Andy Belk

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Might as well for what good they are !

makes sense to scout there as the players are much cheaper and you can find a bargain up there.
it fits in with our transfer policy too

Football fans can we a bit snobby

A good player is a good player regardless of where he is from. A player picked up from Africa is seen as good buy but someone picked up on our border is not good enough. Why?

Are the African leagues better then the Scottish I would guess not.

If we do our homework, scout and research the players it don’t matter where they are from.

Prejudice, basically.

Last para agreed,but we don't.

Now that approx 1/4 of the season has been played, I think it’s a chance to evaluate the squad and look at areas that could be strengthened in January / end of the season. I know the Scottish game quite well and there are a few bargains up here that I think a club like QPR could pick up relatively cheap or on free transfers that would help strengthen the squad / 1st team. So here’s a few players I’d be looking at, although I do understand that QPR tends to have a policy of bringing in young, promising players that will develop at the club, I think they could also be doing with a little experience too, especially at the back.

Declan Gallagher, 29 y/o, right-sided Centre Halve, Motherwell & Scotland. Think his contract is up in the summer, could be signed on a free in January. 6ft 5, strong, aggressive, good in the air, decent on the ground, good pace, decent amount of experience. Spent time in jail so it’s curtailed his development or he would have more experience.

Allan Campbell, 22 y/o, defensive centre mid, played a lot of games for Motherwell (112) and Scotland U21 (23), terrier in the middle of the park, will also drive the team forward from deep midfield. Little bit of a gamble in respect to his physicality and pace, he’s only around 5ft 6 or 7. If he can adapt and handle the rigours of the Championship then he could well go onto to become a very good player and a mainstay in the Scotland 1st team. Think his contract is up at the end of the season, available in January on a free.

Martin Boyle, Hibernian, right-sided winger, attacking midfielder. 27 y/o. Very effective, pacy winger, clever, experienced player will create plenty opportunities for team mates and will score his fair share of goals. Under contract until 2023, but could be bought for probably around £1 million. If BOS goes, this guy would be a good replacement. Born in Scotland he is an Australian internationalist, which could be a drawback.

Ross Stewart, 24 y/o Centre Forward, similar in many ways to Dykes. If I was Steve Clarke he’d be in my Scotland Squad as a replacement for Dykes towards the end of a match. Perhaps not as strong as Dykes, but he’s still a big lad and very awkward to play against, pretty skilful and good pace / mobility. Think his contract expires end of the season. I know some Championship clubs were looking at him. Ross County would probably sell him for 3/4 million. Think he’d be a good squad player, option of the bench, cover up front. Think QPR need 3 CF over a long, hard season.

Anyway some players I think that could help QPR, and wouldn’t break the bank

There are some good players in Scotland, outwith the Old Firm that QPR can realistically pick up and would strengthen the team/squad. QPR has a few advantages in that it can offer better wages than other clubs outside Rangers and Celtic, it can offer the prospect of a pathway into the Premiership, especially if the team is doing decent/well. When fans are allowed back in, it offers the chance to play in front of big crowds, in a good league, with potential for progression, either to a bigger club or in promotion. Lots of advantages and some players have their contracts coming to an end soon, also the clubs up here are beginning to feel the strain of the pandemic, financially, many are just coping to pay the wages of players and staff.

Outside Rangers and Celtic there’s no money up here for transfers, Hibs are one of the biggest clubs in Scotland outwith the Old Firm, their last transfer was for a young striker, Kevin Nisbet from Raith Rovers for £250,000. He’s started the season really well, scoring regularly, 23 years old. Worth keeping an eye on. But very few clubs up here will pay money for a player, (again outside the Old Firm), it’s all free transfers and loans. So there are definitely bargains to be found.

We were rumoured to be after Sam Cosgrove from Aberdeen the other day.

ok, and as far as BOS is concerned we were alledgedly after Jordan Jones as a replacement for him. We have brought Willock and Adomah in this summer so I don`t think Warburton will look to bring him in any time soon.

Ryan Gauld, 24 y/o attacking midfield centre. If Ilias Chair needs competition for that central attacking slot, this guy would be a good option I believe. Started off at Dundee Utd, made his debut at 16 y/o. Was labelled the “Scottish Messi”, moved to Sporting Lisbon for £3 million, never really made the grade, moved to Farense, helped them win promotion to the Portuguese top flight. Admittedly Farense are at the bottom of the league, but from what I’ve read, heard, Gauld has been playing well. I think his contract will be up soon and he will be available for free and will probably be wanted by a few teams above Farense in the league. Again maybe he would prefer to come back to the U.K., maybe not. But a player worth looking at if he can be picked up for nothing and would strengthen the squad and offer competition.

Scotland’s a stranger in an open car
To tempt you in and drive you far away

And I want a
And I want a
And I want a
Goal it’s an obsession

Scotland’s a danger of a different kind
To take you away and leave you far behind
Scotland, Scotland is a dangerous drug
You have to receive it
And you still can’t get enough of the stuff

I think Scottish football would be a great idea! But cant see it working though.