twisted blood and laid the ball inside for Thompson to score with ease and claim a deserved three points. Mail
and as reported by Tribal Football
Angry QPR fans turned on co-owner Flavio Briatore after the 1-0 defeat against Sc**thorpe.
But caretaker boss Mick Harford hit back at suggestions the London club have become a laughing stock.
Briatore was barracked by sections of the home crowd as Rangers slumped to their fourth defeat in six matches.
Several hundred supporters gathered outside after the final whistle to demonstrate against the Italian, who was at the match along with co-owner Bernie Ecclestone.
A number of fans attended the game wearing clown-style wigs and red noses in protest at the events at the club, which has been plagued by problems on and off the pitch since the Briatore-led takeover of 2007.
Harford said: "I have every respect for the fans. They pay their money and have the right to voice their opinions.
"People have an opinion that the club is a laughing stock. They might have that perception of it, but I've got an inside view and when you work at the club you see it's run in the right and proper manner."
www.tribalfootball.com/node/61198
The Sun - January 30, 2010
Harford: We R no clowns
MICK HARFORD insists QPR have not become a comedy club.
A group of furious fans will turn up for today's home clash with Sc**thorpe dressed as clowns to show the board they feel Rangers are now a laughing stock.
The protest was arranged in the wake of Paul Hart becoming the sixth manager to leave the club in just 2� years.
Billionaire owners Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone have refused to throw their cash around.
But new boss Harford said: "It's not as bad here as people may think. It's a good club and the set-up is fantastic."
Read more: www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/spo....l#ixzz0e525GiA2
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/10316/years-ago-today-nose-protest#ixzz55edFulYi
And the match reports
QPR REPORT BLOG
Saturday, January 30, 2010
QPR's Relegation Slide Continues With Home Loss to Sc**thorpe: 1 Win and 7 Points From Last 11 Championship Games
-
- QPR REPORT Available on TWITTER!.......Also: Also visit the combined QPR news and QPR messageboad: The QPR Report Messageboard! All QPR Perspectives genuinely Welcomed
- QPR Report: Protest Today at Loftus Road?...Harford: " Not as Bad Here as People May Think"..Hungarian Trialist..No Priskin..Happy Hall..Ramage Praise Routledge
- Predicting QPR's Season: Pre-Start-of the Season Predictions of What QPR's Season Would Look Like
- Year Flashback: QPR 7th and Sousa Confident
- Two Year Flashback: Article Bemoaning QPR's Lack of Youth Development
- Ainsworth Set for Wycombe - Ealing Gazette/Jacob Murtagh - Wycombe set to land QPR midfielder- WYCOMBE are set to sign Gareth Ainsworth on a permanent deal after the midfielder left QPR.
- The 36-year-old spent a stint on loan at Adams Park earlier this season before returning to Loftus Road through injury. But Gary Waddock is poised to land the former Cardiff City flyer in a bid to boost Wycombe's survival hopes. Ealing Gazette
- QPR Relegation Form Update - QPR have won just twice since their late October win against Derby County (14 League Games + 2 Cup games) ...and just once in our last 13 league and cup games.
QPR 0 Sc**tHORPE 1
QPR Official Site - HARFORD'S SCUNNY VERDICT
- Mick Harford felt his QPR side deserved more from this afternoon's Championship clash against Sc**thorpe United, as the R's succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at Loftus Road.
- Garry Thompson bagged the only goal of the game, in a contest in which the Hoops more than enjoyed the lion's share of territory and possession throughout the 90 minutes.
- "I felt we deserved more," Harford told www.qpr.co.uk.
- "We were the dominant force in the first half and created the greater chances in the second half too.
- "Their keeper made a number of good saves and they were defending for their lives at times.
- "Their goal came out of the blue really and that's really difficult to take."
- Harford added: "The players gave me everything, but today just wasn't our day.
- "It's disappointing, but we'll pick ourselves up and go again on the training ground on Monday." QPR
EALING GAZETTE/Jacob Murtagh Sc**thorpe sink QPR
QPR 0-1 Sc**thorpe United
- RANGERS slumped to their second successive defeat against struggling Sc**thorpe at Loftus Road.
- Gary Thompson's second-half strike earned The Iron a vital three points in their battle against the drop to leave the hosts' play-off hopes hanging by a thread..
- Both sides started brightly, Adel Taarabt forcing a good save out of Joe Murphy, while Carl Ikeme denied Thompson at the other end.
