Queens Park Rangers' defensive record throughout the 2016/17 Championship season was nothing to boast about. 66 goals shipped meant the R's finished the campaign with the fourth worst record throughout the league, leaving much food for thought over the summer period.
Boss Ian Holloway has faced a grumble of discontent amongst the QPR faithful, narrowly avoiding relegation last term and a lack of transfer activity this have added to his concerns. A fine opening day victory over Reading on Saturday certainly boosted morale around west London and the clean sheet was very welcome.
Two days later the Hoops completed the signing of Middlesbrough defender Alex Baptiste after the 31-year-old had his contract terminated at the Riverside.