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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2020 22:25:28 GMT
Did you hear the one about the US President , the UK Prime Minister and the QPR Supporter? OK, I'll bite... Assuming this is about the current incumbents and one rangers fan in particular (mentioning no names...) - is the the one about all three of them continually talking out of their fundaments? Got it in one and I'll stop there - also trying to kill this thread off - can we close it and start again for the summer please 49 pages is enough!
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Post by sharky on Feb 12, 2020 4:40:58 GMT
also trying to kill this thread off - can we close it and start again for the summer please 49 pages is enough! Actually 75 your post made it 50 pages! Agree please can it be closed and a new one opened!
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Post by sharky on Feb 12, 2020 4:57:48 GMT
From the Offie www.qpr.co.uk/news/under-23s-news/dalling-signs-new-deal/Dalling signs new dealPaul Morrissey @pjmorrissey77 DESHANE Dalling has agreed a new one-year deal, keeping him at QPR until 2021. The club also have the option to extend the contract by a further 12 months. It represents a successful start to the new year for Dalling, who made his professional debut as a substitute in our 5-1 FA Cup win over Swansea City in January. I just want to crack on and keep pushing. The 21-year-old joined QPR from Huddersfield Town during the 2017/18 campaign. Now, in his second full year with the R’s, the tricky winger is looking to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Ebere Eze and Ilias Chair who have successfully stepped up from U23s football to become important members of Mark Warburton’s first-team. “I am delighted to sign for another year with QPR – now I just want to crack on and keep pushing,” Dalling told www.qpr.co.uk. Reflecting on his appearance against the Swans, a smiling Dalling admitted: “It was a dream – I was over the moon and my family were over the moon. “I wanted to show the gaffer and the supporters what I could do. Having them behind me was amazing and to get good feedback from the gaffer was great. “To date, it is probably the best day of my life!” And as he watches his former 23s team-mates flourish, Dalling says their presence in the first team is helping him with his development. “It’s a confidence boost,” he explained. “I have a good relationship with all of them, and they are always talking to me and motivating me. It just makes me want it more and more. “It’s like having a load of big brothers! Even when I am training with them, they are guiding me. It’s really special.” Dalling suffered a knee injury which sidelined him for four months shortly after he joined the R’s, but that’s behind him now and he is more motivated than ever as he looks towards the future and breaking into the first team fold. “It’s hard to describe but it feels so close,” Dalling added. “It’s like reaching for something that you can almost grab! “The injury was a blessing in disguise because it has given me that extra fire and hunger. It’s put me in a good place. “This is a crucial time for me now.”
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Post by surreychad on Feb 12, 2020 6:49:23 GMT
I like him, he is a good player. Hopefully he will be able to step up when we sell BOS in the summer.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2020 9:24:55 GMT
also trying to kill this thread off - can we close it and start again for the summer please 49 pages is enough! Actually 75 your post made it 50 pages! Agree please can it be closed and a new one opened! That will teach me to use large font on the previous page. OK Let's go for 100. I'm sure I can find a list fo all QPR transfers in enlist 50 years and post that in line by line - that should do the trick
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Post by sharky on Feb 14, 2020 1:32:48 GMT
From the Offie as reported earlier www.qpr.co.uk/news/under-23s-news/dalling-joins-cork-city-on-loan/Dalling joins Cork City on loanGeorge Jones @qpr DESHANE Dalling has joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Cork City until June 10th, subject to international clearance. The winger – who made his senior debut in Rangers’ Emirates FA Cup victory over Swansea City last month – signed a new contract with the R’s earlier this week. Dalling has been a standout performer for Paul Hall’s U23s squad so far this season. He could make his Cork debut when their 2020 season starts on Friday night. They host Shelbourne at Turners Cross in their season opener
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Post by sharky on Feb 14, 2020 1:37:53 GMT
From WLS www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/ferdinand-approaches-for-qpr-stars-were-rejectedFerdinand: Approaches for QPR stars were rejectedBy West London Sport 13/02/2020 Les Ferdinand has confirmed that QPR rejected enquiries for the likes of Ebere Eze and Bright Osayi-Samuel during the recent transfer window. West London Sport revealed last month that enquiries had been received about the in-form Osayi-Samuel and that an approach from Crystal Palace for Eze had been snubbed. In an interview for the club website, Ferdinand, manager Mark Warburton and chief executive Lee Hoos answered questions about Rangers’ inactivity in the transfer market. QPR only added on-loan Tottenham winger Jack Clarke to the squad despite five players leaving. Hoos reiterated that Financial Fair Play rules had restricted the club’s options, while director of football Ferdinand was asked if there had been interest in players such as Eze, Osayi-Samuel and Ilias Chair. Ferdinand said: “We had enquiries. To say offers would probably be wrong. We had offers for one. The rest were enquiries. I think we did well to keep hold of them. We knew we were going to get enquiries because of the way the boys have been playing. “So it was nice to keep hold of the likes of those young players who we feel have shown a lot of promise and we think will further develop here at QPR.”
