Gary O'Neil excited by Queens Park Rangers challenge

Gary O'Neil has revealed that he is excited by the challenge at Queens Park Rangers following his move to the Championship club.

The 30-year-old midfielder signed a one-year contract at Loftus Road on Wednesday after being released by West Ham United.

"The challenge here is an exciting one," O'Neil told the club's official website.

"Obviously I know Harry [Redknapp] well and he was a big factor in me coming here. The promotion season we had under him at Portsmouth was fantastic.

"He's played a massive role in my development as a player and now I'm back playing for him again and I want to repay him by helping this club get back into the Premier League."

O'Neil joins QPR having spent two years at West Ham.