Former QPR defender Shaun Derry believes the Hoops have made some of the same unforgivable mistakes this season that they made when they last got promoted to the Premier League in 2011.

Rangers find themselves seven points adrift of safety with just three games remaining, and fell to a disappointing late defeat at Liverpool last weekend.

It has been a turbulent season at Loftus Road of similar connotations to the last time they were promoted from the Championship, and Derry insists they haven’t learned from their mistakes.

“Three years ago when they got promoted there were a lot mistakes that took place that year. Certain of performances have taken place which have been a real let down,” said the 37-year-old.

“There was a glimmer of hope a few weeks ago but the key game was the 0-0 at home [to West Ham] – it was a disappointing result.”

“It’s been a disappointing season. It looks as they are going back into the Championship again.”

Despite their struggles, Derry hopes that beleaguered interim manager Chris Ramsey is given the permanent job at QPR regardless of their situation next season.

“I hope Chris Ramsey gets the job, he seems to have a vision of somebody who wants to develop. They have got somebody who really cares,” Derry added.