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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 16:00:47 GMT
Not fun reading, but just for the record The minute-by-minute On the QPR Official Site "...Full-Time: Fulham 6-0 QPR. Bad day office for the R's, although Warnock did say they'd be games like these! Rangers now have some time off to reflect before the Blackburn Rovers clash at W12... www.qpr.co.uk/page/KickByKick/0,,10373~2468272,00.html
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 16:35:43 GMT
QPR Official Site
Andy Johnson stole the show, as his hat-trick helped Fulham complete a convincing victory over the R's at Craven Cottage. In what can only be described as a disappointing performance from Neil Warnock's side, the Cottagers were in front after just the second minute, after Johnson struck from close range. Paddy Kenny's foul on the opening goalscorer in the box saw Danny Murphy add a second from the penalty spot in the 20th minute, before Johnson netted his second - again from close range - just before the half-time interval. Fulham were just as ruthless after the break too and, after Johnson completed his hat-trick on 60 minutes, Clint Dempsey and Bobby Zamora were soon on hand to add goals five and six respectively. Sandwiched in between those two final strikes saw a welcome return for QPR attacker Jamie Mackie, who featured for the final 18 minutes after a nine-month injury lay-off. And a special note must be reserved for the magnificent 3,000-plus travelling R's faithful who, despite the scoreline, backed their side until the death. Warnock made just one change to his side from last weekend's entertaining draw with Aston Villa at Loftus Road, in an accustomed 4-2-3-1 formation. Armand Traore - who was sent off for a second bookable offence in that clash with the Villans -missed out as he served a one-match suspension, meaning Bradley Orr came into the side at right-back, with Luke Young switching to the left. R's fans' favourite Mackie, who returned only in midweek for the Reserves following a nine-month injury absence with a double leg break, was a welcome inclusion on the bench. There was also a spot among the substitutes for former Fulham striker Heidar Helguson. Kenny was once again in goal for Rangers, while Orr, Anton Ferdinand, Fitz Hall and Young made up QPR's back four. Shaun Derry and Ale Faurlin were in defensive midfield, behind the more advanced trio of Shaun Wright-Phillips, Adel Taarabt and R's skipper Joey Barton. Jay Bothroyd led the Rangers line in attack. On a gorgeous, sun-soaked afternoon by the Thames, QPR started brightly and forced Mark Schwarzer into a save with just under a minute on the clock. Good work from Barton down the right saw the Rangers Captain find Wright-Phillips on the edge of the box, before the tricky winger's shot deflected up and safely into the hands of Schwarzer. Seconds later, however, play switched to the other end - and Fulham took an early lead. The goal came on 81 seconds, to be precise. Zamora and Mousa Dembele exchanged passes and, when the latter's long-range effort was spilled by Kenny into the path of Johnson, he had the simple task of tapping home from eight yards. On 4 minutes, it was almost two for the Cottagers. Dempsey's cross from the left-hand byline deflected up off the leg of Hall and goalwards, before the R's defender recovered in time with an acrobatic overhead kick to clear the ball off the line. Undeterred, Rangers continued to push forward. Great play from Warnock's men ended in the ball eventually finding Derry 20 yards from goal, whose effort with his weaker left foot fizzed over the bar. This was real end-to-end stuff. Johnson raced away from his marker and picked out Dempsey unmarked from 12 yards, before the latter's resultant low effort had to be cleared off the line by the covering Orr. Moments later, the home side went within inches of doubling their lead when Zamora's nod down from a long ball fell into the path of Johnson on the edge of the area, whose thunderous volley went just wide of Kenny's left-hand post. Disaster struck then struck on 19 minutes, after Fulham were awarded a penalty. A ball from deep sparked a chase between Hall and Johnson, before the former looked to shield the ball into the path of his keeper. Thereafter, the Fulham striker nipped in past Hall, before being clipped by the hand of Kenny. Referee Mr Marriner was left with little option but to point to the spot and, when Murphy stepped up to take the penalty he made no mistake, smashing the ball into the top left-hand corner of the net. Fulham's second, as you would expect, appeared to knock the stuffing out of the R's, but they still pushed forward when the opportunities arose. Wright-Phillips and Orr combined down the right and, when the full-back's cross appeared to be inch-perfect for the former on 12 yards, a Fulham defender was on hand to clear the ball to safety. Steve Sidwell went close with an effort on 37 minutes after more fine Fulham build-up play, before the hosts added a third six minutes before the break. John Arne Riise, Zamora and Dempsey all combined and, when the latter fired in a cross at the second time of asking, Johnson was on hand to poke home from six-yards out. The three-goal deficit meant that changes were arguably needed at the half-time break if the R's stood any chance of getting back into this one. With that, Warnock opted for a double switch, bringing on Tommy Smith and DJ Campbell for Derry and Taarabt respectively. In truth, Rangers appeared to have much more zip and conviction about their play very early on in the second half following the changes. Wright-Phillips fired an effort just wide of the left-hand post on 48 minutes, before Faurlin forced a smart save from Schwarzer just two minutes later, following an intricate passing move. However, Fulham didn't relent and almost added a fourth on the counter attack. Martin Jol's team broke in numbers before the ball eventually fell to Zamora on the edge of the box, whose subsequent forced effort forced a splendid save from Kenny, who flung himself to his right to tip the ball away for a corner. Number four wasn't far away for Fulham though, who added another in the 60th minute. It owed much to the superb vision of Murphy, whose quick free-kick slid Johnson in past his marker, before the former Crystal Palace front-man side-footed home with aplomb for his hat-trick from close range. Sidwell and Zamora soon went close with further efforts, before