"It wasn't a case of having to change my team talk at half time, the lads had their own chat and knew what had to be done.
"We knew the game could be won and that's what we went out there and did."
on his squad
"By the time we've played Cardiff, I'll have been here for 10 games and that's a good time to reflect and make an overall, accurate assessment of our squad.
"First impressions are lasting and I don't think you're ever too far wrong, but now I'll know exactly - if I don't already - which players are doing it for me and which aren't doing it for me and never will.
"We've got about 35 professionals, which is an astronomical amount for a club this size - probably at least 10 too many. It's far too expensive and I've got to whittle it down when the opportunity arises."
and on speculation linking Lee Cook with a move away from Loftus Rd
"He's been outstanding since I came here and he's certainly caught the eye in some great team performances. There has been a lot of speculation, but that's all it is, speculation. I just want him to keep his head down and continue working hard."