Two minutes enough for Vine to choose QPR
Rowan Vine admitted today he joined Queens Park Rangers because he had no chance of getting a game at Birmingham under Alex McLeish.
"I had one chat with the new boss, which lasted about two minutes," said the 25-year-old striker.
"He told me he had never seen me play and although it might seem a bit harsh, I would not be needed.
"I admired his honesty. He wants players he knows already."
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Rowan Vine (right) took no time at all to decide to move to QPR on a permanent basis
Meanwhile Michael Mancienne managed to play an hour for the reserves on his comeback from a hamstring injury.
The defender helped QPR keep a clean sheet in their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Charlie Sheringham almost scored for Palace but Aaron Goode cleared off the line.
