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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 13:20:05 GMT
How do we all think of the season up until now? Great up till we lost Rangel and Cameron and a decent FA Cup run so quite satisfied overall.
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Post by BrightonR on Feb 20, 2019 13:26:31 GMT
We were doing really well after the shaky start. That does seem to have been the catalyst for the recent run of results, but at times we are playing some good stuff.
Not enough though, not consistently either.
But a combination of poor refereeing, lapses in concentration, stupid individual errors and a whole heap of bad luck aren’t helping either.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 13:32:55 GMT
Agree with that Brights. The football has been good to watch and some notable victories as well. We have not had much luck lately and schoolboy errors in the back line are costing us dearly. The one thing that I do see across the board is that the team do seem bothered by recent results something that has not always been the case.
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Post by MattyRangers on Feb 20, 2019 13:42:22 GMT
We were doing really well after the shaky start. That does seem to have been the catalyst for the recent run of results, but at times we are playing some good stuff. Not enough though, not consistently either. But a combination of poor refereeing, lapses in concentration, stupid individual errors and a whole heap of bad luck aren’t helping either. Exactly as I see it.
To be perfectly honest, before a ball was kicked this season (with us spending zilch once again) I fully expected us to be in a relegation dog fight. Safe to say, after our first 4 games, I was almost adamant we were going down. Then we had the incredible turnaround and we looked a bl00dy good side at times, played some great football and were solid at the back. This period (say Sept to Nov) was probably the most I have enjoyed watching Rangers for a long time tbh.
The recent results have been drab but, as odd as it may sound, I have still quite enjoyed watching us and don't think we look overly poor / lacklustre (barring the odd spell, such as the first 15/20mins last night).
All in all, we have been patchy, but when considering the expectations I had at the start of the year, I think we are there or thereabouts where I thought we would be (albeit expectations were raised somewhat when we picked up for that period in the Autumn which makes this recent run seem even worse than it is).
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Post by West Acton on Feb 20, 2019 13:42:53 GMT
I don’t actually think the league table reflects the progress, I know that sounds odd
The football is more entertaining, cup record has improved as has London Derby record. We look more organised and better prepared but since the turn of the year results have plummeted and it’s a result based business
Don’t think Macca is under pressure yet but our fans are known for turning, so if we get turned over at Griffin Park the heat will be turned up on him
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Post by Rangers77 on Feb 20, 2019 13:43:43 GMT
Has gone downhill since Forest away. Never recovered from losing Cameron and Angel. Portsmouth and rubbish Ipswich aside, we've been mostly poor since then. We've played some good football at times (that second half comeback for instance and Villa away), but performances strewn with errors, late goals endless conceded, and Steve's endlessly appalling substitutions and tactical reworkings which have helped hand games to opponents. Two points out of twenty four..... Players put in a shift, however which is the encouraging thing. They can't be faulted for effort.
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Post by croydoncaptainjack on Feb 20, 2019 13:46:10 GMT
I don’t actually think the league table reflects the progress, I know that sounds odd The football is more entertaining, cup record has improved as has London Derby record. We look more organised and better prepared but since the turn of the year results have plummeted and it’s a result based business Don’t think Macca is under pressure yet but our fans are known for turning, so if we get turned over at Griffin Park the heat will be turned up on him I was saying exactly the same last night. To me we should be higher up the table but we just can't buy a point at the moment. Really, really unlucky lately. |
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Post by MattyRangers on Feb 20, 2019 13:46:15 GMT
Don't get me wrong, it isn't solely his injury that has seen our form fall off a cliff, but losing Cameron was a massive blow for us. Bloke was class in the middle - the Championship's Sergio Busquets haha
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 13:47:02 GMT
After the first 4 games would have bit your hand off for fourth from bottom equally never thought we were a play off team when we were eighth. Progress has been made and we were a very good counter attacking team up until Cameron getting injured. Recent results suggest differently but I am happy with what I have seen and it is nice to be a competetive team again.
