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Post by Macmoish on Jul 2, 2015 13:33:25 GMT
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Post by nomar on Jul 2, 2015 13:56:05 GMT
Makes Les look like he's only 5ft tall!
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Post by sharky on Jul 2, 2015 14:03:06 GMT
Anyone know how good he is?
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Post by sharky on Jul 2, 2015 14:19:00 GMT
From the Offie QPR SIGN GERMAN STRIKER SEBASTIAN POLTERPUBLISHED 14:30 2nd July 2015 by @qprfc Front-man pens deal to become QPR’s fifth signing of the summer ... Striker Sebastian Polter joins QPR from German side FSV Mainz Polter signs a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee from the Bundesliga side German forward is Chris Ramsey's fifth signing of the season QPR have completed the signing of German striker Sebastian Polter from FSV Mainz 05. Polter, 24, arrives on a three year deal, after Rangers agreed an undisclosed fee with the Bundesliga side for his services. Polter, who spent last season on loan at FC Berlin, scoring an impressive 14 goals in 29 appearances, is excited about the challenge of playing in England, commenting: “I'm really happy to be here. “It's my dream to play in England, so I couldn't be happier. “To play for Queens Park Rangers, at this stage of my career, is really good for me and something I am very excited about. “It's a physical league, but I'm a physical player, a team player, and I feel I will adapt. “I’m really looking forward to playing here at Loftus Road in front of the supporters.” R’s Head Coach, Chris Ramsey, believes Polter’s game is well-suited to English football, telling http://www.qpr.co.uk: “I am pleased to bring Seb in. He’s a player who has been under the radar a little bit, and our scouts have done a good job in identifying him. I am really looking forward to working with him. “He fits the description of what we need for the Championship, he’s got a good goalscoring record and looks a very good player. “He reminds me of a Bobby Zamora of a few years ago, and if he can emulate anything like Bobby achieved here, that will be brilliant for the club. “I am sure he will enjoy working with us. This is a great club for him to come to in order to prove himself. “This is another piece of the jig-saw, but we are obviously still looking for more players.” Director of Football, Les Ferdinand, added: “We're delighted to have Seb here. He's a player we've scouted extensively – and all our reports have been positive. “He scored a lot of goals in the second tier in Germany last year and he's got great potential to keep improving as a player. “There was lots of interest for him from Bundesliga clubs but he feels, as we do, that his game is suited to English football, and he has a great desire to prove himself in this country.” Read more at www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/sebastian-polter-joins-qpr-fsv-mainz-05-2521174.aspx#d0s7Jl2FcuK5eF0i.99
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Post by sharky on Jul 2, 2015 14:24:34 GMT
....and also from the Offie SEBASTIAN POLTER: PROFILEDPUBLISHED 14:27 2nd July 2015 by @qprfc Following his move to QPR we take a closer look at Chris Ramsey’s fifth summer signing, Sebastian Polter ... Striker Sebastian Polter completes move to QPR Forward joins from German side FSV Mainz 05 6 ft 4” frontman scored 14 goals last season for FC Berlin STRIKER Sebastian Polter aims to establish himself outside of Germany for the first time following his move to QPR. Born in Wilhelmshaven, the 24-year-old begun his senior career at VfL Wolfsburg were he came through their youth set-up before making his debut for their second side in 2008. The 6’ 4” forward made 68 appearances and scored 19 goals before being promoted to the first team in 2011. Polter would make 12 appearances scoring twice. During the 2012/13 season he was loaned to FC Nürnberg where he went on to score five times in 26 outings before being sold by Wolfsburg for 750,000€ to Bundesliga team FSV Mainz 05. He made 13 appearances during his first season at the top flight side before making a further seven - scoring three times - during the 2013/14 campaign. At the start of last season he joined second flight side FC Berlin on loan hitting an impressive 14 goals in 29 appearances helping the Iron Union to a seventh place finish. A former German youth international, Polter has represented them at Under-18, 20 and 21 level. Read more at www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/sebastian-polter-profile-qpr-fsv-mainz-05-signing-2520165.aspx#LmxAsGgEViSyts3W.99
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Post by paulmason on Jul 2, 2015 14:39:18 GMT
Looks like we have found the German version of Marc Nygaard
I hope he does well and has to be a better option than Zamora.
