QPR boss Harry Redknapp has told his struggling side to forget about Christmas parties and concentrate on picking up the points over the festive programme that could help them avoid relegation. "No, I'm not into Christmas parties, not for footballers," he said.
"I think it's more aggravation than it's worth. It's a changing world out there and there's always someone out there with a camera on their phone.
"I haven't spoken to them about it, they haven't mentioned anything about a Christmas party. I think they understand the pitfalls of going out.
"You've only got to be closing your eyes and someone has got a picture of you making it look like you're drunk. It's not worth the hassle."
"We're in a relegation battle and we need to make sure we concentrate fully," added Redknapp.
"I think we've got a Christmas do on Monday with all the staff who work behind the scenes and run the club.
"It's just a meal, so we're going to go to that. But as far as going out and having a jolly-up, (it) is not something I want.
"It's a big month for us. In terms of the fixtures, the teams we've got are down there with us so it's important we pick up some good points from these games."
