Harry eyes Blue-print

Andrew Gwilym

Harry Redknapp believes QPR's Premier League survival hopes hinge on them being able to repeat the late-season form that saw him keep Portsmouth in the top flight seven years ago.

The Blues looked destined for the drop at this stage of the 2005-06 season, but under Redknapp's guidance strung together a series of results to take 20 points from their last 10 games and retain their top-flight status.

QPR's 4-1 defeat at Swansea on Saturday means they remain rooted to the foot of the Premier League, six points from safety with 12 games left. And Redknapp knows the Rs need to quickly add to their meagre tally of two league wins.

He said: "It is very similar to the situation I had with Portsmouth, it is much the same if you look at the stats. I think that was down to the last 10 games and we got out at Pompey with 20-odd points. That is what we need here, it's not impossible."