Games between QPR and Norwich usually provide good entertainment and this one was certainly no exception. Over the years there have been more than a few games between the sides that has ended 3-2 and this game looked set to follow that pattern until the dying seconds of the game.

The afternoon started with much expectation from both sets of fans. Rangers were looking for a third win in a row after an impressive start to John Gregory's reign as manager whilst Norwich fans were now happy with the announcement that Peter Grant is going to become the clubs manager next week A new era for both clubs and as ever when new managers come in the players from both sides found an extra 20% to produce a wonderful afternoon of entertainment.

John Gregory made just two changes to the side that beat Southampton two weeks ago. The collapse of Richard Duffys loan move means that Steve Lomas came in to start at right back with Bignot moving to the left and Matthew Rose was on the bench. Jimmy Smith made his full debut in place of Stefan Bailey in central midfield.

Rangers started the game similar to the way we did at Southampton, which was not good news. The players looked a little shy of confidence and Norwich were taking full advantage.

They were a very different side to the one thrashed by Burnley two weeks ago, as they were quick into the tackle and looking to attack us at every opportunity.

It took just three minutes for the visitors to gain the lead and shock the biggest crowd of the season at Loftus Road.

It was a neat passing move which ended with Croft slipping a ball between the two central defenders and we were far to static as Huckerby ran through and found himself clean through and had the time to pick his spot and place the ball past Jones for the opening goal. The Rangers keeper had no chance and had been left hopelessly exposed by his back four.

The early goal set the tempo for the game and Rangers came straight back looking for an equaliser and a chance came to Smith but his effort lacked the power to test the keeper. Rangers were struggling to keep hold of the ball in midfield with Bircham giving it away far too easily and on the left Cook wasn't at his best early on. The back four were also struggling and gifted Norwich a few chances to kill the game off early.

The Rangers fans had a new target to boo when lee Croft threw himself to the floor to try and win a penalty. It was a pathetic dive that should have seen him booked and he spent the rest of the game as the pantomime villain with his every touch booed.

Huckerby was causing problems for us and was getting the better of Lomas and he created the best chance of the half for Norwich.

For some reason he was booed by the Q Block when he took a corner, which was a poor one, but he got a second chance and whipped in a brilliant cross. Earnshaw was unmarked and met the cross with a bullet header which had goal written all over it but Paul Jones got across and made a superb save. It must have done wonders for Jones confidence who got a fair bit of stick after the Wales game last week but he was once again proving he is still an excellent keeper.

The save seemed to wake Rangers up and we began to get back in the game. Bircham was now winning his tackles and keeping possession whilst Cook and Rowlands were getting more of the ball and causing havoc out wide.

Cook was displaying all of his tricks and was linking really well with Jimmy Smith. Cook went close to scoring with an effort from the edge of the box but it was more encouraging from Rangers and we were soon back on level terms.

Once again it was Lee Cook who created the goal who was now on top form after a disappointing start to the game.

He got the ball on the left and some good movement off the ball by Blackstock and Jones opened up a gap, Cook played a simple pass to Jimmy Smith and the on loan player exploited the gap made by the to forwards and placed a shot into the bottom corner.

It was very Frank Lampard style finish and the youngster looked thrilled to get off the mark and celebrated with his new team mates.

Rangers were buoyant now and should have gone ahead with two chances.

First Ray Jones got onto a Rowlands cross and smashed a shot against the bar, Jones perhaps should have scored but it was good to see him again finding space in the box and getting a chance.

Dexter Blackstock was next to go close from a Cook corner, which he met on the volley but was just over the bar.

At the other end Zesh Rehmann was booked for a poor challenge on Earnshaw.

He was a little unlucky though as the linesmen had flagged for offside before the foul and the Rangers fans were fuming at the linsesmen who put his flag down rather than alert the ref of the offside decision. It would have been typical Rangers if they had scored from the free kick but thankfully Earnshaw's effort was wide of the post.

With the half almost at an end there was just enough time for Rangers to take the lead. Blackstock was brought down on the edge of the box for a free kick and we had plenty of options to take it. Cook looked keen but Rowlands took control and looked to repeat his goal against Southend.

This one was a lot closer but it was the same result. Bircham knocked it to Rowlands and he connected with a powerful shot, which gave the keeper no chance and went in like a bullet to the top corner. Rowlands ran to the fans and celebrated his third goal of the season and the half time whistle just seconds later meant we were on course for another three points.

That goal had knocked the stuffing out of Norwich and they started the second half looking a beaten side. Rangers were well on top as the second half began and were playing some lovely football. The midfield were linking really well with Smith showing why he is so highly rated at Chelsea. He was quick, got forward and was full of energy. He looks an excellent prospect and hopefully we can keep him for the rest of the season.

He wasn't the only one impressing, on the right Rowlands was in outstanding form and was back to the kind of performance that used to light up Loftus Road in our promotion year. He got the ball on the right and ran at his full back before hitting a low shot, which was well saved by the keeper.

