Leeds 6-1 QPR

Deane's goals took his season's tally for Leeds to six

Veteran striker Brian Deane netted four times as struggling Leeds gave high-flying QPR a battering at Elland Road.

Rangers were in front inside two minutes through Gareth Ainsworth's drive but David Healy chipped in to level seven minutes later.

Deane put Leeds ahead on 13 minutes, and Jermaine Wright swept home to make it 3-1 just 10 minutes later.

Deane then scored two in two minutes before the break to complete a hat-trick and hit his fourth on 72 minutes.

Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell
"I'm pleased for Brian Deane. His professionalism is an example for all the young players at this club to follow.

"This just shows what can be achieved when players get the right service.

"Our wide men were excellent today."

QPR boss Ian Holloway
"The doorman asked me if I had a pass - we didn't have a pass all day!

"I should have stayed at home. It may be a virus or food poisoning. I thought things couldn't get any worse, then we let in six goals after being one up.

"It looks like we got Leeds really annoyed. They played superbly and we were a shadow of what we can be."

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Leeds: Sullivan, Kelly, Carlisle, Butler, Pugh, Walton (Richardson 90), Gregan, Wright, Oster, Deane (Lennon 86), Healy (Joachim 77). Subs Not Used: Carson, Kilgallon.

Goals: Healy 9, Deane 13, Wright 23, Deane 42, 44, 72.

QPR: Day, Bignot, Shittu, Santos, Rose (Padula 11), Ainsworth, Bircham, Gallen, McLeod (Cook 45), Furlong, Cureton (Bean 45). Subs Not Used: Branco, Miller.

Booked: Bircham.

Goals: Ainsworth 2.

Att: 29,739.

Ref: C Webster (Tyne & Wear).