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Post by rickyqpr on Oct 27, 2020 10:04:35 GMT
Interesting that the most popular prediction for this game is a nil nil draw (5 predictors). Considering all the negativity about and our inability to keep clean sheets in the recent past, i thought this was quite telling. It is also an indication that many do not expect us to score (8 predictors). But a really hard game to call it seems, 8 draws, 5 homes and 5 aways so far.
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Post by bowranger on Oct 27, 2020 10:43:38 GMT
They were hard enough to predict at the start of the season, even harder now they've lost their manager and change their hiring strategy overnight. Lots of the stat-obsessed lot were adamant they'd surprise people this year cos of their moneyball thinking and style of play, but now Struber's gone I dunno what they're up to.
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Post by Marc on Oct 27, 2020 11:26:57 GMT
So we have lost 2 games this season, both of them televised. Seriously considering not watching this evening. The red button coverage does my brain in anyway.
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Post by surreychad on Oct 27, 2020 14:05:30 GMT
is it on Red button then? I was going to pay for it doh!
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Post by Marc on Oct 27, 2020 14:18:56 GMT
is it on Red button then? I was going to pay for it doh! Yes, I think all midweek Championship games are. The only thing is that it's all on one camera and there are no replays despite the commentators obviously seeing the other cameras and replays.
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Post by surreychad on Oct 27, 2020 14:29:40 GMT
is it on Red button then? I was going to pay for it doh! Yes, I think all midweek Championship games are. The only thing is that it's all on one camera and there are no replays despite the commentators obviously seeing the other cameras and replays. I can live with that. I am living out of a hotel room this week due to work so will watch on the sky sports app and probably end up falling asleep half way though anyway.
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Post by Marc on Oct 27, 2020 14:33:15 GMT
Yes, I think all midweek Championship games are. The only thing is that it's all on one camera and there are no replays despite the commentators obviously seeing the other cameras and replays. I can live with that. I am living out of a hotel room this week due to work so will watch on the sky sports app and probably end up falling asleep half way though anyway. Can you watch red button on the sky sports app?
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Post by surreychad on Oct 27, 2020 15:05:22 GMT
yep. I havent done it for a while but have done in the past as long as you are a sky sports subscriber.
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Post by terryb on Oct 27, 2020 15:35:02 GMT
Please remember this is a 7.00 kick off.
I have read, but don't know if it is true, that only the second half will be on the red button.
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Post by rangersman on Oct 27, 2020 16:08:05 GMT
BOS will not be playing, cant blame him really, he wants to play for a team with ambition. So i am going for a loss, that seems to be our trend at the moment.
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Post by surreychad on Oct 27, 2020 16:20:32 GMT
Please remember this is a 7.00 kick off. I have read, but don't know if it is true, that only the second half will be on the red button. Looks like you are right. it says 7.40 start for the programme, back to Plan A and pay to watch.
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Post by surreychad on Oct 27, 2020 16:24:24 GMT
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Post by terryb on Oct 27, 2020 16:33:14 GMT
I've heard that he has been dropped from the squad as he has refused to sign a new contract.
We have to be consistent & this season he has not played like a player than any club would be interested in!
I wuill be controversial & say that we won't miss him. That doesn't mean that I think we will be any better though!
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Post by Marc on Oct 27, 2020 17:38:10 GMT
BOS will not be playing, cant blame him really, he wants to play for a team with ambition. So i am going for a loss, that seems to be our trend at the moment. 2 out of 7 is hardly a trend.
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Post by rickyqpr on Oct 27, 2020 17:52:18 GMT
BOS will not be playing, cant blame him really, he wants to play for a team with ambition. So i am going for a loss, that seems to be our trend at the moment. Genuine question and given your 4-0 prediction, do you want / hope QPR will lose tonight?
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Post by rickyqpr on Oct 27, 2020 18:00:58 GMT
Seems the story of Bright being dropped due to his contract issue stemmed from Clive's match preview. Picked up by some journos - but I always had my suspicions and alas, I think it is probably true. Bad form if so. I also think that Bright does not look the same player without Eze in the team. Eze was drawing two defenders giving Bright space to exploit his pace. Clubs can now afford to double up on Bright and although still one of our best players, his old poor decision making is more prevalent again now.
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Post by Marc on Oct 27, 2020 18:01:18 GMT
As reported, no BOS. Nico starts.
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Post by rickyqpr on Oct 27, 2020 18:03:01 GMT
Kelman on the bench.
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Post by Marc on Oct 27, 2020 18:06:48 GMT
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Post by bowranger on Oct 27, 2020 19:09:28 GMT
BOS will not be playing, cant blame him really, he wants to play for a team with ambition. So i am going for a loss, that seems to be our trend at the moment. 2 out of 7 is hardly a trend. It also doesn't tally with being ambitious. Us not storming up the league doesn't stop us being a good shop window and getting yourself a good deal elsewhere. Eze got his head down in a team he knew full well wasn't going to take him to the top level. He still got his big move and benefited heavily from the development he got here. But of course, some will always want to contort stuff to look as awful as possible.
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Post by bowranger on Oct 27, 2020 19:10:23 GMT
Quite like this shape on paper to be honest.
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Post by bowranger on Oct 27, 2020 19:28:18 GMT
Meltdown in 5,4,3...
Sinton effectively called this out in the last game - Dickie is solid but he cannot stop grabbing people. Minor grab on the shoulder, striker drops. Pen, red card and 1-0. Suicidal stuff after being allover them.
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Oct 27, 2020 19:30:18 GMT
Ooooops, 1-0 down, another pen.... Dickie sent off...
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Oct 27, 2020 19:31:18 GMT
Still, it will make the comeback win all the sweeter
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Post by hitmanrangers on Oct 27, 2020 19:31:28 GMT
Stupid foul, Dickie living up to his name. Never understand why defenders do the professional foul, trust your keeper more!
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Oct 27, 2020 19:31:29 GMT
Still, it will make the comeback win all the sweeter Edit... not sure why this appeared twice
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Post by bowranger on Oct 27, 2020 19:32:49 GMT
Chair off for Masterson.
I think the shape change is to keep the back four intact.
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Post by hitmanrangers on Oct 27, 2020 19:39:20 GMT
Blow the whistle ref this could be painful, onto the next game
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Post by nomar on Oct 27, 2020 19:40:11 GMT
Do you remember when we used to score goals?
I think it used to happen in the past at some point.
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Post by bowranger on Oct 27, 2020 19:41:10 GMT
We've gone to bits now. 2-0 and both Barbet and Dieng at fault for me. Barbet lost his man, Dieng beaten easily at the near post.
Very bright start and just fallen apart after the pen.
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