I'm usually pretty optimistic, but honestly last season drained the optimism out of me. We aren't going to do anything special this year with the fire power we have...unless Celer really comes good...but that looks unlikely. We'll see, but I'll be happy with a boring last ten games and nothing to worry about.
Contrary to the characterisation I seem to have developed on here, I'm actually one of life's optimists. I'm really quite enthused by Nourry's transfer policy and look forward to getting behind a young team next season. It'll take a while for the new signings to settle in though, which is why I've gone for top 10 for this season. Promotion next year though, and the World's our lobster.
I've had a look at the latest prices on Oddschecker and they have us finishing about 19th. With only 5 teams below us ... Sheff Weds, Oxford, Charlton, Hull and Portsmouth. Championship Betting Odds | English Football | Oddschecker
I'm going for our perennial lower table finish, 16th this time around with yet another negative goal difference. I probably should get my medication increased and maybe I'll be more positive.
I've gone full in on a top 10 finish..... and no alcohol involved.... In Marti...... sorry Julián we trust..... Up the R's...
I’m one of them On the basis that I think we will bag a striker worth 15-20 goals I think we could sneak 6th…
Lets hope he's right. Seeing the results of some of the other friendly games has made me doubt a bit. Roll on start of the season when all will be revealed.
It’s time if year again, season starts with wild optimism only for it to be dashed by end of September when survival in thr division would be an achievement!
Here’s BBC Sports view of QPR Head coach: Julien Stephan Last season: 15th Key ins: Amadou Mbengue (Reading, free), Kwame Poku (Peterborough United, undisclosed), Rumarn Burrell (Burton Albion, undisclosed) Key outs: Kenneth Paal (Antalyaspor, free) Lucas Andersen (released), Charlie Kelman (Charlton, undisclosed), Morgan Fox (Wigan Athletic, free) Expectations? It's been a summer of change with Marti Cifuentes off to Leicester City and Julien Stephan immediately in to replace him. QPR's recruitment has been intriguing rather than spectacular, with several young players brought in from clubs in the southern hemisphere. But it is the contract extensions handed out to new club captain Jimmy Dunne, Sam Field and young emerging talents Rayan Kolli and Kieran Morgan that will provide the most optimism to Rs fans, whose biggest priority will be Championship survival with so many unknowns going into the new season. Strengths? The Hoops proved to be lethal from set pieces last season, with only Oxford United (21), Millwall and Luton Town (both 17) scoring more than their 15 goals from dead ball situations. Central to this was Dunne, who was a constant threat coming up from the back and scoring five goals. Weaknesses? One of Cifuentes' biggest challenges was the sheer number of injuries to key players he had to contend with. He was rarely able to call upon his first-choice XI. On the pitch they often flattered to deceive, playing nice passing moves through the thirds but ultimately falling short up top. Michael Frey top scored with eight Championship goals, and faith has been placed in Rumarn Burrell and Kwame Poku - both via League One clubs - to provide additional firepower. Difference-maker? Youngsters Kader Dembele and Rayan Kolli both showed the impact they can have on the team in the final third and should improve with more time on the pitch this season, but Ilias Chair still provides the creative heartbeat for the team; they are a different proposition going forward when he is fully fit. Aaron and Jobi's prediction: 15th For the record they have Ipswich champions, Southampton promoted with Coventry, Leicester, Sheff Utd and Norwich in play offs and Blackburn, Hull and of course Wednesday relegated. I have no idea who Aaron and Jobi are or why we should care.