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Post by rickyqpr on Feb 14, 2020 17:36:05 GMT
Report: QPR want in-demand player Nottingham Forest released this season www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/02/14/report-qpr-want-in-demand-player-nottingham-forest-released-this/Former Nottingham Forest defender Alexander Milosevic is reportedly on Queens Park Rangers’ radar. According to The Sun, Queens Park Rangers are interested in signing Alexander Milosevic following his release from Nottingham Forest. The 28-year-old central defender joined Forest on February 1, 2019 as a free agent on an 18-month contract. However, the Sweden international was freed by the Reds towards the end of October 2019, and he is without a club at the moment. The Sun has claimed that QPR are interested in signing the the defender, who wants to stay in England, with his agent stating that there is a lot of interest in him. Barry O’Connor told The Sun: “There is plenty of interest in Alexander, It’s now into double figures. Quality will always attract interest.” Good signing for Queens Park Rangers? According to The Sun, Milosevic played just 12 games for Forest, but QPR do need players in defence. Mark Warburton’s side have conceded 56 goals in the Championship so far this campaign, and a short-term deal for the Swede is not exactly a bad idea. Rangers are 17th in the Championship table at the moment with 39 points from 32 matches, nine points above the relegation zone.
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Post by rickyqpr on Feb 20, 2020 13:46:35 GMT
QPR interested in signing free-agent forward who hasn't played since 2017 Queens Park Rangers lost Nahki Wells in January but could Marco Ramkilde replace him in the Championship with a move to Loftus Road? Queens Park Rangers are weighing up the prospect of bringing free-agent striker Marco Ramkilde to Loftus Road, according to London Football News. The transfer window might have slammed shut three weeks ago but that has not stopped Mark Warburton’s side from scouring the market for potential additions. According to the Sun, QPR are interested in snapping up the unattached centre-back Alexander Milosevic, who had a brief and somewhat impressive spell at Nottingham Forest a year ago. And new reports today suggest that another Scandinavian free agent has admirers at Loftus Road. 21-year-old Ramkilde has been without a club since his contract at Aalborg expired in 2019 but the youngster could be offered a fresh start in England. The youngster has been suffering from a serious ankle injury of late and, speaking to Bold when he left Aalborg in July, Ramkilde admitted that it would take him another three or four months to get up to speed again. Now back to full fitness, Ramkilde is ready to kick-start his career and it seems that QPR are willing to offer him an opportunity. The former Denmark youth international wore the blue and white hoops for the first time during a recent U23 clash with Watford as he bids to earn a contract at the Championship outfit. QPR lost top scorer Nahki Wells in January and failed to bring in a replacement, meaning Ramkilde would be welcomed with open arms at Loftus Road. SEE ALSO: Report: QPR show interest in signing departing Leeds United loanee But with the injury-hit Dane failing to make a single first-team appearance since May 2017, this would be a risk - albeit a cheap one. www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/02/20/do-report-qpr-interested-in-signing-free-agent-forward-who-hasnt/
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Post by sharky on Feb 21, 2020 0:22:04 GMT
From London Football News. More on 21 year-old Marco Ramkilde. Could be worth giving a 1 year U23 contract to? londonfootballnews.co.uk/qpr/qpr-considering-deal-to-sign-danish-forward/QPR considering deal to sign Danish forwardBY LONDON FOOTBALL NEWS 20/02/2020 QPR are giving a trial to Danish striker Marco Ramkilde. Ramkilde, 21, is a free agent and is currently looking for a club. He has played for his country at several youth levels and was previously at Danish Superliga club AaB. Ramkilde played for QPR’s Under-23s in a game at Watford, where the visitors won 3-2. Aramide Oteh scored twice and the other Rangers goal came from Olamide Shodipo.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2020 9:31:30 GMT
As both the players mentioned above are free agents I think I'm right to say we could sign them today if we wanted to. If I am correct I can see no harm in getting them in on short term contracts until the end of the season and once we are safe from any relegation threat give them a run and see what they can do. The only problem with that is if either turn out to be any good they will be free agents again in the summer and we could lose them to a higher salary bidder.
