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QPR midfielder Taarabt: Don't blame Redknapp

QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt insists manager Harry Redknapp should not be blamed for their dismal form.

The Moroccan has spoken out in defence of his manager, admitting that players should take some responsibility for their lowly position,.

"It is easy to blame the manager when you lose but the players have to step up," said Taarabt, who has been struggling with an ankle injury..

"The manager can change tactics, tell us what he wants, but when we go on the pitch it is the players who perform."

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