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Post by QPRDave on Feb 20, 2019 14:13:53 GMT
Just hope we don't get into the dogfight.
I put up a thread/post on the other board stating the fixtures we have left
and how many of them we need to win.
I remember thinking we don't have a really winnable game till about mid March, and that is Stoke H.
And that's not that easy, I think the next one will be one we will be in deep trouble if we don't get 3pts Rotherham H
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Post by QPRDave on Feb 20, 2019 14:16:33 GMT
I don’t actually think the league table reflects the progress, I know that sounds odd The football is more entertaining, cup record has improved as has London Derby record. We look more organised and better prepared but since the turn of the year results have plummeted and it’s a result based business Don’t think Macca is under pressure yet but our fans are known for turning, so if we get turned over at Griffin Park the heat will be turned up on him Agree. That team is battling like f**k for the manager and the shirt. We would've lost that game by 2 or 3 gls before. Mac & staff have improved us, but nothing is going our way. |
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Feb 20, 2019 19:13:54 GMT
Strangely, bar the first 4 games, I'm actually relatively happy with this season. Not what I expected to be saying lying in 18th with no league win in 2019 and 6 losses on the bounce. The difference now is the boys are putting in a damn good shift every game, and you can't ask for much more than that. I don't think we'll be down in the relegation zone at all, only a matter of time before luck picks up and good results start coming back.
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Post by Hitman34 on Feb 20, 2019 19:58:22 GMT
Pretty happy with the season as a whole.
More clean sheets than last season.
Our cup run
Winning away at forest.
Better football
Just need some luck.
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Post by Hitman34 on Feb 20, 2019 19:59:22 GMT
Strangely, bar the first 4 games, I'm actually relatively happy with this season. Not what I expected to be saying lying in 18th with no league win in 2019 and 6 losses on the bounce. The difference now is the boys are putting in a damn good shift every game, and you can't ask for much more than that. I don't think we'll be down in the relegation zone at all, only a matter of time before luck picks up and good results start coming back. March should be a better month for us. |
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Post by Timmy Doc on Feb 20, 2019 21:19:53 GMT
I have to admit I lost most of my passion for QPR 2-3 seasons ago and felt indifferent at times. This season I've got that passion back. Lots of swearing and emotions when watching us play. Now, especially after WBA game, I'm feeling concerned. Can't see us win any games without Freeman. Also think the players have lost at least some self-confidence, which explains our last minute losses. We just have to win 2 games in March. We have to. |
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Post by Vespa on Feb 20, 2019 22:10:52 GMT
Pretty happy with the season as a whole. More clean sheets than last season. Our cup run Winning away at forest. Better football Just need some luck. This sums things up for me ,atmosphere is better too . Then cup run ,is a real monkey off our backs ,and i really enjoyed all three games ( never made pompey away ,so i cant count that ), beating Forest put a massive smile on my face too ! Going to Rangers had become a chore ,but i genuinely dont feel that anymore. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 22:18:27 GMT
Pompey away was a good day Vespa and I loved the atmosphere last week with us being live on the box and all that it brings. While the next two or three games look tough I think we are good enough for another three or four wins which will make us safe and result in a decent enough season for us.
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Post by Vespa on Feb 20, 2019 22:31:42 GMT
Yeah ,i truly believe things are on the up again.Could do with turning out a win soon ,but our luck will change
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Post by alanwycombe on Feb 21, 2019 7:38:12 GMT
I agree with fellow posters but I would throw our fitness into the discussion. The run of games over the Christmas New Year period seems to have killed us off despite our recent spirited performances. I know the modern game is demanding but players are healthier and fitter now yet teams move around more than we do and are quicker to ball. There was a counter attack the other night where we had two in their box and one wide and no one else in their half so no chance of a cut back or winning second ball. We look very sluggish at times and can't take it when teams up their effort at the end.
