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Reply | Where are the
at 19:30 22 Dec 2024
Of which he has learnt from and readapted the ways of communicating injuries.
There is a heck of a lot more depth to this squad than previous seasons.
We have achieved a recovery and this season we have had a dreadful injury record which seems to be jinxing us big time this last few months.
The banging on the Nourry drum is IMO very harsh.
He is a young man no doubt and he has a lot of power here - probably too much but the proof of this strategy is over a number of years ie having players we can make money on if they move onto bigger and better things.
The running of the football club has to be thought in this way as we are never going to up our status whilst we play at Loftus Road so this is the way to do it.
And we can all see certain players have that potential.
There is always an issue in football that everything has to be immediate or else.
We definitely in my eyes have the right manager and pleased we did not knee jerk react to us being bottom of the table and likewise with the hierarchy we have to give it time.
Most successful clubs have provided a base that has been set for longevity. Glad on all counts we havent been too present focussed.
Lets see where we are at the end of next season. I think most parts of the club must be given time. There are green shoots and we have to see where it all leads us.
Yes there were two strange decisions in the left back and centre forward decisions. Didnt we get a million for Dykes and I think that fell into the category of passing on a player we could have not got more for and tbf Dykes was never a success here.
The left back situation - I think they felt Fox who can play left back , Clarke Salter who can play there and obviously we had Paal and then they brought in Ashby last minute thinking he could cover too. Three injuries and one guy playing who could not adapt as well as may have been thought to playing on the other side. I was surprised Larkeche went on loan but now he is injured anyhow also at Dundee.
We all know you cant get every decision right. Sometimes hardly any signings work out but to expect all of them to work from the word go is a harsh expectation. Lets see where we get to in the next eighteen months.
I am hopeful without being deluded. The eternal fate of a QPR suppporter... [Post edited 22 Dec 19:47]
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Reply | Varane
at 14:59 22 Dec 2024
I would take Varane over Dozzell and certainly is more up for it than Taylor Richards so what greater compliments could you give to the man !!!
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Reply | Where are the
at 14:52 22 Dec 2024
Usually there is only one or two changes incoming/outgoing in the January window.
But if we can get a couple different full backs and perhaps with Cook out, another solid centre back, then perhaps the only other required addition could be a number nine.
We got rid of Dozzell and reasonable money in for Dykes and Armstrong.
I guess the proof is within the long term effects.
A lot of the new players could potentially work over a longer period. We shall see. [Post edited 22 Dec 14:54]
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Reply | Have we ever had a wider range of quality in the squad ?
at 14:41 22 Dec 2024
Don't see this squad as the widest range of quality within the squad.
Think they all have levels of talent, we just not seen it often enough as yet with some
The late 80s early 90s was best for me for strength in depth, although am sure the mid 70s was the top bananas but before my time.
Not sure as to widest range of quality and attitude though |
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Reply | are women stronger than men...
at 07:40 22 Dec 2024
Having worked in predominantly female dominated organisations in recent years, bitchiness is a thing.
Men will say it how it is and say it to your face..
Women gossip more and stab you in the back without you knowing who it was.
Obviously that's a massive generalisation but the numbers would back this up overall in my experiences.
I not a great fan of boxing but watching women box is terrifying and sad for me. Guess it's a controlled way to release anger and stress.
But depends obviously. My better half is a gentle soul.
Nice Sunday morning debate about battle of the sexes.
But there's apparently 67 genders now so it's a bit more complicated now !!!!!!¡ [Post edited 22 Dec 7:43]
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Reply | Ilias is Back
at 07:20 22 Dec 2024
You need to stop sitting in the away end then !!! |
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Reply | Where are the "Nourry out" comments now ???
at 23:23 21 Dec 2024
I can't really agree with the statement of shocking recruitment Brian.
Nardi, Morrison, Varane, Morgan, Saito and Dembele all shown signs of class and hunger and let's hope Celar picks up once he is back.
And we have had a ridiculous amount of injuries to key players.
To be fair though when have we ever had successful owners, or the hierarchy from the boardroom.
