The message is clear from Gareth Ainsworth: 'Let's remember how far we've come.'

As the R's preparations continue ahead of the visit of Nottingham Forest to Loftus Road next Saturday, the Rangers Player / Coach has hit back at the small minority of fans who he believes have 'forgotten how far the Club has come' over the last 12 months or so.

"We've come a long way in a short space of time and we need to remember that," Ainsworth told www.qpr.co.uk.

"You come across people in football who seem to have daily or weekly opinions which change as often as the weather - it's crazy."

Despite a recent blip, which has seen the R's pick up just one point from four Championship fixtures, Ainsworth believes the Super Hoops are on the right path to building 'something special' in W12.

"QPR is a fantastic place to be, and thankfully the majority of the fans have still got their feet on the ground," he said.

"They recognise that we are slowly building something special here. Unfortunately, there's a minority who have got carried away by the expectations surrounding the Club."

Ainsworth added: "A couple of years ago we were fighting relegation and the fans were unbelievable - right behind us.

"I remember hobbling off at Loftus Road after breaking my leg against Luton. I looked at the crowd, and the fans were giving me the clinched fist - the place was just buzzing. It was like we were going for promotion that day. Yet last month we slipped to fifth in the table and a small minority booed us off!

"I know the majority of the fans will make themselves heard and get behind us. That's what we need. Intimidate the opposition, support the R's and we'll do our best to make you proud."

You can see this interview in full on QPR World later today.