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Chris Ramsey praises QPR firepower after Huddersfield win

Chris Ramsey, the QPR manager
Image: Chris Ramsey says strike power is key for QPR

Chris Ramsey spoke of his QPR team's firepower after their 1-0 victory at Huddersfield in the Sky Bet Championship.

Although £15million-rated striker Charlie Austin was unusually subdued, Rangers showed they have other players who can take on the goalscoring mantle.

Dutch ace Tjaronn Chery was a threat throughout and he was in the right place at the right time to make it three goals in two games with the 84th-minute decider.

Ramsey admitted Rangers were not at their best but said: "It's an away win against a very difficult opponent and we kept ourselves in the game.

"We were mindful not to lose but we are always dangerous with the firepower we have up front."

Austin, who scored 18 goals as Rangers were relegated from the Premier League last season, is expected to leave before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

Rangers have already rejected a £12m bid from Leicester but other clubs may be ready to pounce, while winger Matt Phillips is also attracting attention from West Brom and Crystal Palace.

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Ramsey does not want to lose any of his biggest assets as he plots an immediate return to the top flight, saying: "We are praying we don't have a busy three days coming up but whatever happens we will have to deal with it."

Ramsey said it was director of football Les Ferdinand who dealt with transfers, adding: "I'll leave that up to Les."

Rangers have signed 12 players this summer and Ramsey did not rule out more recruits.

Chery was on the end of Massimo Luongo's cross, firing home at the back post just when it seemed a stalemate was on the cards.

Rangers moved up to fourth in the table and Ramsey said: "You can't get carried away and you must carry on doing what you do.

"We were very solid and we just keep plugging away doing what we think we are good at.

"We didn't play particularly well and this is a hard, unforgiving league. Chery did us a favour and long may it continue."

Huddersfield, without a win so far this season, are now in the relegation zone and boss Chris Powell said: "It's a real blow to everyone - especially the fans.

"For us to concede like that, on the balance of the game we had, it's little more than daylight robbery.

"Joe Murphy has only had one save to make and we kept Charlie Austin quiet. It was a big blow to lose.

"It's just the way it's going for us now and our confidence will be low but we'll need each other and must rally round each other as we move forward."

Striker James Vaughan was not included in the squad and Powell said: "Everyone knows about his contract situation and something may be on the horizon for him, we don't know.

"I've spoken to James, he's fine about it and I'm fine about it. He clearly feels his future is away from here."

Derby have made several bids for Town midfielder Jacob Butterfield and Powell added: "It has been tough for him and for us as a club. We have rebuffed the bids and hope 6pm on Tuesday comes along really quickly.

"We're hopeful Jacob will stay with us, we want him to. He's a very fine player, he's been great for me and for this club and we want that to continue."

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