Gianni Paladini has expressed his shock and sadness at the untimely death of QPR player Ray Jones.

Jones died in a motor accident in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Paladini told www.qpr.co.uk: "We are all shocked and saddened by the news. It's a huge loss for this Football Club.

"Ray had the world of football at his feet and he will be sorely missed by everyone connected to Queens Park Rangers.

"Our thoughts at this time are with his family and friends and we will be doing everything we can to help them through this terrible time.''