Please log in or register. Registered visitors get fewer ads.
News
Comment
New boys inspire QPR’s first win at Blackburn for 25 years – Report
at 14:52:21

Unbeaten since Clive has gone on holiday, should we crowd fund his continued vacation?!!!

With Huddersfield winning, can those those teams above can be pulled into this? Maybe starting with Blackburn?

Thanks for the report.
News
Comment
Anatomy of a fall – Report
at 11:42:55

Begovic was not fouled but chose to go round a static forward, who simply stood his ground. Should have stayed goal side. Not picking on him, as I think he has been excellent of late, but it was a goalkeeping error in my books.
News
Comment
The QPR is strong in this one – Report
at 12:03:02

Great and accurate report on the night. Clearly disappointing that there was an opportunity missed here. I think the Smyth substitution should have been earlier and he certainly seemed to unlock things, after Chair and Willock had been well policed by Plymouth.

But what we do know is that Taylor Richards has feigned injuries for so long to support the club, as his presence lacked vision, awareness of what was around him and fitness. Looked to me like the 'keep me up' genius you bring on for half time entertainment. At least Cifuentes has found this out without us losing.

We are still a weak team with a better manager, at least we didn't lose and the real test will be in the next few games as to whether we are going make a fist of it for the rest of the season.

Disappointed but more hopeful than a few weeks back.
News
Comment
Are you having fun yet? - Preview
at 14:11:25

I think Barton was the worst QPR signing ever. Of all people, signed by Warnock and later contributed to Warnock's sacking.

There are plenty of close runners in the 'topping up their pension' category but Barton was all round vile. IF only he was even as good as he thought he was.

I hope for a draw today and a win Wednesday. A bit of optimism for a change!
News
Comment
Light at the end of a two-year tunnel - Report
at 10:40:26

Great report and a superb second half. The improvement in all departments is really something to embrace. Begovic commanding the penalty area, the back line, the midfield movement and up front. Chair having options but being less predictable is another example. This is a good coaching team at work, notably as none of them are 'their' players.

We can't expect everything too soon and other teams will win above (except Wayne Rooney's Birmingham) but there is some cause for optimism here. Especially using subs so freely, as this will bring on players.

Early days, of course!

News
Comment
A Ben Pearson own goal – Report
at 12:21:44

A very memorable night for so many things!
With all the highs and lows, timing of the equaliser, a goal from the 10-men, Chair's strike against the post, a corner that didn't even get to the first defender. Bleak.

And yet, Dykes redeeming himself and Larkeche's incredible persistence and fight that deserved a goal. And even Willock with a trademark finish.

We all know that this is a long old season, with the obvious spectre of relegation but there is certainly improvement in style of play and understanding on the pitch. Cifuentes substitutions paid off. Interesting listening to him in the post match interview.

Stay up, I don't know but a team with a manager and some interesting players in development does actually bode well. But of course, Huddersfield win away!

Thanks Clive, great seeing you and great report as always.
News
Comment
Right man. Right time? – Column
at 20:14:54

Many thanks for an illuminating piece.

I have to say, I would have had Warnock back here given his history with the club (the second occasion being more pertinent to our current plight) and his recent work as an escapologist with Rotherham and Huddersfield. For me, it would have allowed the club to focus removing the toxicity and bringing together the whole back room staff, whilst Warnock deals with the day to day.

However, it looks an interesting appointment with Cifuentes. Presumably he is an intern, given our financials. He looks like a manager suiting our existing players but will he be able to get into the club where it is failing and somehow overcome the internal politics that has plagued so many recent managers. I would be surprised if he can turn all this around, along with the 6 points deficit for starters. So assuming the worst, will he be there for the following season or take the first decent offer (or doing a Beal, as it might be otherwise known).

Sorry to say, whatever Cifuentes delivers it will be better than GA, which is a real shame, as he was a great player for the club.
News
Comment
The window that was, and wasn’t – Preview
at 12:12:23

Most definitely not boring. Thanks for another excellent preview in difficult times. Always a great read.

Oakskull defines boring with his repeated assassination of Lumley back a while - 6 posts about him being shitty-everything. Don't want to know where your head is
News
Comment
South of the river – Awaydays
at 12:05:51

This is going to be a long season. Already coping better thanks to this superb narrative. Great prologue too. Hard to believe just how much has changed so quickly from this time last year! Very different starting point, best of luck to GA (unless he pisses off after 10 weeks)
News
Comment
Whicker’s World; Dieng departs; Love Island smoking area — Austria Part One
at 15:55:11

Thanks for another outstanding report and insight into the state of our club. Another fantastic read, even if grim. I guess the only thing left to see is are we going to go down fighting (and not the meaning as with the Chinese national team), which is the only thing that GA can possibly instil into this team. This has to be the bleakest pre-season I can recall.

