Coyle wary of Prem new boys

Last updated : 12 August 2011 By Team Talk

QPR are among the favourites to be relegated but Coyle is taking nothing for granted against Neil Warnock's men.

"I know how pumped up the whole club will be, the players and the staff and the fans," Coyle said.

"They want to send out a message that they are here to stay. We saw that last year, when Blackpool went to Wigan. My Burnley side beat Manchester United in their first home game. We have to be ready for all that."

Warnock is taking inspiration from Blackpool's performances last season as QPR prepare for their first top-flight action since 1996.

"Last year was a very illuminating time for me watching Blackpool play," Warnock told club website.

"I know they got relegated but they epitomised playing without fear. They weren't worried about getting turned over."

QPR's fellow newcomers Norwich begin their campaign with a trip to Wigan.

The Canaries, back in England's elite for the first time since 2005, are light on top-flight experience but new striker Steve Morison, signed from Millwall, said: "We all want to make sure that we give a good account of ourselves and we are not just there to make the numbers up."

The other promoted side, Swansea, have to wait until Monday night for their opener when they face a tough trip to Manchester City.

Source: Team Talk

Source: Team Talk