- Jay Simpson had the ball in the back of the Sc**thorpe net midway through the first-half, only to be denied by the linesman's flag.
- But Sam Togwell missed a gilt-edged chance to give the visitors the lead when he blazed the ball over from 12 yards with the goal gaping.
- Kaspars Gorkss came within a whisker of breaking the deadlock after the interval when his glancing header skimmed the bar, while Simpson's solo effort was turned round the post moments later.
- Hooper thought he had headed Sc**thorpe in front on 70 minutes, but his effort was chalked off for a push on Matt Connolly.
- Mikele Leigertwood had a long-range effort tipped wide, and from the resulting corner, Connolly could only stab the wall wide from close range.
- But the hosts fell behind 16 minutes from time when Hooper broke free down the right before teeing up Thompson to slot past Ikeme from four yards.
- QPR boss Mick Harford threw on Lee Cook, Antonio German and Angelo Balanta as they tried desperately to salvage a point.
- But they couldn't find a way back as they slipped to another disappointing defeat. Ealing Gazette
- QPR vs Sc**thorpe Minute-by-Minute- Updated Championship Table
QPR Official Site REPORT
Garry Thompson's 74th minute strike was enough for Sc**thorpe United, as they recorded back-to-back away wins with victory over the R's.
On an afternoon when Gareth Ainsworth said an emotional farewell to the QPR faithful following his departure after a successful seven-and-a-half year playing stint in W12, Thompson latched onto a Gary Hooper centre with only 16 minutes remaining, before firing the ball past Carl Ikeme.
QPR, in truth, enjoyed their fair share of possession throughout the match and pressed for an equaliser late on, but even the much-anticipated return of Lee Cook from injury couldn't prevent the R's from defeat.
Rangers boss Mick Harford made just a single change for the visit of Nigel Adkins' Sc**thorpe, with Rowan Vine replacing Damion Stewart.
Ikeme kept his place in goal for the R's.
In defence, skipper Mikele Leigertwood started at right back, Matt Connolly and Kaspars Gorkss at centre back and Matt Hill at left back.
Akos Buzsaky and Adel Taarabt began out wide in midfield, with Nigel Quashie and Alejandro Faurlin supporting from the middle.
Vine partnered Jay Simpson up top.
At a cold but sundrenched Loftus Road, it was the R's who had the first opportunity to open the scoring.
Quashie's lovely, dinked ball over the top found Vine out wide on the left, and when the striker cut the ball back for Taarabt, his stinging effort was blocked away by an Iron defender for a corner.
Moments later, it was Sc**thorpe's turn to attack. Cliff Byrne found the ball inside the R's box before touching it back to Hooper, but his shot was saved by Ikeme.
Hooper was then involved again, winning possession around 25 yards from goal before a dipping shot hit the roof of the net.
This was fast becoming an end-to-end encounter. Buzsaky then won possession in the Sc**thorpe half before driving at goal, before his shot from 30-yards out went high and wide of the goal.
Soon after, Rangers missed their best chance to date to find the net.
Simpson and Taarabt combined before the former played the Moroccan international through on goal down the left, but his driven effort was palmed away by Joe Murphy for Sc**thorpe before a defender cleared the ball up field.
The R's were playing some of the best passing football that they had done in a while. Simpson and Taarabt were then involved again, with the former touching the ball back to the Tottenham loanee on the edge of the penalty area, before his curling shot went inches wide of the post.
Moments later, Leigertwood found Simpson down the right channel before the frontman cut in and shot straight at Murphy in the Iron goal.
Rangers were creating the greater amount of chances, and they almost got the first goal of the game when Taarabt's corner was met by Connolly, whose header went marginally wide of the net.
As half time approached, the Iron almost put themselves into an unlikely lead.
Hooper's neat back heel enabled Martyn Woolford to centre from the left, and when his cross was directed by Ikeme back into the direction of Sam Togwell, he could only blast over from 12-yards out.
Rangers continued where they left off in the first half after the interval - and soon they went only inches from finding the goal.
Taarabt's beautiful corner was met by the head of Gorkss, who nodded the ball just over the bar.
Soon after, Rangers broke at pace through Simpson, who drove at goal before his shot was parried away by Murphy before eventually being put out of play by the Sc**thorpe defence for a corner.
Leigertwood and Buzsaky then combined down the right before the Hungarian playmaker's cross went agonisingly across the face of the target and out for a goal kick.
