| QPR v Derby match thread 08:56 - Feb 14 with 31947 views | Beckenhamhoop |
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these.
We beat Eustace only a couple of games ago and I reckon we’ll beat his team again. I’d also like to see Colback and Morgan as the deeper laying two in midfield and Kolli given a chance after an hour or so if he’s recovered from his recent injury/illness (?). I think he’s been hard done by recently considering the amount of goals and assists he’s had.
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C’mon you Soooooopah… [Post edited 14 Feb 8:58]
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 12:46 - Feb 15 with 2103 views | kensalriser |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 10:19 - Feb 15 by kernowhoop |
Was Mendez-Laing wearing American football gear under his shirt? Is he playing the wrong sport? |
If he is, so are the rest of the Derby team - he was their best player. |  |
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 12:58 - Feb 15 with 2034 views | Hooping_Mad |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 08:20 - Feb 15 by Quite_Possibly_Ropey |
Came on here this morning to indulge in widespread praise for what can only be described as a professional performance last night and have to say that some of the 'opinions' are truly pathetic.
To allow for balance immediately, we did indeed start the game relatively flat and, yes, Derby missed an open goal.
Apart from that, they offered nothing - confirmed by every match report out there and their own fans. We didn't really have to be in third or fourth gear as the game was under control following some superb goals. Please cast your minds back to mid-November and consider how unlikely a 4-0 win was at home, then how ridiculous it sounds to say that there was any disappointment about taking the foot off the gas.
There is one stark difference between those of us who go home and away and the armchair experts offering contrarian opinions for the sake of it. That being when you are there you can truly see the full picture - our work off the ball last night was the best all season and gave us the platform to win a match comfortably and comprehensively.
Additionally, those of you who cannot see the value of Varane may never have played the game. He protects the back 4 superbly and allows the front four greater freedom to do what they need to do. His performance last night as a DEFENSIVE midfielder was exemplary. He is never going to score a hat-trick but that is not his job.
So proud of our team this morning, but so disappointed that we as fans can't seem to enjoy an overall excellent performance for what it was.
Cue the boring responses to this message about having opinions, being Marti disciples or not being able to go to games. [Post edited 15 Feb 8:21]
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So to criticise calling other posters pathetic make one boring?
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This is becoming quite toxic. We won can't we enjoy it without this childish behaviour. [Post edited 15 Feb 12:59]
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:00 - Feb 15 with 1981 views | stainrods_elbow |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 08:20 - Feb 15 by Quite_Possibly_Ropey |
Came on here this morning to indulge in widespread praise for what can only be described as a professional performance last night and have to say that some of the 'opinions' are truly pathetic.
To allow for balance immediately, we did indeed start the game relatively flat and, yes, Derby missed an open goal.
Apart from that, they offered nothing - confirmed by every match report out there and their own fans. We didn't really have to be in third or fourth gear as the game was under control following some superb goals. Please cast your minds back to mid-November and consider how unlikely a 4-0 win was at home, then how ridiculous it sounds to say that there was any disappointment about taking the foot off the gas.
There is one stark difference between those of us who go home and away and the armchair experts offering contrarian opinions for the sake of it. That being when you are there you can truly see the full picture - our work off the ball last night was the best all season and gave us the platform to win a match comfortably and comprehensively.
Additionally, those of you who cannot see the value of Varane may never have played the game. He protects the back 4 superbly and allows the front four greater freedom to do what they need to do. His performance last night as a DEFENSIVE midfielder was exemplary. He is never going to score a hat-trick but that is not his job.
So proud of our team this morning, but so disappointed that we as fans can't seem to enjoy an overall excellent performance for what it was.
Cue the boring responses to this message about having opinions, being Marti disciples or not being able to go to games. [Post edited 15 Feb 8:21]
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You're so propelled by a need to dismiss other fans and their views as 'armchair', 'contrarian' and 'boring' etc. (three contrasting insults in one post - well done you!) it doesn't occur to you how boring, smug, self-righteous and repetitive you yourself sound. (I think that gives me four - ha!)
