R'S STUMBLE AT THE NEIGHBOURS
Tuesday 9th September 2008
by Ron Norris

The under 18’s slipped to their first defeat of the season this weekend, going down 2-0 at West London neighbours Brentford.

With Ed Harris and Femy Ilesanmi rested to feature for the reserves this week, Steve Brown was forced into some changes.

Nikki Bulmer started his third straight game between the sticks, whilst the back four consisted of Michael Harriman, Michael Wright, Daniel Bailey and Aaron Waters. Terry Smith, Danny Davenport and Max Ehmer continued in midfield and the forward trio was made up of Christian Nanetti, Antonio German and Josh Parker, making his first appearance this season.

Brentford took the lead shortly before the break when Tom Davis knocked home Bulmer’s parried save. Then midway through the second half David Pitt took his chance to make the score 2-0 and wrap up all three points.

This was not the lads finest hour, and with Steve Brown admitting his side only created one chance of note, it was a deserved victory for the home side.

Rangers now turn their attentions away from the league for a month and look forward to four consecutive group games in the Youth Association Cup. The first of these takes place on Saturday when we travel to face Millwall. 

Other reports of the game:

QPR official site

Brentford official site

QPR: Bulmer, Harriman (Brittain), Waters, Smith, Wright, Bailey, Nanetti, Davenport, Parker (Vanterpool), German, Ehmer (Perring). Subs not used: Fernandez, Morley.