Either way it's good to know that we are already looking to get in forwards as Hugill will not be with us next season unless something strange happens.
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Feb 21, 2020 10:41:53 GMT
Les Ferdinand on our situation...
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Post by harr on Feb 21, 2020 12:04:47 GMT
Les Ferdinand on our situation... For us to move forwards as a club and be progressive, we are going to have to sell Eze or Eze & BOS .”
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Feb 21, 2020 12:48:53 GMT
Les Ferdinand on our situation... For us to move forwards as a club and be progressive, we are going to have to sell Eze or Eze & BOS .” Exactly harr...
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Post by surreychad on Feb 21, 2020 16:24:51 GMT
Les Ferdinand on our situation... For us to move forwards as a club and be progressive, we are going to have to sell Eze or Eze & BOS .” that's always been the QPR way though, we simply don't have a big enough club not to sell our stars, our only chance is being in the Prem but on the basis that we will only ever survive and not compete for any titles. Makes for an interesting debate, what would you prefer.
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Feb 21, 2020 17:15:50 GMT
I guess after the last few years floundering without a much of a clue in the Championship, this year has seemed to me to be the most encouraging, probably since Warnock's day.
And just as we bring through some decent young players, start playing some attractive, creative, attacking football - two of our best players are likely to be snaffled in the summer.
I guess I would like another full season out of them, but of course that would run down their contracts and mean they could leave on a free. Of course we do need the money and no-one could blame the club for cashing in - if the price is right.
The ideal situation night be that would sign two or three year contract extensions, with realistic buyout clauses. That could give us the chance to push towards the play-offs next season. Otherwise what do we have to play for - just the hope of avoiding relegation year after year?
I guess that's the situation a lot of clubs find themselves in, so why not us...
That said, I realise it's unrealistic to expect ambitious players to commit to another 2 or 3 years in Championship when they're being talked about in Premier League circles.
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Post by harr on Feb 21, 2020 18:11:40 GMT
For us to move forwards as a club and be progressive, we are going to have to sell Eze or Eze & BOS .” that's always been the QPR way though, we simply don't have a big enough club not to sell our stars, our only chance is being in the Prem but on the basis that we will only ever survive and not compete for any titles. Makes for an interesting debate, what would you prefer. Well I wouldn’t want to go back to Redknapp and Hughes eras of buying players past there best for 5 Million and selling them for a fiver in two years time if that’s what you mean? When you you think of the 80-90’s upto about 95, didn’t we survive for 8-9 years in the Prem doing rather well with a good team, selling occasion players like Sinton, Brevett, Seaman etc etc it seemed to work well until we sold Les. Replacing a 20 goal a game Prem scorer was always going to be a big ask and we never really recovered from that. But the team was also made up of lesser players that didn’t have the skills but put in the graft for the shirt. Your Barkers, Bradley’s, Holloway, Impey and Maddox etc. That spell was a great period at the club and one that will always stick in my mind , the same as the period when I starting following them in 1975 with Dave Thomas, Bowles and Co I quite like the Championship where we are now though, bringing through the tough is a breath of fresh air after those shit years of blowing money. My biggest gripe is we sell but at the moment don’t see anything going back the other way but that’s just because of where we are with FFP. We have to keep doing what we’re doing, we sold Luke Freeman who was our best player that year for a good amount and we never really missed him , so it can work. Where did his money go though, just in the funds probably towards FFP and keep within our budget. Is it about 30 Million you can lose over a three year period now? Does our 1 or 1.5 Million we have to pay every season come out of that pot or is it totally exempt of the three year sum?