Play then switched to the other end, where Thompson and Hooper combined to play in Paul Hayes on the edge of the penalty area, but his shot went just wide of Ikeme's left-hand post.
Moments later, the Iron almost grabbed the lead but for a brilliant save from Ikeme.
Quashie's pass hit the referee and fell into the path of Hayes on the edge of the box, before his shot was superbly parried away by Ikeme and then cleared by the Rangers backline.
Sc**thorpe then thought they had taken the lead. Thompson's cross was headed goalwards and into the top right-hand corner by Hooper, but he was deemed to have pushed his marker Connolly in the back.
The R's raced up the other end and were again denied by Murphy.
Leigertwood received the ball in the right-back position before cutting in and shooting with his left foot 25 yards from goal, but his shot was tipped away for a corner by the Sc**thorpe keeper.
From the resultant set-piece, Connolly headed against a defender before the ball fell back at his feet, but he could only shot wide of the target from only six-yards out.
It was a miss that the R's were made to pay for, as just seconds later, Sc**thorpe broke at pace and opened the scoring.
After a long ball was played from deep up to Hooper, he cut the ball back at the byline to Thompson, who took a touch before smashing low from close range past Ikeme.
Undeterred, Rangers continued to press the Iron, with Cook introduced from the substitutes' bench for his first appearance after injury since April in the league.
Simpson found the ball on the right-hand side of the penalty area, before he cut in a shot just wide of Murphy's right-hand post in the Iron goal.
However, though Rangers continued to attack - namely when Simpson almost found the target after heading wide Cook's cross - they couldn't find a way back into the match, as Sc**thorpe held out to take the points.
QPR: Ikeme, Leigertwood, Vine (German 75), Buzsaky (Balanta), Gorkss, Quashie, Connolly, Faurlin, Hill, Simpson, Taarabt (Cook 75).
Subs not used: Ramage, Stewart, Cerny, Ephraim.
Sc**thorpe United: Murphy, Williams, Togwell, Byrne, McCann, Hayes, Hooper (Forte 90), Thompson, Jones, Mirfin (Wright 46), Woolford (McDermott 46).
Subs not used: O'Connor, Lillis, Morris, Moloney.
Goals: Thompson (74)
Bookings: McCann
Referee: Mr G Hegley
Attendance: 13,105 QPR
qprreport.blogspot.com/2010/01/qpr-implosion-continues-with-home-loss.html
14 Years ago today Flashback: Mick Harford's QPR lose at home to Scu.nthorpe: And QPR Fans Protest vs Briatore
SPORTING LIFE - HOOPS FANS VENT ANGER
- Angry QPR fans turned on Flavio Briatore after the 1-0 defeat against Sc**thorpe but caretaker boss Mick Harford hit back at suggestions the London club have become a laughing stock.
- Briatore was barracked by sections of the home crowd as Rangers slumped to their fourth defeat in six matches.
- Several hundred supporters gathered outside after the final whistle to demonstrate against the Italian, who was at the match along with co-owner Bernie Ecclestone.
- Garry Thompson's goal gave Sc**thorpe their first ever victory at Loftus Road, and fuelled the growing anger among home fans.
- A number of them attended the game wearing clown-style wigs and red noses in protest at the events at the club, which has been plagued by problems on and off the pitch since the Briatore-led takeover of 2007.
- Harford said: "I have every respect for the fans. They pay their money and have the right to voice their opinions.
- "People have an opinion that the club is a laughing stock. They might have that perception of it, but I've got an inside view and when you work at the club you see it's run in the right and proper manner."
- Rangers, beaten 5-0 at Nottingham Forest in midweek, had most of the possession but failed to take advantage and were punished when Thompson broke the deadlock with 16 minutes remaining.
- Gary Hooper skipped past full-back Matt Hill and crossed from the right for Thompson to nudge the ball home from close range.
- Harford admitted: "We need a goalscorer. The game should have been out of sight before Sc**thorpe got the goal.
- "Up to the penalty box, I thought we were excellent. I'm very disappointed with the result, but there were positives to take from it.
- "I asked for an effort from the players and I certainly got that. If we play like that in every game between now and the end of the season then we'll be fine.
- "The last couple of results have not helped my cause, but they have made me stronger and more determined to improve the team."
- Sc**thorpe's victory was their third win in four league matches and lifted them seven points clear of the relegation zone.
