Liverpool v Queens Park Rangers

MACKIE: A SPECIAL FIXTURE

Posted on: Wed 07 Dec 2011
Jamie Mackie has revealed his excitement at the prospect of playing against Liverpool at Anfield this weekend.

Just four years ago, Mackie was preparing for a Blue Square Premier clash against Halifax with Exeter.

Now he is getting ready to play a league match on one of the most famous footballing surfaces in world football.

"This is why I got involved in the game," Mackie told www.qpr.co.uk

"I am massively looking forward to this weekend - it is probably one of the highlight fixtures of the season.

"Anfield is an unbelievable place to play football. It is going to be a great atmosphere up there, and I am sure our fans are looking forward to it as much as we are.

"My dad is a Liverpool supporter and there are a few lads in the dressing room who support them too, so it is going to be a special match.

"But we have got to work hard to try and bring our good recent football into this game. We want to go there and get a positive result."

That recent good football saw Rangers win 3-2 at Stoke before suffering a harsh 2-1 loss at Norwich. And that was followed up with a 1-1 draw against West Brom at Loftus Road last weekend.

Having led through Heidar Helguson's first half header, the R's conceded late on to a late Shane Long strike, and Mackie admitted:"In the lead-up to that game we were all really keen to win it, and with the way the match went it felt like a loss when we came off.

"We have come quite a long way this season. We played some good football on Saturday, and I felt we dominated much of the game.

"But now, having had a couple of days to reflect on it, there are a lot of positives to take from the match and we have got to take the sort of football we're playing into Saturday's game at Liverpool.

"We have shown with our performances against Chelsea and Man City that we enjoy the challenge of playing against the top sides in the division, and hopefully we can do that again."

Following Saturday's trip to Merseyside, the R's host Champions Manchester United in W12, and Mackie said: "We have got two really tough games coming up but, like the Manager said recently, the reason we worked so hard to win promotion last season was to have the opportunity to be involved in games like these.

"We are all looking forward to them."

Mackie has burst back onto the First Team scene in startling fashion following his ten-month injury lay off, and he added: "I want to show I can do well in this division.

"I feel I have done that already, but I want to do it again. Liverpool have got world-class defenders and I am looking forward to giving them a good test."





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He's a good lad. Mackie typifies everything that we hold dear about QPR: effort, application, desire, and sheer exuberant joy. He never gives less than 100%, and always plays with his heart on his sleeve and a smile on his face.

Only wish we could clone him, or inject some of his DNA into Taarabt.....

 

yeah, should nick this song for him!
[video=youtube;flT6TalMT2U]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flT6TalMT2U[/video]

 

QPR defender hoping to fulfill boyhood dream at Liverpool


BACK in August, Clint Hill took exactly one second to outline his QPR Premiership dream – touching the ‘This is Anfield’ sign that greets players in the tunnel at Liverpool.

The 33-year-old, who spent his childhood supporting the Reds, thought his chance had gone when he got loaned out to Nottingham Forest earlier in the season.

But injuries and suspensions saw the left-back’s return in the 1-0 win over Chelsea, and even if he were to get just a few minutes in Saturday’s game – it would be ample return for dogged duty bestowed first to Tranmere, across the Mersey, and then at 14 years-worth of Championship teams.

Hill, who has started talks over a new deal at Loftus Road, said: “I’d love to fulfil that dream at Liverpool.

“Any fan will tell you it’s the same for them, but I thought my time was up at Rangers. I never wanted to leave, but that’s football. Having said that, you never know what’s next. I’m under no illusions and I know what I can do and can’t do.

“I also know I’m going to be in and out of the team, but I hope I can play a part for the rest of the season – and anything at Liverpool would be fantastic.”

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if its his dream, i hope Clint gets his wish,

 

Match facts: Liverpool v Queens Park Rangers

All the key match facts and stats ahead of the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Queens Park Rangers at Anfield.


QPR have won just one of their 20 league visits to Anfield (W1 D2 L17).

QPR have only won one of the eight Premier League meetings with Liverpool (W D1 L6), but the last of these games came in February 1996.

