(BUMP) 2012 QPR Summer/Autumn Window

[harlowranger]

Well as promised after the success of the Summer and January window threads thought it would be good to start early this year.

Surviving last week makes a big difference to the type of player we can attract and i see no reason why it wont be another busy window .

Theres arguments for and against that we need strengthening in various areas , maybe even a goalkeeper should Paddy leave?


Theres endless possibilities , Hoping for Hooper , maybe Moses and Foster and Al Habsi should Paddy go .

Could even spot a few gems for us in the Euros?

Last Summer was a 43 page thread with 1275 posts so some work to do with 19,223 views .

Not sure if the 89 pages of the winter window will be beaten with 2645 posts and 47,223 views though .

Looks like it will be a great summer and will be feeding this one daily with any snippets we may have ?






CLINT Hill is ready to snub a move to Leeds United to stay at QPR.


The versatile defender is out of contract in the summer, but is in preliminary talks over a new deal in W12 after an impressive second half of the season.

Hill's QPR career looked over when he was shipped out on loan to Nottingham Forest earlier in the year, but he played a major part in the R's survival bid under Mark Hughes.

The 33-year-old's exploits earned him the player of the year prize at Loftus Road, and boss Hughes wants to reward him with an extension.




Former Rangers manager Neil Warnock is keen to bring Hill to Elland Road, but the former Tranmere trainee wants to stay at the Premier League club


Read More www.fulhamchronicle.co.uk/london-qpr/2012/05/16/leeds-united-set-to-lose-out-on-qpr-target-82029-30981123/#ixzz1v3uAQycV





Rangers and Southampton want Stoke Striker


Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones is a target for QPR, the Daily Mail report.

It is claimed that promoted Southampton and Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala are also interested in the Trinidad & Tobago international.

Potters boss Tony Pulis is said to be willing to listen to offers for Jones, who has slipped down the pecking order of forwards at the Britannia Stadium.

The Mail also link Alessandro Del Piero with QPR after the 37-year-old, who is tipped to leave Juventus, told Italian newspaper Corriere Dello Sport that he would like to play in England.


www.westlondonsport.com/paper-talk/rangers-and-southampton-want-stoke-city-striker-report/May 2012 |







Arsenal,Spurs and QPR on alert as Italian legend Del Piero eyes Premier League move !

Sportsmail Reporter.


Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero has issued a come and get me plea to London's Premier League clubs.
The 37-year-old is set to call time on his 19-year career at Juventus after helping them lift the Serie A title this season.

Glittering career: Alessandro Del Piero ended his 19-year stay at Juventus by lifting the Serie A title
And the veteran forward wants a fresh challenge and admitted he would love the chance to play in England.

Del Piero is considering three options and Arsenal, Tottenham and QPR have all been linked in recent weeks.
He told Italian newspaper Corriere Dello Sport: 'England is a place where the football is so good, but I have still not agreed anything with a club.


Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2145114/Arsenal-Spurs-QPR-alert-Italian-legend-Del-Piero-eyes-Premier-League-move.html#ixzz1v3wm0jwY

[RoryTheRanger]

WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!! The beast of all threads is back!!!

Here is my dream starting 11 for next season.

Foster/Al-Habsi

Onouha - Ferdinand - Tomkins - Taiwo

Johnson - Diakite - Faurlin - Taarabt

Hooper - Cisse

[harlowranger]

That team looks fantastic to me Rory ,admirer of both keepers ,Johnson and Hooper but no nothing much on Tomkins .
All i remember is the first post on the Jan window thread was Tomkins funnily.
How has he been developing?

[RoryTheRanger]

May 16, 2012 19:49:34 GMT @harlowranger said:

That team looks fantastic to me Rory ,admirer of both keepers ,Johnson and Hooper but no nothing much on Tomkins .
All i remember is the first post on the Jan window thread was Tomkins funnily.
How has he been developing?

He is way too good for the Championship. He was good when they were in the Prem but other players let them down. Apprently he has just recently signed a contract extension though so that signing is a little bit unlikely, he said he wants to stay at West Ham until they get back to the Prem.

Can't think of any CB's I would really badly want us to sign.

[harlowranger]

Suppose it depends if WHU come up or not then ?

What about Distin Rory? Rate him? Think he can play left and centre ,might be too old, should have gone for Naughton and what about Caulker?

[RoryTheRanger]

Not a big fan of Distin but Caulker would be a good signing I think, he impressed at Swansea.

[harlowranger]

Caulkers raw and hungry, one thing we can't offer Hooper though is European football,that is a gutter really and the other gutter is Jelavic looks pretty tasty,wasn't sure when he was at Rangers but he is the real deal.

[maudesfishnchips]

what about samba

[RoryTheRanger]

Yeah I suppose but the Prem seems to have a certain effect on players in lower leagues, pretty sure Hooper would jump at the chance to play in the Premier League.

[harlowranger]

May 16, 2012 20:11:29 GMT @maudesfishnchips said:

what about samba

Where did he go in the end?
What is he unsettled there already ,only moved 4 months ago

[RoryTheRanger]

May 16, 2012 20:19:06 GMT @harlowranger said:

May 16, 2012 20:11:29 GMT @maudesfishnchips said:

what about samba

Where did he go in the end?
What is he unsettled there already ,only moved 4 months ago

Went to the rich Russians Anzhi. Think he has been racially abused 2 or 3 times by his own fans already.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him back in the Prem soonish, especially now we are not in a relegation battle. Remember he is good friends with Hughes.

