QPR boss Warnock believes Dyer will play again

QPR boss Neil Warnock believes Kieron Dyer is capable of playing competitive football again.

Dyer underwent foot surgery on Monday to repair ligament damage sustained during a reserve match last week and has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign.

"I don't honestly know now (if he can still make an impact at this level)," he said. "I honestly don't know that. But if anyone can he can, because he's so determined.

"I thought that he might consider his future, but having spoken to him he will try to show me in pre-season that he warrants a contract.

"He's not money-motivated. It's not as if we have to pay him a fortune. The lad wants to play football, which is like a breath of fresh air.

"I would not write him off, but it must be soul-destroying to go through what he has over the past few years.

"It's a bitter blow. The day it happened I went into the dressing room and he was distraught.

"We have to look after him and give him an opportunity - he deserves that."