How QPR boss Mark Warburton described his side's performance in losing to Sheffield Wednesday

QPR manager Mark Warburton was puzzled by the lack of attacking threat from his side in their defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
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The Rs had scored 13 goals in four games this month, going into last night’s FA Cup fourth round tie, but surprisingly struggled to find a cutting edge up front against the Owls who themselves had shipped five at home to Blackburn a week ago.

Goals from Morgan Fox and Sam Winnall late in each half won it for Wednesday and although Nahki Wells pulled one back in injury time to create a little bit of drama, Warburton admitted his team ‘huffed and puffed’ throughout.

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He said: "In the first half, we probably had the majority of possession, but we didn't really threaten their goalkeeper and lacked a bit of guile and then we gave a really poor goal away.

Queens Park Rangers' Jack Clarke (top) and Sheffield Wednesday's Julian Borner battle for the ball during the FA Cup fourth round match at Loftus Road, London. PA Photo.Queens Park Rangers' Jack Clarke (top) and Sheffield Wednesday's Julian Borner battle for the ball during the FA Cup fourth round match at Loftus Road, London. PA Photo.
Queens Park Rangers' Jack Clarke (top) and Sheffield Wednesday's Julian Borner battle for the ball during the FA Cup fourth round match at Loftus Road, London. PA Photo.

"We came out much better in the second half, but again, huffed and puffed and never really forced any great saves. It was a little bit lame."

Warburton added: "We got into good areas but never really threatened the goalkeeper and never had an end product or a final pass.

"We're a team that create a lot of chances but if you lack that little bit of quality in the final third you're going to pay the price.

"We've given away a soft goal, just mark your man and that's the nature of it.

"It was just a complete lack of concentration and as I say, you can't do that at this level or you'll get punished."