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Post by surreychad on Feb 21, 2020 18:34:58 GMT
I believe its £39 million over 3 consecutive years and no the £1.5 million per year is not included. I agree about the 80-90 era, brilliant times, I think it was Stuart Huston where it started going wrong. Wasn't him who said there an no good players outside the Prem and proved it by bringing in Hately? I like the Championship too, is there a choice that if we do get promoted we can take the Prem money but stay in the Championship?
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Post by rickyqpr on Feb 21, 2020 18:48:06 GMT
that's always been the QPR way though, we simply don't have a big enough club not to sell our stars, our only chance is being in the Prem but on the basis that we will only ever survive and not compete for any titles. Makes for an interesting debate, what would you prefer. Well I wouldn’t want to go back to Redknapp and Hughes eras of buying players past there best for 5 Million and selling them for a fiver in two years time if that’s what you mean? When you you think of the 80-90’s upto about 95, didn’t we survive for 8-9 years in the Prem doing rather well with a good team, selling occasion players like Sinton, Brevett, Seaman etc etc it seemed to work well until we sold Les. Replacing a 20 goal a game Prem scorer was always going to be a big ask and we never really recovered from that. But the team was also made up of lesser players that didn’t have the skills but put in the graft for the shirt. Your Barkers, Bradley’s, Holloway, Impey and Maddox etc. That spell was a great period at the club and one that will always stick in my mind , the same as the period when I starting following them in 1975 with Dave Thomas, Bowles and Co I quite like the Championship where we are now though, bringing through the tough is a breath of fresh air after those shite years of blowing money. My biggest gripe is we sell but at the moment don’t see anything going back the other way but that’s just because of where we are with FFP. We have to keep doing what we’re doing, we sold Luke Freeman who was our best player that year for a good amount and we never really missed him , so it can work. Where did his money go though, just in the funds probably towards FFP and keep within our budget. Is it about 30 Million you can lose over a three year period now? Does our 1 or 1.5 Million we have to pay every season come out of that pot or is it totally exempt of the three year sum? Agree with that sentiment Harr. The 60s were astonishing, the 70s were magical, we took things a little for granted in the 80/90s - but I enjoy our current good days more than I can remember since those days. Perhaps it is because like back in the 60s we are firm underdogs again. The times when we had money to burn could have been the best days for QPR supporters but most of us knew that we were being badly mis-managed. I think even today we take our financial security for granted. Under less wealthier owners we would have entered administration, but remembering the sad days of Palladini and then the tyrant Briatore, well we are still better off with our current owners albeit a painful ride. In the big money seasons, we were very unpopular, expected to win and seen as arrogant. I think that slowly but surely, QPR are gaining a lot of respect for one of the biggest turn arounds in recent history I guess we have to keep believing that we have found 'cheap' talent in the recent past and enjoyed great entertainment. Masterson's debut and form gave me great hope that we can do it again. It may take time, but the building blocks are there and I think that young players see QPR as an attractive proposition. We are allowed to 'lose' £39m over 3 years, The £2m p.a. does not count in that calculation. For the model to work, these players will need carefully structured development plans. Chair benefited enormously from his Stevenage loan - they are certainly missing him this season.
