Matt's Move Is Paying Off

WITH Fulham pushing for a return to the Premier League, Matt Smith could have taken the easy option and remained at Craven Cottage.

- Rob Guest

Instead, the striker made the three-mile move to Loftus Road at a time when QPR were nervously looking over their shoulder.

Many players in his position might have remained in SW6, but Smith’s decision is vindicated after playing a starring role in the Rs’ upturn in form.

The 27-year-old netted in Fulham’s first two Championship games this season but failed to find the net again as opportunities became few and far between.

But Smith scored three in his first eight QPR games and is happy with a change of scenery, even if he moved just down the road.

“It was a case of finding a move that would tick all the boxes and it did with QPR,” he said. “It's done that and more.

“Fulham’s a big club, but at the same time I wanted to be playing football regularly.