Post by Macmoish on May 19, 2011 6:49:49 GMT
And we ALL said "Great Signing" 
QPR Official Site - May 18, 2010
EXCLUSIVE: MACKIE MOVES TO W12
Neil Warnock has clinched his first signing as QPR Manager with the addition of Plymouth Argyle attacker Jamie Mackie.
The 24 year-old, who can play in a wide midfield role, as well as up-front, has penned a four year contract at Loftus Road, after the two Clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for his services.
Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Warnock expressed his delight at getting his man, commenting: "I'm really pleased to get him in.
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"Obviously with my connections down there, he's a player I've seen, heard and read a lot about.
"He was a stand-out striker for them this season.
"He's full of enthusiasm and when I first met him there was nothing else on his mind other than playing for QPR."
A scorer of eight goals in all competitions last season, Mackie arrives with a fine reputation, having been the stand-out performer in Argyle's 2009/10 Coca Cola Championship campaign.
A tricky customer with two good feet, Mackie is excited about the next chapter of his career in West London, commenting: "There was a lot of speculation, but as soon as I heard QPR were interested I didn't want to hear about any other Clubs.
"I'm really excited to be here.
"I'm excited to be working for a top Manager who knows all about the Championship.
"From my knowledge of the League, I am sure QPR will be right up there next season and that was a massive draw for me."
Mackie - who was linked with a move to Middlesbrough and Burnley in January - will join up with his new team-mates in pre-season training in early July.
www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2054718,00.html
QPR OFFICIAL SITE
CKIE FITS THE BILL
Posted on: Thu 20 May 2010
Neil Warnock has revealed how Jamie Mackie's infectious enthusiasm and potential encouraged the R's gaffer to make him his first summer signing this week.
The 24-year-old striker put pen to paper on a four-year contract and the QPR Manager told http://www.qpr.co.uk: "I am delighted to bring Jamie to the Club.
"When I first met him, there was nothing else on his mind but to play for QPR. His enthusiasm rubs off on everybody."
Mackie scored eight times for Plymouth last season as the Pilgrims dropped out of the Championship and Warnock added: "He is an exciting young player who I have always liked.
"Through my connections down in the south west I have got a lot of newspaper cuttings of the Plymouth games and I know he has been a stand-out striker for them this season.
"He has got ability. I remember seeing him play against Crystal Palace's Nathaniel Clyne, and he did very, very well. I knew then that he had something about him.
"Jamie is the sort of player we are looking for. He fits the bill."
Warnock also revealed how the potential of the young marksman is still to be realised.
"There's a lot more to come from him," he added. "He's not the finished article by any means but he has got pace, power and enthusiasm - and his work rate is second to none.
"He's got a lot going for him if we can channel it in the right direction."
Mackie can play up front or wide, and Warnock is keen to utilise his new signing's versatility on the pitch.
"I think he can do all the jobs up front," the R's boss said. "I've seen him as a lone ranger up the middle and I've seen him wide on either flank.
"Whatever job you ask him to do you know what you are going to get from him. He's a 100-per-center and that's why the crowds like him, because he gives you everything."
www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2054984,00.html
QPR Official Site - May 18, 2010
EXCLUSIVE: MACKIE MOVES TO W12
Neil Warnock has clinched his first signing as QPR Manager with the addition of Plymouth Argyle attacker Jamie Mackie.
The 24 year-old, who can play in a wide midfield role, as well as up-front, has penned a four year contract at Loftus Road, after the two Clubs agreed an undisclosed fee for his services.
Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Warnock expressed his delight at getting his man, commenting: "I'm really pleased to get him in.
Article continues
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"Obviously with my connections down there, he's a player I've seen, heard and read a lot about.
"He was a stand-out striker for them this season.
"He's full of enthusiasm and when I first met him there was nothing else on his mind other than playing for QPR."
A scorer of eight goals in all competitions last season, Mackie arrives with a fine reputation, having been the stand-out performer in Argyle's 2009/10 Coca Cola Championship campaign.
A tricky customer with two good feet, Mackie is excited about the next chapter of his career in West London, commenting: "There was a lot of speculation, but as soon as I heard QPR were interested I didn't want to hear about any other Clubs.
"I'm really excited to be here.
"I'm excited to be working for a top Manager who knows all about the Championship.
"From my knowledge of the League, I am sure QPR will be right up there next season and that was a massive draw for me."
Mackie - who was linked with a move to Middlesbrough and Burnley in January - will join up with his new team-mates in pre-season training in early July.
www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2054718,00.html
QPR OFFICIAL SITE
CKIE FITS THE BILL
Posted on: Thu 20 May 2010
Neil Warnock has revealed how Jamie Mackie's infectious enthusiasm and potential encouraged the R's gaffer to make him his first summer signing this week.
The 24-year-old striker put pen to paper on a four-year contract and the QPR Manager told http://www.qpr.co.uk: "I am delighted to bring Jamie to the Club.
"When I first met him, there was nothing else on his mind but to play for QPR. His enthusiasm rubs off on everybody."
Mackie scored eight times for Plymouth last season as the Pilgrims dropped out of the Championship and Warnock added: "He is an exciting young player who I have always liked.
"Through my connections down in the south west I have got a lot of newspaper cuttings of the Plymouth games and I know he has been a stand-out striker for them this season.
"He has got ability. I remember seeing him play against Crystal Palace's Nathaniel Clyne, and he did very, very well. I knew then that he had something about him.
"Jamie is the sort of player we are looking for. He fits the bill."
Warnock also revealed how the potential of the young marksman is still to be realised.
"There's a lot more to come from him," he added. "He's not the finished article by any means but he has got pace, power and enthusiasm - and his work rate is second to none.
"He's got a lot going for him if we can channel it in the right direction."
Mackie can play up front or wide, and Warnock is keen to utilise his new signing's versatility on the pitch.
"I think he can do all the jobs up front," the R's boss said. "I've seen him as a lone ranger up the middle and I've seen him wide on either flank.
"Whatever job you ask him to do you know what you are going to get from him. He's a 100-per-center and that's why the crowds like him, because he gives you everything."
www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2054984,00.html