Hoilett left out ahead of expected move please log in to view this image 30/01/2015 By David McIntyre Junior Hoilett has been left out QPR’s squad for the game at Stoke ahead of an expected move to Borussia Monchengladbach. The 24-year-old winger looks likely to join the German club on loan with a view to a permanent deal after indicating that he would like to go. Derby County remain keen on Hoilett and have not given up hope of signing him. Rams boss Steve McClaren recently made enquiries about Hoilett and Matt Phillips, saying he would be interested in either player if QPR were willing to part with them. Rangers want to sell Hoilett, who has flattered to deceive since being signed from Blackburn in 2012. The Canadian, who has made 76 appearances for the club, 32 of them as a substitute, has a £7m release clause in his contract but Rangers will happily accept significantly less. They have lined up number of wingers as potential signings, including Paul-Jose M’Poku, 22, of Standard Liege. QPR have also enquired about Wolves’ Bakary Sako, 26, and have resumed talks after initially being put off by his wage demands.
Although I think he may still come good, Hoilet just hasn't done it for us so think it's sensible to let him go as long as we have a replacement lined up.
Apart from his persistence to put in that memorable Wembley cross to Richard Keogh, who kindly laid the ball up on a plate for our OBZ moment. He's won us a few key penalties too, including the one that led to the equalizing goal in the 2nd leg of our playoff semi-final at Loftus Road, so without him we would likely not be playing in the PL this season. However, I always expected more from him - it seems to be, in part, a confidence issue that Steve McClaren may have helped correct if he had stayed.
I think this is a key point - confidence. It strikes me that Steve Mac's influence (as reported by the players at the time) was very positive - his training sessions were much enjoyed and I think his coaching style was very encouraging. It was noticeable after he left that our performances dipped. Players are well known to respond better to certain coaches (look at Warnock and AT) We will never be privy to Harry's training style, but given his spat with AT it suggests he is not the 'arm around the shoulder' type, more one who will not suffer fools gladly - maybe that is why he prefers (and repeatedly signs) experienced pros who are less emotionally needy/more resilient. Just a thought.
You are probably right. And as he's got older, tired and further distanced from players he's no doubt got worse.
I don't think Harry's done anything to support Hoilett in being a success. He has his favorite players and seems to put little investment into those he doesn't care for. I think it's not done much for confidence. Whether that's all or not, I don't know. But I have to believe that there is a lot of quality still left in him and that we've just not made good use of it. But I guess we'll see once (or if) he leaves.