Fulham made it five on 65 minutes. Zamora found space down the left and, when his cross was back-heeled by Johnson into the path of Dempsey, he fired home past Kenny from 10-yards out. Rangers fans were at least given something to cheer about in the 72nd minute, when Mackie made his long awaited return and replaced Bothroyd. But it was Fulham's day and, just two minutes later, they found a sixth goal. Dempsey's driving run ended with the USA international midfielder finding Zamora on the edge of the box, who drilled a low shot into the bottom left-hand corner. Fulham: Schwarzer, Riise, Sidwell, Hangeland, Baird, Johnson (Ruiz 75), Murphy (Etuhu 83), Dempsey, Zamora, Grygera, Dembele (Sa 87). Subs: Etheridge, Kelly, Senderos, Duff. Goals: Johnson (2, 39 & 60), Murphy (pen 20), Dempsey (65), Zamora (74) Bookings: Sidwell (5), Hangeland (69) QPR: Kenny, Orr, Derry (Smith 46), Hall, Taarabt (Campbell 46), Bothroyd (Mackie 72), Faurlin, Barton, Young, Wright-Phillips, Ferdinand. Subs: Murphy, Buzsaky, Perone, Helguson. Bookings: Faurlin (68), Wright-Phillips (82) Referee: Mr M Marriner www.qpr.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10373~57563,00.html
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Post by londonranger on Oct 2, 2011 16:36:42 GMT
GameCastReportCommentaryMatch StatsPlayer Stats AJ inspires Fulham romp
GettyImages Andy Johnson broke the deadlock against QPR for Fulham Scoring Summary Fulham Queens Park Rangers Andrew Johnson (2') Danny Murphy (pen 20') Andrew Johnson (38') Andrew Johnson (59') Clint Dempsey (65') Bobby Zamora (74') Match Stats Fulham Queens Park Rangers 22(10) Shots (on Goal) 18(6) 12 Fouls 7 4 Corner Kicks 4 1 Offsides 2 49% Time of Possession 51% 2 Yellow Cards 3 0 Red Cards 0 6 Saves 4
Teams Fulham Queens Park Rangers 1 Mark Schwarzer 1 Patrick Kenny 5 Brede Hangeland 35 Anton Ferdinand 6 Chris Baird 5 Fitz Hall 3 John Arne Riise 18 Luke Young 26 Zdenek Grygera 2 Bradley Orr 4 Steve Sidwell 4 Shaun Derry 13 Danny Murphy 11 Alejandro Damian Faurlin 30 Moussa Dembele 17 Joey Barton 23 Clint Dempsey 7 Adel Taarabt 8 Andrew Johnson 10 Jay Bothroyd 25 Bobby Zamora 32 Shaun Wright-Phillips Substitutes 20 Dickson Etuhu Brian Murphy 26 16 Damien Duff Heidar Helguson 22 14 Philippe Senderos Bruno Perone 15 9 Orlando Sá DJ Campbell 9 2 Stephen Kelly Tommy Smith 21 11 Bryan Ruiz Ákos Buzsáky 14 38 Neil Etheridge Jamie Mackie 12 Substitutions Bryan Ruiz for Andrew Johnson (75) DJ Campbell for Adel Taarabt (45) Dickson Etuhu for Danny Murphy (83) Tommy Smith for Shaun Derry (45) Orlando Sá for Moussa Dembele (87) Jamie Mackie for Jay Bothroyd (72) Yellow Cards Steve Sidwell (5) Fitz Hall (61) Brede Hangeland (69) Alejandro Damian Faurlin (68) Shaun Wright-Phillips (82) · Rosters: Fulham | Queens Park Rangers Andrew Johnson's hat-trick helped Fulham secure their first Premier League win of the season in resounding fashion against west London rivals QPR.
While some feared the Cottagers may struggle with a hangover from their midweek European exertions, they impressed from the offset and dominated throughout against their neighbours from less than three miles up the road.
Johnson handed the home side the lead after just 79 seconds and their strong start continued when Danny Murphy slotted home from the spot midway through the first period.
QPR looked poor in the rivals' first meeting since 2001 and hopes of securing their first win over Fulham since 1983 were all-but curtailed just before the break when Johnson tucked away his second of the afternoon.
The 30-year-old ensured he would leave Craven Cottage with the matchball in the 60th minute when latching onto Murphy's quick free-kick, before Clint Dempsey and Bobby Zamora wrapped up the 6-0 rout.
The London derby started at ferocious pace, with Shaun Wright-Phillips' curled 20-yard effort forcing Mark Schwarzer to save within the opening minute.
Fulham immediately launched an attack at the other end and broke the deadlock.
Moussa Dembele played a neat one-two with Zamora before unleashing a fierce drive that Paddy Kenny could only parry onto Johnson, who finished with ease.
The rapid start to the match continued and the Cottagers came close to doubling their lead immediately afterwards as Fitz Hall almost flicked into his own net from Dempsey's squared ball.
The United States international then saw a goalbound effort blocked by a last-gasp challenge by Bradley Orr and, as the home side's onslaught continued, Johnson came agonisingly close to netting his second of the afternoon after firing a volley inches wide from a Zamora header in the 17th minute.
However, Fulham did not have to wait long to score their second as Kenny upended Johnson in the box and referee Andre Marriner awarded a 20th-minute penalty, which skipper Murphy duly converted.
The Hoops were struggling to cope with the home side's attack-minded philosophy and unable to turn their fleeting attacks into goal-scoring opportunities.
Fulham, meanwhile, showed no signs of a post-Europa League hangover and looked impressive in attack, with Steve Sidwell coming close in the 37th minute.
And just one minute later, Jol's side grabbed a third of the afternoon as Johnson turned home Zamora's cross after keeping a cool a head during a melee in the box.
QPR looked shell-shocked as they trudged off at the break and came out with two new faces as DJ Campbell and Tommy Smith replaced Adel Taarabt and Shaun Derry.
Warnock's attempts to gee up his side looked to be working at the start of the second period, with both Wright-Phillips and Alejandro Faurlin getting away shots.
However, Fulham were soon back in their stride and Kenny was forced to acrobatically save a Zamora effort in the 58th minute.
Sidwell had another attempt from the resulting corner and moments later Johnson ensured he would leave Craven Cottage with the matchball when he latched onto Murphy's quick free-kick.
Fulham did not rest on their laurels, though, and after Zamora fired just wide, the striker laid the ball off to Dempsey to make it 5-0 with an exquisite finish.
QPR's first top-flight match against Fulham got even worse in the 74th minute when Zamora was rewarded for an industrious performance with a deserved goal, slotting home past a hapless Kenny.
The only moment of joy for 3,000-odd visiting fans came just before Zamora's goal as they welcomed back striker Jamie Mackie, who came off the bench for the first time since suffering a double leg break in an FA Cup tie with Blackburn in January.
