Post by Macmoish on Nov 19, 2011 7:59:35 GMT
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NW: QPR HAPPIEST CLUB YOU'LL FIND
Posted on: Fri 18 Nov 2011
Neil Warnock says he is delighted with the direction the Club is heading in since the arrival of Tony Fernandes as Chairman.
The QPR Manager was speaking at his weekly Press Conference this morning ahead of Saturday's trip to Stoke City, and he revealed: "On and off the field, since Tony Fernandes came in, I think we are one of the happiest Clubs you'll ever get."
And in reference to the January transfer window, he added: "We have got loads of targets.
"The Board are businessmen and they are very enthusiastic. In fact, sometimes they want players more than me, and you can't kill that enthusiasm.
"But we are still trying to get value for money and we are not going to throw money away stupidly. So we are looking at different targets and we are looking at the Asian market too - not necessarily for First Team players, but for players who we think will develop.
"And that's the word we are using at QPR at the minute because we are developing the Club.
"There is so much that needs doing here, and everybody wants to do it yesterday! But we have got to get the foundations right.
"That's the exciting part. There's been a lot going on behind the scenes and we are moving in the right direction, but we've still got a long way to go."
On all-important team news for the Britannia Stadium trip, Warnock admitted it was unlikely Adel Taarabt would feature.
The Moroccan missed our last Premier League outing against Manchester City with a stomach bug, and Warnock said: "Adel has been with Morocco all this week so he possibly won't be involved on Saturday.
"But it's nothing untoward, and I am sure he will be back to full training with us next week.
"The pleasing thing for us this week has been Kieron Dyer (foot) running out on the field now with Matt Connolly (ankle), and Akos Buzsaky (Achilles) is back in the frame.
"The lads on the fringes injury-wise have all come through and had a good week, and I hope they can continue in that mould.
"DJ Campbell (foot) has had his protective boot removed, and it will probably still be two or three weeks before he can return to full training.
"He's obviously been disappointed with the injury because he, like Kieron, wanted to be right at the forefront of what we're doing.
"But it's one of those things that they have to overcome. And when you come through periods like that, you become better people.
"And if anyone can overcome it, it's the lads we're talking about. As Jamie Mackie has done after nine months out."
The R's visit a Stoke side who have scored 75% of their goals this season from dead-ball situations, and Warnock said: "They are fantastic at set pieces and we have looked at that all week.
"You can't do anything about them, you've just got to have a bit of luck on the day. They are going to get opportunities but we have just got to try and play when we can, and score goals. That's the answer, it's not rocket science.
"I have had my spats with Tony Pulis over the years but I really admire what he has done, to stabilise a Club like Stoke and become almost a regular Premier League team, and do it in the right way.
"They have added good players every year they have stayed up, and they play a lot more football than people give them credit for."
Don't forget you can listen to LIVE COVERAGE of our match against Stoke City with QPR Player.
Our Live Matchday Show starts at 2pm for unrivalled QPR build-up.
www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2520019,00.html
QPR Official Site
NW: QPR HAPPIEST CLUB YOU'LL FIND
Posted on: Fri 18 Nov 2011
Neil Warnock says he is delighted with the direction the Club is heading in since the arrival of Tony Fernandes as Chairman.
The QPR Manager was speaking at his weekly Press Conference this morning ahead of Saturday's trip to Stoke City, and he revealed: "On and off the field, since Tony Fernandes came in, I think we are one of the happiest Clubs you'll ever get."
And in reference to the January transfer window, he added: "We have got loads of targets.
"The Board are businessmen and they are very enthusiastic. In fact, sometimes they want players more than me, and you can't kill that enthusiasm.
"But we are still trying to get value for money and we are not going to throw money away stupidly. So we are looking at different targets and we are looking at the Asian market too - not necessarily for First Team players, but for players who we think will develop.
"And that's the word we are using at QPR at the minute because we are developing the Club.
"There is so much that needs doing here, and everybody wants to do it yesterday! But we have got to get the foundations right.
"That's the exciting part. There's been a lot going on behind the scenes and we are moving in the right direction, but we've still got a long way to go."
On all-important team news for the Britannia Stadium trip, Warnock admitted it was unlikely Adel Taarabt would feature.
The Moroccan missed our last Premier League outing against Manchester City with a stomach bug, and Warnock said: "Adel has been with Morocco all this week so he possibly won't be involved on Saturday.
"But it's nothing untoward, and I am sure he will be back to full training with us next week.
"The pleasing thing for us this week has been Kieron Dyer (foot) running out on the field now with Matt Connolly (ankle), and Akos Buzsaky (Achilles) is back in the frame.
"The lads on the fringes injury-wise have all come through and had a good week, and I hope they can continue in that mould.
"DJ Campbell (foot) has had his protective boot removed, and it will probably still be two or three weeks before he can return to full training.
"He's obviously been disappointed with the injury because he, like Kieron, wanted to be right at the forefront of what we're doing.
"But it's one of those things that they have to overcome. And when you come through periods like that, you become better people.
"And if anyone can overcome it, it's the lads we're talking about. As Jamie Mackie has done after nine months out."
The R's visit a Stoke side who have scored 75% of their goals this season from dead-ball situations, and Warnock said: "They are fantastic at set pieces and we have looked at that all week.
"You can't do anything about them, you've just got to have a bit of luck on the day. They are going to get opportunities but we have just got to try and play when we can, and score goals. That's the answer, it's not rocket science.
"I have had my spats with Tony Pulis over the years but I really admire what he has done, to stabilise a Club like Stoke and become almost a regular Premier League team, and do it in the right way.
"They have added good players every year they have stayed up, and they play a lot more football than people give them credit for."
Don't forget you can listen to LIVE COVERAGE of our match against Stoke City with QPR Player.
Our Live Matchday Show starts at 2pm for unrivalled QPR build-up.
www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2520019,00.html