Source: PA
Rangers held by Rams
Robbie Savage put the brakes on QPR's promotion charge as Derby frustrated the leaders to claim a goalless draw.
The veteran Welsh midfielder, who is retiring at the end of the season, succeeded where many have failed this term with a man-marking job on Rangers captain and top scorer Adel Taarabt. Savage followed the Moroccan's every move, chipping at his heels and chirping in his ear and with their star turn kept quiet, Rangers could not find a way through.
They almost took the lead after just five minutes when Clint Hill flicked on Taarabt's corner and Heidar Helguson stabbed the ball inches wide at the far post.
Wayne Routledge should have put the hosts ahead five minutes later when Alejandro Faurlin's chip left him with just Rams keeper Brad Jones to beat but he poked his shot wide.
Theo Robinson and James Bailey went close for them in the first half, and they could have snatched a shock victory after the break but for Paddy Kenny.
Much has been made of Taarabt's contribution this term but Kenny's has been just as vital. And the keeper ensured he kept his 24th clean sheet of the campaign, a club record, and secured a point for the hosts with a stunning one-handed save to deny Stephen Pearson from 12 yards.