Congratulations on your being in a geographic position to attend games in person, but if you think that means your opinions have more value than those of us who watch on TV/streams, read everything we can about the matches (in some cases drawing on decades of watching QPR/football) and, most importantly, think for ourselves rather than in a cultish/conformist box, you're deluding yourself. |  |
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:09 - Feb 15 with 1976 views | charmr |
What a ridiculous place we are in the world right now as a species. Gene Rodenberry I know you tried. | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:09 - Feb 15 with 1980 views | Beckenhamhoop |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 11:40 - Feb 15 by Beejnewark |
Always looks like he's left the coathanger in his shirt.. |
The Gladstone Small of football. | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:24 - Feb 15 with 1891 views | mart_Goblin |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:00 - Feb 15 by stainrods_elbow |
You're so propelled by a need to dismiss other fans and their views as 'armchair', 'contrarian' and 'boring' etc. (three contrasting insults in one post - well done you!) it doesn't occur to you how boring, smug, self-righteous and repetitive you yourself sound. (I think that gives me four - ha!)
Congratulations on your being in a geographic position to attend games in person, but if you think that means your opinions have more value than those of us who watch on TV/streams, read everything we can about the matches (in some cases drawing on decades of watching QPR/football) and, most importantly, think for ourselves rather than in a cultish/conformist box, you're deluding yourself. |
Great boo’s up |  | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:35 - Feb 15 with 1817 views | Hooping_Mad |
To save Norf having to lock a winning match thread can we all please just stop. | |
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:37 - Feb 15 with 1804 views | BristolR |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:24 - Feb 15 by mart_Goblin |
Great boo’s up |
Should that not be on the match Report headline thread 
Happy birthday btw |  | | |
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:47 - Feb 15 with 1734 views | Northernr |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:35 - Feb 15 by Hooping_Mad |
To save Norf having to lock a winning match thread can we all please just stop. |
I'm finding it more hilarious than anything.
I don't know what anybody else did with their Friday but with mine I had a lovely lunch in town, great afternoon in the pub with all my mates, QPR won 4-0 at home, Chelsea lost 3-0 away, we all went back to the Crown for a drink and bit of a sing, and I fell asleep on the sofa watching the game back. Now I've got the whole weekend still ahead of me.
A great day, night, performance and result. Exactly what we're (well, I'm) in it for. Brilliant Rangers, brilliant. |  | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:48 - Feb 15 with 1725 views | Hooping_Mad |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:47 - Feb 15 by Northernr |
I'm finding it more hilarious than anything.
I don't know what anybody else did with their Friday but with mine I had a lovely lunch in town, great afternoon in the pub with all my mates, QPR won 4-0 at home, Chelsea lost 3-0 away, we all went back to the Crown for a drink and bit of a sing, and I fell asleep on the sofa watching the game back. Now I've got the whole weekend still ahead of me.
A great day, night, performance and result. Exactly what we're (well, I'm) in it for. Brilliant Rangers, brilliant. |
Fine, carry on attacking each other. | |
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:49 - Feb 15 with 1719 views | Northernr |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:48 - Feb 15 by Hooping_Mad |
Fine, carry on attacking each other. |
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:50 - Feb 15 with 1712 views | Dorse |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:47 - Feb 15 by Northernr |
I'm finding it more hilarious than anything.
I don't know what anybody else did with their Friday but with mine I had a lovely lunch in town, great afternoon in the pub with all my mates, QPR won 4-0 at home, Chelsea lost 3-0 away, we all went back to the Crown for a drink and bit of a sing, and I fell asleep on the sofa watching the game back. Now I've got the whole weekend still ahead of me.
A great day, night, performance and result. Exactly what we're (well, I'm) in it for. Brilliant Rangers, brilliant. |
Yeah, but apart from that... |  |
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:03 - Feb 15 with 1635 views | mart_Goblin |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:37 - Feb 15 by BristolR |
Should that not be on the match Report headline thread
Happy birthday btw |
Thanks mate | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:04 - Feb 15 with 1626 views | kensalriser |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:47 - Feb 15 by Northernr |
I'm finding it more hilarious than anything.
