I think the left mid position is the hardest to decide upon in terms of who should play there?
Assuming Rowly and Leigertwood continue at Centre Mid with Buzz on the right who do you choose:
The experience of Ainsworth?
The form of Vine?
The class of Ephraim?
The youth of Balanta?
Let me know who you think should start there next game!
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Rowan Vine! Vine! Vine!
This bloke has really impressed me in recent weeks and he has proved a more than able deputy for Hogan Ephraim who possibly won't walk back into the team now his suspension is over. Although he has been good upfront and his partnership with Ageymang has shown potential he has been at his best from the left wing and i wonder if this is where he is best suited as he perhapes doens't have the right amount of goals in him to play as a striker.
He certainly has the potential to terrorise a full back, put a good ball in and cut in side and in recent weeks he has been our best and most creative player with the possible exception of Buzz. He has 2 goals in the last 3 games, at least 1 assist and got us that penalty against Scunthorpe ... which even he admits was not a penalty. What i didn't realise is that he has actually been our most expensive buy since the arrival of Bernie and Flavio and cost somewhere between 1 and 1.5 million but i think he was worth it and will certainly be vital in getting us promoted next year.
He certainly has the potential to terrorise a full back, put a good ball in and cut in side and in recent weeks he has been our best and most creative player with the possible exception of Buzz. He has 2 goals in the last 3 games, at least 1 assist and got us that penalty against Scunthorpe ... which even he admits was not a penalty. What i didn't realise is that he has actually been our most expensive buy since the arrival of Bernie and Flavio and cost somewhere between 1 and 1.5 million but i think he was worth it and will certainly be vital in getting us promoted next year.
New sponsorship deal set to be unveiled
QPR are set to unveil a new sponsorship deal with Lotto Sport Italia. Supposedly a 5 year deal worth up to 20million quid if we do well etc.
Looks like Kingfisher beer is no longer involved.
Looks like Kingfisher beer is no longer involved.
Monday, 24 March 2008
QPR Vs Ipswich
Bet 365s odds are in:
Ipswich - Evens
Draw - 9/4
QPR - 5/2
Same firm make England 9/4 to beat Russia
Ipswich - Evens
Draw - 9/4
QPR - 5/2
Same firm make England 9/4 to beat Russia
Kit news
Supposedly the new kit is to be seen for the first time tomorrow. It is rumoured that the Supermodel friend of Flavio Briatorie, Naomi Campbell, will be modelling the new shirt.
Furthermore, it will be our biggest ever sponsorship deal, replacing Cargiant for Kingfisher beer, which is owned by a Formula 1 contact of Flavio.
Finally, instead of Le Coq Sportif the new kit will be maufactured by Lotto Sport Italia.
Furthermore, it will be our biggest ever sponsorship deal, replacing Cargiant for Kingfisher beer, which is owned by a Formula 1 contact of Flavio.
Finally, instead of Le Coq Sportif the new kit will be maufactured by Lotto Sport Italia.
Stadium news?
The Times have done an article referring to our plans to move stadium. It lists 2 options ...
1. Wood Lane plot currently held by BBC
2. Groundshare with either Fulham or Chelsea
I would absolutely hate any groundshare and would much rather stay at Loftus road despite it's inadequacies.
The Wood Lane plot is definetly an option though.
Let me know what you think in the poll.
1. Wood Lane plot currently held by BBC
2. Groundshare with either Fulham or Chelsea
I would absolutely hate any groundshare and would much rather stay at Loftus road despite it's inadequacies.
The Wood Lane plot is definetly an option though.
Let me know what you think in the poll.
Sunday, 23 March 2008
New poll
Let me know your opinion of what we should do in terms of our stadium.
Stick with Loftus Road or move to a new one.
Cheers!
Stick with Loftus Road or move to a new one.
Cheers!
Poll results ... who did QPR let go off to early?
11th. Matthew Rose - 1%
i think this was the right desicion. Not sure Rose had the quality to continue at Championship level and to get QPR towards the playoffs. Now a regular at League 1 Yeovil.
10th. Kevin Gallen - 3%
Didn't seem to have the goals in him anymore. Couldn't see him being the 20 goals a season man we need. Now a star player at MK Dons who should be in League 1 next year.
9th/8th - Scott Donnely and Ian Evatt - 5%
Scott Donnely seemed not to work hard enough. Let himself go in the summer break badly and didn't seem to have the quality. Now with Waddock at Aldershot who should be in League 2 next year.
However, i think it was the wrong decision to let Ian Evatt go. Seemed a decent enough defender, probably more solid than the likes of Zesh Rehman. Perhaps a mistake. Now a regular at Championship Blackpool.
