After another two heavy defeats in a row it was back to Loftus Road for a must win match in front of the SKY television cameras against a Norwich City team in just as bad form as ourselves.

Before the game it was rather strange to walk into the Queen Adelaide for a drink and see two Italian Journalists with life size cardboard cut outs of Mr and Mrs Flavio Briatore taking photos of fans with the cut outs. When I walked in my wife Carly was having her photo done with Flavio and being asked who she wanted as the new manager. My mate Phil said Rodney Marsh, which confused the hell out of the Italians and after Phil tried to sexually assault the life size Mrs Flavio some form of normality returned to the pre match routine.

This wasn't going to be an ordinary night and when we got to the ground news that the likes of Naomi Campbell were in the directors box wearing a QPR scarf was one of the most ridiculous sights I've seen at QPR since Zesh Rehmann was introduced as the new Danny Shittu.

Anyway after a first goalscorer bet (good old Martin Rowlands) we made our way to our seats to see what team Mick Harford was going to send out for this big game. It was a little surprising to be honest. New loan signing Martin Cranie replaced Danny Cullip in the back four alongside the recalled Damion Stewart. Martin Rowlands continued at right back whilst Chris Barker was in for a good night at left back marking someone even slower than he is.

Other new loan signing Jason Jarrett was dropped to the bench as Leigertwood returned to midfield whilst Ephraim and Ainsworth were the wide men. A knee operation for Dexter Blackstock ruled him out for the night and for the next six weeks so Ben Sahar and Rowan Vine started up front.

The first half won't have done much to attract any more supermodels to Loftus Road and any neutrals watching at home must have been reaching for the remote to watch double Eastenders viewing figures. It wasn't the most entertaining of games but I don't think anyone expected much else. Rangers had to battle for everything and try and get the ugly win we so desperately needed.

It didn't take long to realise why Norwich were struggling as they looked truly woeful especially up front where our back four were having their easiest night of the season.

Rangers were playing direct but we at least had someone to aim for with balls to Ainsworth's head and Rowan Vine's chest a far better option than aiming for the corner flag. We were also playing some decent stuff when we got the ball in the final third with Leigertwood very impressive on the ball with the movement of the front two certainly help us play some more football. Ephraim on the left looked a threat but he made it a little too easy for the visitors by having to cut in on his right foot all the time, which became predictable.

Ainsworth had a few lung busting runs down the right but couldn't produce the final ball into the middle. Our first chance almost opened the scoring when Vine cut in on the left and laid it back to Leigertwood who smashed a shot towards the near post which had the keeper beaten and was just inches wide of the post.

Ainsworth shot straight at Marshall during a good attacking spell whilst Sahar and Ephraim had penalty claims turned away by the referee during a tense first half which we had the better of but at half time the 0-0 score line was probably a fair reflection as we hadn't made the Norwich keeper work too often.

During half time we spoke in the blue and white bar and all agreed that if we couldn't beat this Norwich side we might as well give up. Our chances were increased after half time when Dion Dublin was taken off and without him they were even worse at the back.

The QPR fans were in excellent voice urging the team on and they responded with a second half full of fight and passion. Rowan Vine was looking impressive up front and won the ball back from Shackell and burst into the box on the right wing and was clearly pulled back for a penalty but the referee was having none of it and waved play on. The fans booed but were soon cheering the team on again when Rowlands ran from deep with no one challenging him and hit a shot from 30 yards which had the keeper beaten but hit the post.

Rowlands went close again from a free kick. The keeper left a massive gap to his right and I was crying out for Rowlands to curl it over the wall into that corner, as the keeper was never going to get back in time. Instead Rowlands went for power and got it on target but Marshall saved.

It was becoming frustrating but you could sense a goal was coming. A ball into the box found Vine and tried to get away from his man which he looked to be doing before he got a boot to the chest and went down, this time the referee pointed to the spot and Loftus Road celebrated for seconds before those horrible moments before a penalty is taken when the hope is almost unbearable. Martin Rowlands stepped up to take it and looked more composed than I was as he again went for power and although the keeper went the right way it was too strong for him and the ball nestled into the back of the net. Rangers celebrated and for the first time since the end of last season I celebrated a league goal at Loftus Road.

After this there was only one team in it and god knows how we didn't add to that opening goal. We won a corner on the left, which Rowlands took to a huge ovation from the Q, P and R blocks.

The ball was half cleared to Ainsworth finally got a sweet connection on one of his volleys, he powered it towards goal but Marshall made an excellent save to turn it wide. From Ephraim's corner the marking was QPR like and allowed Stewart to attack the ball and his header was on target but again well saved. Another corner followed which this time fell to Vine who hit a lovely volley, which was on target but again matched by a brilliant save. Fair play to Marshall in the Norwich goal, without him it would have been a real hammering.

The Rangers fans were loving it and singing the names of new owners Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone, I think the last owner to have his name sung by the fans was Chris Wright, lets hope this venture turns out to be a bit more successful

Rangers made a couple of changes as the flow of the game began to be disrupted and we looked happy to settle for the 1-0. Stefan Moore came on for Sahar and slotted onto the left wing. Ephraim looked like he was supposed to go up front but seemed happy to stay out wide as well leaving us with very little up front. A knackered looking Ainsworth had done his bit and was replaced by Timoska.

Norwich had sod all going forward and didn't threaten at all but with ten minutes to go we seemed to go into panic mode giving the ball away and wasting time at every opportunity. The referee didn't look pleased with this and was topping his watch all the time so it wasn't really a surprise when he added five minutes. Flavio was so angry with this in the director's box he almost lost his glasses as he looked like he was catching the QPR bug and kicking every ball from his seat, which was great to see.

Rangers had a chance for a second when Ephraim was put through after great play from Leigertwood but his shot was again saved. Ephraim got clattered soon after and limped off to give Jason Jarrett a home debut.

Rangers spent most of injury time wasting time in the corner, which is never good to watch, but understandable given the fact we haven't won all season. Norwich had one late free kick after a needless foul by Timoska but it came to nothing and the final whistle was greeted with a huge roar and sense of huge relief from the QPR fans which included Lee Cook celebrating in the upper loft.

This was far from the perfect performance but it was certainly the best I've seen us play this season which is not hard. The performance or lack of from the opposition should be taken into consideration but you can only beat what is put in front of you. At the back we looked pretty strong for once with Cranie comfortable on the ball and Stewart putting in an impressive performance without his usual switching off moments.

In midfield I was very impressed with Leigertwood who used the ball very well and looked very skilful. When we signed him he looked like a defender playing out of position but on this evidence he is settling in very well to his new position.

Adam Bolder had his best game for a while alongside him whilst out wide you can't fault the commitment of Ainsworth although his end product was frustratingly poor at times. Ephraim also had a good game and is getting better all the time, the news that he has extended his loan spell is very good news. Up front I was very impressed with Rowan Vine whilst Ben Sahar showed some nice touches but is desperately in need of a goal.

So a win at last and a new manager to come in will send us into this International break in high spirits. Ipswich are next at Loftus Road and we'll need to build on this performance to make sure we pull away from the bottom of the table.

Man of the Match: Mikele Leigterwood

Players Ratings: Camp 7, Rowlands 7, Barker 7, Craine 7, Stewart 7, Ainsworth 7 (Timoska 6), Leigterwood 8, Bolder 7, Ephraim 7 (Jarrett 6), Vine 7, Sahar 6 (Moore 6)