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Cisse thrilled to repay faith of QPR hierarchy

Djibril Cisse admits he was delighted to repay the faith of QPR chairman Tony Fernandes following his vital winner on the weekend.

The R's moved two points clear of the relegation zone thanks to Cisse's 89th minute goal against Stoke City on Sunday and the Frenchman says it was nice to be able to do something positive club after an indifferent beginning to life at Loftus Road.

"It was a game that we had to win and I'm really, really happy we managed to do it," he told the club's official website.

"I am trying to do my best to repay what I owe the people at this club.

"It was one of the most important goals of my career. It's really important because I know how important it is for the club to stay up.

"I saw Tony after the game and he gave me a hug. I remember having a conversation with him by text, telling him: 'I am going to pay back what I owe you' and he came and told me: 'Thank you. You paid me back.' It was nice of him."

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