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Bottom club QPR's debt soars to £89 million

The accounts, which cover the 2011/12 season and do not include the last two transfer windows when QPR invested heavily on new players, show debts rose by almost 33 million pounds.

The results are certain to increase the scrutiny on QPR's financial position with the Londoners having spent more than 20 million pounds reinforcing their squad in January.

With relegation a realistic prospect and only 10 games left, the fans will be concerned the club's existence could be threatened should they return to the Championship substantially in the red.

"A critical driver of any club's value is its presence in the Premier League and the club achieved its key objective for the 2011/12 season by successfully securing its Premier League status," chairman Tony Fernandes said in a statement attached to the accounts.

"There are a number of potential risks and uncertainties that could have a material impact on the group's long-term performance. These risks and uncertainties are monitored by the board on a regular basis."