The former Plymouth striker skewed a shot wide as the game came to a close, while at the other end fellow substitute Bryan Ruiz saw an angle drive fly just wide before Marriner called time.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 16:36:55 GMT
FULHAM OFFICIAL SITEFulham and QPR played their first competitive match in over a decade on Sunday afternoon and Martin Jol’s team produced a scintillating display that saw his team score six goals, including a hat-trick from Andrew Johnson. Following Thursday night’s UEFA Europa League victory over Odense BK, Jol made six changes to his team to face local rivals QPR. However it was Thursday night’s goal scoring hero Andrew Johnson who grabbed the headlines on derby day. Bobby Zamora and Mousa Dembele were deemed fully fit for Sunday’s game and returned to Fulham’s starting eleven alongside Chris Baird, Zdenek Grygera, Steve Sidwell and John Arne Riise, who were all rested on Thursday evening. Prior to Sunday’s West London derby Martin Jol had identified Adel Taarabt, Jay Bothroyd, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Joey Barton as QPR’s danger men and all four players featured in Neil Warnock’s team. There was an electric atmosphere at the Cottage for Sunday’s game as temperatures neared the 30 degrees Celsius mark and Fulham exploded into action from the first whistle, with Johnson scoring the fastest goal of the season after just 89 seconds of play. Johnson’s opportunity arose after Paddy Kenny could only parry away Mousa Dembele’s vicious strike from distance. Johnson was on to the rebound in a flash and Kenny was left with no chance as Johnson fired the ball into the back of the net from close range. Fulham were unfortunate not to extend their lead on four separate occasions within the first 15 minutes with Dempsey, Dembele and Johnson all going agonisingly close. After such a heavy spell of pressure a second goal was inevitable. Fulham were quite literally carving QPR apart and after 18 minutes Johnson had the visitor’s defence beaten again, resulting in a stone-wall penalty for the home side after the striker was felled by keeper Paddy Kenny inside the area. Fulham’s penalty came after Johnson had chased a lost cause down the left flank, capitalising on a moment of hesitancy between Hall and Kenny to skip past the pair before the keeper tripped Johnson for a clear penalty. Referee Andrew Marriner immediately pointed to the spot and Captain Danny Murphy stepped up to send Kenny the wrong way, firing the ball into the top left hand corner of the goal to double Fulham’s lead. Crucial to any derby match, Fulham never game QPR a moment’s peace when the visitor’s were in possession. Fulham’s pressure play and work ethic was even more impressive considering the temperature at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Johnson was causing more havoc amongst QPR’s defensive ranks on 26 minutes as he burst down the right flank to fire in a low cross to Zamora, racing into at the near post. On this occasion Fulham were denied and again so when Sidwell and Dempsey went close ten minutes before half-time. After 38 minutes Johnson was on the score sheet again, firing home from close range to send Fulham 3-0 before the break. A brace before half-time and Johnson was odds on to claim the match ball in the second half. After Fulham’s first half rout, QPR manager Neil Warnock made two changes for the second half, replacing Derry and Taarabt with Tommy Smith and DJ Campbell. QPR were certainly more competitive at the start of the second half as they looked to reduce the deficit early on. Fulham were forced to work hard to contain QPR's early second half assault and in midfield Danny Murphy and Steve Sidwell put in some outstanding challenges as they stood toe-to-toe with a reinvigorated QPR. Tem minutes into the second half normal service resumed with Jol’s team almost scoring twice in the space of a minute. First Bobby Zamora fired a curling left-footed shot from the edge of the area that was heading for the top corner before Kenny pulled off a stunning save. Seconds later Sidwell unleashed a blistering 30-yard volley that flew just over the keeper's cross bar. The Fulham fans in the Hammersmith End didn’t have to wait long for a fourth goal, with Andrew Johnson grabbing his hat-trick with a strike from the right hand side of the area. The match ball was Johnson’s and Fulham were 4-0 ahead before the hour mark. On a quite incredible afternoon at Craven Cottage, Fulham were not prepared to sit back and bask in their considerable lead. Martin Jol’s team wanted more goals and after Bobby Zamora fired just wide after 62 minutes, Clint Dempsey added a fifth from 12 yards on 65 minutes. Neil Warnock made his final change of the game with 20 minutes remaining, replacing striker Jay Bothroyd with Jamie Mackie. Moments later Bobby Zamora hit QPR for six with a shot from the right hand side of the area that arrowed past Kenny into the far corner of the net. After the celebrations ended there was further applause for Andrew Johnson, who was replaced by Bryan Ruiz on 75 minutes. Johnson received an outstanding ovation from his colleagues and home fans as he left the field of play after netting five goals in one week for Fulham. Whilst Johnson deservedly grabbed the headlines for his goals, there were Man of Match performances all over the field, including a masterful midfield display from Steve Sidwell. Fulham’s Captain Danny Murphy made way for Dickson Etuhu for the final eight minutes of the match. Two minutes later Mousa Dembele received a standing ovation as he was replaced by Orlando Sa. Three minutes from time summer signing Bryan Ruiz almost grabbed his first Fulham goal with a strike from the left hand side of the area. Kenny in goal was beaten but Ruiz’ strike flew wide of the far post. Dempsey was next to go close to adding a seventh with a curling shot from inside the area. It was a clinical display by Fulham who quite simply brushed their local rivals aside on Sunday at the Cottage and crucially claimed a first victory of the 2011/12 Barclays Premier League season. Fulham could not have gone into the international break in any better style after impressive European and domestic victories this week. View Minute by Minute www.fulhamfc.com/MatchAndTeam/MatchCentre/Matches/1112/Premiership/QPRHome.aspx#ixzz1ZdvyS4KQ
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 16:37:58 GMT
