With QPR rooted in the relegation zone , supporters thought the club should give their youth players a chance in the first team . Darnell Furlong started the 3 - 1 loss at Crystal palace but was substituted at half - back for a 36-year - old with flu . Adel Taarabt lasted 90 minutes and looked heavy and poor . So there was no secret lack of consistency , ignored by the previous managers .
With QPR rooted in the relegation zone , Fernandes thought the club should give their youth players a chance in the first team . Darnell Furlong started the 3-1 loss at Crystal Palace but was substituted at half-time for a 36-year-old with flu . Adel Taarabt played 90 minutes and looked heavy and poor . So there was no secret stash of talent , ignored by the previous manager .