De Canio is lost for words as QPR go down in Stoke

QPR manager Luigi De Canio was left feeling sore after seeing Dexter Blackstock sent off for a late challenge as his side lost 3-1 at Stoke.

De Canio was too ill to attend the post-match press conference after complaining of a bad throat.

Performance manager Joe Dunbar spoke in his place and said: "When their dugout and players are saying it seemed a bit harsh you start to draw your own conclusions."