Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes has asked for “patience” after a 2-1 home defeat against West Ham has kept Rangers rooted to the bottom of the Premier League.

With just two points from six games the London club are in genuine peril, following a large summer spending spree and players being enticed with lucrative contracts, the R’s ambitions were stationed well above a relegation battle.

Despite a disappointing start Fernandes has publicly backed his manager, taking to Twitter last night to show his support for the Welshman. The 48 year old said: “I’m calm I want to build stability which is what most fans want. There are many out there who are clueless.

“Bad game but I expected it. Need all injured players back. After West Brom. And everyone back to match fitness. Patience. Keep calm. Six games does not make a season. I have learnt from many wise chairmen. Mark will sort it out look at his record. We would have won if we didn’t go down to 10. I am relaxed and confident. Let’s get all our players back and in form and fit and then let’s see.”