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Post by 2Loftus on Jun 29, 2024 11:14:44 GMT
I'm pretty through with Willock. He's better than Smyth for sure but a shadow of his former self. Went missing for long stretches when we really needed him. Not too fussed if he stays or goes. Feel pretty much the same, although I wonder if the rot set in when Ainsworth pretty mush sidelined him for months. Can't have had a major negative effect on how he felt about the club. I think Marti has shown him the 'love' and hopefully done enough to persuade him to stay. Guess we'll fid out on Monday, by when his contract will have expired. |
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Post by 2Loftus on Jun 30, 2024 20:57:30 GMT
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Post by Hertfordshire Ranger on Jun 30, 2024 22:01:09 GMT
If he travels to Spain then I think he is contracted. Can’t see that the insurance would allow it otherwise
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Post by croydoncaptainjack on Jul 1, 2024 7:13:01 GMT
I think Balogun went last season before heading off but I agree it looks a good sign he is staying.
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Post by alanwycombe on Jul 1, 2024 7:54:25 GMT
If he’s staying and Donkey still has a stone in his hoof at the start of the season why not play him at 9? Won’t win anything in the air - so little change there - but he can hold the ball and he can score goals. Seriously, what’s to lose if we haven’t signed a striker? Could work well for club and player. I don’t mean false 9, just play as a striker.
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Post by jfrabbit on Jul 1, 2024 8:02:26 GMT
If he’s staying and Donkey still has a stone in his hoof at the start of the season why not play him at 9? Won’t win anything in the air - so little change there - but he can hold the ball and he can score goals. Seriously, what’s to lose if we haven’t signed a striker? Could work well for club and player. I don’t mean false 9, just play as a striker. I'm pinning my hopes on Frey coming back a lean, mean scoring machine. |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Jul 1, 2024 8:52:56 GMT
We have clever people running the club now. I would be very surprised if they went into the season with the same weak striking options. I am expecting one striker, but probably a youngster with a lot to prove. If Armstrong has only signed a year's contract would hope someone buy him to free up funds. Sadly can't see anyone buying Lyndon now.
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Post by acricketer on Jul 1, 2024 12:14:37 GMT
Is he on the plane?
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Post by 2Loftus on Jul 1, 2024 23:12:23 GMT
Pics and video from Gerona, but couldn’t see Willock in any of them…
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Post by Hertfordshire Ranger on Jul 2, 2024 9:27:48 GMT
Not sure if he made the plane to Spain, but it is looking and sounding like he wants to stay at QPR, but with a release clause. I would think that with us being better run nowadays, the stumbling block is what that release is set at.
For example, if we paid him a signing on fee, increased wages, or whatever sweetner, we do not want him to walk away before the end of August for a pittance.
But, he has not really been linked with any other club showing real interest since January, when he turned down a transfer to Hull.
My suspicion would be that Willock wants to remain at QPR for now, and his agent (dad) has been hawking him around other clubs, who quickly sussed out that they were being used to bargain up a new QPR contract.
But perhaps we are standing firm - that is our new way.
Look forward to the Nourry take on it when he is either confirmed as staying, or saying goodbye.
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Post by Stanley75 on Jul 2, 2024 9:39:04 GMT
Finally a CEO/DOF that won't willingly get his pants pulled down.
Only 14 years too late, but better late than never lol!
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Post by West Acton on Jul 2, 2024 10:31:12 GMT
Pick of him at training ground was him in own clothes so perhaps he was just clearing out his locker? ☹️
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Jul 2, 2024 11:09:38 GMT
Whispers that he had a 2hr meeting with Marti today and has decided to sign a new deal.
Take with a pinch of salt, but apparently it's from the same bloke that broke the Beale to Wolves news first at the time.
Just passing on what I've been told.
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Post by West Acton on Jul 2, 2024 11:25:01 GMT
Whispers that he had a 2hr meeting with Marti today and has decided to sign a new deal. Take with a pinch of salt, but apparently it's from the same bloke that broke the Beale to Wolves news first at the time. Just passing on what I've been told. top man ginge 🤞🏾 |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Jul 2, 2024 11:46:48 GMT
Stand by for insincere announcement around middle of next week: "Everyone knows I love it here at QPR and always hoped to stay. I'm just delighted to have sorted out my future and can't wait till next season." Even though his dad's probably been hawking him round like a cheap tart on Blackpool pier.
