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Comparing some of our threads to Stokes, we do come across as rather a cultured lot! And as worried about the environment as I am, Saturday has got me much more nervous. Also, can't remember a game where so many of my liked ex player's will be in starting line-up for opposition. I was upset when we sold Darnell, not just cos I thought he had tremendous potential as a really polished CB and RB, but also cos of he's Dad and that goal. What a night! Then there's Charlie, and how fantastic he was for us, fact he stayed when he could have left will always endear me. And for season before he left Matty Philips was often my standout player. I guess I'm hoping they don't get booed. Saying all that, sod's law one of em will score... Anyway, so happy with how we are playing atm wouldn't want em back anyway... U rss
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To boo or not to boo... on 13:41 - Sep 25 with 3005 views
Give them a polite round of applause when they come out or when their names are called out on the team sheets. Once the game starts - give em hell for 90 minutes.
Seen it done before, Seaman, Langley, Fenwick err plenty of others I'm sure.
I wasn't too struck on Matt Philips to be honest, I felt he could have been far more consistent.
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To boo or not to boo... on 13:45 - Sep 25 with 2978 views
Before the game I will applaud them as they deserve even join in if we sing theres only 2 furlongs, but during the game they will get the same treatment I give all other opposition players.
To boo or not to boo... on 13:41 - Sep 25 by Toast_R
Give them a polite round of applause when they come out or when their names are called out on the team sheets. Once the game starts - give em hell for 90 minutes.
Seen it done before, Seaman, Langley, Fenwick err plenty of others I'm sure.
I wasn't too struck on Matt Philips to be honest, I felt he could have been far more consistent.
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Half the ground even cheered Sir Les, when he scored. That won't happen because we are going to keep a clean sheet
To boo or not to boo... on 15:54 - Sep 25 by PinnerPaul
Personally won't be clapping 'Matty' - thought he only ever put in 50% effort for us most of the time.
And yet once he left my God did we miss his goals and assists. Him and Hoilett much-maligned, but you could argue it's only very recently they've been adequately replaced. Unpopular view, but it's correct and I'll hear no more about it.
Bare bones.
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To boo or not to boo... on 16:24 - Sep 25 with 2652 views
Clap before the game. Nothing during the game. No chance of booing. Furlong is a Ranger, even if he has moved, i would never boo a player who scored our semi-final winner and top Prem goalscorer. Phillips, meh, wouldn't really clap him but don't think he is someone who deserves a boo either
Furlong deserves a massive cheer: came through the ranks, son of a legend and by all accounts a top professional and role model.
Austin deserves a great cheer for being an absolute goal scoring machine while with us and sending us to Wembley with his brace versus Wigan. The guy scored 18 in the top flight with an absolute shambles of a team. Also, watch his interview after the play off final, meant so much to him.
Phillips I wouldn't boo nor cheer.
Booing players tends to inspire them. Stay classy !
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To boo or not to boo... on 17:06 - Sep 25 with 2561 views
To boo or not to boo... on 16:20 - Sep 25 by Antti_Heinola
And yet once he left my God did we miss his goals and assists. Him and Hoilett much-maligned, but you could argue it's only very recently they've been adequately replaced. Unpopular view, but it's correct and I'll hear no more about it.
Missed his Goals? 14 in 90 aps 2013 - 2016?????????
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To boo or not to boo... on 17:16 - Sep 25 with 2539 views
To boo or not to boo... on 17:06 - Sep 25 by PinnerPaul
Missed his Goals? 14 in 90 aps 2013 - 2016?????????
I SAID I WILL HEAR NO MORE ABOUT IT.
But, 8 goals in his final season from a non-striker. Not a huge amount, but I tell you what, no other fcker was scoring them once he was gone - and that's before you count his assist rate, which was very high, and more important.
I did a post at the end of that season that the players we got rid of that summer - some, like MP and JH waved off joyfully by some fans - accounted for about 3/4 of all our goals and assists and that we'd struggle to replace them. Which is exactly what happened. Freeman was the closest replacement - 5 goals season before last, 8 last season. I agree MP was frustrating at times, but we did miss him and failed to replace his goals and assists from the wide/midfield area.
and I will hear no more about it.
Bare bones.
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To boo or not to boo... on 19:54 - Sep 25 with 2322 views
To boo or not to boo... on 16:32 - Sep 25 by queensparker
Furlong and Austin will get clapped, Phillips will get booed.