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Post by 1qprdk on Feb 21, 2019 9:43:07 GMT
Don't get me wrong, it isn't solely his injury that has seen our form fall off a cliff, but losing Cameron was a massive blow for us. Bloke was class in the middle - the Championship's Sergio Busquets haha I thought Grant Hall was the Shepherds Bushquets |
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Post by Hertford Hoop on Feb 21, 2019 12:34:55 GMT
Positives
Football much better, style and team much better.
Improvement in Cup
Youngsters offering much potential
Manager seems to be making progress with what he has
Generally things seem to be better although league position suggests otherwise
Looking half decent for next season
Negatives
League position
Heavy defeats
Unlucky with refereeing decisions
Late goals conceded
Transfer restrictions
No positives on new ground
For me, I'm generally happy with the direction we are going but its easy for things to go tits up, after all we are QPR
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Post by MattyRangers on Feb 21, 2019 12:50:05 GMT
Don't get me wrong, it isn't solely his injury that has seen our form fall off a cliff, but losing Cameron was a massive blow for us. Bloke was class in the middle - the Championship's Sergio Busquets haha I thought Grant Hall was the Shepherds Bushquets More like the Championship's Ledley King these days. |
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Post by alanwycombe on Feb 24, 2019 9:03:59 GMT
Season fell apart with Cameron's injury and Luongo's air miles. I really think it's as simple as that. We were settled and organised before then, confidence was building week on week.
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 24, 2019 9:11:39 GMT
That's it in a nutshell Alan. Would include losing Rangel in that too though, who'd even chipped in with a couple of good goals.
The bigger picture is the FFP restrictions. Had it not been for that we'd have been able to invest in more strength in depth to the squad to cope better with the loss of even our key players.
The silver lining is things look more promising for next season with our talented young loanees garnering greater experience this season, as well as purse strings being hopefully loosened a bit.
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Post by West Acton on Feb 24, 2019 9:48:28 GMT
This season given FFP fine was about staying up and getting through the pain. Reckon we will do that, just need three more wins
For seasons now we lack pace, dynamism and tempo when we’re compared to sides at top end. They break quick, there athletic and play at certain pace throughout the game to control it. Compare that description to what we rely on in Matt Smith, a player who looks like he’s uncomfortable walking let alone running, he’s the opposite of the description above.
Only players who meet that description are probs wells, freeman Woz and Furlong rest of side look one paced, slow in everything they do. There not bad players if you have enough dynamic players around them but currently our balance is wrong
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Post by West Acton on Feb 24, 2019 9:49:30 GMT
Should add that’s why I was excited when it looked we might be in for Thorne from Derby at the start of the Season as he’s exact type of player we’re missing.
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 24, 2019 10:01:59 GMT
Wests, a manager of McClaren’s calibre would be able to see that too and hence would have wished to sign more of that type of player. So one can only assume it was simply down to lack of sufficient funds, rather than his own shortcomings. Would you agree?
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Post by West Acton on Feb 24, 2019 10:13:11 GMT
I’m not sure Stan as it’s his choice to select Smith a man who rightly or wrongly makes you play in a certain way. We improved with Wells up top working defences but have moved away from that and for me that’s managers decision.
The goalie situation from nowhere has now become significant concern for me. Lumley I have backed and I do rate but recently he’s now part of problem and if there is one place in team You can’t take chances it’s betwern the sticks
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 24, 2019 10:51:21 GMT
Smith has grabbed a few goals for us in fairness to him. However you weigh that up with our shape having to adapt to his limitations.
Lumley pulled off some fines saves vs Boro (as he's done in recent games). He got badly done at his near post though, which was criminal really.
Still think it's a bit early to point too many fingers at the manager - Boro aside, where the team actually looked listless and uninspired, which was definitely a concern. If we can get Cameron and Rangel back for Leeds or Brentford that'll be important to see our reaction.
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Post by West Acton on Feb 24, 2019 12:11:20 GMT
Agree Stan. If we were getting beaten easily I would be raging but we have had some serious misfortune which has impacted on results. I’m not down beat, less extra time in previous games and we could have been unbeaten in two three games
Small and fine margins. Leeds we bounce back
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