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Hoops and dreams: QPR must guard against complacency

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  1. Northolt-QPR

    Northolt-QPR Active Member

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    Hoops and dreams: QPR must guard against complacency

    Adam Boxer, London24 QPR blogger
    Monday, July 25, 2011
    1:37 PM


    London24 QPR blogger Adam Boxer wonders whether the tour to the south west was in the best interests of the team

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    Pre-season is now well and truly in full flow and Rangers have started to flex their Premier League muscle against the minnows of the West Country.

    Some impressive performances and results to mirror last season’s endeavours certainly have the squad buoyed but to what extent will this be reflected in the upcoming season?

    It is suggested that the prelude to the campaign is more about fitness levels than results or performances, while others maintain that a winning mentality can help bolster a squad’s confidence.

    Commanding victories over Tavistock (13-0) and Bodmin Town (7-0) has certainly helped maintain and garner a fervent team spirit, judging by comments emanating from the club and social networking sites.

    Regardless of the opposition, however welcoming their hospitality and intentions, they can never truly prepare a newly crowned Premier League side for the test that awaits them.

    Bolton Wanderers, Everton and Wigan Athletic will provide QPR with their opening clashes in the top flight, but other than fitness levels and confidence it is difficult to visualise the transferable positives from the trouncing of non-league clubs.

    If similar results ensue against Braga/Atalanta and Cesena then Bolton will certainly receive a stern test on the opening day, but while confidence is high the squad will need to guard against complacency to avoid early disappointment in mid-August.

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    Northolt-QPR, Jul 25, 2011
  2. Rollercoaster Ranger

    Rollercoaster Ranger Well-Known Member

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    Sure. Now we've beaten Tavistock and Bodmin we are all convinced we are going to win the Premier League. Idiot.
     
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    Rollercoaster Ranger, Jul 25, 2011
  3. Northolt-QPR

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    Evening Roller, had a good day?:)
     
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    Northolt-QPR, Jul 25, 2011
  4. james the one

    james the one New Member

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    Well Roller, That is not a nice thing to call one of the chaps, Boxer might take you to tast for that ?? Hope not, for he is a big boy!! And hi Boxer, how are you getting on?
     
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    james the one, Jul 25, 2011
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    Well, come on. Complacency because we've beaten a couple of non-league sides. Who does he think he is talking to?
     
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    Rollercoaster Ranger, Jul 25, 2011
  6. Swords Hoopster

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    Jimmy, you been at the wacky backy again??
     
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    Swords Hoopster, Jul 25, 2011

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    Lol... Vodka in the house?
     
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    bakes8, Jul 25, 2011
  8. Northolt-QPR

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    Why it's fair enough what James has said.
     
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    Northolt-QPR, Jul 25, 2011
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    Not only is it camper than christmas, it also makes no sense Northy old boy ;)
     
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    bakes8, Jul 25, 2011
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    rangercol Well-Known Member

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    Stupid article
     
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    rangercol, Jul 25, 2011

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