News
Comment
Ferdinand departs, where to now driver? Column
at 15:22:09

Another highly insightful piece, thanks.
Do Brighton have some template that we could use? It is obvious we need to start all over, analysing every aspect of the club top to bottom and what is the plan. And in doing this, it probably means staying in the Championship is not likely next season.
Ainsworth did a great job with Wycombe but I cannot see this style working successfully for us, short of avoiding relegation and nothing else. It is not building for the future.
Last season was wholly depressing, this season does not bode well.
Thanks again Clive for all your work here, it is the only thing associated with our club that is of any quality!
News
Comment
QPR cling to positives and single point as situation darkens — Report
at 20:55:41

Not at the game but so thankful to your reports.

Right now, it is the only QPR related thing I look forward too. The Burnley match is set for them to win the title in front of their supporters, whilst Reading will surely get their point.

Just can't see us surviving this season.

News
Comment
Royals fall victim to Roberts' redemption story - Report
at 17:32:50

When I was in primary school in the 60s, I once told a fib.

I take full responsibility for the Jeff Hendrick double strike.
News
Comment
Convenience, coincidence and cost made Critchley the obvious choice - Column
at 14:56:00

On this occasion, when the music stopped, it seems we got lucky, given the choices made in the past at this point.

I guess the good news is that he has played the jump ship card and probably needs some stability himself before looking at better opportunities. This will be good as long as he delivers and of course that is the unknown.
News
Comment
Savage amusement - Report
at 12:02:18

I think the Shithousery that we are accustomed to reached its peak with a moment in the second half when one of our players gave a robust (possibly foul) challenge to their full back, who was left lying off the pitch by the Ellerslie Road stand. First response was to lift himself onto the pitch, which to be fair Ward was not having, clearly showing that if he was off, he could get treatment off the pitch. As soon as Ward turned his back, said injured player literally skipped to his feet. Almost amusing. Whilst all teams do shithousing, it is one of the most frustrating aspects of the game and not something that makes any game enjoyable. I think book early and often has to be the approach, consistently too. Yes, a bit of an ask.

As for the game, I feel we have regressed massively from the quick passing and player understanding that was in some of the earlier games. Tuesday was one of the old fashioned get down the line and cross into the danger area ... which works well if the cross is good and the recipient can do something with it. Both lacking.

It is obvious teams will sit back in numbers and there needs to be another way of unlocking.

Also agree that Chair tried too hard, which becomes predictable for defenders. Not blaming him for this but what has happened to the patient and fast switching from side to side?

One final point on Chair was a lung busting track back on one of their breaks, which was not needed in the end but a credit to him for seeing the danger.

All round very disappointing, as this seemed more than a bad day at the office.

Great report, thanks
News
Comment
Into the Lions’ Den — Preview
at 14:16:44

Well put Clive on the football cancellation (though Scottish amateur football for some reason was excluded from this??!!!) .
However, the answer was in your own question "You’re just not running your organisation or competition professionally if that genuinely wasn't the case." Indeed it is, it is not professionally run from top to bottom, whether cancelling games all the way to ignoring teams breaching rules etc.. Just another one to add to the list!
Good point on expectation, be amazing if we got a win.
News
Comment
How do you like them? Report
at 09:42:02

PS Also, noted that I did not spend part of the game thinking how bad the refereeing was because he was actually doing his job. A rarity.
News
Comment
How do you like them? Report
at 12:17:56

Such a scintillating first half, unsurprisingly Hull could not live with it. And to expect this to be maintained in the second half was unrealistic.

What was so impressive was the whole team performance and particularly for me the anticipation of the players. Both without and with possession, catching them out and then making seriously good chances.

Paal has improved enormously and I never saw the 'pre-signing' Johansen and now get what all the fuss was about! The only thing I would say regarding Dykes was that Ingram did keep his feet well, which made himself big against Dykes. Still should have buried it but as said, a decent non-striking performance.

A great night under the lights and as always, thanks for the report.
News
Comment
It is what it is - Preview
at 13:01:10

Clive - why would you apologise for this brilliant piece? Thanks as always, it is so refreshing to get a proper objective view, with a genuine emotion. Hall and Washington likely to score!
News
Comment
Josh Bowler, stop me if you’ve heard this one before, QPR, etc. — Report
at 17:16:47

Great and accurate report, as always.
Also agree with a lot of the above too.
We were too narrow and when the midfield was harassed, there did not seem to be any forward link up play options that had been thought about. So it got to the safe, all day long back peddling.
I don't know Armstrong should be starting just yet but definitely not loan him!! He has been impressive. Hopefully that will be noted.
Imagine if they really did add on time, as opposed to the regulation 4 minutes. Games might run over 25 minutes late ... imagine the pressure on TV schedules. Or have I missed the point?
Please log in to use all the site's facilities

HastingsRanger


Site Scores

Forum Votes: 0
Comment Votes: 55
Prediction League: 0
TOTAL: 55
About Us Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Cookies Advertising
© FansNetwork 2024