I will say that Brentford clearly played better 2nd half. We were slightly the better team 1st. However, this referee was incompetent. Clear straight red not given. One or two Brentford players allowed to get away with plenty. Two handballs by a player laying over the ball in their box. And many more gems along the way. We couldn't win this match or draw because of these decisions.
A shame we didn't respond to their change of shape. Dykes looked very isolated in the second half. Chair needs time to develop and has potential but PLEASE PASS THE BALL MORE QUICKLY. I'd prefer to see him making mistakes by passing the ball too quickly than watch him sit on it and slow down every attack.
Can't really moan. When we have played Brentford of late we normally surrender the points. Tonight we were different as the margins were closer. I thought we played well in first half but tired in second. Some good performances from chair and Carrol and Dickie. They should have gone down to 10 men. All in all I am happy at the way we are playing and playing like we did in the first half will see us move up the league. For once it was enjoyable watching QPR on a Friday night on Sky. You R.s!
When we are able to play for two halves of a match we might be in with a chance of progressing up the table.
Comes down to a poor decision from the referee. Game completely changes if the red is given. Totally frustrating but looked a better balanced team than we have at times. If BOS signs a new contract we might have a decent season but can’t see it unfortunately.
And just to top it off, I was going to watch the cricket after this and for some inexplicable reason, Sky have just told us the result during a football programme!
At least we put on a good show. Sticks in the craw somewhat but should have been a red to them. Even Sky commentators said so at HT and they're generally not kind to QPR. I'm glad we played with grit and never let heads drop. Onwards.
Disappointing result, but looking at the positives.... Dykes' first goal from open play Dickie & Barbet were good at the back Chair had a good first half BOS is a major headache for the opposition
Why do we keep grabbing hold of players at the moment? Even when they're no where near our goal. It's pissing me off.
If you had yourself better sorted, you'd have seen England win the cricket seconds before our game started. Fail to prepare....
As good as we were in the first, we were poor in the second half. Weak defending for their second goal and not creating a chance on goal. In fact, I don't recall us troubling their keeper once. Lot's of positives to take still, but we need to be able to play a complete game. We're a work in progress.
Quite frankly, I don't think our fitness levels were up to it. We basically played three games in a week. And brentford are famous for their fitness levels, as of late.
I watched the first thirteen overs of our innings when the match was still in the balance but then had to prepare dinner. I thought I was pretty safe in not finding out the result.