Lambert Could Get Premier League Lifeline

Rickie Lambert could be heading back to the Premier League according to media reports, Arron Sanders takes a look at the news.

According to a report today from the Independent, new Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is considering an approach for the former Saints hero Rickie Lambert following news of an injury to his first choice striker Christian Benteke.

Having worked with the veteran 35 year old during his time as England manager, Hodgson is eager to bring in some cover in his attacking area of the Eagles squad and with his options limited due to the transfer window being closed Lambert has emerged as his best option available.

The Liverpudlian has not had the best of fortunes since leaving St Mary's with spells at boy hood club Liverpool, West Brom and Cardiff not going to plan for the 35 year old former Southampton and Bristol Rovers goal machine.

Hopefully Lambert and Palace can get a deal done and he can have one last run in the big time, and he gets back amongst the goals (just not against Saints please Rickie).

The report states that Palace are confident of tying up a deal within the next couple of weeks and I for one hope it all works out for the big man.

What to read next:

Celar's deepening nightmare leaves QPR well adrift – Report
There were certainly improvements from QPR in Saturday’s home draw with Stoke, but their goalscoring woes deepened with a Zan Celar penalty miss, and only Paul Nardi’s heroics prevented another defeat.

Queens Park Rangers 1 - 1 Stoke City - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.

Taking ownership – Preview
QPR kick started their 2023/24 season with a memorable 4-2 victory at home to Stoke City, and the desperation for a repeat in the wind and rain at Loftus Road tomorrow is palpable with the R’s bottom of the league and only one win in 15 games.

So far, so Stoke - Oppo Profile
Stoke have done that thing where they give a manager the whole pre-season and summer budget then sack him as soon as the transfer window closes again and for it all, they're still in the bottom half of the Championship, where they've been stuck for six years - @Potterlytics gives us the latest.

QPR triumph in five-goal 75 thriller against Stoke - History
We're going all the way back to 1975 for the memorable match between QPR and their Saturday opponents Stoke City, along with the usual record of previous meetings, round up of recent games, and player connections.

Ward in charge of Stoke visit - Referee
Our old friend Gavin Ward is back in town this Saturday refereeing QPR's crunch home game with Stoke City.

When Chekhov saw the long winter... - Perryripheral Thoughts
No wins in a dozen games, bottom of the league, with an injury list as long and arduous as next Wednesday’s trip to Cardiff – Alex Perry reflects on the dark mood descending on W12 and a potential route out of this mess.

Twenty minutes Marti, you and the head of the cod – Column
With a season that promised so much for QPR now lying in something approaching tatters, message board regular Dorse put fingers to keys by way of a coping mechanism this international break.

Sheffield/Luton/Derby – Awaydays
As the club once again threatens to crumble around us, it’s time return the boring/soothing tones of LFW’s long stories that don’t go anywhere to your screens, starting with our autumn adventures along the East Midlands Railway.

Savage amusement - Report
QPR sunk to the bottom of the Championship with a wholly inevitable and entirely comfortable 2-0 defeat at promotion chasing Leeds on Saturday.