A vital game for QPR which turned into a very scrappy performance by both teams. Rangers started well scoring after just two minutes. It was a very good goal, a simple move. Harper threw it out to Baraclough. Baraclough did well to find Peacock whose cross was met by Rob Steienr to head in from six yards out.

Rangers looked comfortable and almost extended the lead with another nice move. Darlington turned well with a great bit of skill and sent Kiwomya through on the right wing. Kiwomya's cross was met by Baraclough was shot hit the post. He should have scored but can count himself unlucky as it was a good effort.

Tranmere then got back into the game despite not looking like scoring. The atmosphere perked up a bit when news of Sweden's first goal came through and chants of "We Love you Sweden" followed. Rangers almost made it 2-0 when Darlington's cross was headed home by Kiwomya but the goal was ruled out for offside. None seemed to complain so I assume he was offside.

Half time came and as we all celebrated the Sweden result in the blue and white bar, I began to worry. We must kill this team off quickly as they could nick a goal from a set piece. Rangers began the second half poorly giving Tranmere too much of the ball. We did have a great chance to kill the game off but Rob Steiner blazed over when Kiwomya was in a much better position.

Tranmere pressed well and worked hard and got a reward when a corner was headed home by the big fella at the back post. (no idea what his name was). Lee Harper then picked up a knock in the ribs and groans filled the stadium as Ademole Bankole warmed up. The unthinkable happened and he was brought on as Harper seemed to be struggling.

Bankole gave all Rangers fans several scares throughout the last 35 minutes as it looked like Tranmere would steal three points. Rangers got a winner from a Baraclough free kick on half way. He aimed for Steiner whose knock down found Kiwomya. Kiwomya missed a sitter but Peacock tapped home what proved to be the winner.

Rangers sat back again though as the midfield went missing. Rob Steiner scored a nice goal which was ruled out for offside although who was offised is anyones guess. Steiner almost scored again but blazed over from 12 yards. Tranmere couldn't manage a decent effort though and Gerry Francis team hung on for the three points that neither side really deserved.

Man of the Match: Jermaine Darlington

Player by Player

13. Lee Harper : Looked good again and everything is crossed that he is fit for Ipswich. 7/10

22. Jermaine Darlington : Gets my man of the match for being the most inventive player in our team. He tried to take on one man to many a lot of times but is improving every week. 8/10

3 Ian Baraclough: His best game for a few weeks. His crossing needs to improve but better from Baraclough 7/10

5.Karl Ready : showed some nice skills in the first half and did well against an awkward Wayne Allison. 7/10

6. Danny Maddix : Back to what we expect of Danny. He gave Bankole a telling off and led the side well. 8/10

12. Matt Rose : Solid and dependable but he can't get man of the match every week. 8/10

27. Stuart Wardley : He is improving and did nothing terribly wrong. He gives 100% but his passing needs to improve. 6/10

8. Gavin Peacock : Scored again and looked good in patches but he needed to get more out of his young partners in midfield during the second half. Only a small complaint though. 7/10

21. Richard Langley: Another average performance. Showed some nice stuff in patches but he is a player who will learn from these games and improve. 6/10

9. Rob Steiner : Against teams like Tranmere, Rob looks ok but it is the top teams he struggles against. Worked hard, should have had a hat trick and I didn't like his diving act in the first half. 7/10

11. Chris Kiwomya : Better from Chris. Missed his weekly sitter and couldn't understand Tranmeres offside trap but he caused a few problems and tried hard. 7/10

19. Ademole Bankole : Brought panic to the supporters every time a cross came in. A pretty hopeless keeper who looks more at home in Gerry Cottles circus than Gerrys Blue and white army. 6/10

10. Kevin Gallen : Didn't touch the ball in the 90 seconds he was on the pitch

16. Keith Rowland : Like Gallen was only on for a few minutes