WEST LONDON SPORTFulham 6 QPR 0 Andrew Johnson scored a hat-trick as Fulham humiliated QPR in a totally one-sided derby. It emphatically ended the Whites’ long wait for a first league win under Martin Jol and lifted them out of the bottom three, leaving Rangers licking their wounds after a harrowing first defeat since their pre-deadline spending spree. Danny Murphy, Clint Dempsey and Bobby Zamora also scored for the home side, who were 3-0 up at half-time. Johnson got the opener after only two minutes, pouncing on the loose ball after keeper Paddy Kenny parried Moussa Dembele’s effort. Murphy netted a 20th-minute penalty after Kenny brought down Johnson, who tucked away the third from Zamora’s low cross. And Johnson completed his treble – and the first Premier League hat-trick by a Fulham player – courtesy of Murphy’s quickly taken free-kick. Johnson turned provider for the fifth, storming down the left and crossing for Dempsey to score. Dempsey then teed up Zamora, who cut in from the left and rifled into the far corner of the net. Jol opted for an ultra-attacking formation, seemingly believing QPR to be vulnerable at the back – and this annihilation proved how right he was. For the first time this season, Johnson, Dembele and Zamora were all included in the starting line-up – a sign of Jol’s determination to get that overdue league win. And it paid an instant dividend as they made the perfect start to the first match between these clubs for over 10 years and their first ever meeting in the top flight. Johnson, who scored twice in the midweek Europa League victory against Odense, pounced after Kenny was unable to hold Dembele’s shot, and Fulham almost doubled their lead when Dempsey’s effort was cleared off the line by Bradley Orr. Rangers simply could not handle Fulham’s front line – and in particular Johnson, who burst into the penalty area and won the spot-kick which Murphy fired high into the net to put Fulham two up. Worse followed for Rangers seven minutes before the break. Dempsey did well on the left and after the American’s shot was blocked, Zamora reacted quickly and laid the ball across for Johnson to add the third. QPR boss Neil Warnock made a double substitution at half-time, replacing Shaun Derry and Adel Taarabt with DJ Campbell and Tommy Smith. Rangers, who have not scored against Fulham since May 1983, did at least make a better start to the second period and went close to getting a goal back when Shaun Wright-Phillips fired narrowly wide. But they continued to defend abysmally and were caught napping yet again on the hour mark, when Murphy’s quick thinking at a free-kick put Johnson through on a woefully exposed Kenny and the striker made no mistake. The fifth arrived when Dempsey finished coolly after Johnson’s cross had been flicked on by Zamora, who got on the scoresheet himself to make it six. A striker scoring a hat-trick, the home team three up at half-time and demolishing their west London neighbours 6-0; for Gary Bannister read Johnson, and for QPR’s 1986 slaying of Chelsea read this battering of Rangers by Fulham. This too is a result both sets of fans will remember for a long time to come. www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/johnson-the-hero-as-fulham-maul-qpr/
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Post by londonranger on Oct 2, 2011 16:40:12 GMT
Fulham were out to skin their neighbours alive for daring to enter their territory. We graciously accomodated them.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 16:57:02 GMT
INDEPENDENTJohnson hat-trick helps Fulham secure win Fulham 6 QPR 0 By Simon Peach Andrew Johnson's hat-trick helped Fulham secure their first Barclays Premier League win of the season in resounding fashion against west London rivals QPR. While some feared the Cottagers may struggle with a hangover from their midweek European exertions, they impressed from the offset and dominated throughout against their neighbours from less than three miles up the road. Johnson handed the home side the lead after just 79 seconds and their strong start continued when Danny Murphy slotted home from the spot midway through the first period. QPR looked poor in the rivals' first meeting since 2001 and hopes of securing their first win over Fulham since 1983 were all-but curtailed just before the break when Johnson tucked away his second of the afternoon. The 30-year-old ensured he would leave Craven Cottage with the matchball in the 60th minute when latching onto Murphy's quick free-kick, before Clint Dempsey and Bobby Zamora wrapped up the 6-0 rout. The London derby started at ferocious pace, with Shaun Wright-Phillips' curled 20-yard effort forcing Mark Schwarzer to save within the opening minute. Fulham immediately launched an attack at the other end and broke the deadlock. Moussa Dembele played a neat one-two with Zamora before unleashing a fierce drive that Paddy Kenny could only parry onto Johnson, who finished with ease. The rapid start to the match continued and the Cottagers came close to doubling their lead immediately afterwards as Fitz Hall almost flicked into his own net from Dempsey's squared ball. The United States international then saw a goalbound effort blocked by a last-gasp challenge by Bradley Orr and, as the home side's onslaught continued, Johnson came agonisingly close to netting his second of the afternoon after firing a volley inches wide from a Zamora header in the 17th minute. However, Fulham did not have to wait long to score their second as Kenny upended Johnson in the box and referee Andre Marriner awarded a 20th-minute penalty, which skipper Murphy duly converted. The Hoops were struggling to cope with the home side's attack-minded philosophy and unable to turn their fleeting attacks into goal-scoring opportunities. Fulham, meanwhile, showed no signs of a post-Europa League hangover and looked impressive in attack, with Steve Sidwell coming close in the 37th minute. And just one minute later, Jol's side grabbed a third of the afternoon as Johnson turned home Zamora's cross after keeping a cool a head during a melee in the box. QPR looked shell-shocked as they trudged off at the break and came out with two new faces as DJ Campbell and Tommy Smith replaced Adel Taarabt and Shaun Derry. Warnock's attempts to gee up his side looked to be working at the start of the second period, with both Wright-Phillips and Alejandro Faurlin getting away shots. However, Fulham were soon back in their stride and Kenny was forced to acrobatically save a Zamora effort in the 58th minute. Sidwell had another attempt from the resulting corner and moments later Johnson ensured he would leave Craven Cottage with the matchball when he latched onto Murphy's quick free-kick. Fulham did not rest on their laurels, though, and after Zamora fired just wide, the striker laid the ball off to Dempsey to make it 5-0 with an exquisite finish. QPR's first top-flight match against Fulham got even worse in the 74th minute when Zamora was rewarded for an industrious performance with a deserved goal, slotting home past a hapless Kenny. The only moment of joy for 3,000-odd visiting fans came just before Zamora's goal as they welcomed back striker Jamie Mackie, who came off the bench for the first time since suffering a double leg break in an FA Cup tie with Blackburn in January. The former Plymouth striker skewed a shot wide as the game came to a close, while at the other end fellow substitute Bryan Ruiz saw an angle drive fly just wide before Marriner called time. www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/johnson-hattrick-helps-fulham-secure-win-2364608.html
