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Post by robindubois on Aug 23, 2023 8:31:47 GMT
Not a bad signing but doubt we could outbid others on wages. Former Arsenal strong defensive midfielder who can also play CB or right back. Plenty of experience....but did have a bad injury and missed half a season. Being released by Newcastle
From WLS:
Transfer gossip: QPR among clubs linked with Hayden
QPR are among clubs looking to bring in Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden, it is claimed.
Football Insider reports that Hayden has been made available and that the R’s are keen to snap him up.
Middlesbrough, West Brom and Millwall are also said to be interested in him.
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Post by blatantfowl on Aug 24, 2023 19:24:26 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Aug 24, 2023 20:18:32 GMT
Was just about to post that....The QPR-Birmingham (or could have been QPR) connection grows ever larger. Says something he went to the Midlands rather than "down the road" to QPR |
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Post by robindubois on Aug 25, 2023 8:39:47 GMT
Was just about to post that....The QPR-Birmingham (or could have been QPR) connection grows ever larger. Says something he went to the Midlands rather than "down the road" to QPR Piecing together a few isolated quotes form different sources: 1. Fulham wanted a loan fee which was probably too high for us. 2. Fulham wanted him to play on a regular basis and in a team that matched his ability, and in a style Fulham wanted him to play. More chance of that playing for Eustace at Brum than with us. Other chatter from the midlands saying Villa want to send Tim I. out on loan again - but not back to us. Likely up to the North East. Deadline day loans here we come - if at all. |
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Post by rickyqpr on Aug 25, 2023 9:29:32 GMT
That is disappointing.
Birmingham building a team on the money they received from Bellingham.
Knowing our luck Eze will sign a new contract with Palace costing us a small fortune.
But I agree with Robin's analysis above and would add that we are not an attractive proposition for loan players right now.
Favourites for relegation, and a struggle of a season ahead, not what teams want when trying to give players experience and confidence.
Our reluctance to pay loan fees can be a good thing, if that money is instead invested in our own players, but only if those players have a longer-term future.
We have already invested heavily in 'experience' this window, but faced with a choice between Martin and Stansfield, I would take Stansfield every time, assuming the cost would be about the same.
But Ainsworth interview this week is another typical presser - 'unlikely to be any more signings, he is happy with what he has now, but we will see....'
I think that translates as ' we have not got a pot to........unless we sell someone first or Eze moves on'.
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Post by blatantfowl on Aug 25, 2023 10:14:36 GMT
I back GA as I do all managers until it’s obviously untenable.
I fear however that his openness about getting tactics wrong, not knowing what to do and using his squad to tell him how to set up the team is not giving a good impression to clubs who are considering placing their precious young talents at Loftus Road for a season. Why risk it with an indecisive manager who appears to rely on begging his team to put in a shift.
Despite my animosity towards Beale, at least he made clear and decisive statements of his intentions (even if he did betray both the club and players by later reneging on them).
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Post by robindubois on Aug 25, 2023 10:32:34 GMT
Agree with both posts above. Having started with severe doubts about Ainsworth I was on a small wav of optimism when he said he had to change style and our improved performances despite the Ipswich defeat. But more recent comments as highlighted above are rapidly eroding my optimism. Still no news on a DOF - maybe we have given up on the idea to save money but will still need to pay the headhunter their pint of blood. While not having a DOF may save money I think we could do with a strong one with playing/managerial experience to guide Ainsworth as he seems to be losing the plot again and does not have the people around him to give advice, apart from maybe Ramsey and I'm not sure their styles match at all or that Ainsworth would listen to anyone. Two tough away games coming up for different reasons - Southampton still have the quality to be at the top and a very hard game for us. Boro more like an early season 6 pointer - at least mentally as if we lose both games we are likely bottom of the league and the panic and loss of confidence takes over. Only one home game in our first five has not helped so the picture maybe a bit misleading but fortress Loftus Road is not what it was at the moment either. We really need Eze to move on and buy ourselves 3 in the obvious positions but then pigs might fly. - Now watch us go and win at Southampton  |
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Post by robindubois on Aug 25, 2023 10:59:25 GMT
Following on from my post above I have been looking for any news on Eze. The only recent gossip I found is that Man City may be interested in him at 50 million which I believe would bring us a sell on fee of 6 million. Enough to get us through the FFP season apparently but hardly likely to pay for 3 decent players. Better than a kick in the proverbials though.
