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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Sunderland Your Report added at 18:37:11
Disappointing not to get the goal that we deserved but there are strong signs of improvement in this performance. Celar and Madsen have been the whipping boys after a number of ineffective performances but they were better today, sharper and more physical although they still have a way to go. Celar's crisp second half shot which whistled past the post was an indication of what he can do, but he missed an easier chance early on.
After the red card Sunderland didn't threaten but Rs couldn't create clear cut chances. Possibly the best was a Jimmy Dunne header at the back post from a Chair cross, but was straight at the keeper.
Before the red card Rangers matched the Black Cats who did hit a post. Nardi has now gone 180 minutes without having to make a real save. Credit to a patched up defence.
Although Chair was probably our most creative player on several angled crosses to a far post runner his range finder wasn't working. Marti could have been braver with late subs. Lloyd or Kolli (welcome back) would have offered somethng different.
For me player of the match was Varane, whose telescopic legs won several challenges, and he also found space for consistent passing. I think the criticism that he doesn't pass forward has been unfair. Today he found some good forward angles. Like the rest of the team he could move the ball more quickly. I hardly remember any early bals over the top, though Sunderland did sit deep in the second half. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Sunderland Your Report added at 10:24:51
Disappointing not to get the goal that we deserved but there are strong signs of improvement in this performance. Celar and Madsen have been the whipping boys after a number of ineffective performances but they were better today, sharper and more physical although they still have a way to go. Celar's crisp second half shot which whistled past the post was an indication of what he can do, but he missed an easier chance early on.
After the red card Sunderland didn't threaten but Rs couldn't create clear cut chances. Possibly the best was a Jimmy Dunne header at the back post from a Chair cross, but was straight at the keeper.
Before the red card Rangers matched the Black Cats who did hit a post. Nardi has now gone 180 minutes without having to make a real save. Credit to a patched up defence.
Although Chair was probably our most creative player on several angled crosses to a far post runner his range finder wasn't working. Marti could have been braver with late subs. Lloyd or Kolli (welcome back) would have offered somethng different.
For me player of the match was Varane, whose telescopic legs won several challenges, and he also found space for consistent passing. I think the criticism that he doesn't pass forward has been unfair. Today he found some good forward angles. Like the rest of the team he could move the ball more quickly. I hardly remember any early bals over the top, though Sunderland did sit deep in the second half. |
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Report | Burnley v Queens Park Rangers Your Report added at 09:47:49
Brilliant defensive performance with Cook outstanding and the whole defence looks better with Clarke-Salter back. Ashby at LB Audi contributed important tackles.
We hardly existed as an attacking force and Celar was unsurprisingly anonymous, but Chair, Smyth and Saito all played useful roles. I feel for Celar who looks lost and can't provide the physicality that Frey gives us, but if he could learn how to play in this team and this Championship he must be able to contribute, surely.
Interesting that when we were running out of legs in the second half Marti didn't feel Madsen could offer anything, but I did wonder if Lloyd could have come on earlier to give us some energy up front. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Coventry City Your Report added at 18:09:43
I swing between finding a few green shoots (JCS back and made the defence more solid, Smyth delivering better crosses, some good moments from Varane) and only seeing the dross (no pressure on Coventry midfield, unable to produce more than a handful of passing moves, no creativity in the opposition penalty area, attackers left unmarked). Overall Coventry created better chances and played better football, but, with the next few difficult games in mind, we often play better against good teams.
But I watched the game on a 7 inch tablet so can't comment much on individuals as I couldn't tell who was who. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Portsmouth Your Report added at 18:48:07
We have to believe this is a full blown crisis now. I thought we were ok in the first half, getting the ball forward more quickly and although he missed that excellent chance Chair was creating openings. But we still looked lightweight in midfield, with too many feeble challenges.
Fox obviously to blame for both goals, but I wonder if Marti got this wrong, putting a player into a new defensive formation on his first game back from injury. All the evidence is that Marti likes a back 4 but I assume he hoped this would add bodies into midfield. It didn't work.
