| Just Back 18:04 - Mar 11 with 7884 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Boy did they dig deep for that!
Interesting formation 5-1-2-2, but everyone put a big shift in. Certainly going five at the back was the key, thought Sam Field was immense, he/the formation made better players of the other four. Big shout for Martin, really is a master of the dark arts, in their faces from the off. Missed that nous it seems to me.
Thought Uncs for Dykes was a gamble , but not a day to try pick holes. One thing for sure: we’ll see QPR deploy ‘tactics’ to waste time and disrupt play. Get used to late finishes.
Well done Rfosi too!
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| Just Back on 18:09 - Mar 11 with 6549 views | Stanisgod |
Albert for Dykes actually worked a treat as him and Martin had the experience to disrupt them at the back.
Whinger of the season deffo going to their no. 4, didnt stop the entire game. |  |
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| Just Back on 18:13 - Mar 11 with 6467 views | LongsufferingR |
Thought the first half display from Kakay was absolutely tremendous. Him and Field particularly good but great effort all round, on and off the field. |  | | |
| Just Back on 18:28 - Mar 11 with 6321 views | TacticalR |
My thoughts:
1. Thank God for that.
2. We looked mostly solid, and didn't fold, although I don't know how we would have reacted if we had gone behind.
3. I hate myself for saying this, but Chris Martin is to be commended for his hold up play and all round game. He might not be fast but that does not mean that he does not cover a lot of ground. He also saves time as a lot of his headers actually go to our players, and Dykes is not so isolated and can stay up front as he is more likely to get something coming his way.
4. I initially thought Watford would give us a lot of trouble as they had a lot of tall physical players. However, they looked short on confidence. The problem has been that we have been unable to beat the teams that are short on confidence.
5. Tim looks better farther forward where he can intercept and create something.
6. Ainsworth has put something in Kakay's tea.
7. Drewe seemed fine against much taller players, and his throw-in is pretty handy.
8. Was that a penalty at the end when Amos went in? It didn't look good from where I was sitting.
Finally, it is becoming evident how completely Beale has screwed up the club with the players he brought in (except for Tim). Of course one can't just criticise a confidence-man. He can't operate without willing marks who are taken in.
Ainsworth has done the only thing he can do...ignore Beale's intake and rally the remaining troops. |  |
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| Just Back on 18:34 - Mar 11 with 6254 views | benhurst |
| Just Back on 18:28 - Mar 11 by TacticalR |
My thoughts:
1. Thank God for that.
2. We looked mostly solid, and didn't fold, although I don't know how we would have reacted if we had gone behind.
3. I hate myself for saying this, but Chris Martin is to be commended for his hold up play and all round game. He might not be fast but that does not mean that he does not cover a lot of ground. He also saves time as a lot of his headers actually go to our players, and Dykes is not so isolated and can stay up front as he is more likely to get something coming his way.
4. I initially thought Watford would give us a lot of trouble as they had a lot of tall physical players. However, they looked short on confidence. The problem has been that we have been unable to beat the teams that are short on confidence.
5. Tim looks better farther forward where he can intercept and create something.
6. Ainsworth has put something in Kakay's tea.
7. Drewe seemed fine against much taller players, and his throw-in is pretty handy.
8. Was that a penalty at the end when Amos went in? It didn't look good from where I was sitting.
Finally, it is becoming evident how completely Beale has screwed up the club with the players he brought in (except for Tim). Of course one can't just criticise a confidence-man. He can't operate without willing marks who are taken in.
Ainsworth has done the only thing he can do...ignore Beale's intake and rally the remaining troops. |
I think having Field behind him was what had Kakay playing so well today, usually his big weakness is his defensive positioning but Field is one of (if not the) best at it in the league so could cover for him easily. |  | | |
| Just Back on 18:49 - Mar 11 with 6098 views | baz_qpr |
Def pen in my view, change of formation, the organisation, the talking and leadership on the pitch was there for all to see |  | | |
| Just Back on 18:54 - Mar 11 with 6030 views | Hunterhoop |
Kakay and Drewe were outstanding. For what he showed going forward Kakay was a clear MotM,
But a massive about out to Sam Field (again!) for slotting in at left centre half in a back 3 and just being superb positionally. This bloke is such a pro. Also saw a lot more shouting and pointing from him today. Would love to see him play his career out with us. Such a pro. |  | | |
| Just Back on 18:58 - Mar 11 with 5954 views | Damo1962 |
The clean sheet will hopefully galvanize our much maligned defence. It showed today, that if you can get your noses in front, and are not conceding three goals every game...you are likely to pick up more points. Probably stating the bleedin obvious here 😉 | | | |
| Just Back on 19:00 - Mar 11 with 5958 views | flynnbo |
Started with a huddle. I like a huddle. [Post edited 11 Mar 2023 19:29]
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| Just Back on 19:44 - Mar 11 with 5603 views | stowmarketrange |
Still not back thanks to our wonderful rail replacement buses.
