| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games 15:54 - Jan 1 with 6855 views | numptydumpty |
Typical Rangers
From being by far the worst team in the league to , in current form, being one of the most decent in the league.
This has happened on multiple occasions in our past and especially the last five or six seasons.
When can we get it all together throughout a whole season. Was this coming or is confidence such a massive factor in modern day football.
My personal view re the clubs upturn.
Yes some players been adjusting to the league, but I think Marti is the key and the development of group togetherness within the squad is so much better than the last couple of seasons.
Keep going all.
Savour the good times🙂
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 21:40 - Jan 1 with 2334 views | bosh67 |
Promoting the juniors (who 'weren't ready') from the development team to the first team because we had no choice (and finding out that they were ready) and the coach and senior team putting their arm around them. Then the bond that created between the squad and the fans.
Amazing how adversity can throw up an unlikely solution! |  |
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 21:42 - Jan 1 with 2304 views | stevec |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 18:13 - Jan 1 by Hunterhoop |
Pragmatism and Physicality.
That’s it. |
Watford had some strong and pacy players and when that has shown up in the recent past, WBA and Boro come to mind, we’ve rolled over. Not so much now.
Everyone was pulling their weight today, essential if you want to climb this league.
Very hard to pick a MOTM, great performances right across the pitch and made for a very entertaining game. |  | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 02:08 - Jan 2 with 2064 views | jc_hoops |
I was reading the Christmas message from Nourry a couple of days back. One interesting part was that the club also look not only at players skill levels, and how they would fit into the current squad and formation structure, but also there "personality". Trying to create a team enviroment at every level is a new take for the development team. How long this has been part of the format for new signings I dont know, but an interesting development, and one that will serve the club going forward imho. It might also help to explain the turn around in form and results |  | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 07:44 - Jan 2 with 1923 views | derbyhoop |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 19:49 - Jan 1 by The_Beast1976 |
If stainrod's elbow had his way he would have been long gone 🤦‍♂️ |
Fortunately, he's just a fan. Just a particularly gobby one. 
Which is why I blocked him. |  |
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 19:34 - Jan 2 with 1698 views | nix |
Watching back the highlights, I think we're also getting more people in the box. For both the Dunne and Field goals any one of several players could have scored. Makes it harder to defend against. |  | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:12 - Jan 2 with 1652 views | Myke |
Actual performances haven't improved all that much, but results have. We have still played abysmally at times in the last 10 games (Cardiff/Oxford/BC/Swansea), but with the exception of the latter we got away with it. Oxford were even more inept than we were, BC couldn't score in a brothel and Cardiff likewise were fairly toothless.
When we are bang at it; Norwich (x2) Watford (x2) and Preston, we are more than a match for any team in this division. When we are not, we're not. |  | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:41 - Jan 2 with 1592 views | OldPedro |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:12 - Jan 2 by Myke |
Actual performances haven't improved all that much, but results have. We have still played abysmally at times in the last 10 games (Cardiff/Oxford/BC/Swansea), but with the exception of the latter we got away with it. Oxford were even more inept than we were, BC couldn't score in a brothel and Cardiff likewise were fairly toothless.
When we are bang at it; Norwich (x2) Watford (x2) and Preston, we are more than a match for any team in this division. When we are not, we're not. |
Think that sums up half the teams in the division. Swansea tore us apart. then a few days later lose 4-0 at Portsmouth! |  |
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:57 - Jan 2 with 1539 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:12 - Jan 2 by Myke |
Actual performances haven't improved all that much, but results have. We have still played abysmally at times in the last 10 games (Cardiff/Oxford/BC/Swansea), but with the exception of the latter we got away with it. Oxford were even more inept than we were, BC couldn't score in a brothel and Cardiff likewise were fairly toothless.
When we are bang at it; Norwich (x2) Watford (x2) and Preston, we are more than a match for any team in this division. When we are not, we're not. |
Agree about the performances. Also, not wanting to burst some bubbles, but look at the teams we have been playing. They are all the usual mid table dross, and we are right in the middle of it.
We are doing it with less possession, long ball, and set pieces. It all feels a bit to Gareth Ainsworth.
Still, if you play players like Field, Varane, Dunne, and Smyth in the same team, as needs must, then it's not surprising. It's just a bit depressing. | | | |
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 21:00 - Jan 2 with 1485 views | stainrods_elbow |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 19:49 - Jan 1 by The_Beast1976 |
If stainrod's elbow had his way he would have been long gone 🤦‍♂️ |
I'm sorry, but that's caricaturing (and, once again, scapegoating). I have certainly been critical of Marti in certain ways, and will continue to be if I think it's warranted, but I don't recall ever calling for his head, even though I said it looked (and he looked) like he might be on his way (and Clive, if I remember rightly, was even dusting off a post-Marti piece). To update the record, I think Marti is still learning on the job like his team, but I feel more confident than I ever did that he'll get it right. No manager is indispensable, however, and most if not all have 'shelf lives'.
