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Reply | That Swindon Town match report again – Report
at 21:50 30 Nov 2025
Great word ‘weird’ in this circumstance. I’m glad that it isn’t just me - so much utter nonsense went on it beggars belief. Surely the old pros in the team must be chattering about the weird leadership.
I won’t ramble on again about my serious misgivings about JS, but instead I have a serious question; do we think that a football club has a similar hierarchical structure to a normal business? When someone reports to the CEO, there surely must be some kind of debrief early this week with the CEO asking what the hell all that was about?
Or does he just do what he wants until he is sacked?
The net effect for me is that I’m deeply frustrated and just feeling distanced from ‘The Project’. I’m finding it uncharacteristically hard to feel passionate support for this lot at the moment.
Football is increasingly technical and tactical, but I’m pretty certain that this layman could have done a better job managing that squad yesterday. |
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Reply | Had we drawn with Blackburn and today
at 21:47 29 Nov 2025
I think that there is a bigger point at play here
We are playing truly awful football.
This week we’ve had one half decent half against Hull. Blackburn was terrible, but we happened to win.
We are playing like a Sunday league team. We couldn’t win the ball or pass it to a hooped shirt today. The defence are doing odd things because they spend their whole time covering for the fact that the keeper is glued to his line.
This is a very decent squad (missing an 8 and a keeper) and we are massively underperforming. Playing kick and run football that is awful to watch. How can anyone think that bringing Frey on is the solution to anything?
Hayden played like a grown up when he came on and Morgan tried to pass forwards. They are the only positives I can find.
Warburton would have this squad in the top eight playing attractive football. Cast your mind backs to his football…we’d go one down and not worry as we knew we’d score three. If Poku is ok for the bench then surely he could have played 30 minutes? |
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Reply | Not that Swindon Town match preview again - Preview
at 09:36 29 Nov 2025
The mention of ice baths at 3:00am brings home the reality of three game weeks with back-to-back aways (I hadn’t seen that).
I fear this is going to be another truly awful game of football, but with any luck we can be the better of the two lots of dross.
I agree JS might be turning a corner with some of his tactical decisions, but please remember we are only one week on from him picking JCS from the start having not played in ages only for him to be responsible for both goals.
Nardi is a difficult one, because clearly he is a top top guy and unbelievably resilient. You just can’t dislike him and I feel awful for pointing out his faults…but his shot stopping has never been in doubt, it is the fact he is glued to his line. He has to play I’m sure, but I’m also sure he could cost us the game with CHs having to head clear four yards from their own goal.
I’d buy a one one off anyone right now. |
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Reply | November Patreon Podcast
at 09:14 23 Nov 2025
A great listen - thanks Clive…and thanks for the name check!
Another extraordinary selection yesterday with JCS in from the start having played no first team minutes in eons, and then being a fault for both goals! (Discuss!) |
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Reply | QPR - State of Play
at 16:46 20 Nov 2025
Apologies for being very late to the party with this thread, but I've been trying to not think about Rangers this week as they've been so frustrating lately. But this is a good question and thread so here are my random thoughts.
Positive;
I really can't warm to Nourry as a person (I find him condescending, arrogant and egotistical) but I have to agree with his long term plan, and he clearly learns quickly as the transfer business this season is far better than last, and in fact, I think that the squad is the best we've had for some time. The squad depth is also night and day from previous recent seasons.
I still love going to Loftus Rd, more for the mates and banter than the football most of the time at the moment, but I also love how high our attendances are. If only we could put a decent team on the pitch that would win more than it lost, we are right on the launch pad for some real fun.
Worried;
I am becoming increasingly worried about the manager. I know he is new to the division and even the country, but he was brought in to develop players and because of his experience with a young squad - and especially as he took Rennes through three game weeks. Frankly his performance to date on all of that has been awful.
Also I simply cannot stand it when a manager talks such utter drivel in interviews stating black is white etc. "our best performance of the season" when we've lost. Even the club comms team tried to sort that rubbish out in the next pre match chat asking about that claptrap.
