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Post by Macmoish on Jun 17, 2011 8:39:09 GMT
Paul Warburton/Ealing Gazette
Warnock rules out defender swoopQPR boss Neil Warnock has so far rebuffed every Italian player put in front of him - and insists he will only sign someone he has seen for himself.The Rs manager made it plain last night that whether Rangers flounder or flourish in the Premier League next season - he alone intends to carry the can for the new recruits. The comment is a veiled hint to major shareholder Flavio Briatore that Warnock is looking for better players than ageing Serie A stalwarts looking for a final pay day in west London. Briatore is again pulling the strings behind the scenes at Loftus Road - and although 34-year-old AC Milan defender Nicola Legrottaglie claimed he spoke to Rs ‘executives’ this week, Warnock was not one of them. The manager added: "I’m not against foreign players as such. In fact there’s three on my list.
"But some of the names we’ve been linked with over the past few weeks, I’ve either barely heard of - or I’m not interested. If I get a DVD sent to me and it’s only got the highlights of someone’s career - it goes straight in the bin."If it’s got an entire game and that player’s part in it - then I’ll have a look, or one of my staff will, and then we’ll follow it up in person." Rangers have been linked with 37-year-old defender Marco Materazzi, infamous for his part in getting France legend Zinedine Zidane sent off in the 2006 World Cup final, as well as Legrottaglie, and 35-year-old right back Massimo Oddo, also from AC Milan. www.ealinggazette.co.uk/sport/allsport/2011/06/17/warnock-rules-out-defender-swoop-64767-28894550/
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Post by maudesfishnchips on Jun 17, 2011 8:44:05 GMT
this is what i like reading. we haven't heard from neil for a while and when we do it's all good
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Post by Jonesy from NZ on Jun 17, 2011 8:44:55 GMT
Reassuring
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Post by bp on Jun 17, 2011 8:45:48 GMT
I like NW more every time I read a statement he actually makes
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Post by cpr on Jun 17, 2011 8:46:26 GMT
ICWT ;D Wonder if he's looking at a Portuguese full back....
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 17, 2011 9:08:25 GMT
First half on the Fixtures/Excitement...End re player recruitment THE SUN Warnock happy with QPR start NEIL WARNOCK cannot wait for QPR's Premier League campaign to kick off against Bolton. The R's boss reacted with delight as his side's fixtures for the new season were revealed. Rangers have avoided facing any of the Premier League's big four clubs in their opening EIGHT matches. Warnock's side meet Wanderers on the opening day before trips to Everton and Wigan in August. The following month, Rangers entertain Newcastle at home, travel to Wolves away and then see Alex McLeish's Aston Villa come to Loftus Road. QPR's first test against one of the big boys is when Chelsea make the trip across west London on October 22nd. Warnock said: "It's just fabulous to be involved. "When you see the fixtures it's so exciting. It doesn't matter who you play, the Premier League is where we all want to be. It's just fabulous to be involved." On his team's own prospects, the QPR boss added: "I think the thing is to try to play without fear. "We know we're going to have one or two defeats but it's how you bounce back — and our home record's always been good. "I'm really glad I'm in the Premier League and I've got to make sure whoever plays us it's difficult for them." On his squad, he explained: "The lads that took us up deserve a chance — but I've got to get the right players to make the team better. "It's difficult at the moment but I'm going to persevere.
"I've spoken to Ian Holloway and he thought where he made a mistake was not getting a squad big enough by the end of August and we don't want to make that mistake if we can help it." On the top flight, Warnock added: "For West Ham to go down with the team they had I find incredible. "The league is the tightest it's ever been and for Manchester United to only win five games away from home...you know everyone's in with a shout. "It's great when teams don't walk away with it. It's going to be very close and very exciting." www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3644015/Neil-Warnock-is-happy-with-QPRs-opening-Premier-League-fixtures.html#ixzz1PWSm5TWy
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Post by cpr on Jun 17, 2011 9:11:25 GMT
Just saw the interview on Sky, put your best Colin accent on...
"Loftus Roooooad will be booozzin at the raaafters" ;D love it, nice garden!
Hoping to bring in five or six, gooo on me son!!!!
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 17, 2011 9:16:37 GMT
SKY
Warnock gearing up for season QPR boss looking forward to kick-off and targeting signings ....Neil Warnock has expressed his excitement after learning Queens Park Rangers' Premier League fixture list but admits he still needs to make 'five or six' signings before the start of the season. Having won the Championship title last term, QPR kick off their return to the top flight with a home game against Bolton on the opening weekend of the new campaign. Warnock accepts that it will be vital to perform well at Loftus Road but is refusing to set a points target for survival following the unpredictability of the 2010/11 season. He told Sky Sports News: "It's just fantastic. The Premier League is where we all want to be and I think it's a great achievement for all the clubs coming up. "When you see the fixtures it's just so exciting. It doesn't matter who you play, it's just fabulous to be involved. "I think last year proved you can win away from home. You have to have a decent home record but I think the thing is to try and play without fear. "Our home record has always been good. I think it is an intimidating place and we have a great atmosphere for a football club." Five or six Warnock has a busy summer ahead before QPR return to Premier League action on 13th August, with a number of reinforcements required to ensure the squad is competitive.