- Delighted Iron boss Nigel Adkins said: "What's happening at other clubs is nothing to do with us. We concentrate on ourselves and what we need to do.
- "It's a great victory for us and another excellent three points away from home. The players have been absolutely magnificent.
- "It was our third match in six days, and credit to the players for showing great professionalism . They got themselves re-hydrated and have shown a great attitude.
- "We're hardworking and are endeavouring to do the best we can. We've got a close-knit group of players who just work very hard for each other.
- "I can't underline how proud I am of such an honest, hardworking group of professionals, who yet again have won against the odds." Sporting Life
Daily Mail re Match and Protest
- QPR'S fans staged a mass protest against co-owner Flavio Briatore after their season hit a new low as they lost to lowly Sc*n*horpe.
- Over 300 supporters, some dressed as clowns, barricaded the directors' entrance and called for Briatore and fellow co-owner Bernie Ecclestone sell their stake after turning them into 'a circus'.
- Paul Hart became the sixth permanent manager to leave the club earlier this month after reportedly being told by Briatore which players to pick.
- And caretaker boss Mick Harford's first home game in charge saw Garry Thompson score the only goal of the game with 17 minutes to go, firing home after Gary Hooper had played him in.
- Briatore (right) left his seat as soon as the goal went in, leaving Harford to defend his boss.
- 'The fans have every right to voice their opinions so long as it is done in the right and proper manner,' said Harford, whose side have taken seven points from the last 33 available.
- 'People might perceive us as a laughing stock, but I know this club is run in a professional manner. Everyone can have their opinions, but I have an inside view on it. Will fans stay away in protest at Briatore? They won't stay away if we start winning.'
- But while Harford had to face the tough questions, Sc*n*horpe boss Nigel Adkins was delighted as his side made it three wins in four.
- 'This is a great victory for us, we have an honest, hard-working group of players and we deserved to win,' he said.
And Adkins was right after Sc*n*horpe outplayed their hosts. In Gary Hooper they had the best player on the park, and it was no surprise when the striker left full-back Matthew Hill with twisted blood and laid the ball inside for Thompson to score with ease and claim a deserved three points. Mail
and as reported by Tribal Football
Angry QPR fans turned on co-owner Flavio Briatore after the 1-0 defeat against Sc**thorpe.
But caretaker boss Mick Harford hit back at suggestions the London club have become a laughing stock.
Briatore was barracked by sections of the home crowd as Rangers slumped to their fourth defeat in six matches.
Several hundred supporters gathered outside after the final whistle to demonstrate against the Italian, who was at the match along with co-owner Bernie Ecclestone.
A number of fans attended the game wearing clown-style wigs and red noses in protest at the events at the club, which has been plagued by problems on and off the pitch since the Briatore-led takeover of 2007.
Harford said: "I have every respect for the fans. They pay their money and have the right to voice their opinions.
"People have an opinion that the club is a laughing stock. They might have that perception of it, but I've got an inside view and when you work at the club you see it's run in the right and proper manner."
www.tribalfootball.com/node/61198
The Sun - January 30, 2010
Harford: We R no clowns
MICK HARFORD insists QPR have not become a comedy club.
A group of furious fans will turn up for today's home clash with Sc**thorpe dressed as clowns to show the board they feel Rangers are now a laughing stock.
The protest was arranged in the wake of Paul Hart becoming the sixth manager to leave the club in just 2� years.
Billionaire owners Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone have refused to throw their cash around.
But new boss Harford said: "It's not as bad here as people may think. It's a good club and the set-up is fantastic."
Read more: www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/spo....l#ixzz0e525GiA2
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/10316/years-ago-today-nose-protest#ixzz55edFulYi
And the match reports
QPR REPORT BLOG
Saturday, January 30, 2010
QPR's Relegation Slide Continues With Home Loss to Sc**thorpe: 1 Win and 7 Points From Last 11 Championship Games
-
- QPR REPORT Available on TWITTER!.......Also: Also visit the combined QPR news and QPR messageboad: The QPR Report Messageboard! All QPR Perspectives genuinely Welcomed
- QPR Report: Protest Today at Loftus Road?...Harford: " Not as Bad Here as People May Think"..Hungarian Trialist..No Priskin..Happy Hall..Ramage Praise Routledge
- Predicting QPR's Season: Pre-Start-of the Season Predictions of What QPR's Season Would Look Like
- Year Flashback: QPR 7th and Sousa Confident
- Two Year Flashback: Article Bemoaning QPR's Lack of Youth Development
- Ainsworth Set for Wycombe - Ealing Gazette/Jacob Murtagh - Wycombe set to land QPR midfielder- WYCOMBE are set to sign Gareth Ainsworth on a permanent deal after the midfielder left QPR.
