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QPR boss Redknapp refuses to abandon disastrous back three system

QPR boss Harry Redknapp isn't ready to abandon his back three system despite their humbling at Tottenham.

Redknapp saw his side given something of a run around, especially in the first-half as his back three of Rio Ferdinand, Steve Caulker and Richard Dunne were exposed.

Although he introduced Nedum Onuoha at half-time and reverted to four at the back, the 67-year-old is keen to persevere with his new 3-5-2 system.

"I don't know if that (the system) is a problem," he said.

"We played okay last week playing that way, it is about energy really. We were slower on the ball and were off the pace a bit - in certain areas we weren't sharp enough. We have to work harder both with and without the ball.

"I don't think it is about systems. That system allows me to get two strikers into the team which I was trying to do.

"(Loic) Remy doesn't play up on his own, it is difficult. Charlie Austin doesn't play up on his own. You look to play 4-4-2 and you get slaughtered in midfield, it is not easy."

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