He concedes it has been tough to find the right players so far but is confident he will get enough fresh faces in before the transfer window closes.
"We need five or six signings, which we are desperately trying to move on," Warnock explained.
"It is difficult at the moment but when the season starts we will be ready and Loftus Road will be buzzing at the rafters."We do need some signing but the lads that took us up deserve a chance as well.
"It's not just a matter of signings. I've got to get the right ones that I think will go in to the team and make the team better."I am going to persevere. Ian Holloway said to me that he thought where they (Blackpool) made a mistake was not getting the squad big enough before the end of August, and we don't want to make that mistake if we can help it." Taarabt Warnock reacted with humour to the latest speculation linking Adel Taarabt with a move away from QPR. The talented Moroccan, who played such a key role in securing promotion, has revealed this week that he is tempted by the idea of playing for a top-four club. Warnock is not paying too much attention to the stories but has challenged Taarabt to make himself an even more attractive proposition by taking the Premier League by storm. "You take it with a pinch of salt. I read this morning he fancies Chelsea and Arsenal, so hopefully he will turn it on against these clubs and get himself a move," said Warnock. "I'll probably have had enough of him by Christmas, so hopefully he'll score 10 or 15 goals by then and get himself a move." www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11711_6993367,00.html
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Post by cpr on Jun 17, 2011 9:34:07 GMT
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jun 17, 2011 9:45:10 GMT
Be interesting to see Briatore's response. I hope this has stopped these stupid ideas entering into the scheme of things. What does briatore want ? us to line up the 1982 italian squad for our games?
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 17, 2011 9:53:12 GMT
Briatore: Disclosing Confidential Information. You're Terminated
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Post by Markqpr on Jun 17, 2011 10:27:25 GMT
Warnock rules out defender swoopQPR boss Neil Warnock has so far rebuffed every Italian player put in front of him - and insists he will only sign someone he has seen for himself. Warnock is not paying too much attention to the stories but has challenged Taarabt to make himself an even more attractive proposition by taking the Premier League by storm. "You take it with a pinch of salt. I read this morning he fancies Chelsea and Arsenal, so hopefully he will turn it on against these clubs and get himself a move," said Warnock. " I'll probably have had enough of him by Christmas, so hopefully he'll score 10 or 15 goals by then and get himself a move." I didn't think I would ever say this but Terry Venables might not be my favourite manager come end of next May! And I never ever in a million, billion, trillion years thought it would be Warnock who replaced him! Not yet, but Warnock is proving to be the dream manager who came along like Clint Eastwood in a western and sorted everything out. He just now needs to stop the bad guys meddling, and that's a start. Hopefully he'll ride off into the sunset with a trophy strapped to his back (or at least a Wembley appearance, this is QPR after all )!
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 17, 2011 10:43:55 GMT
Venables will always be G-D TALKSPORT Exclusive – Warnock aiming to tie up new signings By Alex Varney Friday, June 17 QPR boss Neil Warnock admits he’s missed out on some of his top targets this summer – but is hoping to thrash out a number of deals in the coming days.The Hoops have yet to make a signing this summer and saw striker Danny Graham reject a move to Loftus Road last week in favour of joining fellow Premier League new boys Swansea. And Warnock told Saggers and Quinny: “It’s difficult for me at the minute. I’ve tried to bring a few in but unfortunately some have gone elsewhere and I’ve missed out on some.
“I’ve just got to keep going in. I want to bring in players who are going to improve the squad.“I’ve spoke to a couple this week and I’m hoping the board will clarify that we can sign them. I’ve just got to wait and see if everything is given the go ahead. I’d like to sign a couple as quick as possible.”The Hoops will face Bolton at home on the opening day of the Premier League season on August 13 after the fixture was revealed on Friday morning and Warnock added: “It’s great to have a home game to start with. "It will be a good atmosphere. There will be a full house and we’re playing against a club that all the clubs that have got promoted are going to try and emulate.” www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/8402/6/exclusive-%E2%80%93-warnock-aiming-tie-new-signings
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Post by Macmoish on Jun 17, 2011 16:24:07 GMT
Dave McIntyre puts into perspective most managers are frustrated. It's the way they are. I wouldn't read too much into it. twitter.com/#!/davidmcintyre76
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Post by harlowranger on Jun 17, 2011 21:16:16 GMT
Really cheered me up listening to this , just as well we have decent Manager to put the clowns in there place . Really deserves to keep us up , these 38 games are going to mean so much to him , will be well up for it and will get the players motivated for sure.
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Post by blueeyedcptcook on Jun 18, 2011 1:06:48 GMT
Lets face it, if Briatore did not have the money he has, which came about by nefarious ways, and also by his demeanor, there is no way he would have his present lifestyle, or the women he has aquired along the way. In fact I feel that he is a tragic, and would fit the role of Pagliacci. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xotjTeus9Io&feature=related
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Post by londonranger on Jun 18, 2011 2:56:06 GMT
And he only put 250 thou into club Imp 150 thou.
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