IAN Holloway reckons Wanderers are coping just fine without Gary Madine.

The QPR boss has been impressed by the way Bolton have responded since the sale of their top scorer to Cardiff City and has warned his side not to underestimate their opponents at Loftus Road this afternoon.

“It’s a tough game for us,” he said .

“Bolton have improved greatly after a really difficult start to the season.

“They’ve also had to deal with selling their so-called best striker in Gary Madine but Sammy Ameobi has done well for them up front.

“It’s another chance for us to pick up three more important points, and it’s been nice to do well in games like this so far this season.

“But we know we are going to have to earn the right to do well against Bolton. They are a big, strong and competitive team who are very combative."

Wanderers assistant Steve Parkin hinted there could be changes this afternoon after a long midweek trip to Cardiff City but says those not involved in South Wales are in the right frame of mind.

"The attitude across the squad has been good, the people out of the team have been disappointed but motivated to get back in," he said.