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Post by bowranger on May 21, 2018 10:14:23 GMT
Live on the offish at 11:30am.
I'll be watching it (long as the website doesn't blow up) so will try and make a few notes.
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Post by bowranger on May 21, 2018 10:57:06 GMT
Right, lot of paraphrasing here:
Biggest challenges?
Taking club forward. Club is "recovering". Five years ago, had a good three months but the dressing room needed sorting out. Last two years has been "getting house in order". Excited by the squad on the field. "Young, enthusiastic, got attitude, can play football - perfect fit".
Targets.
"None whatsoever". Only just got here. Priority is winning games but in a certain style.
Issue of developing young players in such a tough division?
Players proved they could do it at end of the season, but they need experience around them to shape that and build consistency - that's something we are going to look at. Only been here two days. Spent half a day with Les discussing where we are, what resources may be available etc.
Contract length?
Just glad for the opportunity to come back at "a coaching level"...taking the club forward. Club is recovering and now stable, now time to take it forward.
What's required for that?
We'll discuss it in the next few weeks. Take in pre-season, focus on the first game of the season and go from there.
Already linked with names (Martin, Ward etc.)?
"No...No...". That's football, always speculation. We've got plenty of time to sit down and plan.
Lessons from Derby?
It's not about budgets and big names. It can get you a certain part of the way there, sure...but look at Millwall, Bristol City etc. That's encouraging for us. What I see about the club is that it's at a stage where over the next year, we're in a place to move forward. We are looking to add experience and if we do that, we can progress.
Budget compared to other clubs?
"Interesting question that needs answering...". We all know the issues with FFP and that's taken us backwards, but credit to the board, staff etc. who have now stabilised us. Now we move forward. (Probably just a slip of the tongue but said we'd "paid" the FFP fine, which we haven't).
(Edit: apparently this was a question about Frank Lampard being rumoured for the Ipswich job
Think he'd be a manager like he was as a player - wholehearted, professional. An ideal candidate to become a manager, not unlike Gerrard. It depends - I wish him luck if I come up against Frank, if it turns out to be true.
What appealed to you about the QPR job?
I came five years ago for three months and got to know the club. The supporters, the stadium - hard place to come as an opposition side. The main thing is I've always kept in touch with Tony Fernandes. He wants to take us forward. It's all about good owners and with Tony and Ruben the club is in safe hands. Want to get back to where we were 3-4 years ago (presume he means the Prem rather than the manner of it!). It is initially what you would call a coaching job - developing players to win football matches. Went from here to Derby and unfortunately in the play-offs "the best team lost" (lol, Zamora). The three months were perfect to get a feel for the club and the fans. A lot has changed but looking forward to getting started.
What's your relationship with Les Ferdinand?
Good. Legend at QPR and in football in general. Transitioned well to a director role. Look forward to working together and to take us to the next level.
Targets, again?
All i'm thinking about is winning the first game of the season.
Is it better to get the transfer business done early?
Doesn't matter - what matters is that they're the right players. Spoke to Penrice, the young players they've brought in have been very good and want that to continue.
Advice to Southgate?
He knows the job, he knows tournaments because of his experience with the U-21s. Exciting squad - a step forward for England. Could surprise a lot of people.
Better than QFs?
Can't set targets in tournament football but should do well. Anything can happen after the group stages and England have shown that on their day, can surprise people.
Take aways
- Doesn't want to be drawn into making targets for the season. Only definitive thing is developing youth and winning matches in a defined 'style'. However, does reference getting the club back to where we were 3-4 years ago which implies the Premier League in all but name...but keeps reiterating it's about developing over the next year or two. - Acknowledges FFP, only ever references getting in "one or two" players. Does state that experienced players are needed for consistency, to help shape a young developing squad. - Feels the three months he had here were important in getting to know the club. - Penrice is here and seems to be planning on the basis of that remaining the case. Which is good. - Has apparently maintained contact with Fernandes in some form ever since he left for the Derby job.
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Post by nomar on May 21, 2018 11:56:30 GMT
I'm glad there's no targets or any of this "we're aiming for promotion/playoffs" business.
Just get the team sorted out and see where it takes us.
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Post by londonranger on May 21, 2018 12:38:11 GMT
Im excited. Cant remember when we had an ex England manager look after us. Were there others?
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Post by egranger on May 21, 2018 12:41:55 GMT
Don Howe was a former coach of England
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Post by Roller on May 21, 2018 18:48:30 GMT
Thanks Bow
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Post by Lonegunmen on May 22, 2018 4:31:31 GMT
That's like when the beatles got off the airplane upon arriving in the country and asking them what they thought of New Zealand so far? WTF sort of questions were they? Let him get the seat warm first.
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Post by bowranger on May 22, 2018 8:27:57 GMT
That's like when the beatles got off the airplane upon arriving in the country and asking them what they thought of New Zealand so far? WTF sort of questions were they? Let him get the seat warm first. Ha yeah, it's a bit much when he's been there a few minutes and barely spent time with the squad. Also really annoying when journalists (seemingly almost always Sky ones) take up time with stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with QPR. They asked two questions, one about Frank f*cking Lampard and another about Gareth Southgate. Edit: Though have to say, and I may be reaching here, it's a bit odd for him to talk in terms of not knowing what's available in terms of transfer budget and so on. There's no way he or anyone else would have accepted the job without having a pretty firm idea of what they can and can't do on that front. Though understand why he wouldn't be blurting in a press conference about all that.