I don't know what anybody else did with their Friday but with mine I had a lovely lunch in town, great afternoon in the pub with all my mates, QPR won 4-0 at home, Chelsea lost 3-0 away, we all went back to the Crown for a drink and bit of a sing, and I fell asleep on the sofa watching the game back. Now I've got the whole weekend still ahead of me.
A great day, night, performance and result. Exactly what we're (well, I'm) in it for. Brilliant Rangers, brilliant. |
And if you can't enjoy it when your team wins 4-0 scoring two excellent goals and playing well in the process and is now a few points off the top 6 having been bottom before Christmas, well, it's not really about the football, is it. | |
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:09 - Feb 15 with 1583 views | Quite_Possibly_Ropey |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:00 - Feb 15 by stainrods_elbow |
You're so propelled by a need to dismiss other fans and their views as 'armchair', 'contrarian' and 'boring' etc. (three contrasting insults in one post - well done you!) it doesn't occur to you how boring, smug, self-righteous and repetitive you yourself sound. (I think that gives me four - ha!)
Congratulations on your being in a geographic position to attend games in person, but if you think that means your opinions have more value than those of us who watch on TV/streams, read everything we can about the matches (in some cases drawing on decades of watching QPR/football) and, most importantly, think for ourselves rather than in a cultish/conformist box, you're deluding yourself. |
Thanks for the predictable response.
Start a poll on how many insults are required to make a coherent point.
Or how many goals need to be scored to conclude that there has been a good performance.
Or how many fellow supporters it takes to disagree or disprove your point to see that your 'opinions' are sometimes ill-placed/misinformed/incendiary. [Post edited 15 Feb 14:17]
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:11 - Feb 15 with 1568 views | Quite_Possibly_Ropey |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 12:58 - Feb 15 by Hooping_Mad |
So to criticise calling other posters pathetic make one boring?
19 likes?
This is becoming quite toxic. We won can't we enjoy it without this childish behaviour. [Post edited 15 Feb 12:59]
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Thanks for quoting my post that called certain opinions pathetic, rather than posters themselves. | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:12 - Feb 15 with 1565 views | Northernr |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 10:46 - Feb 15 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
I enjoyed the goals, but the rest I could pretty much of left really.
You forgot Smyth and Cook to add to Field and Dunne who should be sold/released in the summer. |
I've actually agreed with a lot of what you've posted of late, however harsh it may seem to some.
What I don't think you acknowledge however is the budget we're working to and with.
So, yeh, Dunne, Field, Smyth, Cook, these players have their various limitations. Would they get in the Leeds team that's top? Probably not. So if we want to be top, or top six, do we need better? Probably yes.
But they're here because it's what we can afford to pay. This is why I often say 'if you're playing for QPR there's something wrong with you somewhere...' If Steve Cook was younger, quicker, more mobile, he wouldn't be playing for us because we couldn't afford him, he'd be playing in the Premier League for somebody else (which is exactly where he was when he was younger, quicker and more mobile).
Maybe you think we can get better than these players on our budget, at which point we probably do disagree. But it should at least be acknowledged, I think, that we're working with a budget very much in the bottom half of this league when you're busy wishing away half our team. | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:43 - Feb 15 with 1411 views | mart_Goblin |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:12 - Feb 15 by Northernr |
I've actually agreed with a lot of what you've posted of late, however harsh it may seem to some.
What I don't think you acknowledge however is the budget we're working to and with.
So, yeh, Dunne, Field, Smyth, Cook, these players have their various limitations. Would they get in the Leeds team that's top? Probably not. So if we want to be top, or top six, do we need better? Probably yes.
But they're here because it's what we can afford to pay. This is why I often say 'if you're playing for QPR there's something wrong with you somewhere...' If Steve Cook was younger, quicker, more mobile, he wouldn't be playing for us because we couldn't afford him, he'd be playing in the Premier League for somebody else (which is exactly where he was when he was younger, quicker and more mobile).
