John Gregory has today (Tuesday) issued the following statement to QPR supporters.

"After what has been a very traumatic time for everyone, I wanted to take this opportunity to thanks our fans and everyone connected to Queens Park Rangers Football Club for the fantastic tributes to Ray Jones.

"We always knew Saturday was going to be a very difficult day for everyone connected to QPR.

"I want to say thank you for all the tributes - the flowers; the flags; the shirts, all the mementoes that have been left outside Loftus Road. It has been truly magnificent.

"To the people that were there and those who have sent letters of good wishes, we just want to thank you all.

"Saturday was a really fitting tribute to Ray and one that his family were very proud of - his Mum Lorraine, of course, along with his two sisters, his Nan and his Uncle and various other relatives. They were truly uplifted by the send-off you all gave Ray on Saturday.

"It was a tough week in many ways and certainly the performance wasn't one we wanted. We were rather hoping we'd given him a better send off than we did. A defeat wasn't particularly good, but we kind of felt that it would go one way or the other and unfortunately it went the other way.

"Rest assured, I'm sure the players will now have time to get over what has been a really tragic loss for us all and get focused on what lies ahead.

"Thank you all once more - it really was a truly great send off for Ray and I know the family really appreciate everything you - the supporters - have done.

"His memory will live on - we just need to make sure we give you lot something to cheer about over the next few weeks."