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 19:01:02 GMT
SPORTING LIFE
WARNOCK NOT FOCUSED ON TAARABT Click here for Sunday's scores and scorersQPR manager Neil Warnock refused to comment on reports that Adel Taarabt stormed off after being replaced at half-time of their resounding 6-0 defeat at west London rivals Fulham. Andrew Johnson's hat-trick spurred the Cottagers to their first Barclays Premier League victory of the season. Danny Murphy's penalty along with efforts from Clint Dempsey and Bobby Zamora complemented Johnson's treble. Warnock's miserable afternoon was compounded further by suggestions that playmaker Taarabt stormed out of Craven Cottage after being substituted. Asked about the situation, he said: "That's not my problem at the moment. I have no idea [whether he left the dressing room]. I've more worries than any individual when you lose 6-0. "I don't think you can blame Adel Taarabt," he continued. "We conceded six goals. You've got to look at that. "If I'm honest, if we had Darren Bent playing for us, and a few England players, we'd have still been beaten 6-0. "I don't think you can get carried away too much. You get days when Adel comes off. You're going to get days when he throws his toys out the pram, but that isn't a worry for me. "If I sub somebody and they are happy, then I have more of a problem with that." Asked again whether he knew if Taarabt was at the stadium for the second half, Warnock retorted: "I'm not concerned about that. You can make whatever you want from the situation." After being asked once more about Taarabt, Warnock walked out the post-match press conference. QPR refused to comment on the speculation. By coincidence, Taarabt was recalled to the Morocco squad earlier three months after walking out on the team and vowing never to play international football again. www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/11/10/02/manual_191740.html&TEAMHD=soccer&BID=165
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 19:03:23 GMT
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Post by harlowranger on Oct 2, 2011 19:15:50 GMT
Injuries he must just mean Gabbidon and DJ 'S virus then , we had Mackies a long time ago , funny excuse that , would rather not the the squad big enough , that the team were not at the party and it will be rectified.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 19:17:01 GMT
BBC - Warnock Comments
QPR boss Neil Warnock refuses to blame players after Fulham lossWarnock relaxed despite drubbing Queens Park Rangers manager Neil Warnock insisted he would not be too hard on his players after they were thrashed 6-0 at Fulham. He said injuries to his defensive line up allowed the home side's three-man attack to slice through his side "like a knife through butter". "We lost Matthew Connolly and Fitz Hall has an injury," said Warnock. "We were at sixes and sevens at the back and it showed. I don't think there'll be many days like this." Continue reading the main story If we had Darren Bent playing for us today, and a few England players, we'd have still been beaten 6-0 QPR boss Neil Warnock Rangers had been hoping to record their first back-to-back wins in the top flight since 1995, but Andrew Johnson scored a hat-trick for Fulham as Rangers lost for the third time in seven Premier League fixtures this season. "If you started shouting at them today you'd never shut up," added Warnock. "We had to get on with it. It was bad and they took advantage." And he claimed that he had no knowledge of reports that Morocco international and former QPR skipper Adel Taarabt has stormed out of the ground. "That's not my problem at the moment," said the Rangers boss. "I have no idea [whether he left the dressing room]. "I don't think you can blame Adel Taarabt for the result. We conceded six goals. You've got to look at that. "If I'm honest, if we had Darren Bent playing for us today, and a few England players, we'd have still been beaten 6-0. "You get days when Adel comes off. You're going to get days when he throws his toys out the pram, but that isn't a worry for me." Jol hails hat-trick hero Johnson Fulham boss Martin Jol was pleased with the run of form being enjoyed by striker Johnson, whose hat-trick came days after he scored twice against Odense in the Europa League. "I'm very happy for him and for us as well," said Jol. "He scored the goals in Europe, did it in the Premier League but it doesn't matter who scores the goals, we need the results. "I felt that maybe today we scored too many but on other days we didn't get the goals we needed." Johnson is out of contract at the end of the season and the manager was keen to stress that he is confident the striker will sign a new deal. "Other people are doing the negotiations," added Jol. "I will back him all the time and hopefully he is good for us this season because he has scored more goals today than he did in the whole of last season. news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/15145020.stmWEST LONDON SPORT QPR boss blames injuries for derby woeCan Warnock find room for Buzsaky? Neil Warnock claimed QPR’s derby humiliation by Fulham was caused by their injury problems. The Rangers boss also refused to comment on Adel Taarabt’s reaction to being substituted at half-time during the 6-0 defeat at Craven Cottage. Taarabt did not stick around for the second half in which Warnock’s side conceded three more goals against a team that had yet to win a league match this season. Rangers were without Danny Gabbidon and the suspended Armand Traore, whose planned replacement Matt Connolly was ruled out after picking up an injury ahead of the match. Fitz Hall played at Fulham despite a hamstring strain The injury-prone Fitz Hall was also struggling but played because the R’s were short of other defensive options. “They caught us on a bad day and it was like a knife through butter,” said Warnock. “We can’t afford injuries like that in the situation we’re in. We were at sixes and sevens at the back and all credit to Fulham for taking advantage. “Hopefully in a fortnight’s time, after the international break, those players will be back and raring to go. We’ve got to have a full squad to choose from to be a force.” Warnock also hinted that he regretted the recent decision to allow Nottingham Forest to sign Clint Hill on loan.
