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Dowie slams rift rumours

10 Aug 2008 - 12:08:56

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QPR boss Iain Dowie has played down fresh speculation that his position is under threat despite an opening day 2-1 victory over Barnsley.

Reports earlier in the week suggested Dowie, who was only appointed in May, had clashed with co-owner Flavio Briatore over the recruitment policy at Loftus Road.

A spokesperson for the R's moved swiftly to quash the rumours and Dowie used his post-match press conference to pour cold water on the reports.

On Saturday, Fitz Hall scored twice and then missed a penalty as QPR came from behind to beat Barnsley, who had Marciano Van Homoet sent off.

"People will make mischief," he said.

"It always surprises me when people don't want to be positive and instead write negative stories. I'm a positive person.

"We have high-profile owners here and the tag of favourites is going to stay. But we have to embrace that and tackle it head-on."