Gaffer John Gregory is relishing the opportunity to lock horns with fellow strugglers Barnsley at Loftus Road on Saturday.

The R's sit just one place and one point above the Tykes in the Championship table and having succumbed to five defeats on the spin, Gregory is fully aware of the need to return to winning ways tomorrow afternoon.

Speaking exclusively to QPR World, Gregory said: "It's a six pointer without any shadow of doubt.

"We want and need all three points and if we get them then it's three they can't get. It enables us to get some distance between ourselves and them.''

Gregory also revealed that Steve Lomas, Lee Cook and Damion Stewart are all in contention for the visit of the Tykes.

"We've definitely missed one or two key players over the last few weeks,'' he told QPR World.

"Stevie Lomas has missed a lot of football and we've missed Cookie's influence in the side too.

Steve Lomas could return against Barnsley

"But we're getting one or two back now - Damion should be back tomorrow too which is a boost.

"He's okay, although he'll play with a face mask. It was a nasty fracture of his cheekbone but it's great to have him back in the fray.

"I'm just delighted that I can field a slightly stronger side this weekend.''

A full interview will be available on QPR World later this afternoon, which includes the gaffer's thoughts on those players whose contracts are up in the summer, as well as the future regarding Ray Jones and QPR's efforts so far to retain his services.

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