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Post by alanwycombe on Jul 2, 2024 11:54:39 GMT
As long as he stays I don’t give one. If we don’t sign a decent forward we need him and we need him focused - I trust Marti to do that. I’ve long since given up on morals, loyalty etc in the game, I just want a decent watch for my money.
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Post by Bill on Jul 2, 2024 14:29:10 GMT
Pick of him at training ground was him in own clothes so perhaps he was just clearing out his locker? ☹️ [br[] Think he was wearing Niurys trousers,he is clever appaently? |
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Post by Bill on Jul 2, 2024 14:30:18 GMT
Finally a CEO/DOF that won't willingly get his pants pulled down. Only 14 years too late, but better late than never lol! Early days |
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Post by Hitman34 on Jul 2, 2024 19:02:58 GMT
Finally a CEO/DOF that won't willingly get his pants pulled down. Only 14 years too late, but better late than never lol! Finally, the whole club have moved up a level. Even the media department are putting out lots of quality videos, constantly push for season ticket purchases, even giving access to rangers clobber in the local John Lewis. The whole club is like a breath of fresh air. Thank fark bungle and chums, along with their circus are all gone. |
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Post by The General on Jul 2, 2024 19:49:33 GMT
Agree hits things are being done properly
Just need
Willock to sign
Chair not in jail
Proper centre forward
Newcastle Haden to sign
And I’m happy mate
Striker is so important but no one talking about it
We do need a striker Frey is not the man I’m telling you
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Post by The General on Jul 2, 2024 19:55:38 GMT
Best place for Dykes Hits is
Send him to Tenerife asap 🤣
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Post by West Acton on Jul 4, 2024 5:41:14 GMT
With his previous injury record what we know is he needs a proper pre season. If he’s interested in staying perhaps a deadline to sign has to be put in place as what is he doing now. Training alone won’t have same intensity as being with squad. Sign by X date or good luck at your next club.
I absolutely want him to stay but also want player fit to play from game one not start of October.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Jul 4, 2024 9:56:33 GMT
With his previous injury record what we know is he needs a proper pre season. If he’s interested in staying perhaps a deadline to sign has to be put in place as what is he doing now. Training alone won’t have same intensity as being with squad. Sign by X date or good luck at your next club. I absolutely want him to stay but also want player fit to play from game one not start of October. Totally agree. Same for Hayden if we have made him an offer. Where are these players going to go otherwise? Hull? Willock didn't fancy it before and can't see anyone better coming in for him given his dismal season and injury concerns. If he thinks he can carry on all summer pissing about chasing munters I hope Noury and Marti have disabused him of that. |
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Post by Stanley75 on Jul 4, 2024 11:15:18 GMT
It was on ok-ish season that had its moments. Certainly wouldn't describe it as "dismal".
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Post by croydoncaptainjack on Jul 4, 2024 11:31:34 GMT
It was on ok-ish season that had its moments. Wouldn't describe it as 'dismal'. I agree. Maybe confine that word for the girl he met in the bar  |
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Post by Shania on Jul 4, 2024 11:45:16 GMT
I feel he is needed for continuity. Or am I wrong? How good or say valuable to the team is he really?
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Post by 2Loftus on Jul 4, 2024 11:54:47 GMT
Would love him to stay.
Probably our best player a couple of seasons ago, but demoralised by Ainsworth, injured.
Marti can build him up, and hopefully he does well, and the team does well.
And if he still wants to move on, at least we get some recompense.
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Post by alanwycombe on Jul 4, 2024 12:20:52 GMT
I feel he is needed for continuity. Or am I wrong? How good or say valuable to the team is he really? On his day he’s very valuable. Let’s see if Marti can get those days back. |
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Post by croydoncaptainjack on Jul 4, 2024 12:36:58 GMT
For me this would be wonderful news and also symbolic of players endorsing MC and the potential here now.
I actually thought he might be better than EZE at one point when he was in that golden phase but sadly that has not transpired yet.
We do know what he is capable of though so bring it on.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Jul 4, 2024 14:51:13 GMT
It was on ok-ish season that had its moments. Wouldn't describe it as 'dismal'. I agree. Maybe confine that word for the girl he met in the bar Hahaha! Fair comment Jack. Maybe dismal a bit harsh - more in context of what we know he can do, or used to do. But I didn’t like how he pulled out of challenges and went missing in some games when we were fighting for survival. Obvs it’s only an impression but it just smacked to me of someone thinking “well if this club goes down I will just get another one.” Hope i’m completely wrong. |
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