So much better being fuct over getting home with 3 points in the bag.And still no defeat at home after walking to hq from Oxford Circus tube. |  | | |
| Just Back on 19:53 - Mar 11 with 5474 views | Harbour |
Great gritty performance we fought for every ball big shout to the defence Drew Field kakay Dickie and dunn all immense. And thought having Dykes back made a huge difference he really put a shift in. Goal was well taken by Tim and we earned that through hard work. Clearly Gareth quite apt to the dark arts several times out players went to ground which looked liked tactical. Atmosphere in the ground was great and really thought the crowd got behind the team from the off to the 97th minute. A fantastic afternoon I forgot what it was like to win well done My team well done Gareth.. | | | |
| Just Back on 20:01 - Mar 11 with 5410 views | NorthantsHoop |
I enjoyed all this in your face, mucking about stuff, we looked hard today and Martin is helping to get it going as well. Expecting us to develop into a much more physical team with Gareth at the helm once we have got rid of all the loanees and shirkers brought in by Beale. Drew and Kakay superb today, and Dykes put in a good shift coming back from illness. I like Chris Martin up front he works hard and puts himself about, hope he gets a new contract at the end of the season. |  | | |
| Just Back on 20:03 - Mar 11 with 5380 views | EalingHoop81 |
Great performance today. Moved from the R block to the family stand on lower loft to take my son and he absolutely loved it. His first game against Blackburn wasn’t as successful!
You get a different perspective from almost pitch level, and whilst I thought Kakay and Field were brilliant today in particular, I’m surprised no one has mentioned Lowe. I thought his desire and pace was massive in breaking up play and provided a massive threat | | | |
| Just Back on 20:06 - Mar 11 with 5340 views | stevec |
Loved the Crown versus the dog and duck comment on the match thread. Give me blood and thunder over square passing any day.
Thoroughly enjoyable game, all eleven playing their part.
However we play though, we physically struggle to get beyond 65 minutes in a number of areas. That’s something GA needs to correct in training and signings this summer. |  | | |
| Just Back on 20:12 - Mar 11 with 5282 views | CateLeBonR |
He got nice ovation in front of R block which he seemed to enjoy. More rewarding than anything he'd get on here I'd imagine.
Edit talking about Lowe. [Post edited 11 Mar 2023 20:17]
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| Just Back on 20:13 - Mar 11 with 5265 views | joolsyp |
| Just Back on 19:00 - Mar 11 by flynnbo |
Started with a huddle. I like a huddle. [Post edited 11 Mar 2023 19:29]
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Started with a huddle. Finished with a cuddle. |  | | |
| Just Back on 20:16 - Mar 11 with 5191 views | dannyblue |
Well done Gareth. The turnaround in intensity, commitment, togetherness witnessed today was simply astonishing.
More professionalism too...Field going down 'injured' straight after the goal, so the rest of the team could run to the bench and get reorganised.
Martin uses his body so well. Lowe effective and not overawed at all. Kakay wonderful going forward first half. Even Dozell looked up for it in his man-marking job on their 10.
I daydreamed a conversation between Ainsworth and the team...'lads, the last 20 games have proven you can't outplay the opposition, so stop fannying about and get it forward, we'll play from there'
Just looked at the other games and all went our way. 10 points and 5 GD better off than the bottom 3. Such a pressure relief. And belief for the team to build on. Stop Blackpool winning on Tuesday and I'll be feeling a lot more relaxed |  | | |
| Just Back on 21:09 - Mar 11 with 4936 views | davman |
Tim had his best game by far today - all well and good having those tools, but with zero application, they're no use. He put a right shift in today.
Sam Field is just the best player we have - rarely does anything wrong and can play in a three at the back. Love him.
If Drewe carries on like that, I'd love to see Laird on the bench - you rest up there, precious one, don't want you tweaking anything else, do we?
Martin is great (did I tell you I  him?) He rarely needs to jump and gets those flick ons. Shithouses perfectly and subtley and is a leader out there. Lasts 90 mins as well (unlike a younger striker who maybe should think about retiring...). Can see him getting another year with us.
...and Jamal Lowe applied himself well today - really effective performance.