Hill would have played in Sunday’s game had he been available to Warnock, who admitted: “We’ll have to reassess players going out on loan because we need to look after ourselves.”[/b] www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/qpr-boss-blames-injuries-for-derby-woe/
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Post by maudesfishnchips on Oct 2, 2011 19:18:16 GMT
Injuries he must just mean Gabbidon and DJ 'S virus then , we had Mackies a long time ago , funny excuse that , would rather not the the squad big enough , that the team were not at the party and it will be rectified. he said hall was playing with a knock, and connolly out yesterday.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 19:25:59 GMT
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By Declan Taylor at Craven CottageWith west London temperatures hitting almost 30 degrees on the first weekend of October, it was Andy Johnson who officially announced the Indian summer of his career with a hat-trick. And manager Martin Jol swiftly urged the striker to recommit to the club who paid £10.5m for his services in 2008. For their money Fulham received just 19 goals in the three seasons before this but the 30-year-old, so badly affected by injuries in the past now has five in four days, following a pair against Odense in the Europa League on Thursday and the three here as Fulham routed near neighbours Queens Park Rangers. But this was not a typical Johnson performance, so often all about his stealthy goal-scoring prowess. It was about so much more than that â “ demonstrated by his involvement in the build up for two more of his side’s six goals. And Fulham manager Martin Jol, who finally has his first Premier League win in charge at Craven Cottage, insists that Johnson, a free agent in the summer, must now decide where his future lies. “It’s up to him,” said the Dutchman. “I won’t go into details but it’s a good contract. You would be happy with it. We have offered Andy Johnson this year, next year and an option [of another year]. So I feel it’s a good offer. Related Articles “Other people are doing the negotiations. I will back him all the time and hopefully he is good for us this season because he has scored more goals today than he did in the whole of last season. But I feel Andy Johnson and Fulham is a good combination. “The first time I was here [in England] he played for Crystal Palace and he scored 20 goals but he scored 10 penalties as well because he was always falling over. I have told him I think he is capable of scoring at least 12 or 15 goals. I think he will prove me right.” Johnson opened the scoring after just two minutes, turning home a rebound following Mousa Dembele’s saved shot and was then brought down for the 20th-minute penalty which Danny Murphy converted. And Johnson’s treble was completed with two equally-simple finishes either side of the interval. First he stabbed in Bobby Zamora’s low cross from close range and then latched onto a quickly-taken free-kick and slid his finish past Paddy Kenny. Johnson then turned provider for Clint Dempsey, scampering down the left before squaring for Zamora, whose deft touch found Clint Dempsey for five. Zamora, who did not travel to Odense through illness, capped his own fine performance with the sixth when he drilled a low effort across the goalkeeper. It was reported last week that England striker Zamora had clashed with Jol on the training ground after the manager left him out of the side’s trip to Odense. But Jol insisted: “There are agents. If you drop somebody or leave someone out they will tell their agent and the agent will tell you [the press]. “Bobby is ok. He is a sensitive person. Sometime you leave him out but if he’s ill in bed you cannot expect me to take him with us. “When he came to training I said â you better stay here and do some extra sessions’. I still had Andy Johnson and he proved me right up front because he scored two goals.” Meanwhile, Jol’s opposite number Neil Warnock could be facing a more severe headache with a player of his own. The enigmatic Adel Taarabt, virtually absent in the first 45 minutes, was replaced at half time by Warnock and it was rumoured that the Moroccan playmaker almost immediately left the ground and went home on a London bus. But Warnock said: “I have no idea [whether he left]. I’ve more worries than any individual when you lose 6-0. You get days when Adel comes off and you’re going to get days when he throws his toys out of the pram, but that isn’t a worry for me. I’m not concerned about that, son.” When later asked what action would be taken against Taarabt, Warnock ended his press conference without responding while QPR refused to comment on the situation. www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/8799033/Fulham-6-Queens-Park-Rangers-0-match-report.html
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 19:46:47 GMT
Guess I'll put in this thread too Rodney Marsh praising QPR FAns RodneyMarsh10 Rodney Marsh R'ss fans in 60's were unique, never negative! The Rodnee Rodnee chant lifted me every game! Was proud of them today Didn't see that coming, should have been 10 ! Qpr fans magnificent, never stopped singing Nearly fell asleep listening to John Mitchell - hard day for #QPR - #FFC played great R'ss very poor, thanks Strongy, your top ambassador !! #FFC , Johnson = unconscious. Murphy, master v Barton! #QPR fans in defeat, absolutely magnificent!! @rodneymarsh10 Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=26732#ixzz1Zeho2iw4
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 22:06:11 GMT
QPR Official SiteNW: 'BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE'Neil Warnock conceded that it's been 'a bad at the office' following QPR's 6-0 defeat in this afternoon's (Sunday) West London derby at Craven Cottage. Andy Johnson's hat-trick, as well as further strikes from Danny Murphy, Clint Dempsey and Bobby Zamora completed a comfortable win for Fulham, who brushed aside an under-par Rangers. Speaking to www.qpr.co.uk following the defeat, Warnock said: "I think I've had a couple of bad defeats as a Manager and it's not easy - this is one of the worst. "If ever there was a day to catch us, it was probably today. Good players take advantage of certain situations and Fulham did. "We've had a nightmare in the last 48 hours. Danny Gabbidon has had re-occurrence of his knee injury, we lost Matt Connolly after an innocuous challenge with Shaun Wright-Phillips in training yesterday, while Fitz Hall picked up an injury before today's game. "Armand Traore was also sat in the stands suspended. It's a massive disappointment but we can't cater for all those factors with the squad that we've got." He added: "It was like a hot knife slicing through butter. All credit to Fulham though, who took advantage of a back four in disarray. "No-one gave in, but they were just too good for us on the day. "We've done well so far and kept three clean sheets, which is fabulous, but we can't afford too many injuries. "Most teams would have beaten us today, given the way that we defended. "We've all had a bad day at the office. You expect some drubbings when you come up, even though I didn't expect one today." Amidst the defeat was a welcome return for R's attacker Jamie Mackie, following a nine-month spell on the sidelines owing to a double leg break picked up in our FA Cup defeat at Blackburn in January. On the subject of Mackie's 72nd minute introduction from the substitutes' bench, Warnock continued: "It was great for Jamie - I'm so pleased for him. "I wanted to give him 15 minutes if I could, because he's has so many knockbacks in the nine months since he broke his leg. "At least it's one bright little spark for the fans today, because they know how important he was for us last season." Warnock also reserved special praise for the outstanding travelling R's support, who backed their team from the first whistle until the last. "The fans today were fantastic - they were chanting my name, even at 6-0 down," Warnock said. "They know how far we've come and how quickly we've done that. You're going to get days like today in the Premier League, because it's a cruel league with some great players. "We know that we've got to be at our best every week to play at this level." www.qpr.co.uk/page/TheGaffer/0,,10373~2470414,00.html
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Post by londonranger on Oct 2, 2011 23:38:30 GMT
Yes, we have fantastic fans, but unfortunately fans dont score goals nor create them nor keep the ball out of our nets.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 2, 2011 23:51:00 GMT
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Taarabt catches the bus home after being subbed
Published 22:28 02/10/11 By John Cross
Adel Taarabt stormed off after being substituted at half-time as QPR crashed 6-0 at Fulham – then caught the bus home.Fans were stunned to see the temperamental forward, still dressed in a club tracksuit, waiting at a bus stop near the ground before the game had even finished. He had been replaced by DJ Campbell. QPR boss Neil Warnock said his team defended like “Sunday League players” but refused to condemn Taarabt. Warnock said: “That’s not my problem. I’ve no idea. I’ve got more worries than individuals at the moment. I don’t think you can blame Adel Taarabt today. “You’re going to get days when Adel throws his toys out the pram. If you’re not bothered about being subbed.. I’d rather have players like him. “I’m not concerned about it. You write what you like.” www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Queens-Park-Rangers-playmaker-Adel-Taarabt-catches-bus-home-as-teammates-finish-game-against-Fulham-article807659.html
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Post by londonranger on Oct 3, 2011 0:07:19 GMT
Last week Ingham asked me if he was a head case. Ingham, heres your answer.
