SAMMY IGOE has no intention of surrendering his long unbeaten run at Loftus Road and believes those who doubt Town's 'bottle' will be forced to hang their heads in shame at full time tomorrow.

The 28-year-old (pictured) has not lost at Queens Park Rangers since September 1997 and he is confident that statistic will remain intact for a while longer.

He said: "Friends inside the game have been asking me whether we've got the bottle to finish the job after our defeat against Oldham last week.

"I don't think there's any question that we've got the necessary bottle.

"We know we didn't play well last week but I don't believe it was anything to do with choking.

"I think you'll find all the lads are looking forward to this match, the sort of occasion that you dream about being involved in as a youngster.

"You have to relish such opportunities, not be afraid of them."

Igoe is not surprised that so much hinges on the match. He predicted such a scenario months ago.

"I remember looking at the fixtures back in August and had a funny feeling then that this match would prove to be very important,'' he said.

"It's certainly turned out that way.

"A result for us would send us into the play-offs in a very positive state of mind and that's so important."

Igoe is happy to be playing at Loftus Road as it is a ground which holds no fears for him.

He said: "It's a place that's been quite good for me, going as far back as youth and reserve level.

"Some members of my family are QPR fans so I'll have to ruin the day for them and there's also the small matter of getting one over my old mate from Reading Jamie Cureton who now plays there."

A sold-out Loftus Road might be seen as handing QPR a significant advantage but a crowd can hinder as well as help a team.

Igoe said: "They are at home with a lot of expectation on them to go straight up.

"That can sometimes work against you at this stage of the season. Let's hope so anyway."

It is a sentiment shared by manager Andy King.

The Town boss, who spent most of yesterday locked in contract talks with several members of his playing squad, said: "A full house may work against QPR.

"Our fans on the other hand will have that away-day feeling.

"QPR have to win otherwise Bristol City could pip them. We could pip them. A draw is no good to them."