I was speaking to a colleague whose brother is a Championship footballer a few weeks ago. He mentioned his brother was going to get 60 minutes on Wednesday and 30 the Saturday after. It seemed the players knew in advance who would play in what friendlies a few weeks before and the conditions/scoreline during the game had little bearing on the starting 11 or subs. I guess the management teams view them differently than supporters. it certainly has made me look into the details of the game far less.
Every cub will have a different approach. Having being around the professional game in a coaching capacity for over 15 years I can tell you that pre season is all about fitness and tactics. Getting your team in shape in both senses of the word. What I find peculiar is that we haven't played with a centre forward and seem to rely on an out of possession game over a possession game, resulting in a counter attack philosophy. I hope this changes with either personnel coming back or new arrivals as it really isn't a 'bums on seat' style of play.
Like both but particularly the 2nd one although if playing that Field would have to start in front of Vale
From what I have heard: Vale is more than capable of playing the DCM role. Field is obviously a starter for most matches, especially away. Imagine how exciting the second formation would be, though?
https://x.com/QPR/status/1953804514055602211 Unfortunately, Jonathan Varane sustained a concussion in our friendly against Brentford last weekend. He is expected to be available for next Saturday’s fixture at Watford – in line with The FA’s concussion protocol. Paul Smyth is progressing well from a minor groin injury sustained in pre-season. He has returned to training and is expected to be available for the trip to Watford, too. Meanwhile, Jimmy Dunne sustained a hip injury against Brentford. He will undergo further scans this coming weekend to confirm a timeline for his return. Taylor Richards picked up a hamstring injury in our friendly versus Cardiff and is expected to return at the end of August. Finally, Michi Frey (calf) and Jake Clarke-Salter (post-surgical recovery) are both due to return to full training during the first international break of the season.
1st game of the season and it sounds like half the squad is already injured. Ffs. Even less enthusiasm for tomorrow now.
