QPR boss Ian Holloway has altered his squad’s training regime this week as he looks to utilise any tactics necessary to arrest a run of six matches without a win.

The Hoops slumped to a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Leeds last weekend after losing 1-0 at Preston a week prior, and are looking to all avenues to get a win against Birmingham City on Saturday.

Holloway rues second-half display

The R’s squad usually take Wednesday off but Holloway changed that to Tuesday this week in order to maximise preparation time ahead of the visit to St. Andrews.

The team also travelled up to Birmingham today and were due to train at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training ground in order to mix things up.

“We’ve changed the schedule around a little bit this week,” said Holloway

“We gave the players Tuesday off instead of Wednesday, which has given us a little bit more time to specifically prepare for this match.

“It’s a horrible feeling when you’re going through a run like we are.

“We don’t feel we’re getting what we deserve but there’s no point feeling sorry for ourselves. We’ve got to get ourselves going again and go on a positive run, which can make all the difference in this league.”

Holloway also provided an update on squad availability, with the R’s boosted by Alex Baptiste’s return from suspension, whilst Nedum Onuoha and Grant Hall are another week fitter after coming through their return’s last week.

Holloway targets Leeds win

“Baps is back from suspension, which gives us another defensive option, which is a big boost after the problems we’ve had back there,” Holloway added.

“Hally (Grant Hall) hasn’t shown any reaction following his return last weekend from the bench and Nedum came through the 90 minutes unscathed last weekend.

“Perch is still a good few weeks away but we’re getting a few back now.”