Fortunately, for a variety of reasons we can and are discussing, the wind is showing signs of turning - for now at least - and I'm glad. Let's see how the next 10 games go! [Post edited 2 Jan 21:06]
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 21:05 - Jan 2 with 1471 views | stainrods_elbow |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 07:44 - Jan 2 by derbyhoop |
Fortunately, he's just a fan. Just a particularly gobby one.
Which is why I blocked him. |
Well done you! I'm 'just a fan' exactly like you, then.
Probably quiet/wallflower fans wouldn't do much for a fan message board if you think about it, which should be a noisy church, just like at a game. | |
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 21:16 - Jan 2 with 1487 views | hantssi |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:57 - Jan 2 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
Agree about the performances. Also, not wanting to burst some bubbles, but look at the teams we have been playing. They are all the usual mid table dross, and we are right in the middle of it.
We are doing it with less possession, long ball, and set pieces. It all feels a bit to Gareth Ainsworth.
Still, if you play players like Field, Varane, Dunne, and Smyth in the same team, as needs must, then it's not surprising. It's just a bit depressing. |
I’m sorry WWC but you seem to be on a real downer at the moment and I’m probably more negative about us than most.
It appears that nothing we do is good enough even though we’ve just beaten Watford who would have been in the top 6 if they’d have won.
I really don’t know what you want/expect but I guess we’re all entitled to our own opinion. | | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 21:24 - Jan 2 with 1467 views | Superhoops2808 |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 07:44 - Jan 2 by derbyhoop |
Fortunately, he's just a fan. Just a particularly gobby one.
Which is why I blocked him. |
Is there anyone who hasn't  |  | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 04:11 - Jan 3 with 1285 views | Benny_the_Ball |
A combination of factors including but not limited to:
- The manager reverting to a more pragmatic, physical approach
- Some new signings acclimatising to the Championship (Varane deserves his own thread)
- The emergence of young talent in Morgan, Kolli and Morrison
- Core players like Cook and Dunne leading by example
- Gradual improvement of players like Smyth (kudos to the coaching staff)
- Improved match fitness (in terms of yards covered not injuries)
- Getting more players into the box when we attack
- Camaraderie and team spirit
- Confidence that comes from winning football matches
- A little bit of lady luck (which never hurts) [Post edited 3 Jan 4:26]
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 12:02 - Jan 3 with 1089 views | robith |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 17:24 - Jan 1 by Match82 |
Would love to know just how close we got to sacking Marti.
The majority of the fan base continued to be behind him throughout which was refreshing, and I like to think a factor.
I hope that's a real sliding doors moment for us as we look to the future. |
I think the fans singing his name all through that second half when there was momentum on Nourry Out protests probably stayed their hand and likely saved our season |  | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 12:03 - Jan 3 with 1081 views | robith |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:57 - Jan 2 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
Agree about the performances. Also, not wanting to burst some bubbles, but look at the teams we have been playing. They are all the usual mid table dross, and we are right in the middle of it.
We are doing it with less possession, long ball, and set pieces. It all feels a bit to Gareth Ainsworth.
Still, if you play players like Field, Varane, Dunne, and Smyth in the same team, as needs must, then it's not surprising. It's just a bit depressing. |
Jesus man, get some sunlight | | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 14:03 - Jan 3 with 965 views | QPROslo |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 04:11 - Jan 3 by Benny_the_Ball |
A combination of factors including but not limited to:
- The manager reverting to a more pragmatic, physical approach
- Some new signings acclimatising to the Championship (Varane deserves his own thread)
- The emergence of young talent in Morgan, Kolli and Morrison
- Core players like Cook and Dunne leading by example
- Gradual improvement of players like Smyth (kudos to the coaching staff)
- Improved match fitness (in terms of yards covered not injuries)
- Getting more players into the box when we attack
- Camaraderie and team spirit
- Confidence that comes from winning football matches
- A little bit of lady luck (which never hurts) [Post edited 3 Jan 4:26]
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"Varene deserves his own thread". Well, he's got 3 active ones at present! | | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 14:13 - Jan 3 with 948 views | vanrrrr |
Like Clive’s watford report said- we have got running . Lot of dross in this league and competing well , which we were not doing, will see you right most weeks. So well done for that Marti and the lads they are putting the graft in .
Last 10 fixtures been kinder too. Feb/ March looks a lot harder so important to pick up points now. | | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 14:58 - Jan 3 with 887 views | dutch |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:57 - Jan 2 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
Agree about the performances. Also, not wanting to burst some bubbles, but look at the teams we have been playing. They are all the usual mid table dross, and we are right in the middle of it.
