It was a disappointing display from QPR as they fell to a 3-1 defeat against Leeds United.

Kemar Roofe was the difference between the teams, as the Whites ran riot at Loftus Road to subject the hosts to a sixth game without a victory.

But what were the key talking points to arise from the defeat? We take a look at what went wrong.

Rock-bottom confidence

It's been clear to see in recent weeks that QPR haven't looked like their usual buoyant selves over recent weeks; which is understandable after a run of games without a victory.

The Hoops looked decent in the first half, playing good football in the midfield only for the move to break down when they reach the final third - an issue which has been a big part of the teams downfall this term.

However what was most evident was the way that QPR's fragile confidence was shattered as soon as Kemar Roofe scored his first goal.

Ian Holloway alluded to the fact that his team aren't getting a fair share of luck, and he may have a point but my view is that you create your own luck and that's something which the team need to do in order to start picking up points over the festive period.

The return of the Chief

Nedum Onuoha

It was great to see Nedum Onuoha back on the team-sheet after a three month absence.

With the team in a bit of a lull at the moment, experience is going to be vital to help the team as they try to get back to winning ways.

The 31-year-old looked strong on his return, and hopefully as he works his way back to match-sharpness he can make an even bigger impression as he leads the team back up the table.

It's also worth mentioning the return of Grant Hall, and while he didn't have chance to affect the match in his cameo appearance, it will have done his confidence the world of good to be involved after eight months out of first team action.

Pawel Wszolek

The Poland international was one of QPR's best players on the day.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Pawel Wszolek of Queens Park Rangers and Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham battle for possession during the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Fulham at Loftus Road on September 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Despite being an effective winger at Championship level, he was used at full-back once again, doing a decent job in his defensive duties and proving extremely effective going forward.

But is he being utilised to his full capability? The answer has to be no.

QPR aren't blessed with a lot in terms of attacking talents, and in Wszolek Ian Holloway has an excellent option on the wing.

I understand that the defence has been frail over recent months, but In my humble opinion the main issue facing Ollie is the lack of creativity going forward.

It'd be a lot easier to place Alex Baptiste, Darnell Furlong or Jordan Cousins at right-back, and push Pawel Wszolek further up the field than continuing to trial attacking options, with little reward.

With the team under-performing it's crucial that Ian Holloway gets the best out of each of his players, and the first step to doing that is to use his players in their correct roles.

A mis-firing attack

It links in with my point surround Pawel Wszolek, but the lack of ammunition in the final third is quite alarming.

It's been the story of the season that QPR show real promise in midfield with Massimo Luongo and Luke Freeman breaking out of midfield, but when they reach the final third what options do they have?

Despite creating chances, QPR recorded just two shots on target in the game against Leeds, which is simply not enough to win football matches on a regular basis.

Conor Washington

I feel that QPR's team has enough players to create opportunities through the defence and midfield, but the evidence so far this season is that we lack the required fire-power and goal-scoring instinct to be in the right place at the right time.

Finances are limited at the club, but it has to be a priority in January to bolster the attack.

A manager under pressure?

QPR sit 19th in the Championship and are currently in free-fall having picked up just one point from their last 18, so naturally Ian Holloway is under a little bit of pressure.

His comments directed at the fans after the Brentford game didn't help, and while he apologised for what he said, it was an action of a man who is feeling the weight of responsibility.

I think Ian Holloway deserves more time to turn things round, but the pressure on his shoulders will continue to mount until he gets that long-overdue victory.