Warnocks love affair with Taraabt should cause both of them to lose their jobs.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 3, 2011 6:10:24 GMT
Very, very harsh London - especially re Warnock MAIL - Bus strop! Star man Taarabt storms away from Craven Cottage as QPR lose 6-0 By Neil Ashton and Laura Williamson Adel Taarabt was seen sprinting away in his QPR tracksuit after storming out of Craven Cottage as his team were humiliated 6-0 at Fulham. Following a furious half-time bust-up with boss Neil Warnock, the midfielder - stripped of the captaincy after Joey Barton’s arrival - showered and left the ground. He headed towards the Crabtree pub in Fulham before Rangers supporters, many of whom left when the team conceded a fourth goal inside an hour, approached him on Fulham Palace Road near a bus stop. Bus strop: Adel Taarabt left Craven Cottage at half-time Taarabt posed for pictures with some young supporters until, according to one one witness, the atmosphere turned hostile and Taarabt sprinted off. QPR refused to comment officially, but Taarabt is now facing a heavy fine. The Moroccan midfielder, who quit playing for his country when dropped in June, scored 19 goals as QPR won the Championship last season but was poor on Sunday and was substituted at half-time. Bust-up: Taarabt and Neil Warnock (right) celebrate promotion in May Bust-up: Taarabt and Neil Warnock (right) celebrate promotion in May Taarabt was on the verge of a £12million move to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer but Warnock persuaded him to stay. And, despite claiming he had accepted his boss’s decision to give the captaincy to Barton, he was privately furious. Warnock refused to deny their half-time spat and would not comment when asked if he planned to discipline Taarabt. 'No idea': Warnock didn't comment on the situation The QPR boss said: ‘I’ve no idea what happened. I don’t think you can blame Adel Taarabt today. You’ve got to look at why we conceded six goals. ‘You’re going to get days when Adel throws his toys out the pram. If you’re not bothered about being subbed... I’d rather have players like that, me.’ www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2044505/Adel-Taarabt-storms-away-QPR-lose-6-0.html#ixzz1ZhEdDpyq
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 3, 2011 6:12:42 GMT
GUARDIAN Andrew Johnson hits hat-trick for Fulham in drubbing of QPR * Amy Lawrence at Craven Cottage Whether it was intended as a metaphorical kick up the backside or just a plain‑speaking observation, Martin Jol's suggestion in midweek than Andrew Johnson did not score enough in the Premier League was given an emphatic answer. A regular threat in the Europa League, Johnson came into this match without a goal in the Premier League for five months. One hour was all that was necessary against a shellshocked QPR to register a hat-trick. In doing so, he became the first Fulham player to take home the match ball in the Premier League. What pleased Jol, however, was the fact that Johnson's resurgence was just one cog in a spectacular team performance. The attacking quartet of Johnson, Bobby Zamora, Clint Dempsey and Moussa Dembélé gave QPR a painful hiding. Perhaps it is what they call creative tension, but as well as Johnson, Zamora put a reportedly uncomfortable week behind him with an outstanding display. Jol tried to play it down afterwards, although he did intimate that the Fulham striker could be sensitive and contrary. "Hopefully, Bobby will start liking me. Because I like him after scoring a goal," he said with a wry smile. Unsurprisingly, what fits of pique there were to be had concerned the visitors. There were whispers that Adel Taarabt, who was substituted at half‑time, left the ground and wandered off in his kit in search of a London bus. Neil Warnock shed no light on the matter. "That's not my problem at the moment," the QPR manager said. "I have no idea [whether he left the dressing room]. I've more worries than any individual when you lose 6-0. You're going to get days when he throws his toys out the pram, but that isn't a worry for me. If I sub somebody and they are happy, then I have more of a problem with that." Warnock was so sheepish he admitted he did not even have it in him to blame the referee. "I can't see the point of losing my voice at 6-0," he conceded before walking out of the press conference after more questions about Taarabt. Fulham eased in front with their first attack, as Paddy Kenny's block on Dembélé's shot fell invitingly for Johnson to rifle in. The second arrived when Rangers botched up defensively twice in the same move. When Johnson received the ball on the left side of the penalty area, Anton Ferdinand hesitated, and Kenny cluttered into their tormentor. Fulham's captain, Danny Murphy, swiped the spot‑kick into the roof of the net. Johnson heaped the misery on to QPR before half‑time, turning in Zamora's low cross after Dempsey again turned the screw in the build-up. If a chastened Warnock attempted in the interval to give his team something resembling a game plan, Fulham's fourth, which came courtesy of defending he derided as "amateurish", ensured the game was beyond saving. Nothing would disrupt Fulham's marvellous stride. After Johnson latched on to a smart free-kick to angle in his third – and fifth in four days – Fulham created the goal of the day. Johnson careered up the flank and his centre was flicked on by Zamora for Dempsey to place past Kenny. A classy team goal. Then Zamora, having been such a generous creator, lashed in the sixth. Their first league win of the season, which hurtled them up the table, could not have been more emphatic. Johnson obviously took most of the plaudits and Jol is keen to inspire him to score more. "When I was first here he played for Crystal Palace and everyone was after him. The only negative was he scored 10 penalties because he was always falling over. I said to him: 'I think you're capable of scoring 12 or 15 goals.' And I think he will prove me right." He certainly gave QPR food for thought on the short journey home. With injuries and suspensions affecting his defence, Warnock confessed he did not have the resources to cope. But even so, there was shamefully little fight in the dog. Almost a quarter of a century has passed since these two teams came perilously close to a merger. At the time when Fulham Park Rangers was a possibility being rigorously pursued by a property development company, Fulham were grateful for a gate of 3,000 here. This time, a full house in the blazing sunshine could not believe their luck. This particular west London derby must have felt heavenly for Fulham. www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/02/fulham-qpr-premier-league
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 3, 2011 6:17:25 GMT
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Post by londonranger on Oct 4, 2011 0:13:17 GMT
www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/queensparkrangers/fb_news.php?storyid=14284&title=knife_hot,_butter_everywhere,_qpr_crash_at_the_cottage_-_full_match_reporthttp://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/queensparkrangers/fb_news.php?storyid=14284&title=knife_hot,_butter_everywhere,_qpr_crash_at_the_cottage_-_full_match_reporthttp://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/queensparkrangers/fb_news.php?storyid=14284&title=knife_hot,_butter_everywhere,_qpr_crash_at_the_cottage_-_full_match_report Just watched on Fox. Fulham playing a real game against orange people who seemed to be there as kind of impediments that courteously stepped out of the way.