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Post by harr on Feb 21, 2020 19:56:53 GMT
Well I wouldn’t want to go back to Redknapp and Hughes eras of buying players past there best for 5 Million and selling them for a fiver in two years time if that’s what you mean? When you you think of the 80-90’s upto about 95, didn’t we survive for 8-9 years in the Prem doing rather well with a good team, selling occasion players like Sinton, Brevett, Seaman etc etc it seemed to work well until we sold Les. Replacing a 20 goal a game Prem scorer was always going to be a big ask and we never really recovered from that. But the team was also made up of lesser players that didn’t have the skills but put in the graft for the shirt. Your Barkers, Bradley’s, Holloway, Impey and Maddox etc. That spell was a great period at the club and one that will always stick in my mind , the same as the period when I starting following them in 1975 with Dave Thomas, Bowles and Co I quite like the Championship where we are now though, bringing through the tough is a breath of fresh air after those shitee years of blowing money. My biggest gripe is we sell but at the moment don’t see anything going back the other way but that’s just because of where we are with FFP. We have to keep doing what we’re doing, we sold Luke Freeman who was our best player that year for a good amount and we never really missed him , so it can work. Where did his money go though, just in the funds probably towards FFP and keep within our budget. Is it about 30 Million you can lose over a three year period now? Does our 1 or 1.5 Million we have to pay every season come out of that pot or is it totally exempt of the three year sum? Agree with that sentiment Harr. The 60s were astonishing, the 70s were magical, we took things a little for granted in the 80/90s - but I enjoy our current good days more than I can remember since those days. Perhaps it is because like back in the 60s we are firm underdogs again. The times when we had money to burn could have been the best days for QPR supporters but most of us knew that we were being badly mis-managed. I think even today we take our financial security for granted. Under less wealthier owners we would have entered administration, but remembering the sad days of Palladini and then the tyrant Briatore, well we are still better off with our current owners albeit a painful ride. In the big money seasons, we were very unpopular, expected to win and seen as arrogant. I think that slowly but surely, QPR are gaining a lot of respect for one of the biggest turn arounds in recent history I guess we have to keep believing that we have found 'cheap' talent in the recent past and enjoyed great entertainment. Masterson's debut and form gave me great hope that we can do it again. It may take time, but the building blocks are there and I think that young players see QPR as an attractive proposition. We are allowed to 'lose' £39m over 3 years, The £2m p.a. does not count in that calculation. For the model to work, these players will need carefully structured development plans. Chair benefited enormously from his Stevenage loan - they are certainly missing him this season. Yes I agree with all that. 39 over three, 13 a season, thanks. Well it’s good to know that’s not included in the loss. Of course we are missing any Parachute payments these days to. As far as this year goes, let’s get the three wins and see what happens in the summer.
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Post by bowranger on Feb 22, 2020 10:23:53 GMT
One of the annoying factors when comparing the kind of sides we were able to construct in the 90s, say, is the impact that big clubs like Villa and Newcastle have had on the wider transfer market when they got relegated. Flush with parachute money and backed by their size, it completely distorted the market for non-Prem players, particularly strikers. When other clubs bet the house on promotion and try to keep up, you've got a situation now where the likes of Assombalonga and Fletcher at Boro cost in the tens of millions.
In the past, lower league signings were risks but affordable. Nowadays, a proven championship goal scorer is near unaffordable for all but those who are flush or those willing to roll the dice of promotion vs financial ruin.
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Post by rickyqpr on Mar 10, 2020 12:48:30 GMT
Report: QPR launch bid to beat Premier League suitors to £1.5m man Championship hopefuls Queens Park Rangers want a new defender - can they beat Brighton and Hove Albion to Jamie Hamilton? Queens Park Rangers have failed with a six-figure bid for Scottish Premiership centre-back Jamie Hamilton, according to the Scottish Sun. Who knows, if Mark Warburton had a more reliable back line at his disposal, QPR might have been in and amongst the play-off chase right now. While Ebere Eze and Bright Osayi-Samuel have ripped Championship defences apart on an almost weekly basis, the Londoners have conceded 62 goals in 37 games at the other end of the pitch – the third-worst defensive record in the division. While youngster Hamilton still has a lot to learn, signing a classy, combative centre-half with potential by the bucket-load would represent a sizeable step in the right direction. A rising star of Hamilton Academical (who else?), the Scotland youth star has a host of clubs from below the border queuing up to sign him this summer. QPR made a six-figure bid, according to the Sun, but their initial offer has been turned down. If Rangers are to return with a second offer, they would likely have to stump up a fee closer to The Accies’ £1.5 million valuation (the Mail). It seems that Premier League strugglers Brighton and Hove Albion are at the front of the queue right now after Hamilton spent a brief trial period with the Seagulls recently. More details and Photo @ www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/5368378/brighton-jamie-hamilton-hamilton-qpr-transfer-news/
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Post by harr on Mar 17, 2020 7:29:35 GMT
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Post by surreychad on Mar 17, 2020 8:26:12 GMT
£20 mill is a realistic figure in my opinion. Youg, very talented, could be worth much more in a few years. I hope we get a sell on clause too.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2020 9:31:04 GMT
I see we have just a young Danish striker - played for different levels for the national team but strangely has been without a club for a while.
