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Reply | Best debut goal
at 12:43 28 Nov 2024
I think it was his first goal for us - Gerry Francis at Portsmouth in 1969.
The goal & finish were really good, but it signalled what a player we had! |
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Reply | Gaffer on tonight's win
at 12:38 28 Nov 2024
Any thoughts? Yes!
Nardi did make many saves, but there was only one that I would classify as a missed goal & that was the header at the far post. All of the others were saves that I would expect my goalkeeper to make.
After the draw at Burnley, you suggested that our performance wasn't as good as the win there under Ainsworth due to us scoring two goals in that match & none this season. However, Burnley had far more pocession & real scoring chances in our victory than Cardiff managed last night (and in our draw this season).
Of course it wasn't a good attacking performance last night, but defending properly (and we did) is part of any match. We played far more attractive football against Stoke & Plymouth, but we failed to win either of those games due partly to defensive cockups & excellant goalkeeping.
I never noticed Arsenal under Bertie Mee, Don Howe or George Graham being described as lucky to win when they constantly won "backs to the wall" games at home as well as away! Not that our defence is in the same class as theres was, but we're not playing against the same level of opponents either.
If this is you being delighted, I'm pleased we've never seen you despondent! |
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Reply | New boys
at 10:11 28 Nov 2024
I would say that Nardi, Morrison, Varane & Saito have all shown that they are good signings that they do fit in with the team. Ashby is improving as he gets game time as well.
Of the others, Dembele started well, but his performances were declining prior to his injury. Madsen shows ability, but I've no idea what his role/position is. He does seem to becoming a little more involved in matches though. Thankfully!
Celar? His control & hold up play are lacking but he will be judged entirely on how many goals he scores. If it remains as two he will be a failure. If he reaches double figures the rest of his game will be forgiven!
Morgan may become a squad regular but let's not be reliant on a speedy progression. |
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Reply | Celar
at 09:41 28 Nov 2024
Two well taken goals with the second being very impressive.
Yes his control & hold up play were not great, but he was no worse than Paul Smyth was! |
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Reply | Cardiff City V QPR.FC Match Thread.
at 22:57 27 Nov 2024
Of course Nardi & Celar will take most of the praise (rightly so), but Cook & Morrison look a good partnership as well.
I suspect that Morrison will be the pillar we buid future teams round, or will be snapped up by top Championship/lower Premier clubs. IMO he shows outstanding promise. |
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Reply | Liam Morrison
at 22:06 27 Nov 2024
It was soon after he was treated for an injury. I think it was a kick he received so hopefully he'll be ok for Saturday. |
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Reply | Team for Cardiff
at 09:48 27 Nov 2024
I don't think Saito has anything to prove & has put his case for starting games.
As our most creative outfield player available, why on earth would you leave him out of the team? He is also our only natural left sided wide player. |
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Reply | Cifuentes gone?
at 20:21 24 Nov 2024
Who decides whether the counter arguement is successful or not? Are you not judging in favour of yourself as to what speculation is correct? |
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Reply | Varane
at 20:17 24 Nov 2024
If you read all the posts on this thread you can read the answer to that question yourself.
Admittedly, it only stated what jtuck thought the caution was for rather than it being fact, but you would need to be the referee or Marti to know the definitive reason. [Post edited 24 Nov 20:23]
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Reply | Cooper
at 17:25 24 Nov 2024
He pissed me off with his comments after they failed to beat Ipswich a few weeks ago, saying that Leicester should always beat them. Obviously, that is not a word for word quote!
His arrogance appears to have no boundaries. |
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Reply | Varane
at 13:11 24 Nov 2024
I'm another one who thought it was Field. I even said at the time that he has to avoid a caution in the next two games to escape a ban. |
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Reply | Taking ownership – Preview
at 22:20 22 Nov 2024
That doesn't look good to me Dorse. All of the glasses are only half full! I want my glass to have beer to the brim & not pay for froth!
Thinking about it, perhaps this is what happened to our summer signings. We paid for a full pint/half litre but only received the quality/quantity of half of the product.
Anyhow, tomorrow is when we win our first home match of the season, thanks to an 88th minute own goal. How else would we score? |
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Reply | As a matter of interest
at 20:25 22 Nov 2024
I might be wrong, but I suspect that he still posts on the site with a different username.
My apologies to Gary Haddock if this is not the case! |
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Reply | 1973/74 Season
at 17:27 22 Nov 2024
It certainly was Camberley. |
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Reply | Where have the goals gone in the Championship?
at 10:03 22 Nov 2024
It's a difficult one for me. I like teams to play out from the back, but it has to be done with purpose rather than just playing slowly & sidewards. There also has to be times when the easy five yard pass is ignored & an incisive ball is attempted.
On the other hand, I recently watched Chesham play Lincoln & there is not a chance that I could watch their direct (Wimbledon style) play every week. It doesn't stop me following their matches on X or Flashscores every match though hoping for a win!
I suppose the answer is not to overdo things whatever your style is. |
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Reply | Player Arrivals
at 09:49 22 Nov 2024
Best wishes to your dad slmrstid. |
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Reply | 1973/74 Season
at 09:42 22 Nov 2024
That was the rules of the competition at that time Boston.
