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Credit to Derby & Steve McLaren

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by QPR1968, Jul 31, 2014.

  1. QPR1968

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    Just watched the detailed broadcast of our Wembley win, and a thing that seems to have been missed, understandably from our point of view, is Steve McLaren and his entire team staying on the pitch and applauding us as we celebrated and then went up to lift the trophy.

    Steve McL is building amazing team spirit. This is what it is like to lose. Every credit to him and the Derby team for braving it out and I for one hope they do very well next season.

    A credit to football.
     
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    QPR1968, Jul 31, 2014
  2. Sutfol

    Sutfol Well-Known Member

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    Totally agree
     
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  3. QPR999

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    Mclaren made them stay there out there, otherwise the Derby team would've been back in the dressing room as quick as the proverbial. Just like we did in Cardiff.
     
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    QPR999, Aug 1, 2014
  4. NorwayRanger

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    Correct. He wanted to let the players feel the pain of seeing us lift the trophy, to make sure they didn't find themselves in the same position in the future.

    Should make his teamtalks easy this season, just make them revisit those emotions and......viola!
     
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    NorwayRanger, Aug 1, 2014
  5. Sooperhoop

    Sooperhoop Well-Known Member

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    I wonder how many times they'll hear 'Oh Bobby Zamora' on their travels this season...:grin:
     
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  6. Rangers Til I Die

    Rangers Til I Die Well-Known Member

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    Correct. Not to detract from the OP but the main motivation was for his team's benefit, not to applaud QPR. Hopefully a healthy mixture of both.
     
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    Rangers Til I Die, Aug 1, 2014
  7. queenslandrangers

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    If we are stuck at the bottom of the table come Christmas. Harry starts thinking about which golf club he wants to join again i would love us to go get him. Or if harry has enough by next year and derby have not done that well.
     
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  8. CroydonCaptainJack

    CroydonCaptainJack Well-Known Member

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    That will have put most people on here off him by then!!
     
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  9. QPRski

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    Not only is it good PR, it is excellent psychology for team bonding and motivation. I sincerely hope that Derby go up this season.

    I would be pleased if Steve Mclaren returned to the R's as manager. I have developed a great respect for him.
     
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  10. Uber_Hoop

    Uber_Hoop Well-Known Member

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    You could say that it's sad indictment of how we are today as a people that we must commend a team for showing some respect and courtesy towards their victors. Those that skulk miserably off are seldom criticised for their lack of sportsmanship these days. Yes, well done Derby for staying on the pitch for whatever reason, but we should expect that behaviour anyway.
     
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  11. TootingExcess

    TootingExcess Well-Known Member

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    He has done very well in keeping all his players too - getting thorne was a coup
     
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  12. Tramore Ranger

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    Did I read somewhere that Thorne has done his ACL and is out for most of the season?
     
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  13. West London Willy

    West London Willy Well-Known Member

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    Yep. I doubt he will be seen for the season at all - probably only be risked if Derby have anything to play for come the last few games.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28463381
     
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  14. Bush Rhino

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    Not forgetting that he did help us get there in the first place, Thank you Steve.
     
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