Great feeling a win gives you, eh? |  |
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| Just Back on 21:26 - Mar 11 with 4801 views | dmm |
I'm just back too after celebrating the win with several sherbets in the Flock. We were saying that given the full-blooded performance, the crowd would have applauded the team off at FT regardless of the result. It was a proper Gareth Ainsworth performance. |  | | |
| Just Back on 21:30 - Mar 11 with 4761 views | NottsQPR |
| Just Back on 21:09 - Mar 11 by davman |
Tim had his best game by far today - all well and good having those tools, but with zero application, they're no use. He put a right shift in today.
Sam Field is just the best player we have - rarely does anything wrong and can play in a three at the back. Love him.
If Drewe carries on like that, I'd love to see Laird on the bench - you rest up there, precious one, don't want you tweaking anything else, do we?
Martin is great (did I tell you I him?) He rarely needs to jump and gets those flick ons. Shithouses perfectly and subtley and is a leader out there. Lasts 90 mins as well (unlike a younger striker who maybe should think about retiring...). Can see him getting another year with us.
...and Jamal Lowe applied himself well today - really effective performance.
Great feeling a win gives you, eh? |
Don’t get too attached. Many of these will have to be sold/let go in the summer. They’ve done their jobs today though. | | | |
| Just Back on 21:57 - Mar 11 with 4556 views | M40R |
Wow, that was some match. I loved the fact that we cut out the playing out from the back and won so many second balls with two targets to aim at. Wonder though how Chair fits into this style when fit? | | | |
| Just Back on 00:42 - Mar 12 with 4218 views | CLAREMAN1995 |
| Just Back on 21:57 - Mar 11 by M40R |
Wow, that was some match. I loved the fact that we cut out the playing out from the back and won so many second balls with two targets to aim at. Wonder though how Chair fits into this style when fit? |
Good post and lost in our new system and brilliant victory is where Chair and Willock fit in once they come back.
I expect they will both be back after the International so hopefully we can blend the bunch into an unbeatable team proud to wear the QPR shirt .
Looking good tonight but a lot of tired bodies and some tight muscles with cramp and exhaustion .
Pity we have a game on Tuesday a week to recover would be better after todays battle |  | | |
| Just Back on 01:24 - Mar 12 with 4143 views | Loyalitat |
| Just Back on 18:34 - Mar 11 by benhurst |
I think having Field behind him was what had Kakay playing so well today, usually his big weakness is his defensive positioning but Field is one of (if not the) best at it in the league so could cover for him easily. |
Field is the best in that position in this league and he will be playing for either a team that will finish in the lower reaches of the premier league, or be recruited by a newly promoted team into the premier league ahead of next season.
He is a very good player and for once credit should be given to Mark Warburton and Les for his permanent acquisition. The latter two aren't mutually exclusive. | | | |
| Just Back on 05:39 - Mar 12 with 3899 views | NorthLondonR |
| Just Back on 19:44 - Mar 11 by stowmarketrange |
Still not back thanks to our wonderful rail replacement buses.
So much better being fuct over getting home with 3 points in the bag.And still no defeat at home after walking to hq from Oxford Circus tube. |
If someone, anyone, ever sees this guy getting comfortable in his seat or catching a snooze as the tube creeps past Tottenham Court Road, wake the f@cker up by any means necessary... he shall walk each and every home game from Oxford Circus, in all weathers. |  | | |
| Just Back on 05:53 - Mar 12 with 3879 views | swisscottage |
| Just Back on 20:03 - Mar 11 by EalingHoop81 |
Great performance today. Moved from the R block to the family stand on lower loft to take my son and he absolutely loved it. His first game against Blackburn wasn’t as successful!
You get a different perspective from almost pitch level, and whilst I thought Kakay and Field were brilliant today in particular, I’m surprised no one has mentioned Lowe. I thought his desire and pace was massive in breaking up play and provided a massive threat |
By far Lowe's best game for us, which doesn't say much. I've been highly critical of him, as, up until yesterday he's always on his heels and slow to react.
But yesterday he really had a burr under his saddle as he was chasing back constantly and looked dangerous going forward. A few bad decisions and final balls still, but otherwise I can't fault him for his effort today, but that also goes for the rest of the team. | | | |
| Just Back on 05:58 - Mar 12 with 3869 views | swisscottage |
| Just Back on 05:39 - Mar 12 by NorthLondonR |
If someone, anyone, ever sees this guy getting comfortable in his seat or catching a snooze as the tube creeps past Tottenham Court Road, wake the f@cker up by any means necessary... he shall walk each and every home game from Oxford Circus, in all weathers. |
Well I walk to and from Marylebone every match, so Oxford Circus should be a about the same .. a brisk hour's walk:). | | | |
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