If there was a colour clash both teams had to change. I don't know what they did if that was also a clash! I've no idea when they changed this.*
* Sorry Walnut, I've just seen your reply. [Post edited 22 Nov 9:45]
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Reply | 1973/74 Season
at 10:02 21 Nov 2024
I've just looked at the DannyPaddoxthread & I'm pleased to see that I've not made any contradictions! I do need to add the Leeds away game to my list though.
As it was stated in that thread, it was an early kick off due to the three day week & power cuts. There was also petrol rationing in place & so the only way I could get there was on the "football special". This was the only time I used national rail to watch Rangers until I qualified for Senior Rail Dicsount!
So it was the Met Line to Baker Street & then across to Kings Cross(?). Of course, the times of the train hadn't been changed to take into account a different kick off time & (from memory) you had to be on the first laid on buses to reach the ground to see the start.
I managed to enter the ground in the wrong entrance & ended up as (possibly) the only Rangers fan not behind the goal. The Leeds people around me were not the self entitled supporters of today & were very generous of their praise for Rangers. They even stated that we deserved a draw! I didn't make the mistake of pointing out to them that it was only a draw because of the s**t referee who disallowed our "winning" goal for offside while the linesman flagged for a goal.
We had to wait an hour for the buses back to the station & most Rangers used the time to walk there. As I was separated from them & had no idea of what direction to go, I waited for the buses. Arriving at the station I went in the main entrance (wrong!) & bought the Leeds Pink 'un. I then noticed many a person stairing & pointing at me. Time to find the entrance reserved for us quickly!
The journey back was fine until we were close to our destination & then came to a stop for a long time. Memory tells me it was close to an hour, but that is probably an exaggeration. Back to Chesham & straight to the pub. Nobody believed me that I'd been to Leeds, even when I showed them the programme, but they couldn't argue with the Leeds classified paper! |
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Reply | 1973/74 Season
at 13:15 20 Nov 2024
My favourite season Dave & I have many! Without consulting Gordon Macey I will list a few, hopefully in chronological order!
1) At home to West Ham remains the best 0-0 draw that I've seen. We had three goals disallowed for offside & played them off the park. One of the broadsheets reported that (from memory) "whatever the legal niceties of not being awarded the goals, Queens Park Rangers gave a footballing lesson that will live long in the memory".
2) A few weeks later, a 3-2 win at West Ham on a Monday night, including a goal from Ron Abbott. We were stood on the terrace opposite the Chicken Run close to the halfway line & the performance was so good that I forgot to be quiet! Surprisingly, they accepted me cheering Rangers until I was calling out to all the players as they left the pitch. A tap on the shoulder & I was told I had 30 seconds to get out of the ground. I made it with time to spare & I remain grateful for the chance given to me to leave unscathed!
3) I drove from Chesham to Wolverhampton by myself & used all the back roads. I found a brilliant parking space that allowed me to get away very quickly after the match & sped along the M6, wanting to be home at 7ish. My Vauxhall Viva suddenly didn't like the constant 100mph (no 70 limit at the time) & the engine stopped while I was passing everyone. I cruised onto the hard shoulder & a car pulled up in front of me offering to tow me off the motorway. I gladly accepted as it cost a fortune for breakdown at that time. I came off near Rugby & the AA arranged for a local garage to collect the car. I then hitched to Rugby station & caught a train to Berkhamsted. I was too knackered to get to the pub that night!
The match? This was the superb 4-2 victory that all Rangers supporters of my age constantly mention!
4) The next away match was away to Derby with this the first match as Mackay as their manager. My memory begins the previous day with the funeral of my 23 year old cousin who had been diagnosed with cancer just weeks before.
Anyhow, Alan & myself were up early to catch a bus to Berko, train to Rugby & hitch to the garage to collect my car to which they had fitted a second hand engine. No lifts were offered & so we ended up walking/running, but still reached Derby in time for the game. That is until i stopped at a shop & the car wouldn't restart! Call the AA & they got it going. We arrived at the ground after kick off & were told at the entrance that we're losing 1-0. They were surprised when I cheered! Soon afterwards it was 2-0 to the R's.
Back to the car & it wouldn't start. AA to the rescue again! It turned out that the fan belt was loose, but the engine was also faulty & cost more money to rectify. However, I made the pub that night!
5) Slip forward to New Years Day & five of us travelled to The Bush, including one manure fan. I can't recall being searched as thoroughly as we were that day & Rob was found to have something solid in his pocket. The officer made the mistake of placing his hand in the pocket & immediately made disapproving noises! A packet of sticky boiled sweets was found (but not confiscated) & we were allowed to take our places to see us destroy United & Best disappear into the sunset.
6) I went to Stamford bridge for the cup game (and the 3-3 draw in the league), but the replay was being played at 1.30pm(?). This took some planning to attend. Strangely enough, I made myself sick while at work in the morning & was sent "home". I think it was only my boss who didn't know where I was going! Half way to the ground it was announced on the radio that the pitch was waterlogged. I didn't think I could repeat this manoeuvre the following week!
7) A 0-0 draw at home to Leicester with Shilton giving the best display of goalkeeping that I've seen. This did not bode well!
8) FA Cup replay 3-2 win over Coventry. I'm sure most of you would have seen Stan's last second winner from a free kick, but the pure joy that night has only been bettered by the Oldham play off game!
9) Bloody Joe Waters! There endeth the season!
I refused to include Plymouth Argyle! |
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