But the biggest issue is that the team don't seem very well coached or well drilled, and the team selections are often crazy. How can a dozen coaches with ipads sit on the bench in matching kit and talk 'tactics' and then not see that their high press against Southampton was doomed to failure as we were outnumbered by one...so they just played it around around us and Burrell wasted endless energy chasing around trying to follow orders. Or the 12 identical corners into the same area to their collection of seven foot defenders who hadn't missed a header all day. Or the ridiculous wall set up for the Ipswich free kicks.
These are really really basic things. It's almost like he picks the players and a formation and just tells them to go out there and give it a go. It is such a shame as we have a decent team (minus a proper 8), but he isn't doing much with them.
Plus they weren't fit to start with.
We knew the first quarter of the season was 'easy'. At best we were about average through that lot - but the dropped points against Oxford and Sheff Wed were always going to come home to roost, and they are now.
I hate switching managers but I currently can't see how this underperformance can continue much longer.
Hopeful;
That we might find a settled team.
Mbengue might be a big hit as right back.
Kone and Burrell could get to double figures and if and when Poku gets fit he might be the real deal.
I hate to be negative - but I'm also pretty confident that we won't be in a relegation scrap this season, which is something to be thankful for!
I'm also hopeful that we might get six points out of the next nine....but I might be mad! |
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Reply | Out of the darkness – Report
at 22:03 31 Aug 2025
Brilliant Clive, thanks.
Your paragraph about Kone is exactly how I feel about him. So spot on. I’ve been boring people with precisely the same thing…simply having a striker that can run through on goal and actually score. First time in a generation we’ve had one of those.
Madsen was ok, and I agree with you that he made some decent passes and tried to go forward, but I still think he’s miles away from being a Championship centre mid. It is a very physical league and he is weak and goes missing. Against the better sides the games goes around him and he hides. However his set piece delivery is good…so he’s a bit of a conundrum.
Saito on the other hand is tremendous. If he can produce more performances like yesterday maybe this season won’t be as bad as a feared after all. |
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Reply | CONTRARY to FIRM BELIEF
at 09:51 31 Aug 2025
I agree that he had one of his better games yesterday, but I’m still not convinced to be honest.
He can pass and takes a decent set piece and would be great if football was a no contact sport! But he is just too weak to play in centre mid. The championship is very very physical, and he isn’t.
The Vale selection yesterday was out of the blue, because I would play Madsen at ten, where his skills may be useful without leaving us exposed in the middle where he rarely physically competes.
He tends to shine in games against weaker opposition - we need someone in the middle who can help shift the dial when we are up against it. He isn’t that player. |
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Thread | 12:30 tomorrow?
at 14:04 29 Aug 2025
Chelscum are also kicking off at 12:30 tomorrow, against Foolham.
That is odd isn’t it? I thought that the plod tried to avoid us both playing at home on the same day at the same time? |
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Reply | And if this world runs out of lovers – Preview
at 09:09 23 Aug 2025
Great preview Clive, thanks. You are spot on with your analysis of the feeling in the support base at the moment. I’m one of them.
My lad and I have recently done Coventry away and we aren’t going today…there is just no point as we are going to lose 3-1…and we’ll be lucky to get one.
My main point of this post however, is that other than the players there is nobody above them that I like or even slightly warm to. Therefore I’m just constantly irritated by them all.
Nourry has done some great things, and is so right in his thoughts and long term plans…but he is a highly unpleasant, conceited, arrogant, overly executive, corporate ‘leader’. His press release about Steve Cook’s contract extension was a disgrace. If I was his boss he’d be in a disciplinary over that!
The other two at the fans forum were so cock sure and condescending.
The manager doesn’t say anything of any interest at all. I’ve listened to various interviews with him and I just zone out. His team for the league cup was truly shocking. The club should have refunded everyone who went.
Every team or organisation needs a leader to inspire and follow. For all of the plans being correct and some of the recruitment being pretty good, I fear for the next few months because of everything listed above.
I just don’t like the people…so my usual optimist support is severely dented.
On Open All Rs I once got the moniker’Phil the Optimist’ - it’s interesting that even with some good recruitment I feel the least optimistic than I have for ages. |
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Reply | Ziyad Larkeche contract extension
at 21:03 13 Aug 2025
What is it with us and injuries at the moment. It’s truly shocking.
