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Reply | Willock - Will He Stay?
at 17:47 27 Apr 2024
No, you haven't bothered to read all of the posts so you're oblivious to the flow of the thread. A handful of folk suggested that Willock shouldn't be offered an extension based on his performances under Ainsworth. Others have countered that the performances were partly attributable to Ainsworth's tactics and handling of the player. It's entirely relevant. |
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Reply | Andersen
at 17:40 27 Apr 2024
Much better from the Danish Jesus yesterday. Good to see him finally get on the scoresheet. A good pre-season will hopefully see him improve his fitness. |
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Reply | Willock - Will He Stay?
at 17:24 27 Apr 2024
Mrs. Ainsworth, you don't need inside information to see that Gareth didn't fancy Willock. Anyone with a pair of eyes, ears and a brain could see that. Moreover, this fact is being pointed out not to undermine your husband but to provide mitigation for Willock's performances earlier this season. [Post edited 27 Apr 17:26]
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Reply | Begovic
at 17:12 27 Apr 2024
No, thank you. Time to move him on. |
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Reply | Willock - Will He Stay?
at 15:14 27 Apr 2024
This. I worked at one firm where creativity and ideas were encouraged, and I was trusted to make decisions. Result? I, and the team, delivered in spades. The company were then taken over by an American firm who completely changed the working culture overnight. Ideas were actively discouraged, decision-making authority removed, and staff micro-managed. Result? I, along with many others, didn't perform. Consequently, I took my talents elsewhere, and I'm flourishing again.
Thankfully, Marti was brought in in the nick of time and QPR can hopefully look forward to a brighter future, with or without Willock. If Marti decides that it's with Willock, I'll have little complaints as the man has earned the right to shape his squad for next season. [Post edited 27 Apr 15:16]
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Reply | Willock - Will He Stay?
at 15:02 27 Apr 2024
I don't think it was a case of downing tools. More a case of a manager who didn't want to evolve after leaving Wycombe and tried to impose a style of football that clearly didn't suit the players at his disposal. Asking the team to play an "up and at 'em" style of football where "possession can do one" was always doomed to failure. Willock, in particular, was always liable to struggle with that. [Post edited 27 Apr 15:05]
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Reply | Willock - Will He Stay?
at 14:52 27 Apr 2024
Now that we're safe let's have this right about Gareth Ainsworth; a good player but a truly shocking manager at championship level. His disdain for creativity was evident in his treatment of Chris, who he benched and was loathe to bring on even though performances and results were poor. Frankly, I'm getting haka'd off by folk continuing to defend Gareth. He left us with 8 points from the first 14 matches, including 6 defeats on the spin. If we'd been relegated this season that would've been on him, period.
Now that I've finally put that to bed, let's return to Willock. He's been at the club 4 years and I'd say performed reasonably well overall. He was particularly decent in the period prior to injury. Yes, his standards dropped post-injury but it wasn't helped by Ainsworth's agricultural tactics. The improvement we've seen under Marti is testament to that. [Post edited 27 Apr 14:54]
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Reply | Who do we want to get relegated?
at 14:34 27 Apr 2024
I'd like Birmingham and one of Sheffield Wednesday or Blackburn to drop. Birmingham deserve it for the Wayne Rooney vanity project. With respect to Wednesday, I still haven't forgotten how they flashed the Bristol City scoreline during our promotion game. That all being said, I fear for Huddersfield and Plymouth. |
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Reply | Willock - Will He Stay?
at 14:22 27 Apr 2024
Some of the vitriol is a little OTT IMHO. Whilst this season hasn't been a stellar one for the lad, there are mitigating circumstances in the form of injury and Gareth Ainsworth. He has had good periods at the club and shown that, when he's on it, he's a threat at this level. I find questions around his commitment particularly bizarre given that he's been at QPR 4 years (during which time he's made over 130 appearances), and we have the likes of Taylor Richards at the club. Personally, I think he suits Marti's style and would be pleased to see him stay. If he chooses to leave, then he goes with my best wishes. |
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Reply | Waking up Safe
at 14:09 27 Apr 2024
Woke up with the same smile I went to bed with. After such an intense season, the feeling of relief is palpable. The supporters deserve a lot of credit for carrying this wounded club on its shoulders. Hopefully they'll be rewarded with better times ahead. |
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Reply | The Ginger ninja.
at 13:58 27 Apr 2024
Another who has stepped up when it mattered. If he can deliver those performances on a consistent basis and cut out the silly yellow cards, we'll have some player on our hands. |
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Reply | Begovic
at 13:53 27 Apr 2024
Fair play to Asmir, he finally delivered when it mattered. Possibly his best performance in a QPR shirt. Commanded his box well, claimed some difficult crosses to alleviate pressure, and made some decent stops at critical points in the match. |
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Reply | Parking Tonight
at 13:31 26 Apr 2024
As it's an evening game you should be ok in the immediate area however I recommend parking on the other side of the Uxbridge Road. Parking is a little more relaxed and it's easier to get away post match via the Goldhawk Road. |
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Reply | Another sponsor bites the dust
at 13:28 26 Apr 2024
From what I can see they're still going strong. There was some concern around the future of the company as the site it operates on is leased and the freeholder sold up. The new owners wanted to triple the rent which AA couldn't afford. Fortunately, they recently secured a new plot on Network Rail land immediately behind the current site. |
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Reply | This weekend
at 16:53 22 Apr 2024
Still worded badly and therefore makes little sense.
With respect to Birmingham, the situation is simple. To catch QPR they need us to lose both remaining matches and they pick up at least 4 points. |
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Reply | The Preston keeper
at 15:53 22 Apr 2024
What's going on with goalkeepers in general? In the last fortnight alone we've had Begovic flapping at Plymouth, Burnley keeper Muric allowing a routine back pass to slip under his foot, Preston's Woodman dropping routine crosses against QPR, Blackburn's Pears kicking air against Sheffield Wednesday, and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson miskicking a back pass against West Ham. [Post edited 23 Apr 1:05]
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Reply | Millar of Preston
at 15:02 22 Apr 2024
Are you sure about that? You'll be struggling if this lad makes it.
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Reply | Andersen
at 19:25 21 Apr 2024
Sounds about right to me. |
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Reply | Andersen
at 19:16 21 Apr 2024
Overall, Anderson has been a positive signing (particularly with respect to set pieces). However, he's performed poorly in the last 4 matches. To suggest that he played well yesterday is frankly laughable. |
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