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Helguson

Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by JudoRanger, May 16, 2012.

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To sign, or not to sign, that is the question?

  1. Give him a new contract

  2. Release him

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  1. JudoRanger

    JudoRanger Well-Known Member

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    With all the talk of Mackie and Hill his situation has somewhat gone under the radar.

    What does everyone think? Sign or not?

    Personally I think we should sign him up for another year. He was awsome in the early part of the season, and if nothing else would be a great back up to Zamora - although judging on BZ performances HH should be ahead of him when fit at the moment.

    He has the brilliant ability to hang in the air and win headers - imagine Cisse running off of those knock downs.
     
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  2. NorwayRanger

    NorwayRanger Well-Known Member

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    One year extension should be offered if they feel they can manage his injuries.
     
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  3. stereophoney

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    I thought he'd already signed an extension earlier in the season?

    edit - Here it is - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16354161

    "Queens Park Rangers striker Heidar Helguson has signed a new one-year contract extending his stay until 2013. "
     
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  4. Ciarrai_Abu

    Ciarrai_Abu Well-Known Member

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    Too injury prone and too old. Time to move on.
     
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  5. JudoRanger

    JudoRanger Well-Known Member

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    haha your right stereo - he did!

    ok, well thats this thread over! :)
     
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  6. stereophoney

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    Don't agree with being too old. Still got a lot to offer, even though most likely as a sub. Great in the air and holds up the ball really well. Wouldn't have imagined saying it 2 seasons ago but would be sad to see him go.
     
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  7. Swords Hoopster

    Swords Hoopster New Member

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    My heart says keep him because he was superb this season before he got injured. Head and shoulders above all the rest in fact.

    But I voted to release him. We're moving to a new level now. Best of luck Iceman.
     
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  8. Flyer

    Flyer Well-Known Member

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    Hes already signed for next year and I think that should be his last contract.
     
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  9. Swords Hoopster

    Swords Hoopster New Member

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    For fu*k sake JUDO, is this true?!!
     
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  10. Dens Hoops

    Dens Hoops Well-Known Member

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    The Iceman commeth if he has got a years extension so be it.
     
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  11. JudoRanger

    JudoRanger Well-Known Member

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    Yep, I forgot! :) Anyway, Im pleased about that. Deserves another year!
     
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  12. queenslandrangers

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    i think he has to make room for some one else. he has too many problems with injuries. we really need to build a stronger squad and i feel he is take the place of some on who could be around for a long time.
     
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  13. Rangerw9

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    This .
     
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  14. Sooperhoop

    Sooperhoop Well-Known Member

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    He's got the summer to get himself fully fit, could be a useful sub and squad member so I'd let him see his last year out...
     
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  15. Star of David Bardsley

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    I'd imagine he'd prefer first team football and after all he's done we shouldn't stand in his way. A year at Watford would probably suit all parties.
     
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  16. West London Willy

    West London Willy Well-Known Member

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    Probably up to him - he'd fit the role of substitute for those occasions where we need to bring on a battering ram-type forward rather than a silky-skills type. But if he'd prefer more starts, then he'll probably opt to move on - I can think of plenty of Championship teams that would snap him up - Warnock's Leeds for one.
     
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  17. KooPeeArr

    KooPeeArr Well-Known Member

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    If we're trailing 2-1 next season with 5 minutes left, we need to launch balls into the box and salvage something from the game, we look to the bench and see Bothroyd and Helguson waiting for their chance - which one do you choose?

    He's honest enough and will know when his body can't take any more but I'd keep him until then.
     
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