Maybe you think we can get better than these players on our budget, at which point we probably do disagree. But it should at least be acknowledged, I think, that we're working with a budget very much in the bottom half of this league when you're busy wishing away half our team. |
Absolutely spot on.
Wilkins had made some really good posts regarding different things .
I agreed with them that at some point in the future (I said not yet) that MC would have decision to make regarding Field and his quality on the ball. And down the line we would have to improve in areas . I disagree in regards to Jimmy. I think he is more than good enough to be in a team at the top end .
But we all know the financial situation and it’s all relevant . To be expecting scintillating thrilling incredible football is just a bit unrealistic where we were earlier in the season.
Last night just seemed grumpy for grumpy’s sake by a few and the usual attention seeking ‘everybody listen to me’ by we all know who . Back on mute.
Lat night was joyous fun and I’ll say it again … if you don’t enjoy winning 4-0, bossing most of the game …ole’s…oh Bobby Zamora etc ….then you must be looking for other things that you aint going to get right now . | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:46 - Feb 15 with 1395 views | Quite_Possibly_Ropey |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:43 - Feb 15 by mart_Goblin |
Absolutely spot on.
Wilkins had made some really good posts regarding different things .
I agreed with them that at some point in the future (I said not yet) that MC would have decision to make regarding Field and his quality on the ball. And down the line we would have to improve in areas . I disagree in regards to Jimmy. I think he is more than good enough to be in a team at the top end .
But we all know the financial situation and it’s all relevant . To be expecting scintillating thrilling incredible football is just a bit unrealistic where we were earlier in the season.
Last night just seemed grumpy for grumpy’s sake by a few and the usual attention seeking ‘everybody listen to me’ by we all know who . Back on mute.
Lat night was joyous fun and I’ll say it again … if you don’t enjoy winning 4-0, bossing most of the game …ole’s…oh Bobby Zamora etc ….then you must be looking for other things that you aint going to get right now . |
Agree with this. Happy birthday Sir. | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:48 - Feb 15 with 1379 views | mart_Goblin |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:46 - Feb 15 by Quite_Possibly_Ropey |
Agree with this. Happy birthday Sir. |
Thanks my friend | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 15:06 - Feb 15 with 1269 views | stainrods_elbow |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:09 - Feb 15 by Quite_Possibly_Ropey |
Thanks for the predictable response.
Start a poll on how many insults are required to make a coherent point.
Or how many goals need to be scored to conclude that there has been a good performance.
Or how many fellow supporters it takes to disagree or disprove your point to see that your 'opinions' are sometimes ill-placed/misinformed/incendiary. [Post edited 15 Feb 14:17]
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 15:46 - Feb 15 with 1175 views | SW_Ranger |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 10:46 - Feb 15 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
I enjoyed the goals, but the rest I could pretty much of left really.
You forgot Smyth and Cook to add to Field and Dunne who should be sold/released in the summer. |
Respect your right to an opinion WWC but … Cook and Dunne are out of contract at season end, so no money back there; if Smyth and Field are as poor as you say who will offer anything reasonable to take them off our hands?
So … who do you, in your opinion, think we should bring in to replace them with that is better. Based on the few coppers we will have in the piggy bank from dumping these four. [Post edited 15 Feb 15:54]
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| QPR v Derby match thread on 16:07 - Feb 15 with 1107 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 14:12 - Feb 15 by Northernr |
I've actually agreed with a lot of what you've posted of late, however harsh it may seem to some.
What I don't think you acknowledge however is the budget we're working to and with.
So, yeh, Dunne, Field, Smyth, Cook, these players have their various limitations. Would they get in the Leeds team that's top? Probably not. So if we want to be top, or top six, do we need better? Probably yes.
But they're here because it's what we can afford to pay. This is why I often say 'if you're playing for QPR there's something wrong with you somewhere...' If Steve Cook was younger, quicker, more mobile, he wouldn't be playing for us because we couldn't afford him, he'd be playing in the Premier League for somebody else (which is exactly where he was when he was younger, quicker and more mobile).
