Ben Watson's old pal spares his QPR blushes

11 April 2012

Ben Watson admits he rejected the chance to stay in the Premier League in order to join Championship

Queens Park Rangers

The midfielder made his Rangers debut against Peterborough after arriving at Loftus Road on a four-month loan deal.

He said: "I've come here to play, I wasn't guaranteed football at Wigan with the new manager. There was a late offer from a Premier League club, but I'd given my word here."

Watson's error gifted Peterborough the opening goal before the midfielder's blushes were spared by former Crystal Palace team-mate Wayne Routledge who struck the equaliser in the 1-1 draw.

Watford manager Malky Mackay has already stepped up his efforts to extend the loan stays of Arsenal midfielder Henri Lansbury and Manchester United youngster Tom Cleverley.

The youngsters impressed in the Hornets 1-0 win over struggling Barnsley that came courtesy of Danny Graham's 54th minute strike.

Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock condemned his side's efforts following the 4-0 home defeat to Scunthorpe. "At the moment we do everything difficult and miss out on the simple things." he said.

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