Watched via QPR stream and have to say, we didn't look too bad. QPR did flatter us by not really showing Championship form but, even so, there were a lot of plus points. (Dickie looks immense and much happier)
On the negative side, Sam Long passing still worrying and Napa really must learn to release the ball sooner.
We do need that striker and the defence needs more strength.
More work on tactics and those new players and we are set.
Ignore all those nasty rumours. There are just so many very naughty people on here.Do we need a centre back and a centre forward? Heard rumours we do?
Watching the game online I didn’t think it was at all bad. Ignoring the well publicised issues up front and in defence, I thought we looked quite solid and created a few decent chances.
Eastwood looked his usual self and didn’t have a massive amount to do.
Encouragingly, I thought both Ruffles and Long looked more than decent in the fullback positions. Dickie was also steady.
Brannigan and Gorrin looked solid and moved the ball around well.
Henry and Sykes did some good stuff going forward.
I was really impressed with Napas movement and work rate. I wouldn’t mind seeing him given a bit of time in the no10 role.
I was quite impressed with McMahon when he came on. Hanson was also decent.
One slight negative was Fosu’s performance, I thought he was a little off the pace. He was also pretty woeful with a free kick, and also a shot at the start of the second half, but I’m sure he’ll improve and show his worth.
One thing I did note, the players - particularly QPRs - struggled a bit with the pace of their passing. Several times the ball didn’t reach the intended target quick enough. Maybe a little dry or the grass was a tad long..?
On the whole I was more heartened by the performance than I expected to be. There’s a good solid base to build on. I think QPR will struggle in the Championship this season though.
Match ended in a 1 - 3 defeat. Ref abandoned game with 10 or so minutes left after a steward fell down some steps and had to be airlifted to hospital.Now 1 - 1
Right Back? Didn't KR say McMahon is in the shop window the other day or am I imagining things.KR post match interview said 4 players incoming, one before Fulham game , Cadden (?), plus 3 others?.... hoping its two strikers and a CB
Yes he said Mc Mahon is in the shop window, but also said hes fighting for a place at OUFC tooRight Back? Didn't KR say McMahon is in the shop window the other day or am I imagining things.
KR post match interview said 4 players incoming, one before Fulham game , Cadden (?), plus 3 others?.... hoping its two strikers and a CB
If we actually got them in, and it was a striker, centre back, right back and an extra winger, I think we would be in a fairly decent spot. Still think we’d need one, maybe two after that, but those four would definitely mean we are in okay shape. Now we just need to get them in and done, as well as keep everyone we currently have fit and healthy.KR post match interview said 4 players incoming, one before Fulham game , Cadden (?), plus 3 others?.... hoping its two strikers and a CB
He is hereso if Cadden is here will he be playing rb?
If you look at that squad today and add Whyte, Hall, Mackie, Cadden, 2 strikers and a CB and I think we'll be in a really good place. McMahon going might mean that we get another RB but otherwise I'd be happy with our lot.KR post match interview said 4 players incoming, one before Fulham game , Cadden (?), plus 3 others?.... hoping its two strikers and a CB
If you look at that squad today and add Whyte, Hall, Mackie, Cadden, 2 strikers and a CB and I think we'll be in a really good place. McMahon going might mean that we get another RB but otherwise I'd be happy with our lot.
he ( Chris Cadden) is a midfielder, capped twice for Scotand in midfield .... his twin brother Nicky, who also is a footballer, in Scotland hes a leftsided midfielderso if Cadden is here will he be playing rb?
Not sure, he'll be waiting on international clearance for his US move and then he'll have to wait for the international clearance for his loan move here. He'll probably be end of week.Think Cadden will be defo before the Fulham match