7th - Shabazz Baidoo - 7%
Seemed to have decent pace and some scoring ability although i very much doubt he could have ever scored the necessary amount of goals. Seems to have fallen of the rails a little bit lately, trying to launch a rap career and getting himself arrested. Probably, the right decision to let him go. Now a substitute at Dagenham and Redbridge.
6th/5th/4th/3rd - Marcus Bignot/ Patrick Kanyuka/Jimmy Smith / Paul Furlong - 9%
Bignot was instrumental in keeping us up and a passionate Rs player. Seemed like a nice bloke and a decent full back but lacked the quality for a promotion side, compared to Manciene, Connely etc. Again the right desicion to let him go. Now a regular at League 1 Millwall.
I personally beleive the clubs biggest recent mistake was releasing Patrick Kanyuka a hugely talented centre half who appeared to have first team potential. A thoroughly decent bloke to. He may still go far. Now a regular at League 1 Swindon.
Although, Jimmy Smith was never actually a QPR player, just a Chelsea Loanee, we probably could have signed him if we wanted. Huge goal scoring potential but didn't seem to offer anything else to the team and often faded out of games. Probably wouldn't be in the side now though. Still would have been nice to have him for the first half of this season. Now injured at Championship Norwich.
Paul Furlong was my favourite ever QPR player and i was deeply saddened by hiis exit, to Luton of all people. Still had it in him to score goals and he should have been kept for his leadership and experience, especially over Stefan Moore, Shabazz Baidoo and Marc Nygaard. Now a top scorer and star player at League 1 luton, having recently attracted interest from Wycombe and Barnet.
2nd - Marc Bircham - 13%
I liked Birch because of his pure passion and combative mentality. You got the feeling he would actually die for the shirt. However, it is unlikely he would have had the quality to still be in the team today having been replaced by Leigertwood and Mahon. Now a regular at League 1 Yeovil.
1st - Keiron St. Aimie - 24%
This guy never really got his chance at QPR after impressing early on with a great goal at Celtic in the pre-season. However, although i would have kept him for another 6 months you have to question the abilities of somebody who was turned down by a conference league side for not having enough goal scoring potential. Now a squad player at Barnet.
Thanks for voting and i tip Kanyuka to shine in the future!
i think this was the right desicion. Not sure Rose had the quality to continue at Championship level and to get QPR towards the playoffs. Now a regular at League 1 Yeovil.
10th. Kevin Gallen - 3%
Didn't seem to have the goals in him anymore. Couldn't see him being the 20 goals a season man we need. Now a star player at MK Dons who should be in League 1 next year.
9th/8th - Scott Donnely and Ian Evatt - 5%
Scott Donnely seemed not to work hard enough. Let himself go in the summer break badly and didn't seem to have the quality. Now with Waddock at Aldershot who should be in League 2 next year.
However, i think it was the wrong decision to let Ian Evatt go. Seemed a decent enough defender, probably more solid than the likes of Zesh Rehman. Perhaps a mistake. Now a regular at Championship Blackpool.
7th - Shabazz Baidoo - 7%
Seemed to have decent pace and some scoring ability although i very much doubt he could have ever scored the necessary amount of goals. Seems to have fallen of the rails a little bit lately, trying to launch a rap career and getting himself arrested. Probably, the right decision to let him go. Now a substitute at Dagenham and Redbridge.
6th/5th/4th/3rd - Marcus Bignot/ Patrick Kanyuka/Jimmy Smith / Paul Furlong - 9%
Bignot was instrumental in keeping us up and a passionate Rs player. Seemed like a nice bloke and a decent full back but lacked the quality for a promotion side, compared to Manciene, Connely etc. Again the right desicion to let him go. Now a regular at League 1 Millwall.
I personally beleive the clubs biggest recent mistake was releasing Patrick Kanyuka a hugely talented centre half who appeared to have first team potential. A thoroughly decent bloke to. He may still go far. Now a regular at League 1 Swindon.
Although, Jimmy Smith was never actually a QPR player, just a Chelsea Loanee, we probably could have signed him if we wanted. Huge goal scoring potential but didn't seem to offer anything else to the team and often faded out of games. Probably wouldn't be in the side now though. Still would have been nice to have him for the first half of this season. Now injured at Championship Norwich.
Paul Furlong was my favourite ever QPR player and i was deeply saddened by hiis exit, to Luton of all people. Still had it in him to score goals and he should have been kept for his leadership and experience, especially over Stefan Moore, Shabazz Baidoo and Marc Nygaard. Now a top scorer and star player at League 1 luton, having recently attracted interest from Wycombe and Barnet.
