EFL: Blackpool thrash QPR
Blackpool 6 - 1 QPR
Blackpool picked up a massive three points with a dominant victory over QPR.
Goals from Jerry Yates, Andy Lyons, Curtis Nelson and Jordan Thorniley had Pool four up after 36 minutes. Chris Martin got a goal back for QPR before the break. A second goal from Andy Lyons and a strike from Kenny Dougall put the cherry on top of the cake for Pool.
Blackpool remains in the bottom but this win and performance should give them a massive boost. QPR are in 19th position and will be starting to look nervously over their shoulder.
Manager reaction
Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy told the media: "The lads up front destroyed QPR tonight, but even though we were 4-1 up at half-time, I knew we'd need to do it all again in the second half. We did that, though, and once we'd got the fifth there was no coming back from that. I really wanted a big performance from the lads tonight, and I think I got it."
QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth gave his thoughts to the club's website: "I am disappointed with the boys today, and they know in no uncertain terms because I have just told them. For the fans, I am absolutely gutted. A lot of them have travelled up today and will be getting home in the early hours of the morning with absolutely nothing to shout about. I want to say sorry."
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What are the fans saying?
Aberama Gold commented on the YouTube highlights: "That was a big and much-needed win. Let's hope they can use the momentum to put together a winning streak and move up the standings."
Void 007 added on the same platform: "This could be the turning point for the Pool. It was a great performance! Well done lads, we need to keep going and not be afraid of any teams."
One QPR fan told us: "An awful night for us. I am really nervous now about whether we can stay in the Championship."
