QPR sign Kieron Dyer

13 July 2011 15:03
Fresh start: Dyer will look to put his West Ham nightmare behind him[LNB]QPR have completed the signing of former England international Kieron Dyer.[LNB]The 32-year-old has been beset by injuries in recent years and was released by relegated West Ham at the end of last season.[LNB]However, Dyer has been given another chance to shine in the Premier League by Rangers in a one-year deal.[LNB]'I'm just delighted to be here,' he told www.qpr.co.uk.[LNB]'QPR are an ambitious Club and when I sat down with Neil and he explained the vision for the Club - specifically the hunger and the determination of the squad - I just wanted to be part of it. He totally sold the Club to me.'[LNB]Dyer added: 'I've got something to prove after the couple of years I've had, but I feel good and I'm really looking forward to playing my part next season.'[LNB]Dyer agreed a one-year deal to a move to west London and Warnock believes it is a deal that will suit both parties.[LNB]'When a player of Kieron's ability becomes available, you'd be crazy not to be interested.[LNB]'As far as I'm concerned it's a gamble worth taking. He really impressed me in training and it looks like he has been working hard on his fitness throughout the summer.[LNB]'I instantly liked him when we met. You get feelings like that as a Manager.[LNB]'He's had a lot of problems, but he's got something to prove. He's a hell of a good player and I still think he's got an opportunity to impress with us.[LNB] Done deal: Dyer poses with Neil Warnock at the club's training ground[LNB]'He has a lot of experience and is desperate to play in the Premier League again. I like the hunger he's got and he wants to prove a point.'[LNB]QPR confirmed the signature of Jay Bothroyd on a three-year deal earlier today and are believed to be in talks with Blackpool striker DJ Campbell.[LNB]Warnock is also hopeful on tying up a deal for promising Tottenham right-back Kyle Naughton, whose development he witnessed while at Sheffield United.[LNB] 'We have a great relationship with Spurs and we tried to sign Kyle in January before he went to Leicester,' added Warnock.[LNB]'We can give him Premier League experience and help him develop in the same way Kyle Walker benefited from being on loan from Spurs at at Aston Villa.'[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMEQPR make England international Bothroyd their first signing of the summerQPR ponder pay-as-you play deal for perennial sicknote Dyer as Bothroyd joins Loftus RoadAll the latest QPR news, features and opinion[LNB]

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