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Post by londonranger on Oct 4, 2011 23:29:30 GMT
Simon doing th reviews again on .net, and he is my fave, and thats not because we are both from Harlesden;
Published on Tuesday, 04 October 2011 22:12 Written by Simon Skinner
The new look wheels came well and truly off the Warnock’s new look car at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon as Rangers were comprehensively hammered by Fulham. The home side played very well, the away side couldn’t have played much worse but in the end Rangers didn’t deserve to be beaten by six goals; it should have been ten!
Warnock was forced to change his side with Traore suspended and his would be replacement Connolly going down with injury in training on Saturday. Hall apparently injured himself in the warm up but still played. Actually played might be overstating it, let’s settle on took the field. Kenny was in goal behind a reshaped back four of Orr, Hall, Ferdinand and Young. Barton, Derry and Faurlin were in midfield with Wright-Phillips and Taarabt supporting Bothroyd. Jamie Mackie was named on the bench for the first time since smashing his leg up against Blackburn in January.
Rangers managed the first effort of the game as Wright-Phillips found space and saw a deflected effort claimed by Schwarzer. When play switched to the other end, the Rangers custodian didn’t do nearly as well. Dembele found space on the edge of the box, space that was freely available to him and Dempsey all afternoon, and fired in a low shot that Kenny saved. Instead of pushing the ball wide he deflected it straight to Andy Johnson who fired home to give the home side the lead with less than 90 seconds on the clock. Poor keeping and also poor reactions from the defence who didn’t think as quickly as Johnson.
Rangers had Hall to thank for keeping it at 1-0 minutes later when Kenny allowed a cross past him and Hall had to hook it acrobatically off the line. That was as good as it got for Hall whose performance for the rest of the afternoon was abject along with so many of his colleagues. Orr was next to clear one off the line after Johnson picked out Dempsey who’d been allowed to run into the box without any midfielder tracking him. The Rangers right back was perfectly positioned to clear the danger. Orr was the pick of the performers on the day.
It proved to only a stay of execution as Rangers shot themselves in the foot minutes later. A hopeful ball over the top looked to be easy enough for Hall to deal with and he should have launched it into the crowd. Instead Kenny came out and got involved, Hall hesitated, Johnson didn’t and he nipped in. As he got the ball Kenny cleaned him out for a nailed on penalty. Danny Murphy took the kick and fired it high past the hapless keeper.
Rangers were seeing plenty of the ball but were just shifting it back and forth across the pitch and couldn’t find the penetrating pass they needed. Bothroyd was statuesque up front, the good link play we had seen from him in recent games was sadly lacking. Zamora and Johnson were a total contrast with their willingness to run the channels and show for the ball constantly. The R’s midfield was totally out of the game and offering little protection to the overworked Orr and Young.
Six minutes before the break Fulham scored their third and once again they were gifted it by rank bad defending. Riise and Dempsey were allowed to work the ball into the box, it was fired across the six yard box and an unmarked Johnson tapped home for his second of the game. There can’t have been three softer goals conceded in a game anywhere in the country that weekend.
Half time couldn’t come quickly enough. Warnock made two changes with Smith and Campbell replacing Derry and Taarabt. In truth, and to borrow a well worn line from Bob that used to sit in front of us in the Upper Loft, if the 4th official had held up 11 they’d have all walked off! The change in personnel also saw a change to 4-4-2 as he tried to match Fulham up and stifle some of the space in midfield. It didn’t work.
Wright-Phillips shot wide and Faurlin then forced a comfortable save from Schwarzer before normal service was resumed. Zamora was allowed to advance into acres of space unmolested before testing Kenny with a shot that he turned past the post. On the hour mark goal number four arrived and would it surprise you to hear that the defending was pub standard once again. Having conceded a free kick Rangers switched off completely, Murphy slipped the ball to the unmarked Johnson and he fired past Kenny for the easiest hat-trick of his life. The only surprise was that Kenny, Ferdinand and Hall didn’t tie a bow round the F***ing match ball for him!
The fifth followed soon after and once again, the defending was below par. A ball was knocked over the top of Orr and Johnson moved into the space whilst Hall stood off him and let him run. He cut the ball back into the box where Dempsey arrived to slot it past Kenny. This had gone from sloppy to humiliating at a rate of knots.
Warnock made his final change when he sent Mackie on for Bothroyd. It was little more than a fitness exercise in truth. The damage already done was beyond repair. Mackie hadn’t even seen the ball when number six hit the net. Dempsey found Zamora who, and it may shock you to hear this, was unmarked in the box, and he fired the ball home. That was enough for me and I made for Putney Bridge station and the solace of a cold pint.
The stats for the game would seem to indicate that Rangers were well in this, they weren’t. From first whistle to the time I bolted they were second best in every single department. The keeper had a shocker, the back four were all over the place more often than not, the midfield were ineffective and the attack anonymous. If Rangers play as badly as this again in all departments again I will be surprised, and worried! Lessons have to be taken from this from players and management alike.
The only people that come away from the game with any credit are the Rangers travelling support who were a credit to the club throughout. Whilst the home fans sat quietly for the most part despite the hiding their team were handing out, the R’s support was raucous throughout, if only their enthusiasm and passion had been matched by the players.
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