Magilton unhappy despite cup win

26 August 2009 08:49
The Hungarian was among several Rangers players who struggled before Hogan Ephraim and Wayne Routledge scored to see off the League Two side, who pulled a goal back through Michael Symes. Buzsaky and Rowan Vine recently returned from long-term injuries, and Magilton said: "We've got to give them time and we know they're very good players. "Vine was better but 'Buz' gave the ball away cheaply. I wasn't happy about that. "I know he's a crowd favourite, but we should pride ourselves on ball retention and there were times he gave it away under no pressure. To be honest, it was embarrassing." The R's boss admitted: "We were outplayed in the first half and you have to commend Accrington. They showed some of our lads what enthusiasm is all about. "The quality of our play, our ball retention - everything about us - was sloppy in the first half and I expect much more. We had international footballers giving the ball away cheaply." Rangers improved after the interval and went ahead in the 68th minute. Peter Ramage was released by Adel Taarabt and sent in a right-wing cross which Ephraim controlled nicely before steering his shot beyond keeper Alan Martin and into the corner of the net. Rangers' lead was doubled in stoppage time, when Routledge cut in from the left-hand edge of the penalty area and scored with a blistering right-foot shot that bounced in off the underside of the bar. There was still time for Accrington to net a consolation goal. Gary Borrowdale failed to clear Robert Grant's free-kick and Symes fired home from eight yards out. Rangers were far from impressive, but Magilton dismissed suggestions their form has deteriorated since the season began. He said: "I wouldn't get carried away and go in for mass hysteria with talk of deterioration. These games are always tricky and we were much better in the second half. "Rome wasn't built in a day. We'll keep going and looking to build something here. The most important thing is that we're in the next round." Accrington manager John Coleman praised his players but felt they failed to make the most of an opportunity to cause an upset. "I'm proud of them, but the disappointing thing is that the two goals we conceded were avoidable," said Coleman. "We switched off, and when you give a lad like Routledge a chance he will take it. To be fair to him, that was a fantastic strike. "I do feel it was a chance lost. QPR were edgy. They've got good players and we didn't see the best of them tonight, but credit to our lads. "When you play a team from a lower level, as much as you try to guard against complacency it is always there. We knew that and tried to take advantage."

Source: Team_Talk