Having dominated the npower Championship for most of last season, QPR appeared to be coasting towards their dream of gaining promotion to the top flight of English football for the first time in 15 years. Those dreams were put in danger of being shattered in March, however, when the Football Association brought charges against the club for allegedly breaching regulations over the transfer of Faurlin in the summer of 2009. Two months of legal wrangling followed in which Faurlin, and several club representatives, were hauled before the FA to explain the circumstances that surrounded the Argentinian's transfer from Institute FC two years ago. Much to the relief of QPR fans, the FA allowed the club's promotion to stand and Faurlin, along with the rest of the Rangers squad, have since gone on to make a decent start to their life in the top flight. The 25-year-old today spoke of his relief at the decision, but admitted the ordeal of going through the tribunal was tough. "Imagine that week - on Thursday I had been in Wembley to declare (in front of the panel). I felt like I had murdered someone, " Faurlin said. "I was made to swear: 'I shall speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth'. "It was very tough and hard, not just for me but for people around me - the club and the group. "We worked really hard last season and were always top from the beginning to the end. We worked hard for every single point, so imagine if you let down your team. It wasn't all me, it was my contract and QPR, but my name was there and you really feel it. "We were really, really happy everything finished in the right way otherwise I would have felt very bad in that moment." The one thing that helped the midfielder through the ordeal, was the support of the staff at QPR to whom he is eternally grateful. "The support was super, the fans, the group, the manager, the staff, everyone. They all made me feel good, so I was really pleased and now I want to say thank you to them," he added. Faurlin has been an ever-present in the Rangers midfield despite the acquisition of the likes of Joey Barton and Shaun Wright-Phillips since Tony Fernandes bought the club. The club face the biggest test since Fernandes bought the club tomorrow when they take on Chelsea at Loftus Road in the west London derby. Under new boss Andre Villas-Boas, the Blues have kept up with league leaders Manchester City and rivals Manchester United, and they make the short trip across London in superb form having racked up 13 goals in their last three matches. Rangers, in contrast, drew 1-1 with bottom side Blackburn last weekend and two weeks previously they were hammered 6-0 by fellow strugglers Fulham. Despite this, Faurlin insists QPR can come out on top in tomorrow afternoon's game. "We have had a few tough games, and probably a lot of people dont expect much from us. But I can tell you that we are really excited about this," he said. "We are motivated and every single player wants to play against the biggest sides in the league. We are really looking forward to it. We have support from the owner and the fans, so we will look to get a positive result. " Unlike many other Argentines, Faurlin has adapted well to life in England, and the physical nature of the Barclays Premier League. He does admit to not being a big fan of the weather in London, but has otherwise become easily accustomed to life in Britain. "I watch Deal or no Deal every day and X-Factor with my son as he goes to sleep," he says, with a smile. "I quite like fish and chips and apple pie with custard. I love that one."
