Ok maybe not a revolution but big strides in the right direction. This sounds really good and coming from no other than General Hill, gives it even more credibility. Onwards and upwards, U R'S! please log in to view this image PUBLISHED 09:30 8th December 2015 by @QPRFC Club captain assesses JFH's early impact First impressions positive for Hill Club captain back in full training Hasselbaink has 'set his stall out' says Clint QPR defender Clint Hill has praised the early impact new boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has brought to the club. Hasselbaink has overseen two training sessions since his appointment in W12 and Hill, who has returned to full training in the last week following a recent knee injury, insists first impressions have been ‘very, very positive.’ "We've had a few days with the new gaffer now and it's all been very, very positive,” Hill toldwww.qpr.co.uk. "He's come in and set his stall out and made it very clear what he expects from us every day. "The sessions have been very high intensity, very well organised, very well structured – so it's only positive so far.” He added: "Obviously, a first day in a new job for anyone is vital and it’s no different for new managers. "Jimmy came in and had a presence about him and made it abundantly clear what he expects of each and every one of us. "He's pulled some lads already and made it clear that he expects them to work harder and that can only be good for the football club. "He wants us to press and be a very fit team – and that comes from hard work on the training ground first and foremost.” Hasselbaink has already made some minor changes to the R’s training schedule since his arrival, with a ‘normal week’ now including a day off on a Thursday instead of the usual Wednesday slot. Hill said: "He's changed our day off from a Wednesday to a Thursday – and there’s a clear strategy as to why he’s done that. "He wants to use Monday as a lighter, warm-down session; Tuesday and Wednesday as our high intensity days; rest on a Thursday; and then tail down on a Friday to plan for the Saturday and be raring to go come kick-off. “He’s very methodical and it’s clearly worked for him so far during his managerial career.” Indeed, Hasselbaink’s CV is mightily impressive following a stunning stint at Burton Albion – and Hill believes that, coupled with his standing in the game following a glittering playing career, can only stand the gaffer in good stead at Loftus Road. "Someone who has played at the highest level and won what he's won commands that immediate respect, straightaway,” said Hill. "He was an unbelievable striker during his playing days, both here and abroad, and he's made a fantastic start to his managerial career as well, so there's a lot of good things going for him. "One thing we can guarantee him is hard work and endeavour, giving everything we've got, and hopefully make it as enjoyable as we can for him.” Hill added: "QPR is a very attractive job, make no mistake about it. "I've seen 12 candidates we're interviewed and I'm sure there were a lot more CV's submitted. "If he can get us firing on all cylinders, building on the good work Neil has done over the last few weeks, then we’ve every chance of climbing the table. If we can get steamrolling, hopefully we'll be very difficult to stop.” Buoyed by back-to-back wins, Burnley are the visitors to Loftus Road this weekend for Hasselbaink’s first game in charge – and with it, a first meeting with former R's midfielder Joey Barton following his departure this summer. Hill, a close friend of his fellow Scouser, believes Barton will get a good reception pre-match, but is encouraging Rangers fans to ‘give him hell’ once the match kicks-off! "Joey is coming back and I hope he gets a good reception, because I feel he deserves it,” he said. "No matter happened in his time here, he always gave 100 per-cent and I think a lot of the fans ended up taking to him. "Hopefully they'll give him a nice round of applause before the game – and then boo the hell out of him when the first whistle goes!” http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/qpr-clint-hill-jimmy-floyd-hasselbaink-2840942.aspx?
"One thing we can guarantee him is hard work and endeavour, giving everything we've got, and hopefully make it as enjoyable as we can for him.” I think Clint was speaking for himself there.
12 Candidates interviewed according to Clint. Potential Candidates (maybe) included; 1) Tim Sherwood 2) Gary Rowett 3) Dennis Wise 4) Chris Powell 5) Clarence Seedorf 6) Paul Chuckle 7) Barry Chuckle 8) Chuck Norris 9) JFH 10) JFK 11) Sepp Blatter 12) Ronaldinho
I've never read anything by a player about the situation behind closed doors at the club that wasn't pure waffle and PR and completely unrelated to what happened next, although what's the betting this could be different... 150/1, 100/1?
Inside info is the list was: 1) Chris Powell 2) Keith Curle 3) John Barnes 4) Terry Connor 5) Chris Hughton 6) Paul Ince 7) Jean Tigana 8) Steve Black 9) JFH 10) Rio Ferdinand 11) Anton Ferdinand 12) Archduke Franz Ferdinand But in all seriousness most pleasing quote was “"He wants us to press and be a very fit team”. I’ve always thought considering the tiny Loftus Road pitch it was a n o brainer that we should approach games like that. I am feeling increasingly positive about Jimmy as time goes by
"He's pulled some lads already and made it clear that he expects them to work harder and that can only be good for the football club.[/B] You think he would've got to know them first...
"He wants to use Monday as a lighter, warm-down session; Tuesday and Wednesday as our high intensity days; rest on a Thursday; and then tail down on a Friday to plan for the Saturday and be raring to go come kick-off." Makes a refreshing change to the Redknapp days when the squad rested on a Saturday
That depends on his character and the image he wants the players to have of him. Not getting to know them first would probably make him less popular but also mean that there's no bias or exceptions. An even playing field. If he's very good then he'll make the ones that work hard feel favoured and the ones that don't feel motivated by wanting to be accepted. If it fails then it's the usual divided camp.
It's actually not that tiny but the point is that it feels small to opposition players who are often not used to fans being in such close proximity. And you're absolutely right that we miss a trick when we fail to press the opposition into errors in that situation. In the past that has mainly been down to managers not insisting on the best levels of fitness (Redknapp in particular) but it sounds like JFH has that side of things sussed at least. Now for team selection: Perch and Phillips should be looking over their shoulders this week IMO and Luongo should be pressing hard for a return. Chery must surely be nailed on.
So Thursday night is pub and kebab night, a light how's your father shake off the hangover session on Friday. Like it
Clint doesn't mention Sundays but says Monday is for warming down. Jimmy must be expecting partners to be keeping things hot Sundays then.
I get the impression JFH has come in and made it very clear he is the boss and isn't flimsy in the message he is trying to get across. That's a good positive start. All down here from now then..
Agree, but then shouldn't all managers have that as the number one priority ??? All very well being exceptionally skilled, but if you aren't fully fit, you cant expect to execute your skills to their full capacity. And if the squad current fitness levels arent to JFH's standards, it will become very obvious who the worst culprits are, by irregular starts. I've got my money on Phillips being one of the worst culprits. Plus a heavy December playing schedule and increase in fitness training hardly go together
Lucky for him Rodney Marsh wasn't around. When Alf Ramsey told him, "If you don't work harder I'll pull you off at half time," Marsh replied: "Crikey, Alf, at Manchester City all we get is an orange and a cup of tea."
Didn't realise we short listed Sepp Blatter but hey, he'd have to be a better prospect than old potatoe-head at United. Spent 250 million to get a worst team than before.