[harlowranger]

May 16, 2012 20:22:26 GMT RoryTheRanger said:

May 16, 2012 20:19:06 GMT @harlowranger said:

Where did he go in the end?
What is he unsettled there already ,only moved 4 months ago

Went to the rich Russians Anzhi. Think he has been racially abused 2 or 3 times by his own fans already.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him back in the Prem soonish, especially now we are not in a relegation battle. Remember he is good friends with Hughes.

What a dumb move , yeah know Hughes rates him maybe it's a possible then , just glad we didn't sign Bassong , I know he's been playing in a losing team but he looked pants.


IF we signed Hooper I would be over the moon , he's still only about 23 as well !

[maudesfishnchips]

what a bout a punt on rhoades?

[RoryTheRanger]

Reckon he's a bit too over priced. Not saying we couldn't afford him but I think Hughes will look for a cheaper option from abroad, like Diakite was.

[harlowranger]

Crikey how much is Rhodes valued at now ? Was about 2 million few months ago?

Do you think Sterling is wondering if he should have stayed at LR and could we ever get him back even on season loan ?

[RoryTheRanger]

Last I heard was that Huddersfield wanted about £6m for him.

[gramps]

Hope we don't get too many more Africans or, if we do, some good cover for them. We are destined to have a lot of players absent when that poxy African Cup of whatever it is comes round.

[harlowranger]

May 16, 2012 20:47:31 GMT gramps said:

Hope we don't get too many more Africans or, if we do, some good cover for them. We are destined to have a lot of players absent when that poxy African Cup of whatever it is comes round.

That is. Very good point indeed Gramps , losing Traore and Tarbs after having Faurlin injured really killed us last jan , what about Taiwo aswell?

Maybe we could have one more from that area max?

[NZ Ranger]

Ah crap. That African Cup is every year? Rubbish.
Very good point made though Gramps.

I'm still bemused at how Warnock thought he could lure Hill (who is obviously enjoying working his trade in the premiership) back to championship football when Warnock also played him out of position and then put him out on loan . Most strangest thing I've seen Neil do tbh.

[harlowranger]

By Alan Nixon Comments 16 May 2012 22:30
Rhodes rage: Fulham set to beat string of rivals to Huddersfield star

Norwich, Aston Villa and West Ham are all in for the striker but he's set to join Cottagers after next week's League One play-off final.

Fulham boss Martin Jol is poised to win the £3.5million race for Huddersfield hot- shot Jordan Rhodes – the country’s top scorer.

Jol wants a new striker and is set to outbid his rivals for 22-year-old Rhodes, who has so far rattled in 40 goals for the League One club in a sensational campaign.

Rhodes stuck by the Terriers in January, despite interest from West Ham and Everton, and his goals have taken them to the promotion play-off final.

However, Rhodes is set to make his last Huddersfield appearance at Wembley on Saturday week against Sheffield United, with Premier League ­football and a lucrative deal on offer at Craven Cottage.

Hammers, Norwich and Aston Villa are also keen, but insiders reveal that Fulham are firm favourites – with Jol likely to lose Andy Johnson and possibly others in the summer.

Rhodes has demonstrated his quality at a lower level, starred on the U-21 stage and won his first senior cap for his adopted Scotland.

Huddersfield have resisted offers for Rhodes in the past, but he is heading for a holiday after the Wembley clash – and Fulham are keen to do business fast.


.http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jordan-rhodes-set-for-fulham-move-836522

[harlowranger]

Fulham want him for 3.5 Million Rory/Maude!

[RoryTheRanger]

Please beat Foolham to him, that would wind them up so much.

[harlowranger]

Don't want him going to Norwich or WHU ,Villa don't have a Manager , expect Fulham will stand a chance then .

[jjqpr]

Rhodes would be an amazing signing we have to go for him over bloody kenwyn Jones or del pierro ...sheeesh...a new keeper is a must whether kenny stays or goes! what about that ginger twat from Bolton he can stop shots even when they're already over the line kenny imho has really been poor this season...he makes the odd good stop but let's in several very soft goals for each good save! He did improve towards the end but yeh...time for a new one!

[jjqpr]

BTW Rory-no place for player of the season hill in your team?

[jjqpr]

Also, I wonder if Hughes will play with just 1 up front as much next season...hope not! Rhodes and cisse please!

[RoryTheRanger]

May 16, 2012 23:43:13 GMT jjqpr said:

BTW Rory-no place for player of the season hill in your team?

Well he is getting on a bit, I doubt he can start all our games next season.

[nomar]

Why is everyone so hot on Rhodes for? I know he got 40 goals last season, but that was in League 1.

This is the same league Beckford tore up yet he couldn't hack it in the Prem.

Rhodes may well be the real deal but after seeing what the Prem can do to guys who rip up the Championship I'm more inclined these days to be skeptical about guys who rip up the lower leagues.

Mackail-Smith did the same thing in League one last season, didn't he, but he did nothing special in the Championship this term either.

We have Cissé and Zamora who are both proven Premier League strikers, no need to waste money on a kid who has done nothing outside of the 3rd tier of English football.

[harlowranger]

Well Rhodes wouldn't be my first choice Nomar , but I suppose the guy is raw , I would prefer if we were to get one striker this summer Hooper,young and scores goals and you could say proven at Celtic like Jelavic was at Rangers

[jjqpr]

I wonder if we'll ever see that young striker we bought a couple of seasons back hewitt play for us??
Also the thing about lower leagues...I seemed to be the only one who thought we should sign jelavic too and he turned out alright and yes I do count the Scottish prem as league 1/championship standard!