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Post by bowranger on May 22, 2018 8:28:43 GMT
No worries mate - waiting for a new contract to start so as you can probably tell, bit of time on my hands haha...
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Post by scarletpimple on May 22, 2018 10:09:14 GMT
Must say, my expectation level has jumped up a notch or two, even getting a little excited when i think of what steve could do with our talented youngsters.
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Post by Roller on May 22, 2018 19:53:31 GMT
Interesting comments by McClaren on his last spell here www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/new-qpr-manager-steve-mcclaren-reveals-stunning-attitude-of-senior-players-during-2013-spell-as-a3845056.htmlNew QPR manager Steve McClaren reveals stunning attitude of senior players during 2013 spell as coachNew Queens Park Rangers manager Steve McClaren has said he was left stunned by the attitude of senior players during his previous stint at the club in 2013. McClaren has signed a two-year deal to replace Ian Holloway, sacked by the Championship club after a 16th-place finish. The former Middlesbrough and Newcastle boss briefly worked as a first-team coach at Loftus Road under Harry Redknapp five years ago. Back then, the R's had just been relegated to the Championship after finishing rock bottom of the top-flight and McClaren revealed he was amazed by the unprofessionalism in Redknapp's squad. "I remember the first day I came through the door," McClaren said. "Three senior players, who I won’t name, but they were on the treatment table and I said, 'I’ve come here to coach you lot'. They said, 'What date is it, Steve? When does the window close?' I said, 'It closes August 1'. "They said, 'Well if we’re still here on August 1 then we might come out and do some training with you'. Immediately I realised, 'Wow, we’re in big trouble'!" Redknapp offloaded a host of senior players in summer 2013, including Djbril Cisse, Tal Ben Haim, Christopher Samba, Jamie Mackie, Rob Hulse, Anton Ferdinand and Javier Chevanton. Although McClaren left in September 2013 to take charge of Derby, Redknapp guided the R's straight back to the Premier League via a play-off win against his former assistant's new club. "Credit to Harry in that season," McClaren added. "He got rid of them and very fortunately won in the play-off final and got them into the Premier League. He did a good job. The club has progressed I think every year since." The 57-year-old says there are no similar problems with the attitude of the squad he has inherited from Holloway. "With this squad, I love its attitude, I love its energy, I love its enthusiasm. They can all play football. For me, it’s a perfect situation to come into," said McClaren, whose last role was as a consultant for Maccabi Tel-Aviv in Israel. "I was just waiting for the right opportunity. I was in no rush. I had a good five-month spell in Tel-Aviv coaching on the training field. This is a perfect opportunity for me." The former England manager also said he is excited by the national team's potential and believes England are 'on track' to win the World Cup by 2022 – a target set by former FA chairman Greg Dyke back in 2013. "England are on track, yes, most definitely," he said. "Germany are the perfect example. When they failed in the World Cup, they started a process of coaching the coaches and it took ten or 12 years before it bore fruit. But eventually it did and won the World Cup and the rest is history. The English FA are going along the same lines. "I think the English game is going forward at international level and definitely at international youth level where we are winning World Cups now, where were never did previously. Youth is the key. Surrounded by a lot of experience." McClaren also believes English coaches will start to earn more recognition internationally in the coming years. "We aren’t too greatly admired outside for our coaches," he said. I know there are very good young coaches here. English players are becoming more popular and two or three young players have gone to Germany already. Eventually that will progress into who is coaching these players, who is bringing them up, who is giving them education. It must be the coaches and then the coaches will get the attention."
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Post by terryb on May 25, 2018 19:32:16 GMT
Thanks to Bow & Roller for those reports.
I can't see Lampard getting the Ipswich job Bow. Common rumour in the town is that Frank's USP was to have his Uncle Harrold as adviser. As Evans has less money to spend on Ipswich than Rangers have available, that would appear to be unlikely! I know that the St. Mirren manager was their first choice but I'm told he's gone to Sunderland(?) & I believe their now awaiting the outcome of Shrewsbury's play off final.
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Post by harr on May 25, 2018 20:03:46 GMT
Lampard is one of the candidates going for Derby job, surprised if he gets it.
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Post by bowranger on May 26, 2018 13:22:45 GMT
Would certainly make a mockery of all the talk of giving promising managers a go. The managerial pool isn't huge but there are definitively decent managers who have cut their teeth at various levels currently working miracles on little money in League One who should certainly feel aggrieved if someone like Lampard can just swagger into a Championship job.
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Jun 1, 2018 12:19:34 GMT
Lampard is one of the candidates going for Derby job, surprised if he gets it. Be very surprised Harr... John Terry to Derby perhaps??
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Post by harr on Jun 1, 2018 13:00:41 GMT
Yep, that one shocked me Ashdown
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