Game 38: QPR 3 Coventry City 0 (02.04.21 Willock. Chair)

No, I literally meant that Austin and Johansen (or anyone else of that quality), weren't available in the close season. Bear in mind they are earning over 90 grand a week between them. We've done very well to land them both.

I don't think it would have mattered if they had been though Tarbs, we only went for them once it looked like we'd be dropping. I really hate to say it but I can see only De Wijs here next season but I'd rather have Field than Thomas/Ball, much rather have Johansen than Carroll and I don't need to mention the other option😂

Main difference between Carroll and Johansen is Johansen seems more willing to take a chance with his passing going forwards. He will play the 50/50 ball where as in similar situation Carroll would retain ball. Like both of them. Amos to come back too

I think both De Wijs and Field are nailed on to be here next season. Whether De Wijs is a sicknote or not remains to be seen. Worth a punt on a free in my opinion, looks a good player.

As for the rest, I believe Charlie is out of contract and will come here if we make an effort. He'll have better offers elsewhere, but he's made a few quid and genuinely seems happy at Loftus Road.

Johansen we'll only get it Fulham stay up. He doesn't want to uproot his family and wants to he playing every week. He's got a year left on 40 bags a week. If Fulham go do down he'll slot back in there.

Whether Carroll gets another year or not is up for debate. Probably no harm in giving him another year. Not breaking the bank and he does offer something.

that Birmingham game was won other then ugly 8mins at the end

Don't disagree. Fact is we can't afford the contract that either are on though. Only reason we've got Charlie is cos he wanted to come here and West Brom were happy to keep picking up the lions share of his wages.

Warbs:

“Joe is a top class goalkeeper who has had to watch Seny play very, very well. He’s had to be patient.

“He works tirelessly every day on the training pitch and we saw his quality today.

“I’ve got no problem using Joe at any time.”

Lumley is out of contract at the end of the season isn't it?

Can't see a chain of events where he'd sign a new deal myself, even if we do intend to offer him one.

This is why its really important finishing in the top ten. Because it might convince the board that a little judicious investment could see them recoup handsomely. 

I think this summer will provide the clearest possible indication of whether we have any ambitions at all beyond stasis. Finishing within six points of the play offs may help the penny drop.

oh behave! He’s done nothing apart from sort out the defence, playing eye catching football, fifth lowest budget in the league, Dickie, Barbet, Field, Willock etc, Improved squad despite selling over £20 mil + of players. Improved league position.

what on earth do you want more than that?

But what would everyone be saying if we hadn’t got the loans in and the decline had continued to a very dodgy relegation scrap? Can’t rewrite history - we were awful.

The majority opinion judging by the posts was that we had a poor squad but he wasn’t getting the best out of it. There were no signs of turning it around when we were in freefall. Even those giving him the benefit of the doubt were asking what we do in training all week. He’s a lucky bloke. I’d rather wait to see how we play next season to see if he really has learnt anything. I’ll be very pleased to be wrong about him.