Bit unfair on Phillips who arguably scored the greatest ever QPR goal but I think it’s more about what eras they played in than anything personal:
(Btw I know Trev scored not only the greatest Rangers goal but the greatest goal in the history of football but you get the point)
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I looked away when he got the ball because it didn't look like anything was on, then everyone started celebrating. Really confusing; because it didn't seem plausible that a goal could have been scored in the fee seconds I wasn't watching
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To boo or not to boo... on 21:35 - Sep 25 with 2201 views
To boo or not to boo... on 18:14 - Sep 25 by Antti_Heinola
I SAID I WILL HEAR NO MORE ABOUT IT.
But, 8 goals in his final season from a non-striker. Not a huge amount, but I tell you what, no other fcker was scoring them once he was gone - and that's before you count his assist rate, which was very high, and more important.
I did a post at the end of that season that the players we got rid of that summer - some, like MP and JH waved off joyfully by some fans - accounted for about 3/4 of all our goals and assists and that we'd struggle to replace them. Which is exactly what happened. Freeman was the closest replacement - 5 goals season before last, 8 last season. I agree MP was frustrating at times, but we did miss him and failed to replace his goals and assists from the wide/midfield area.
and I will hear no more about it.
Unfortunately for Phillips he was branded as one of the mercenaries. People forgot that we got him from Blackpool not from Manchester United's junkyard of burnt-out wrecks.
On the assists, as Les Ferdinand pointed out in 2016 when discussing the previous season:
'At the end of the season, barring Lionel Messi, nobody had more assists in the second half of the season in all of Europe than Matt Phillips.'
I agree that people were quite blasé about the number of goals that disappeared out of the team. That's how we ended up with Smith and Washington.
Air hostess clique
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To boo or not to boo... on 22:16 - Sep 25 with 2156 views
To boo or not to boo... on 21:35 - Sep 25 by TacticalR
Unfortunately for Phillips he was branded as one of the mercenaries. People forgot that we got him from Blackpool not from Manchester United's junkyard of burnt-out wrecks.
On the assists, as Les Ferdinand pointed out in 2016 when discussing the previous season:
'At the end of the season, barring Lionel Messi, nobody had more assists in the second half of the season in all of Europe than Matt Phillips.'
I agree that people were quite blasé about the number of goals that disappeared out of the team. That's how we ended up with Smith and Washington.
Always liked Matty Philips, gave fans his time, worked hard for the team, just feel self confidence / lack of arrogance held him back as had pace and two great feet, just bullied a little too easily for a big lad
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To boo or not to boo... on 22:51 - Sep 25 with 2108 views
To boo or not to boo... on 22:51 - Sep 25 by smegma
Charlie's the best forward we had since Les. Les played in a better team .
Agreed, I thought this at the time and thinking what a 2014 Charlie could do to our defence is a bit scary. What with the passage of 5 years and the injuries he’s had however, I really don’t think he’s quite the player he was then, or maybe I’m just hoping that.
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To boo or not to boo... on 08:32 - Sep 26 with 1838 views
Much like everyone else on this thread, I will politely applaud both Austin and Furlong before and after the game, the bit in between they are just opposition players who I hope have a mare.
Won't boo Phillips, however he isn't a player I ever warmed to so I won't be clapping him either.
Of course, it is pretty much nailed on that the three of them are going to have the games of their lives.
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To boo or not to boo... on 10:30 - Sep 26 with 1727 views
To boo or not to boo... on 01:34 - Sep 26 by johnhoop
Agreed, I thought this at the time and thinking what a 2014 Charlie could do to our defence is a bit scary. What with the passage of 5 years and the injuries he’s had however, I really don’t think he’s quite the player he was then, or maybe I’m just hoping that.
Easily the most complete striker we had since Les, with apologies to one of my all time faves, Paul Furlong. Wasn't quick, but that was pretty much his only shortcoming. Brave, strong, intelligent - his movement in the box was outstanding. His finishing was superb. And he scored all types of goals - long range, tap ins, headers, volleys, one-on-ones. His hold-up game wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad and he worked hard at improving all aspects of his game. Carried the whole team at times and really kept Redknapp in a job, because the amount of times he single-handedly saved us was ridiculous. A real shame he didn't kick on a bit more after he left, but injuries did him a bit. Clearly will grab about 5 on Saturday though.
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