Liverpool are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League games at Anfield, but have drawn the last four in a row.

QPR have hit the target with just 35 per cent of their attempts this season, a lower percentage than any other team.

Liverpool have hit the woodwork 12 times in the Premier League, more often than any other team.

QPR have used 24 different players in their starting line-up this season, more than any other team.

Of all players to have scored three or more PL goals this season, Luis Suarez has the lowest shot conversion rate (7.6 per cent).

Only Wigan (8 per cent) have converted a lower percentage of shots into goals than Liverpool this season (9 per cent).

The Reds have the joint-best defensive record this season, conceding just 13 goals so far.

QPR have suffered more fouls than any other team in the Premier League this season (199).

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Does it tell you how mant times Suarez ends up on his arse.

 

We're all agreed on here that Vinnie Jones is a ****er but his Wimbledon team had the right attitude at Anfield. Show them no respect.

"Typically, the legacy of 16 league titles and four European Cups left Jones unimpressed and the midfielder slapped a piece of paper adorned with the words 'BOTHERED!' over the 'This Is Anfield' sign."

http://www.exacteditions.com/exact/browse/345/1306/9404/3/111

 

We need a Warnock special for this game. Run them ragged, get in their face and don't let them play. Simples!! WE nearly did it with Man City (albeit at home) - come on you Rsssssssssssssss!!

 

Tough ties for the rest of the year. Scousers then Man Utd followed by what is likely to be a rejuvenated Black Cats side under their new manager. Christmas of the Swans and Gooners, ouch.

I would settle for 8 or 9 points but could be as few as 3 or 4!!

Warnock keeps banging on about what a wonderful bunch of lads he has at QPR and how much fun they always have in training. I'd like to see them being more serious and take a leaf out of Mackie's book of hard work.

 

Mason referees QPR trip to Liverpool
Wed 07th Dec 2011 16:50 by Clive Whittingham
QPR have referee Lee Mason in charge of their game this weekend for the first time this season – Mason refereed two crucial televised clashes in the R’s promotion season last term.
http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/queensparkrangers/fb_news.php?storyid=15089

 

QPR summon spirit of 91 to try and improve Liverpool record – history
Wed 07th Dec 2011 18:36 by Clive Whittingham
If QPR are to secure an unlikely victory against Liverpool on Saturday, they’ll have to overcome a dreadful record on this ground to do so. The solitary win to date came in 1991, inspired by Les Ferdinand.
http://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/queensparkrangers/fb_news.php?storyid=15091

 

Wilson heads down memory lane
I'll be at Anfield this weekend for Queens Park Rangers' first visit there since 1995.

Go back another four years and you'll find Rangers' only ever win at Liverpool. It was something of a landmark for them, and one for me too as it was my first broadcast commentary.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/stevewilson/2011/12/anfield.html

 

Leaky QPR defence could pave way for 2-1, 3-1 or 4-1 win for Liverpool

For all their success on the road over the last couple of months, particularly at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool have struggled at Anfield in recent matches.
http://bwinbetting.com/leaky-qpr-defence-pave-2-1-3-1-4-1-win-liverpool,11168.html

 

QPR hero remembers his side’s only ever win at Liverpool
Ben Kosky
Thursday, December 8, 2011
12:00 PM


Clive Wilson on the 3-1 triumph that turned him from utility player to Rangers legend
http://www.london24.com/sport/champ...s_side_s_only_ever_win_at_liverpool_1_1148025

 

Good old Clive, Mr Reliable and no mean penalty-taker...

 

I would luv it if we beat them, luv it.... etc.

 

Neil Warnock: I'll always be bitter after Liverpool cost me top-flight place
Simon Johnson
8 Dec 2011



Neil Warnock today admitted that he is still haunted by the memory of Liverpool ruining his Premier League dream with Sheffield United.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/stand...r-after-liverpool-cost-me-top-flight-place.do

 

Liverpool v QPR – Preview: After Suarez & Spearing Blow, Warnock’s Men Look to Take Advantage of Reds’ Misery
http://www.thehardtackle.com/2011/l...s-men-look-to-take-advantage-of-reds’-misery/