2. Marcus Bignot

Marcus was one of Ian Holloway's first signings as manager in 2001 and arrived for around £40,000 from Bristol Rovers. Since then he has become a huge favourite among the QPR fans and was made captain last season.

Marcus is a natural right back but has spent most of his first spell at QPR in midfield where his non stop running, energy and commitment was a joy to watch whilst he also possessed plenty of quality.

His start at QPR was a breath of fresh air but his first full season saw his versatility utilised more than he would have likes. Bignot played all across midfield at various stages of the season before settling down at left back where he was impressive towards the end of a decent season.

Marcus left QPR at the end of the 2001/02 season as he looked to move closer to his family home in Birmingham. He joined Rushden and Diamonds on a free transfer and enjoyed a promotion winning campaign alongside former QPR player Stuart Wardley.

Bignot continued to impress for Rushden in division two but financial problems at Rushden saw him become available on a free transfer and QPR swooped to sign him right under the noses of Oldham on transfer deadline day.

His return has seen him back in his favourite right back position where he helped QPR to promotion with some excellent performances.

He started this season again at right back and made the position his own. Bignot has been consistent all season proving to be a superb right back and was unlucky not to win one of the clubs player of the year awards.

One of the best things about Bignot is he is a team player and no matter what position he is asked to play in he always gives 100% and never complains. He also won the 2004 Best Signing of the Year on this web site.

Bignot is also manager of the highly successful Birmingham Ladies team and is tipped to be a future manager of the England ladies team.

He pledged his future to QPR when he signed a new two year contract with during March 2005.

After one of the best seasons of his career it was always going to be difficult for Bignot to match the level of performance he showed in the 2004/05 season.

Bignot struggled for form during pre season but started the season reasonably well defending well in the draw with Hull and again in the following few games.

Like most of the squad though he was poor in the defeat at Coventry and then struggled in midfield against Wolves.

As the season wore on Bignot's defensive performances were as consistent as ever but going forward he was not reaching the high standards set the previous season.

His passing was a little off and his final ball nowhere near as good as it can be. His forward runs from deep were becoming a rarity which was a shame as he can be a good option going forward.

With no real competition for his place though he continued as first choice right back with his performance neither setting the world alight or really causing too many moans from supporters.

The arrival of Marcin Kus finally gave him some competition but he kept his place in the side with the change of manager seeming to have a positive effect on Bignot at first. He was excellent in Waddock's first few games in charge but an unfortunate own goal against Brighton appeared to knock his confidence and after playing in every game up until that point he was dropped for the trip to Burnley.

The writing appeared to be on the wall for him and apart from some good performances in the final few games of the season, Bignot found himself placed on the transfer list.

Bignot was then left out of a pre season tour to Italy and had every right to kick up a stink. Instead Bignot publicly came out several times to say he wanted to prove himself and earn a place back in the side. His determination to play for QPR was rewarded when he started the season at full back and by the time the man who tried to get rid of him was collecting his p45, Bignot was wearing the captains armband and was later made club captain in January.

He played thirty three times lastseason and I don't think I've seen him have a bad one. He's given his all every week playing out of position at left back and his performances have helped take the defensive duties away from Lee Cook which has helped Cook produce some scintillating performances going forward.

The future appeared to lie away from Loftus Road for Marcus Bignot but he started the first few games of this season before once again being dropped and told he had no future at the club. The arrival of John Gregory changed things round for Bignot as he returned to the side and was an ever present for the rest of the season. He was even made club captain by John Gregory and he celebrated our survival in the Championship by singing We are the Rangers boys in front of the Loft.

Bignot was offered and signed a new contract in the summer of 2007 but has struggled to get back in the first team after injury and was recently loaned out to Milwall. His future appears to lay elsewhere which is a shame as he has been a key player for QPR over the last few years and a very popular one among the fans.