Re Eze the only thought I had is about the claim that we are asking 20 million. When dealing with someone like Levy at Spuds I would start at a much higher price. then drop down to get the 20 million at least. Otherwise if we start at 20million we are likely to end up getting 10 million with promises of future add-ons based on appearances or sell on fees which may never come. Plus I just do not like Levy or his attitude so add on another 10 million for that.
I would think Amos might be included in any deal - if he will accept our wage structure. If not he will be off to another Championship club for more money.
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Post by surreychad on Mar 17, 2020 10:48:13 GMT
I see we have just a young Danish striker - played for different levels for the national team but strangely has been without a club for a while. Re Eze the only thought I had is about the claim that we are asking 20 million. When dealing with someone like Levy at Spuds I would start at a much higher price. then drop down to get the 20 million at least. Otherwise if we start at 20million we are likely to end up getting 10 million with promises of future add-ons based on appearances or sell on fees which may never come. Plus I just do not like Levy or his attitude so add on another 10 million for that. I would think Amos might be included in any deal - if he will accept our wage structure. If not he will be off to another Championship club for more money. I wouldn't be upset if Amos was part of the deal. I don't think we have seen the best of him yet and we could make a few ££££'s on the same of him in the future.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2020 11:39:29 GMT
I see we have just a young Danish striker - played for different levels for the national team but strangely has been without a club for a while. Re Eze the only thought I had is about the claim that we are asking 20 million. When dealing with someone like Levy at Spuds I would start at a much higher price. then drop down to get the 20 million at least. Otherwise if we start at 20million we are likely to end up getting 10 million with promises of future add-ons based on appearances or sell on fees which may never come. Plus I just do not like Levy or his attitude so add on another 10 million for that. I would think Amos might be included in any deal - if he will accept our wage structure. If not he will be off to another Championship club for more money. I wouldn't be upset if Amos was part of the deal. I don't think we have seen the best of him yet and we could make a few ££££'s on the same of him in the future. Agree with that especially if we play Amos a bit further forward. Just worried he might be paid more as a Spuds reserve than we can pay him.
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Post by surreychad on Mar 17, 2020 14:01:16 GMT
I wouldn't be upset if Amos was part of the deal. I don't think we have seen the best of him yet and we could make a few ££££'s on the same of him in the future. Agree with that especially if we play Amos a bit further forward. Just worried he might be paid more as a Spuds reserve than we can pay him. No need to be worried, its almost certainly the case!
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Post by rickyqpr on Mar 17, 2020 18:28:17 GMT
QPR SIGN DANISH STRIKER Yes, that's right. There's no football this side of Hackney Marshes, but QPR have signed young Danish forward Marco Ramkilde following a successful trial. The 21-year-old U21 youth international will go into the club's U23 squad, after penning a contract through to June 2021. Ramkile told the club website: “I am quite quick when you consider my height and I like to think that I am good tactically and work well under pressure. I’m a good finisher with my feet and head and hopefully I can score some goals for QPR.”
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2020 10:44:35 GMT
Reading through some sports reports for a change it seems among the latest opinions is that the transfer market will collapse as clubs struggle just to survive.
Some report that clubs are now regretting paying large fees in January for players whose values are now 10% of what they were. No doubt the big clubs of Europe will continue to be able to splash the cash but a collapse in the transfer market will only be negative for normal clubs many of whom survive by selling.
I think of our own situation where we have struggled and made great efforts to get our finances under control and within FFP limits while other clubs have continued to flout the rules and may get away with it due to current circumstances. We have made great strides and we were reaching the point when after many years we had saleable talent such as Eze Chair and BOS who would have raised enough cash to have kept us going relatively comfortably for a few seasons and even enabled us to buy some new players.
If the market goes they way people are suggesting we could be looking to only get a couple of million for someone like Eze when weeks ago we were talking about 20 million. There are obviously far more important things to worry about at the moment but I would feel like it is a kick in the teeth if the club's efforts of the past couple of years are wiped out by the financial repercussions of this virus. Obviously most clubs will be in the same boat - if they are still in business - so we cannot complain. The possible positive from all of this is that football may be dragged back to a sense of normality - at least until TV money starts to corrupt the game again.
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