2nd - Marc Bircham - 13%
I liked Birch because of his pure passion and combative mentality. You got the feeling he would actually die for the shirt. However, it is unlikely he would have had the quality to still be in the team today having been replaced by Leigertwood and Mahon. Now a regular at League 1 Yeovil.
1st - Keiron St. Aimie - 24%
This guy never really got his chance at QPR after impressing early on with a great goal at Celtic in the pre-season. However, although i would have kept him for another 6 months you have to question the abilities of somebody who was turned down by a conference league side for not having enough goal scoring potential. Now a squad player at Barnet.
Thanks for voting and i tip Kanyuka to shine in the future!
Figo back on??
After it appeared Figo was most likely not coming to Loftus Road for the start of next season it now appears the deal could possibly be back on.
Strangely, enough i heard a DJ discussing his potential move on Virgin radio yesterday and the Sunday people now claim he will be offered a 75K a week contract by the club.
Whilst, part of me would like to see Luis at the Loft i think we should not go ahead with the deal for that price. 75K a week is too much for a Championship club to pay an ageing player way past his best. I also think it will caise resentment with the other players who will only earn a mere percentage of this wage. After all is Figo really 15 or 20 times more useful than the likes of Vine, Buzsaky, Rowlands and Ephraim ... I think not!
Strangely, enough i heard a DJ discussing his potential move on Virgin radio yesterday and the Sunday people now claim he will be offered a 75K a week contract by the club.
Whilst, part of me would like to see Luis at the Loft i think we should not go ahead with the deal for that price. 75K a week is too much for a Championship club to pay an ageing player way past his best. I also think it will caise resentment with the other players who will only earn a mere percentage of this wage. After all is Figo really 15 or 20 times more useful than the likes of Vine, Buzsaky, Rowlands and Ephraim ... I think not!
Saturday, 22 March 2008
QPR will be a championship team next year ... basically!
After dropping two points today it seems basically impossible that QPR will this season achieve promotion throught the playoffs.
Seemingly, we are way out of the relegation battle as well and i would predict we finish 8th.
Looks like Championship football next year for the Rs!
Seemingly, we are way out of the relegation battle as well and i would predict we finish 8th.
Looks like Championship football next year for the Rs!
QPR 3 - Wolves 3
Camp, Delaney, Mancienne, Blackstock, Buzsaky, Connolly, Agyemang, Vine, Hall, Leigertwood, Rowlands (c).
Subs: Mahon, Ainsworth, Pikens, Rehman, Balanta.
QPR lead 3 times but each time Wolves come back, finally making it 3-3 with a 95th minute equaliser.
Didn't manage to get to the game today so no match review but goals game from Buzsaky, Blackstock (penalty) and Leigertwood.
Observations
- Buzsaky now top scorer with 10
- Wonder why Blackstock took the Penalty and not Rowlands?
- Good to see Ainsworth back on the bench
- Ephraim back next game not sure if he will make 11.
Subs: Mahon, Ainsworth, Pikens, Rehman, Balanta.
QPR lead 3 times but each time Wolves come back, finally making it 3-3 with a 95th minute equaliser.
Didn't manage to get to the game today so no match review but goals game from Buzsaky, Blackstock (penalty) and Leigertwood.
Observations
- Buzsaky now top scorer with 10
- Wonder why Blackstock took the Penalty and not Rowlands?
- Good to see Ainsworth back on the bench
- Ephraim back next game not sure if he will make 11.
Friday, 21 March 2008
Poll
The votes are in for who you think should be are top transfer priority to sign on a permanent deal in the summer.
The results are as follows.
10. Scott Sinclair 2%
9/8/7. Stephen Carr, Leroy Lita, David Nugent 4%
6. Robert Earnshaw 5%
5. Danny shittu 6%
4. Luis Figo 9%
3. Lee Cook 14%
2. Martin Cranie 19%
1. Michael Manciene 33%
Therefore, the winner is Michael Manciene and us Rs fans believe he should be are top priority for the summer. I believe this poll is very revealing for a number of reasons. Firstly, it shows that the majority of Rs fans are not hugely desperate to see the big name of Luis Figo playing at Loftus Road next year. Secondly, it shows that the fans believe new defenders should be Luigi's firm priority.
Defenders 62%
Midfielders 25%
Forwards 13%
Thanks to everyone that voted.
Please now vote in the other poll about which player we released to early.
Cheers!
The results are as follows.
