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Queens Park Rangers’ top response following Marti Cifuentes departure

Interim Queens Park Rangers boss Kevin Betsy has heaped praise on his players after a week of turmoil, which has ended with victory over play-off hopefuls Sunderland.

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The LeaguePaper Team
4 May 2025

MAD FOR IT: QPR’s Nicolas Madsen celebrates his early winner PICTURES: Alamy

Interim Queens Park Rangers boss Kevin Betsy has heaped praise on his players after a week of turmoil, which has ended with victory over play-off hopefuls Sunderland.
Despite sensationally placing head coach Marti Cifuentes on gardening leave this week, the visitors displayed why they have climbed away from relegation trouble this season under Betsy and fellow interim boss Xavi Calm.
After securing the early lead, the Hoops created a couple of other openings, but defended well to claim maximum points and finish seven points clear of the drop zone in 15th.
It also meant QPR finished their cam...

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