In the second half we were very poor and Pompey were sharper, quicker and deserved the win. On a few occasions recently Marti has gone for radical substitutions making 3 at once and I think it's always weakened the team. It's bold and I can see why he does it, but effectively all 11 players have to start playing differently with unfamiliar faces alongside, behind or in front of them.
And why did he bring on Morgan? I'm sure he's a very promising lad and he had some good touches, but even an out of form Anderson would be likely to use his experience to better effect. Is it a message to Nourry: the players you've bought in aren't good enough?
Need to drown my sorrows now. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Millwall Your Report added at 23:36:54
There are signs of a decent team but at the moment too many parts aren't clicking. The formation gave us plenty of options going forward, but meant we weren't as secure defensively. Millwall could have scored more with decent finishing. They missed a sitter late on and Nardi made 4 saves to their keeper's none.
In spite of all the forward options we still found it difficult to move the ball from our CBs into midfield. Field did a lot of arm waving but was rarely able to receive and progress the ball. But plenty to build on.
Frey our best player with a well taken goal.
BTW the ref was rubbish. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Millwall Your Report added at 19:18:11
There are signs of a decent team but at the moment too many parts aren't clicking. The formation gave us plenty of options going forward, but meant we weren't as secure defensively. Millwall could have scored more with decent finishing. They missed a sitter late on and Nardi made 4 saves to their keeper's none.
In spite of all the forward options we still found it difficult to move the ball from our CBs into midfield. Field did a lot of arm waving but was rarely able to receive and progress the ball. But plenty to build on.
Frey our best player with a well taken goal.
BTW the ref was rubbish. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Crystal Palace Your Report added at 17:06:14
Eze best player on the pitch, which is some kind of comfort as as Rs managed to be both out-classed and unlucky. Palace showed premier level sharpness and movement but we played as well as we could, pushed hard and could have got an equaliser.
Varane started to show what he can offer, but he needed more deep lying support. Not convinced by Madsen yet, and Celar worked hard without ever troubling the Palace defence. |
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Report | Sheffield Wednesday v Queens Park Rangers Your Report added at 11:02:31
Lucky! Although we were better in the second half and when the subs were on Wednesday should have buried us before then. A couple of thoughts. We really missed Jimmy Dunne on the right, both for the long ball outlet and for his high energy runs forward. Colback and Field were overrun by the Wednesday midfield, especially, inevitably Bannan. The forward bunch, Dembele, Anderson and Madsen were too far forward and unable to provide much support. Playing with that 3 behind Frey makes us lightweight in midfield.
Nardi, apart from a flap at a high cross was excellent and my MotM |
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Report | Luton Town v Queens Park Rangers Your Report added at 10:55:17
Interesting that Marti went with Field and Colback in MF and Lloyd further forward. Frey playing like a proper CF. He may not be the most skillful, but I think he's just what we need after Dykes.
Every reason to be positive for the rest of the season, but having supported the Rs for so long I mustn't get carried away. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Luton Town Your Report added at 12:59:27
Brilliant. Rs did well to hang on in a difficult first half, but grew into the game in the second, and were getting more forward possession even before the subs came on. Marti deserves a lot of credit for keeping Varane and Celar on the pitch. They need the time and experience and in spite of struggling both hung on in there and Varane showed enough good moments to make me think he's going to be an important player for us, but he does need to adjust to the pace. Celar showed bravery in smashing the first penalty.
Walshy MotM. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Plymouth Argyle Your Report added at 19:30:15
Very disturbing disappointing, but no need to panic. Dembele is very classy, Madsen did OK, but perhaps surprisingly my MotM was Jimmy Dunne. He had a difficult chest half against Cissoko, who I thought was very good, but after the break he dominated the right flank with rampaging runs.
With Plymouth down to 10 men I thought we needed better movement and passing in midfield to create chances and wear out the ten men. Not sure Celar was the right choice, but giving him game time was a good idea. Although he missed at least 2 chances from my seat I didn't think they were simple chances but he had good foot speed to get the shot away quickly. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v West Bromwich Albion Your Report added at 21:36:50
For what it's worth that last bit was going to be a reference to Frey's complete mishit of a late chance.