Maybe you think we can get better than these players on our budget, at which point we probably do disagree. But it should at least be acknowledged, I think, that we're working with a budget very much in the bottom half of this league when you're busy wishing away half our team. |
Appreciate the post.
I do understand the budget constraints, maybe not in depth, but I do get it that we are not going to be competing with the majority of teams financially. So, yeah, we have to be accepting that some players are slightly off.
I do think the transfer policy of the club now is spot on. Putting aside the players signed for the first team and Madsen (cough), we have a really clear plan to buy young players (cheaply) and develop in the DS. Exactly what Sunderland did 2/3 years ago. I expect QPR to be pushing top 4 in 2/3 seasons time.
However, the squad is a bit lopsided now, and packed with loan players who are not, despite what some may hope, never going to sign with us (maybe Saito).
Take out the loans and those whose contracts end this season leaves you with Nardi, Varane, Field and Chair. That is 4 players of the starting 11 from last night that will be left. I'm not wishing half the team away, over half that team will be gone come May anyway.
Christ, that means we'll need to keep Smyth and Field. Bugger.
I was annoyed and grumpy last night. Watching those two in central midfield kicking the ball directly into touch from a 10yd pass is doing my head in. Were we great, magnificent, amazing as some described it? The pretty equal stats suggest not really. Were we clinical? Very, 4 goals from 5 on target says so. Can't argue with that.
I thought we were better against Blackburn though. When Morgan started, and moved forward with the ball and passed forward. Against a better team than Derby. | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 17:31 - Feb 15 with 940 views | mart_Goblin |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 16:07 - Feb 15 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
Appreciate the post.
I do understand the budget constraints, maybe not in depth, but I do get it that we are not going to be competing with the majority of teams financially. So, yeah, we have to be accepting that some players are slightly off.
I do think the transfer policy of the club now is spot on. Putting aside the players signed for the first team and Madsen (cough), we have a really clear plan to buy young players (cheaply) and develop in the DS. Exactly what Sunderland did 2/3 years ago. I expect QPR to be pushing top 4 in 2/3 seasons time.
However, the squad is a bit lopsided now, and packed with loan players who are not, despite what some may hope, never going to sign with us (maybe Saito).
Take out the loans and those whose contracts end this season leaves you with Nardi, Varane, Field and Chair. That is 4 players of the starting 11 from last night that will be left. I'm not wishing half the team away, over half that team will be gone come May anyway.
Christ, that means we'll need to keep Smyth and Field. Bugger.
I was annoyed and grumpy last night. Watching those two in central midfield kicking the ball directly into touch from a 10yd pass is doing my head in. Were we great, magnificent, amazing as some described it? The pretty equal stats suggest not really. Were we clinical? Very, 4 goals from 5 on target says so. Can't argue with that.
I thought we were better against Blackburn though. When Morgan started, and moved forward with the ball and passed forward. Against a better team than Derby. |
Watching those two in central midfield kicking the ball directly into touch from a 10yd pass is doing my head in.
We did do that about 3 or 4 times in the first 20 mins in fairness .
But 1 was Frey and 1 was Chair so not sure about singling out the midfield 2 but we do need to retain the ball better in midfield, no doubt about that . | | | |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 21:40 - Feb 16 with 402 views | Northolt_Rs |
| QPR v Derby match thread on 13:47 - Feb 15 by Northernr |
I'm finding it more hilarious than anything.
I don't know what anybody else did with their Friday but with mine I had a lovely lunch in town, great afternoon in the pub with all my mates, QPR won 4-0 at home, Chelsea lost 3-0 away, we all went back to the Crown for a drink and bit of a sing, and I fell asleep on the sofa watching the game back. Now I've got the whole weekend still ahead of me.
A great day, night, performance and result. Exactly what we're (well, I'm) in it for. Brilliant Rangers, brilliant. |
My shins are fűcked. Poxy club.  [Post edited 16 Feb 21:41]
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