clean sheet is probably more important than the draw in a weird way. I don’t think we take much comfort from a draw where we failed to have a shot on target. 0.2 xG as well which if we do actually care about data will be alarming. But I’m sure we’ll be pleased with the clean sheet, especially considering the injury issues at the back
And after beating Wycombe in the play offs, if i were told we'd be 12th in the Championship in 2 years time? Id be chuffed. A full strength team, a decent manager and 3 experienced players, including a striker, and we could start looking up again. However if we continue with this tunnel vision of buying youngsters, of which whose qualities are more dubious than the last ones, then KLD and KS need their heads banging together.
Walking back to the car and that was a pretty brutal watch. Patterson got us a point there. We were so toothless it was unbelievable. Someone correct menif I'm wrong but I don't remember a shot on target or even a shot off target if I'm honest. That at home to a team 20th in the league in front of 41k 'supposedly no way was there over 35k' is shambolic and hopefully gives spealman and Co a massive wake up that we need quality for now not for later.
.the vast majority has been player sales and a reduction in player contracts , that's they certain players have been moved on as we have replaced with younger, cheaper alternatives.
My worry is that other teams are investing and getting better and we haven't. They’ll likely get better again next season so we need to improve drastically if we want to be in with a chance of promotion.
Last 2 windows have been player sales, as i said but before that it was him They have been replaced with players that they believe have higher upside - not 1 player thats left has set the world alight (gooch has done well but thats it) As most have said, we arent happy with the recruitment in the last 2/3 windows but he has invested plenty of money Anyway cant be assed arguing about it as clear youve got an agenda against him so doesnt matter what i or anyone say
We are investing but weve invested in the wrong players. 1 good or bad window can totally change a fortune of a team. Get the right manager in is key as we have some really talented lads in our squad - need someone to get the best of them We then need to sign a few 1st teamers in the summer and things will look up against I say it all the time, every transfer window is an opportunity to improve the club - unfortunately the last 2/3 have set us back in the short term
Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 0-0 QPR - Bore draw but losing run ends https://rokerreport.sbnation.com/20...derland-0-0-qpr-bore-draw-but-losing-run-ends Anthony Patterson: 8/10 Wasn’t under much pressure throughout but made a number of important saves, a good one early to bail out a poor Ballard pass and then made a few late on to preserve a point after Armstrong started causing problems down the left. Trai Hume: 7/10 Defended well all game, with most of the visitor’s threat coming down the opposite side, and got forward to put in a couple of dangerous crosses in the second half. Dan Ballard: 6/10 Comfortably dealt with Dykes but almost gifted QPR a goal early on with a loose ball towards the D. Covered well on the counter and thankfully got through unscathed. Leo Hjelde: 6/10 Looked far more comfortable in his natural position that he has had full back, passing still isn’t great and was given problems late on by Armstrong. Callum Styles: 5/10 Got beaten too easily a few times and went missing towards the end when Armstrong had a number of runs down their right wing. Dan Neil (C): 6/10 Some good moments, almost scored from the half way line after dispossessing Colback, always calm in possession and quick to close down. Plays far too deep to be at his effective best though. Jobe Bellingham: 5/10 Very quiet in midfield and then again late on when he went up top, didn’t do anything wrong but just struggled to get involved. Adil Aouchiche: 5/10 Linked up play well and worked hard out of possession but both his decision making and set pieces were erratic. Abdoullah Ba: 5/10 Drove past Jimmy Dunne a couple of times and got him booked but didn’t do it enough and was often dispossessed. Romaine Mundle: 6/10 Really keen and was lively on the ball, often guilty of over playing though and taking too long to pick out a team-mate. Luis Hemir: 4/10 A couple of nice lay offs here and there but too easy for the QPR centre halves with Hemir not aggressive enough on or off the ball. Substitutes Chris Rigg: 6/10 Came on to play off the right, just missed getting a header on a Hume cross and did OK. Pierre Ekwah: 6/10 Helped us regain a bit of control in midfield. Mason Burstow: 5/10 A late but anonymous cameo. Man of the Match: Anthony Patterson Not a game where either goalkeeper had a lot to do but made a number of saves to keep the score goalless and looked comfortable all game. His man of the match award is down to the outfield players being so subdued rather than Patterson needing to be outstanding. please log in to view this image Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images
And im saying i know for a fact he has put in more than you n bob are implying We have to be careful what we wish for, as i mentioned earlier theres a lot worse owners out there that are willing to risk the future of clubs for short term success - i dont want anyone like that at our club Anyway enjoy your weekends fella
Think it's generally accepted that we are running at a loss which KLD and Satori are covering. The accounts should be out around the end of next month to confirm. Sign of the times I'm talking about finances after a match
Very poor performance. Men against boys first half we were Chasing ishadows We at least ran around a bit second half But no shots on target at home against 5th bottom team At least we stopped the losing streak but I’m struggling for positives
