The results today show that this division is a total lottery. Which means we have as much chance as anyone.
I think Rangers will get better results soon, got a very good player in the guy from Bristol rovers, loved the way he went round our players, hardly put a foot wrong, another day this could of been a draw, you did give us a lot of space
Bristol city FT we got freeman from, hope your right & good luck for season apart from return fixture!
Agree, we are giving opponents too much space at the back. That and the lack of a natural goal scorer, are not giving us the results our game otherwise deserve.
I think you have to think about what it looks like to watch QPR this season compared to previous seasons. I think it's clear we have a better squad (whether it be better in ability or mentality or both is up to you to decide) and we have been playing better. We were predicted to finish mid table, don't forget. If you look at the way we've played in every game, including the games we've lost, those performances cannot lead to relegation. There will DEFINITELY be 3 teams (and probably quite a few more) who won't be playing as good as that over the course of the season. The question now is... will we take a dip from the ability we've shown so far, will we stay the same or will we improve? If we take a dip, relegation could of course be on the cards. If we stay the same, we'll be fine. If we get better, we could have a potential play-off place. Something worth mentioning... we haven't had a full squad to choose from all season and the injury situation has gotten worse since the beginning of the season. Some of our more important players won't be back until around Christmas, so make of that what you will. With a squad at full strength, maybe we could end up being quite a strong team in the second half of the season, especially with a couple of signings around Christmas.
I think this is realistic. It's another survival season and it could be tight towards the end of the season. The fans are fully behind the team (and mostly, the manager at present) which will help. We need another CB and a decent striker after Christmas but the likelihood of finding anything then, and with our problems with money, is slim. I'm increasingly frustrated that the club aren't being more open about what's happening on FFP which has such a huge effect on the prospects for team and club.
I think our defence is a serious problem, we were constantly exposed by Fulham's quick counters and Robinson was regularly bailing out Lynch who just looked a liability and Bidwell wasn't much better. Any team that has pace will cause us problems and the fact we have now gone on a winless run against mainly relegation contenders doesn't inspire confidence. Burton and Bolton look nailed on for the drop but we are in a bunch of probably six teams looking to avoid joining them...
Our first choice defence isn't too bad at all. Given the form of Robinson, I'd say that now includes him with Hall and Onuoha, though Baptiste has been far better than I expected him to be too. The real weakness in this side is the strikers, IMO. All have some good qualities but all have huge flaws in their game for this level. I'd like to see Smith and Wash given a run together but with the influx of wingers, the plan must be long term to play 4-3-3 but no striker is good enough to play up top alone.
Glad our team doesn't start with B as all relegated teams this year will come from Bolton Burton Birmingham Barnsley Brentford or maybe bumbleland
Agree I didn't want 'Hollow' and stated my reasons before he was appointed but I don't want another manager so soon. Let's give him a season and if we have not progressed then get rid (which I think will happen). However, I have seen various posts on Twitter wanting him gone and cannot agree with them. Hollow is limited but the team shows character and that can go a long way.
Yes, he's used what little money is available to good effect, Freeman an example. I wasn't in favour of him either, but he seems to have the team playing to its max ability right now. If he keeps us up this season, perhaps we'll see what he can do if the purse strings are opened a little thereafter.
I really don't think we need another CB. We have loads of them in the squad (albeit mostly injured) and Robinson has proved to be better than any of them. With the lack of strikers and surfeit of midfielders, we should try playing 4-6-0.
Depends on the length of time the injured are out. Reliance on Robinson alone (not a recognised CB) is risky, it seems to me. Yes, it may well be that we have to rely on goals coming from midfield.
We are month on from the transfer window closing. There’s still plenty of free agents about. Players will still be gradually picked off if clubs need reinforcements as January is still a long way away. Here’s a current list of free agents who are still to find a club. Would you like to see any of these strikers at the club? I've posted all positions to see if any other players take your fancy ... Goalkeepers – Charlie Bannister, Ross Turnbull, Will Puddy, Chris Kettings Defenders – Marcin Wasilewski, Seb Bassong, Joleon Lescott, Benoit Tremoulinas, Juan Rafael Fuentes, Callam Jones, Kelvin Wilson, Bacary Sagna, Sam Westley, Adam Henley, Joel Ekstrand, Stephen Kelly, Lewin Nyatanga, Matty Templeton, Reece Wabara, Lewis Buxton, Bob Harris, Ryan McGivern, James O’Connor, Aymen Belaid Midfielders – Kieran Richardson, Cameron Stewart, Dale Jennings, Tom Hateley, Jay Spearing, Jan Kirchhoff, Danny Guthrie, Youssouf Mulumbu, Kris Commons, Mathieu Flamini, Carlos De Pena, Lewis McGugan, Aidy White, Giles Coke, Larnell Cole, Aaron Kuhl, Lee Williamson, Toumani Diagouraga, Chris Dawson, Modou Sougou, Mark Davies, Jerome Thomas, Kieran Wallace, Franck Moussa Strikers – Rickie Lambert, Jose Antonio Reyes, Giuseppe Rossi, Andre Wright, Leon Best, Matty Fryatt, Vahid Hambo, Dexter Blackstock, Ishmael Miller, Sylvan Ebanke-Blake, Rai Simons, Ruud Boymans, Carlton Cole, Alberto Gilardino
If he was fit Lambert certainly knows where the goal is. Bassong and Lescott with Premier experience but both past their best and probably too expensive in wages...