- The 36-year-old spent a stint on loan at Adams Park earlier this season before returning to Loftus Road through injury. But Gary Waddock is poised to land the former Cardiff City flyer in a bid to boost Wycombe's survival hopes. Ealing Gazette
- QPR Relegation Form Update - QPR have won just twice since their late October win against Derby County (14 League Games + 2 Cup games) ...and just once in our last 13 league and cup games.
QPR 0 Sc**tHORPE 1
QPR Official Site - HARFORD'S SCUNNY VERDICT
- Mick Harford felt his QPR side deserved more from this afternoon's Championship clash against Sc**thorpe United, as the R's succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at Loftus Road.
- Garry Thompson bagged the only goal of the game, in a contest in which the Hoops more than enjoyed the lion's share of territory and possession throughout the 90 minutes.
- "I felt we deserved more," Harford told www.qpr.co.uk.
- "We were the dominant force in the first half and created the greater chances in the second half too.
- "Their keeper made a number of good saves and they were defending for their lives at times.
- "Their goal came out of the blue really and that's really difficult to take."
- Harford added: "The players gave me everything, but today just wasn't our day.
- "It's disappointing, but we'll pick ourselves up and go again on the training ground on Monday." QPR
EALING GAZETTE/Jacob Murtagh Sc**thorpe sink QPR
QPR 0-1 Sc**thorpe United
- RANGERS slumped to their second successive defeat against struggling Sc**thorpe at Loftus Road.
- Gary Thompson's second-half strike earned The Iron a vital three points in their battle against the drop to leave the hosts' play-off hopes hanging by a thread..
- Both sides started brightly, Adel Taarabt forcing a good save out of Joe Murphy, while Carl Ikeme denied Thompson at the other end.
- Jay Simpson had the ball in the back of the Sc**thorpe net midway through the first-half, only to be denied by the linesman's flag.
- But Sam Togwell missed a gilt-edged chance to give the visitors the lead when he blazed the ball over from 12 yards with the goal gaping.
- Kaspars Gorkss came within a whisker of breaking the deadlock after the interval when his glancing header skimmed the bar, while Simpson's solo effort was turned round the post moments later.
- Hooper thought he had headed Sc**thorpe in front on 70 minutes, but his effort was chalked off for a push on Matt Connolly.
- Mikele Leigertwood had a long-range effort tipped wide, and from the resulting corner, Connolly could only stab the wall wide from close range.
- But the hosts fell behind 16 minutes from time when Hooper broke free down the right before teeing up Thompson to slot past Ikeme from four yards.
- QPR boss Mick Harford threw on Lee Cook, Antonio German and Angelo Balanta as they tried desperately to salvage a point.
- But they couldn't find a way back as they slipped to another disappointing defeat. Ealing Gazette
- QPR vs Sc**thorpe Minute-by-Minute- Updated Championship Table
QPR Official Site REPORT
Garry Thompson's 74th minute strike was enough for Sc**thorpe United, as they recorded back-to-back away wins with victory over the R's.
On an afternoon when Gareth Ainsworth said an emotional farewell to the QPR faithful following his departure after a successful seven-and-a-half year playing stint in W12, Thompson latched onto a Gary Hooper centre with only 16 minutes remaining, before firing the ball past Carl Ikeme.
QPR, in truth, enjoyed their fair share of possession throughout the match and pressed for an equaliser late on, but even the much-anticipated return of Lee Cook from injury couldn't prevent the R's from defeat.
Rangers boss Mick Harford made just a single change for the visit of Nigel Adkins' Sc**thorpe, with Rowan Vine replacing Damion Stewart.
Ikeme kept his place in goal for the R's.
In defence, skipper Mikele Leigertwood started at right back, Matt Connolly and Kaspars Gorkss at centre back and Matt Hill at left back.
Akos Buzsaky and Adel Taarabt began out wide in midfield, with Nigel Quashie and Alejandro Faurlin supporting from the middle.
Vine partnered Jay Simpson up top.
At a cold but sundrenched Loftus Road, it was the R's who had the first opportunity to open the scoring.