For me, the success is down to the manager but "absolutely shocking recruitment" can't agree with that statement. Many i feel, have been decent and will continue as such. |
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Reply | Jimmy Dunne
at 22:28 21 Dec 2024
Would put him on a par with Clint Hill and Shaun Derry though. |
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Reply | Jimmy Dunne
at 22:05 21 Dec 2024
Added to his surprising transformation into a decent full back.
It's the headers won at set pieces , both in defence and attack that make a difference.
Hardly ever loses a duelnwherever it is on the pitch.
Before Cifuentes transformed the guy and took a punt st Jimmy on the right, he was meekly slipping away and probably looking at moving on.
He always comes across as such a decent guy as well and he has developed hero status with his last few performances given his awful family circumstances he has had to face. His old man is beaming up there, no doubt. |
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Thread | Where are the "Nourry out" comments now ???
at 21:54 21 Dec 2024
A decent run of form solves a great deal of ills.
I was as worried as most with our direction and it truly wasn't smelling of roses around here for long periods.
I can't say hardly anyone saw this coming but things are seriously looking much much better.
So as for signings
Nardi
Morrison
Varane
Morgan
Saito
All looking good
Signings injured but have had few signs of improvement
Dembele
Celar
Youth players progressing well
Kolli
Lloyd
Other signings - some hopes
Ashby
Madsen
Ones that a way to go
Santos
Bennie
Existing squad players performing / injured
Cook
Dunne
Smyth
Field
Chair
Frey
JCS
Colback
Others
Paal
EDB
Anderson
Seems a squad that does have more depth than previously if we look at recent form.
Was Nourry ster right all along???
And as soon as we have all been made aware of who is injured once when they are due back - has coincided with upturn in form.
Suddenly this forum has all gone quiet on the Nourry Out rhetoric !!!
Am not being a smart a*se. I was worried about the set up as much as anyone,..
Was the data right all along ??
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Reply | Preston Reflection
at 21:27 21 Dec 2024
Get Saito signed i say.
Great little player.
Not his best game today hut he is often strong in challenges belying his size and has proved himself during this run of starts for him due to injuries to others.
We actually have options right now. |
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Reply | Morgan
at 20:41 21 Dec 2024
He is signed permanently.
Only came here this season and not from the youth set up here. |
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Reply | Was Prestons goal totally against the morals of the game
at 19:22 21 Dec 2024
Yes can agree to a certain extent
Just added to the nonsense though that reaks from the Preston North End players !!
I would have felt slightly uncomfortable if we had scored such a goal.
But get your comment re it's a professional game. Just a gutting goal to concede. |
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Reply | Not only 14th in the table
at 19:18 21 Dec 2024
Now that's just being silly my friend
However I did put a bet on us to finish top half £25 at 8 to 1.
And now we are on the up, players returning from injury and only two points and two places outside being top half.
Only dampener is hopefully Cook injury is not as bad as it seemed |
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Thread | Was Prestons goal totally against the morals of the game
at 19:12 21 Dec 2024
On some occasions would the team that scored such a goal, realise it was a mistake and allow an equaliser.
Or even the attacker to stop playing.
To me it was borderline cheating.
I would have felt uncomfortable if we had scored it without opposition.
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Reply | We are NOT the Shithouses
at 19:09 21 Dec 2024
You try and sh*thouse us again Preston then you had better watch out !!!
One of Fields best moments of his performance today !!!
ButvPreston really are shameless. |
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Thread | Ilias is Back
at 19:05 21 Dec 2024
Think today's 30 minute cameo has now established signs that the real Chair has returned Looked strong, released the ball much much quicker and added strength and quality.
Superb assist for the winner. Think he replaces Saito in the first eleven next game,
Harsh on Saito but think he could do well as an impact sub. [Post edited 21 Dec 19:05]
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Reply | Smyth.
at 18:59 21 Dec 2024
He always gives more than 100%.
He has added the decent final ball and more clinical finishing also.
Another making a strong case to being remembered fondly long after his time here. |
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Reply | Comfortable in mid table
at 18:56 21 Dec 2024
And the two goals conceded
A thirty yard free kick and a goal that would not even have been a chance had our player not pulled up injured..
Finally we are taking a few of our chances but it's the defence that has shined throughout. |
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