We are doing it with less possession, long ball, and set pieces. It all feels a bit to Gareth Ainsworth.
Still, if you play players like Field, Varane, Dunne, and Smyth in the same team, as needs must, then it's not surprising. It's just a bit depressing. |
If this makes you depressed I'm very glad I'm not your therapist. | | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 14:58 - Jan 3 with 887 views | Esox_Lucius |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:57 - Jan 2 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
Agree about the performances. Also, not wanting to burst some bubbles, but look at the teams we have been playing. They are all the usual mid table dross, and we are right in the middle of it.
We are doing it with less possession, long ball, and set pieces. It all feels a bit to Gareth Ainsworth.
Still, if you play players like Field, Varane, Dunne, and Smyth in the same team, as needs must, then it's not surprising. It's just a bit depressing. |
Contrast that with the number of posters in match threads ejaculating the phrase "stop fĂĽcking around with the ball at the back" and "Stop trying to play out all the time". |  |
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 15:57 - Jan 3 with 782 views | W7Ranger |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:57 - Jan 2 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
Agree about the performances. Also, not wanting to burst some bubbles, but look at the teams we have been playing. They are all the usual mid table dross, and we are right in the middle of it.
We are doing it with less possession, long ball, and set pieces. It all feels a bit to Gareth Ainsworth.
Still, if you play players like Field, Varane, Dunne, and Smyth in the same team, as needs must, then it's not surprising. It's just a bit depressing. |
"Still, if you play players like Field, Varane, Dunne, and Smyth in the same team, as needs must, then it's not surprising. It's just a bit depressing."
Wow!
Unbelievably harsh to call out those 4 players who are currently playing very well, 3 of whom have been contributing to our goals tally of late.
But especially Dunne??!!! WTF???
Also, when was the last time you enjoyed watching QPR? Let me guess...
2011.
Early 90's.
Early 80's
1976.
Bet that was it? Unless you're old enough to remember 66-68 ? |  | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 16:16 - Jan 3 with 747 views | hoopedmonkey |
Wrong thread [Post edited 3 Jan 16:17]
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| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 16:36 - Jan 3 with 714 views | daveB |
Celar's injury was not great news for him but we've looked a far better team with Kolli up front just having someone to press from the front makes a massive difference and brings the midfield into the game.
As others have said we've been a lot more pragmatic and a bit more lucky in some games, we picked up points against Bristol City and Oxford with performances that were being punished earlier in the season |  | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 17:24 - Jan 3 with 667 views | VancouverHoop |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 16:36 - Jan 3 by daveB |
Celar's injury was not great news for him but we've looked a far better team with Kolli up front just having someone to press from the front makes a massive difference and brings the midfield into the game.
As others have said we've been a lot more pragmatic and a bit more lucky in some games, we picked up points against Bristol City and Oxford with performances that were being punished earlier in the season |
A bit harsh on Celar. It seemed he was (finally) just rounding into form when he got injured. Kolli's been a nice surprise but once other teams get used to him his production might level off somewhat. | | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 18:10 - Jan 3 with 592 views | daveB |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 17:24 - Jan 3 by VancouverHoop |
A bit harsh on Celar. It seemed he was (finally) just rounding into form when he got injured. Kolli's been a nice surprise but once other teams get used to him his production might level off somewhat. |
He took his goals well at Cardiff but his all round game was pretty poor still and we've looked a lot better without him. Just simple things like pressing defenders from Kolli and Frey have made a massive difference which we were not doing before, it was fat too easy for teams to play passed Celar and be pushing the whole team backwards | | | |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 22:38 - Jan 3 with 410 views | numptydumpty |
| How have things changed so drastically in last ten games on 20:57 - Jan 2 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
Agree about the performances. Also, not wanting to burst some bubbles, but look at the teams we have been playing. They are all the usual mid table dross, and we are right in the middle of it.
We are doing it with less possession, long ball, and set pieces. It all feels a bit to Gareth Ainsworth.
Still, if you play players like Field, Varane, Dunne, and Smyth in the same team, as needs must, then it's not surprising. It's just a bit depressing. |
Blimey chap...
Seriously....
Think you need a dose of reality
Who doesn't enjoy a run like we are on, right now.
Last four home games is four W's and 10 goals and only 2 conceded.
I disagree also that it's been basic football that has got us here.
Even the very top teams have a dose of pragmatism in gaining consistent results.
Unfortunately we don't play at the Camp Nou and we don't have Messi Ronaldo and Suarez up top.
We really need to change though because this run of games is just so so depressing.
Not seen yourself as a negative poster in the past Wilikins. Hope all is well, as can't follow your logic at all.
We are going through a good patch currently. What's not to like !! | |
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