Ben Williams banging on about us being average at the recent Fans Forum just doesn’t pass the smell test. |
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Reply | Preston make their point as QPR run out of puff – Report
at 17:33 11 Aug 2025
Thanks for the report Clive. I completely agree on everything. Certainly a missed opportunity - let’s hope those two missed points don’t come home to haunt us in April/May?!
You are being too charitable with the ref and the red card. I sit in row A of P upper, so it was right in front of me. The ref had one card in his shorts pocket, the other in his shirt. He put his hand to one pocket, changed his mind and went to the other one. Took out the red card, but couldn’t show it whilst the 6 was rolling around looking for an Oscar. Whilst he waited he changed his mind and swapped cards. Utter rubbish. The tackle was knee high and completely out of control.
Also agree with you about Celar - I just can’t see him ever coming good at the moment. The style we play we aren’t just looking for someone to tap in chances from the six yard line. He looks lethargic and soft.
I thought Burrell was great when he came on. I have far more belief in him coming good than Celar. |
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Reply | Singing from the same hymn sheet – Fans Forum
at 20:27 30 Jul 2025
I applied to go to this fans forum but didn’t get a space unfortunately. I watched most of it on YouTube and I’m obviously really grateful for this write-up Clive.
I’m really torn about what I heard. So much of what CN said made sense and I really like what they are trying to do. The age of the Dev squad and getting first team minutes for younger players is superb, but that is as long as we are remaining a Championship team whilst doing that.
My biggest concern is the control we’ve given to CN, who is in his first job. It was so obvious watching last night, why the relationship with Marti broke down. CN is very clearly a control freak. I was really very worried about the lack of respect shown to JS, and the tiny amount of time he was allowed to speak. If I’d been in his position it would have sent up some very serious warning signals to me. He dealt with it with humour…but I really do hope he knew what he was getting himself into or this could go badly wrong very very quickly.
If I’d been there, the question I was going to ask was how much each Sky game nets us in additional revenue once the lower ticket sales and concession sales are taken into account? I’d love to know that actual figure, because again the fixture list is being torn to pieces already. The number of Saturday 3pm games this side of Christmas is already tiny.
Having been supporting since 1974, and having time at Loftus Rd as a key part of my non-work life, I just hope that the cash from Sky is large enough to offset how disenfranchised the long suffering fan feels. |
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Reply | MC Officially gone
at 19:05 24 Jun 2025
The first link in the chain…so now a barrage of announcements to follow thank god.
I’m so sad to see him go. People wanted Warburton out, and what a mistake that was. They were the ‘good old days’. I hope we don’t look back at this crazy decision and wonder why on earth this was allowed to happen. |
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Reply | Rangers read the room, finish on a high at Sunderland - Report
at 06:49 6 May 2025
Great report as usual, thanks Clive
Also thanks for absolutely every word you’ve written this season - I think I’ve read every one of them. You may not realise it, but you are one of the highlights of supporting Rangers!
I won’t be in the crown for a few months now - but when we’re back I’ll buy you a Peroni! On that subject thank god they haven’t ruined that place with the refurb…it’s actually quite good. But they went for the QPR school of shite decision making and did it during the season and not June, when it must take 75% less! Still, roll on next season.
Have a great summer. |
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Reply | Keep Calm and carry on - Preview
at 09:44 3 May 2025
Brilliant Clive. Thanks.
Do you know (via the media team at the club) if anyone in the exec team ever read your stuff?
I wish they did as it would be far more beneficial than some cryptic throwaway line from an owner.
Read this and question your actions folks.
By the way the CEO roll is yours if it was open to a vote?!! |
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Thread | What about Ronnie Ed in midfield?!
at 10:24 15 Mar 2025
With Varane and Field out, what about three in midfield with Ronnie Edwards, Morgan and Colback?
Then Morrison in the back four
Dembele and Saito out wide and hopefully Frey up top.
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Reply | QPR hope history repeats as Leeds visit – Preview
at 08:08 15 Mar 2025
What I don’t understand, which maybe someone can explain to me, is the ticket sales?
How can it be sold out this morning when we haven’t won this month, are going to lose by three or four, and it’s live on tele?!
I thought it was just idiots like me who turn up to these injury ravaged thrashings? |
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