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Post by marshbowles10 on Jul 2, 2015 14:47:37 GMT
Do you remember when Nygaard got sent off for taking his shirt off after scoring a penalty having already been booked?
Let;s hope he is brighter too.
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Post by Dufster on Jul 2, 2015 15:26:30 GMT
Looks like a solid acquisition...good to see such a big unit up front for the Championship, lets hope he can use that height and has a good turn of speed!
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Post by nomar on Jul 2, 2015 15:45:27 GMT
I know nothing of him other than his free kick save, backheel volleyed goal and tap in for the U21's.
So I have no idea how good or bad he is.
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Jul 2, 2015 16:02:43 GMT
Never mind how good he is, lots of scope for nicknames...
Poltern is German for 'to crash about noisily', so a Poltergeist is a noisy ghost...
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Post by kenthoop on Jul 2, 2015 17:56:33 GMT
Morrison next
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Post by blueeyedcptcook on Jul 2, 2015 22:03:05 GMT
I know nothing of him other than his free kick save, backheel volleyed goal and tap in for the U21's. So I have no idea how good or bad he is. Yes very versatile is OUR Seb, could be the Main[z] man. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JGnBqqqJZA
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Post by sharky on Jul 4, 2015 1:56:52 GMT
From westlondonsport www.westlondonsport.com/features-comment/audio-features-comment/football-wls-composed-finisher-i-think-hell-score-goals-german-football-expert-on-qpr-signing‘I think he’ll score goals’ – German football expert on QPR’s signing03/07/2015 By Andrew Raeburn QPR have been quick to revamp their squad after relegation from the top flight, and their latest addition is striker Seabstian Polter from Mainz. The 24-year-old has agreed a three-year deal at Loftus Road but those who weren’t watching his loan spell at Union Berlin in the German second tier last season may know little about him. Bundesliga commentator and writer Kevin Hatchard spoke to West London Sport about Polter’s background and what QPR fans can expect. Leads the line At almost six foot four, Polter has all the characteristics of a target man but Hatchard believes there is more to his game. He said: “Polter is a hard-working striker who is willing to make runs and challenge for headers. “He is strong in the air, but his ability to hold the ball up means he can also bring other players into the game. “And, as he showed in his recent spell with Union Berlin (14 goals in 29 games), he is a composed finisher.” Taught by Tuchel Polter has benefited from the tuition of Thomas Tuchel, whose work at Mainz made him one of the most highly-rated coaches in Europe. After a sabbatical, Tuchel replaced Jurgen Klopp at Borussia Dortmund but part of his legacy at Mainz can be seen in Polter’s ability to fit into any team shape, says Hatchard. He said: “If you spend any time playing for Thomas Tuchel, you get used to being tactically flexible. “For example, Polter should have no trouble playing either on his own or in a partnership.” England might suit him Polter has chosen to break away from Mainz just as they have sold the man who was keeping him out of the side, Shinji Okazaki, to Leicester City. He played 13 Bundesliga games for Mainz, without scoring, but Hatchard believes last season’s successful loan spell and the style of football in the Championship will give him the confidence to get back among the goals. Hatchard added: “He struggled to get sufficient game time at the highest level, and at Mainz he was stuck behind Okazaki, who at the time was one of German football’s most consistent strikers. “The physical nature of the Championship will suit him, and he already speaks good English, so that will be very helpful. He won’t find the pace of the English game hard to adjust to. “If he gets a good run in the team and gets good service, I think he’ll score goals.”
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 22, 2015 8:33:35 GMT
Bump...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2015 7:29:43 GMT
Hasn't been given a chance but doesn't look all that so far but signed by Ferdinand so his responsibility . Had to laugh at his tweet though about not making the squad for Tuesday's game , seems like there's a few that ain't gonna get a look in who are earning big money , Hoillett , Diakite etc
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Post by sharky on Oct 24, 2015 7:56:29 GMT
Hasn't been given a chance but doesn't look all that so far but signed by Ferdinand so his responsibility . Had to laugh at his tweet though about not making the squad for Tuesday's game , seems like there's a few that ain't gonna get a look in who are earning big money , Hoillett , Diakite etc Why sign him if when Charlie's out he's not even going to have a look in?!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2015 11:06:33 GMT
Diakite and Hoillett together must be pulling in nigh on 80 to 100k a week , not even gonna play , bizarre !!
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Post by sharky on Oct 24, 2015 14:36:25 GMT
On the bench again today!
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