10. Scott Sinclair 2%
9/8/7. Stephen Carr, Leroy Lita, David Nugent 4%
6. Robert Earnshaw 5%
5. Danny shittu 6%
4. Luis Figo 9%
3. Lee Cook 14%
2. Martin Cranie 19%
1. Michael Manciene 33%
Therefore, the winner is Michael Manciene and us Rs fans believe he should be are top priority for the summer. I believe this poll is very revealing for a number of reasons. Firstly, it shows that the majority of Rs fans are not hugely desperate to see the big name of Luis Figo playing at Loftus Road next year. Secondly, it shows that the fans believe new defenders should be Luigi's firm priority.
Defenders 62%
Midfielders 25%
Forwards 13%
Thanks to everyone that voted.
Please now vote in the other poll about which player we released to early.
Cheers!
Paul Furlong
Might be of interest for QPR fans to have a bit of a Paul Furlong update from Luton as he was a fan favourite when he was at Loftus Road. He has been exceelent for Luton and is their top scorer and has quickly became a fan favourite there as well. He has attracted interest from two league 2 clubs, Wycombe who are pushing promotion and Barnet, a sure sign of his quality at 39. Only this week Wycombe have offered him and 18 month contract but Mick Harford refused to sell him calling him Luton's star player.
Although his current contract expires at the end of the year with Luton it seems very likely that he will still be able to get a contract with a league club next year, with Luton and Wycombe likely to offer 1 year extra contracts.
I am glad at Fur's continued success as he seemed a nice bloke whenever i met him and was a great player for QPR. He always looked dangerous and carried a goal scoring threat like no other i have ever seen at Loftus road, and a threat that has only been rivalled recently by the late Ray Jones and Patrick Ageymang.
I wish him every possible success and hope he continues to score league goals into his 40s.
I might even get the chance too see him play for one last time as seeing as QPR are not playing on Easter monday i might accompany some of my friends to Millwall Vs Luton. If i do go to the game i will let you know how Furs, Biggy and Chris Day are getting on!
Although his current contract expires at the end of the year with Luton it seems very likely that he will still be able to get a contract with a league club next year, with Luton and Wycombe likely to offer 1 year extra contracts.
I am glad at Fur's continued success as he seemed a nice bloke whenever i met him and was a great player for QPR. He always looked dangerous and carried a goal scoring threat like no other i have ever seen at Loftus road, and a threat that has only been rivalled recently by the late Ray Jones and Patrick Ageymang.
I wish him every possible success and hope he continues to score league goals into his 40s.
I might even get the chance too see him play for one last time as seeing as QPR are not playing on Easter monday i might accompany some of my friends to Millwall Vs Luton. If i do go to the game i will let you know how Furs, Biggy and Chris Day are getting on!
Tom's tips for the weekned
Norwich to beat bottom Colchester @ Norwich 4/5
Stoke to beat Blackpool @ Stoke 4/6
Aberdeen to beat St. Mirren @ Aberdeen 8/11 TOP TIP
Hearts to be Falkirk @ Hearts 8/11
All odds from Ladbrokes
All 4 in an Acca for Approx 9/2
Stoke to beat Blackpool @ Stoke 4/6
Aberdeen to beat St. Mirren @ Aberdeen 8/11 TOP TIP
Hearts to be Falkirk @ Hearts 8/11
All odds from Ladbrokes
All 4 in an Acca for Approx 9/2
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Current squad news
Two injury updates, 1 new father and the Actim index!
Gavin Mahon is back to full fitness according to Club Physio and should be able to start against Wolves if he is selected.
Elsewhere, Jake Cole is out for several weeks after having minor keyhole surgery to his elbow in a "clean-up" operation.
Also, congratulations to Dexter Blackstock whose first child has just been born.
Last week, Rowan Vine scored the highst score in the whole league in terms of the Actim index and Akos Buszaky scored the highest score for a midfielder, because Vine counts as a Forward.
In terms of QPR the Actim Index says are best 5 players are
Camp 20th best in league
Buzsaky 31
Ageymang 44
Stewart 51
Vine 63
Gavin Mahon is back to full fitness according to Club Physio and should be able to start against Wolves if he is selected.
Elsewhere, Jake Cole is out for several weeks after having minor keyhole surgery to his elbow in a "clean-up" operation.
Also, congratulations to Dexter Blackstock whose first child has just been born.
Last week, Rowan Vine scored the highst score in the whole league in terms of the Actim index and Akos Buszaky scored the highest score for a midfielder, because Vine counts as a Forward.
In terms of QPR the Actim Index says are best 5 players are
Camp 20th best in league
Buzsaky 31
Ageymang 44
Stewart 51
Vine 63
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