QPR defender Anton Ferdinand has snapped back at Mark Hughes' critics.

Ferdinand has come out swinging for Hughes.

He said: "The criticism our manager is getting is unfair.

"We are working hard for the club and trying to relieve that pressure on him. But people really need to get a sense of perspective, Rome wasn't built in a day.

"We have brought in a lot of new players and it takes time to come together as a team. We have had plenty of injuries which means the gaffer has had to change the team even more.

"We haven't had a settled side but we are working hard every day in training and we're confident of turning things around."