Celar didn't show anything (too early to judge him), Smyth was threatening but as usual the end product was lacking. Field and Colback were too static. Kolli did ok.
At least a wake up call...I hope! |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v West Bromwich Albion Your Report added at 21:35:47
For what it's worth that last bit was going to be a reference to Frey's complete mishit of a late chance.
Celar didn't show anything (too early to judge him), Smyth was threatening but as usual the end product was lacking. Field and Colback were too static. Kolli did ok.
At least a wake up call...I hope! |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v West Bromwich Albion Your Report added at 21:31:00
Too many players, especially in defence, seemed to have forgotten that this division is tough and requires concentration for 95 minutes. Smyth should have cut out the cross for the first goal and JCS should have, maybe, tried to mark the CF. For the second Lloyd's attempt to block the wide man was poor (mustn't judge him to harshly and Jimmy didn't get anywhere near Maja. For the third Paal was poor and no one thought a bit of pressure on Maja might help.
The Baggies were much the better team in the second half, but it wouldn't have taken much for us to have forced a draw. Our finishing was bad tipyfied |
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Report | Coventry City v Queens Park Rangers Your Report added at 10:28:53
Speculation about changes Marti might make were interesting but not sure anyone predicted this line up. Forwards unchanged (not many reserves or youngsters who deserve an outing?) but 3 changes at the back and 1 in midfield.
Although there was an end of season feel especially given Coventry's disappointment after their semi final but Rs still did what was needed. They defended well. Walsh was very impressive, but too soon to pile on unrealistic expectations. It would be asking a lot for someone with so little experience to step up to the first team next season.
Fox was excellent in the rejigged defence. Cannon did ok, not sure about EDB, but his sharp pass created the opening for Chair to drive into + score a beauty.
Given Jimmy Dunne's height has been important as an outlet from the back and in set pieces we did well without him. Dykes played well and if he stays Marti has done well to develop his game.
Can't wait for next season. |
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Report | Coventry City v Queens Park Rangers Your Report added at 18:58:51
Speculation about changes Marti might make were interesting but not sure anyone predicted this line up. Forwards unchanged (not many reserves or youngsters who deserve an outing?) but 3 changes at the back and 1 in midfield.
Although there was an end of season feel especially given Coventry's disappointment after their semi final but Rs still did what was needed. They defended well. Walsh was very impressive, but too soon to pile on unrealistic expectations. It would be asking a lot for someone with so little experience to step up to the first team next season.
Fox was excellent in the rejigged defence. Cannon did ok, not sure about EDB, but his sharp pass created the opening for Chair to drive into + score a beauty.
Given Jimmy Dunne's height has been important as an outlet from the back and in set pieces we did well without him. Dykes played well and if he stays Marti has done well to develop his game.
Can't wait for next season. |
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Report | Queens Park Rangers v Leeds United Your Report added at 18:46:35
What a night! It truly was such a night! I was thinking, naive fool that I am, that maybe playing Sheffield Wednesday the hand brake would come off and we'd score a hatful, well maybe 3 or more likely 2. Even though we can't score goals it still seemed possible that if the stars and referee aligned we'd manage one very good result. Last night was it.
Enough had been said already but a couple of thoughts. Jimmy Dunne more than held his own against one of the trickiest players in this league. Maybe he really is a right back. Willock played as if he really enjoyed it and no worries about his hamstring. Marti has rebuilt his confidence. Paal a bit below par recently played his full back/overlapping winger/extra midfielder role really well. More evidence that Marti is a genius.
It has to be said Leeds were poor from the off and soon looked shaky. They gave the ball away and gave silly fouls way all evening. Even when they did get their game together Begovic was at his best. The ref probably favoured us a little, not something you can often say. Certainly he penalised most of Leeds' rough stuff as well as Colback's contractual requirement to pick up a yellow every game.
The whole team played well. Just one word: Brilliant!
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