Quashie's lovely, dinked ball over the top found Vine out wide on the left, and when the striker cut the ball back for Taarabt, his stinging effort was blocked away by an Iron defender for a corner.
Moments later, it was Sc**thorpe's turn to attack. Cliff Byrne found the ball inside the R's box before touching it back to Hooper, but his shot was saved by Ikeme.
Hooper was then involved again, winning possession around 25 yards from goal before a dipping shot hit the roof of the net.
This was fast becoming an end-to-end encounter. Buzsaky then won possession in the Sc**thorpe half before driving at goal, before his shot from 30-yards out went high and wide of the goal.
Soon after, Rangers missed their best chance to date to find the net.
Simpson and Taarabt combined before the former played the Moroccan international through on goal down the left, but his driven effort was palmed away by Joe Murphy for Sc**thorpe before a defender cleared the ball up field.
The R's were playing some of the best passing football that they had done in a while. Simpson and Taarabt were then involved again, with the former touching the ball back to the Tottenham loanee on the edge of the penalty area, before his curling shot went inches wide of the post.
Moments later, Leigertwood found Simpson down the right channel before the frontman cut in and shot straight at Murphy in the Iron goal.
Rangers were creating the greater amount of chances, and they almost got the first goal of the game when Taarabt's corner was met by Connolly, whose header went marginally wide of the net.
As half time approached, the Iron almost put themselves into an unlikely lead.
Hooper's neat back heel enabled Martyn Woolford to centre from the left, and when his cross was directed by Ikeme back into the direction of Sam Togwell, he could only blast over from 12-yards out.
Rangers continued where they left off in the first half after the interval - and soon they went only inches from finding the goal.
Taarabt's beautiful corner was met by the head of Gorkss, who nodded the ball just over the bar.
Soon after, Rangers broke at pace through Simpson, who drove at goal before his shot was parried away by Murphy before eventually being put out of play by the Sc**thorpe defence for a corner.
Leigertwood and Buzsaky then combined down the right before the Hungarian playmaker's cross went agonisingly across the face of the target and out for a goal kick.
Play then switched to the other end, where Thompson and Hooper combined to play in Paul Hayes on the edge of the penalty area, but his shot went just wide of Ikeme's left-hand post.
Moments later, the Iron almost grabbed the lead but for a brilliant save from Ikeme.
Quashie's pass hit the referee and fell into the path of Hayes on the edge of the box, before his shot was superbly parried away by Ikeme and then cleared by the Rangers backline.
Sc**thorpe then thought they had taken the lead. Thompson's cross was headed goalwards and into the top right-hand corner by Hooper, but he was deemed to have pushed his marker Connolly in the back.
The R's raced up the other end and were again denied by Murphy.
Leigertwood received the ball in the right-back position before cutting in and shooting with his left foot 25 yards from goal, but his shot was tipped away for a corner by the Sc**thorpe keeper.
From the resultant set-piece, Connolly headed against a defender before the ball fell back at his feet, but he could only shot wide of the target from only six-yards out.
It was a miss that the R's were made to pay for, as just seconds later, Sc**thorpe broke at pace and opened the scoring.
After a long ball was played from deep up to Hooper, he cut the ball back at the byline to Thompson, who took a touch before smashing low from close range past Ikeme.
Undeterred, Rangers continued to press the Iron, with Cook introduced from the substitutes' bench for his first appearance after injury since April in the league.
Simpson found the ball on the right-hand side of the penalty area, before he cut in a shot just wide of Murphy's right-hand post in the Iron goal.
However, though Rangers continued to attack - namely when Simpson almost found the target after heading wide Cook's cross - they couldn't find a way back into the match, as Sc**thorpe held out to take the points.
QPR: Ikeme, Leigertwood, Vine (German 75), Buzsaky (Balanta), Gorkss, Quashie, Connolly, Faurlin, Hill, Simpson, Taarabt (Cook 75).
Subs not used: Ramage, Stewart, Cerny, Ephraim.
Sc**thorpe United: Murphy, Williams, Togwell, Byrne, McCann, Hayes, Hooper (Forte 90), Thompson, Jones, Mirfin (Wright 46), Woolford (McDermott 46).
Subs not used: O'Connor, Lillis, Morris, Moloney.
Goals: Thompson (74)
Bookings: McCann
Referee: Mr G Hegley
Attendance: 13,105 QPR
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