QPR boss Mark Warburton has stuck up for his approach to football after receiving some criticism following some sloppy mistakes.

The former Brentford and Nottingham Forest man has been insistant on building from the back and whilst it has worked well for the most part, a few lapses in concentration have led to sloppy goals being conceded.

But he is not about to change anything.

“You hope it works 95 times out of 100," he said in an interview with The Athletic.

"When it works they applaud and say, ‘Great football!’ But there are going to be mistakes.

"It’s the only way human beings learn. We’re not machines. So when they go, ‘Don’t do this tippy-tappy nonsense!’ Well, if not, you smash it long and give the opposition a chance to win the ball.

“That’s where the sensible supporter gets it. We are trying to ask players to take risks and be brave. To get on the ball, one or two touch."

With 11 matches played, the West London side currently sit in ninth place, making a rapid start to a season that many expected them to struggle in.

The summer saw them lose the likes of Luke Freeman and Darnell Furlong, whilst many of the arrivals were free agents, as well as contending with a switch in manager.

But so far it seems to be working very well for them indeed.

This weekend sees them travel to Hull City following the international break as they look to make it six wins from their last eight in the second tier.

The verdict

I think this is the right attitude for Warburton to take and QPR fans should be encouraged.

Had he been doubting his own approach at this stage, I would be worried, because that is not the manager that QPR brought in during the summer.

Warburton will have been brought in to change the ethos of the club on the pitch and on the training ground. Making them more sustainable and reconnecting with the fans.

So far, he has done that extraordinarily well.