Rowlands repeated the trick later in the half twisting his full back inside out but on the second occasion he shot just wide. Cook was flying down the left whilst the front two were working their socks off to create openings.

Rangers were denied a penalty when Smith hit a shot from the edge of the box which was pushed away by a defender, ball to hand said the ref and decision was made more frustrating when at the other end Smith blocked a shot from a yard away with his hand and was booked for handball.

Lee Croft had the Rangers fans cheering by missing an absolute sitter. Huckerby cut in on the left and found an unmarked Croft with a ball into the box, which Paul Jones had missed. Croft had an open goal but managed to put it wide. Perhaps it was justice for his laughable dive in the first half.

Earnshaw was next to go close as Norwich began to come back into the game. A Long ball forward found the Welshman and his excellent shot was met with another brilliant save by Paul Jones.

It was end-to-end stuff and all very entreating. The next goal was going to be vital and both sides had chances to get it. Rangers were still on top though and Ray Jones went close to killing the game off.

Cook delivered the ball into the box and Jones rose well and beat the keeper to the ball heading towards the back of the net and with most of the stadium already celebrating Colin did well to head it clear from on the line. Jones was left in a heap as the keeper ended up standing on his head and despite calls for the keeper to be sent off the ref did nothing.

Jones was down again soon after with another bang to the head and it was no surprise when he was eventually taken off after taking one knock too many and he was given a standing ovation from the Rangers fans. Kevin Gallen came on but it was a Norwich substitute who turned the game on it's head. Dion Dublin came on and scored the equaliser within a few minutes.

Blackstock gave the ball away and Norwich broke quickly and finished off a nice passing move. Earnshaw broke down the right and pulled it back for the unmarked Dublin to calmly slot past the keeper despite the efforts of Rehmann and Stewart to throw themselves at the ball in an attempt to block the shot.

It was a real kick in the teeth for Rangers who had been well in control but the game now looked like ending in a draw. Neither side was happy with that though and the last ten minutes saw both sides throw everything at getting a winner.

The golden chance came to Norwich though after some awful defending. A long ball down the line saw Huckerby chase it but Rehmann had it under control and just needed to boot it out for a corner.

Instead he tried to let the ball roll out and Huckerby nicked it off him and Rehmann decided to just pull his shirt and give the penalty away. It was pretty blatant and not very often you don't hear fans appeal against a penalty, which goes against us, but this one was clear-cut.

So a chance for Paul Jones to put a miserable week behind him by being the hero but that wasn't to be as Earnshaw's effort just squeezed past Jones hand and gave his side the lead. Earnshaw always seems to score against us and it looked like being the winner.

Rangers never gave up though and as the board went up to say five minutes of injury time we drew level again. Once again it was Rowlands who got the goal. He was again a threat on the right and was found by Bircham.

Rowlands played a low ball into Gallen and the Rangers striker played it back to Rowlands who hit it first time to the near post and the keeper looked as surprised as the rest of us when he didn't get a hand to it and we were level again.

That wasn't the end of it as Rose replaced the injured Lomas and both sides looked for a winner. Earnshaw curled another free kick wide before the ref brought to an end a thoroughly enjoyable afternoons football.

I really enjoyed the game, end-to-end stuff and although we should have won the game I wasn't too down after the game as it had been such an exciting game.

Dion Dublin coming on changed the game as our defence looked frightened of him and it was no real surprise when he scored.

Gallen came on for Jones who must have been down at least 6 times during the game with head injuries, the last of them coming when the keeper stood on his head and got away with it. Gallen almost made a goal when he came on but we sat back a little too deep after the change and almost threw the game away. Awful defending by Rehmann for the penalty and Jones almost saved it. It was harsh on him to concede three goals as he had a decent game.

I thought that was it but the players showed great spirit to come back and great the draw, Rowlands deserved the goal, he looked back to his best in the second half.

Even during injury time both sides tried to win the game rather than settle for the point and I think in the end neither side deserved to lose that game.

It was hard to pick out a man of the match as so many players did well. Lomas and Bignot did well at full back but it was the midfield who stole the show. Smith looked a very exciting player, Bircham was excellent after a poor start whilst Cook is a joy to watch when he plays like this. I gave the honours to Rowlands though who looked back to his very best in the second half.

That was a game we would have lost under Waddock but credit to Gregory who has got the spirit back where we never give up and the turnaround has been incredible since he took over. The defence still needs plenty of work but if we keep on attacking sides like this we'll have no problems staying up.

Man of the Match: Martin Rowlands

Players Ratings: Jones 7, Lomas 7 (Rose 6), Bignot 7, Rehmann 5, Stewart 6, Rowlands 9, Bircham 8, Smith 7, Cook 8, Blackstock 7, Jones 7 (Gallen 6)