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Post by rickyqpr on Aug 26, 2023 9:41:43 GMT
Agree with both posts above. Having started with severe doubts about Ainsworth I was on a small wav of optimism when he said he had to change style and our improved performances despite the Ipswich defeat. But more recent comments as highlighted above are rapidly eroding my optimism. Still no news on a DOF - maybe we have given up on the idea to save money but will still need to pay the headhunter their pint of blood. While not having a DOF may save money I think we could do with a strong one with playing/managerial experience to guide Ainsworth as he seems to be losing the plot again and does not have the people around him to give advice, apart from maybe Ramsey and I'm not sure their styles match at all or that Ainsworth would listen to anyone. Two tough away games coming up for different reasons - Southampton still have the quality to be at the top and a very hard game for us. Boro more like an early season 6 pointer - at least mentally as if we lose both games we are likely bottom of the league and the panic and loss of confidence takes over. Only one home game in our first five has not helped so the picture maybe a bit misleading but fortress Loftus Road is not what it was at the moment either. We really need Eze to move on and buy ourselves 3 in the obvious positions but then pigs might fly. - Now watch us go and win at Southampton I know that Gareth is Mister Positive, but I wonder if he realised when taking the job that there was no money at all to spend. If we joined up all his various press statements, I think it would make pretty daft reading. He started saying that there was going to be major personnel changes - well quite a few left, to be replaced with free agents. Major changes to the medical / backroom team - he has added an extra bod. Some will be leaving - 5th choice Gubbins the only one so far. WLS promoting Chair's exit at every opportunity. Couple of weeks back it was 7 or 8 arriving. Then one and two and now he is very happy with what he has got. Ahead of today's game against Southampton, I already know that his boys gave him everything today. It is what he does, I get that, but I think that his comments at times are worthy of 12year old football comics. He has said that he was frazzled in the Summer - and he looked it. He has said that Watford debacle was down to him. He has said that it was the players who spoke up and got him to change. None of those statements really help his standing or stature. When Dobson talks, he sounds the business, but I wonder what influence he has. Ainsworth has said that he told Dobson that he would not accept the job without him. Wycombe had offered their job to Dobson, and he declined to join Gareth once again. 6 days to go, and perhaps it will all change. But for me, it is easier to not listen to Gareth at the moment. |
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Post by robindubois on Aug 26, 2023 10:35:22 GMT
Agree with both posts above. Having started with severe doubts about Ainsworth I was on a small wav of optimism when he said he had to change style and our improved performances despite the Ipswich defeat. But more recent comments as highlighted above are rapidly eroding my optimism. Still no news on a DOF - maybe we have given up on the idea to save money but will still need to pay the headhunter their pint of blood. While not having a DOF may save money I think we could do with a strong one with playing/managerial experience to guide Ainsworth as he seems to be losing the plot again and does not have the people around him to give advice, apart from maybe Ramsey and I'm not sure their styles match at all or that Ainsworth would listen to anyone. Two tough away games coming up for different reasons - Southampton still have the quality to be at the top and a very hard game for us. Boro more like an early season 6 pointer - at least mentally as if we lose both games we are likely bottom of the league and the panic and loss of confidence takes over. Only one home game in our first five has not helped so the picture maybe a bit misleading but fortress Loftus Road is not what it was at the moment either. We really need Eze to move on and buy ourselves 3 in the obvious positions but then pigs might fly. - Now watch us go and win at Southampton I know that Gareth is Mister Positive, but I wonder if he realised when taking the job that there was no money at all to spend. If we joined up all his various press statements, I think it would make pretty daft reading. He started saying that there was going to be major personnel changes - well quite a few left, to be replaced with free agents. Major changes to the medical / backroom team - he has added an extra bod. Some will be leaving - 5th choice Gubbins the only one so far. WLS promoting Chair's exit at every opportunity. Couple of weeks back it was 7 or 8 arriving. Then one and two and now he is very happy with what he has got. Ahead of today's game against Southampton, I already know that his boys gave him everything today. It is what he does, I get that, but I think that his comments at times are worthy of 12year old football comics. He has said that he was frazzled in the Summer - and he looked it. He has said that Watford debacle was down to him. He has said that it was the players who spoke up and got him to change. None of those statements really help his standing or stature. When Dobson talks, he sounds the business, but I wonder what influence he has. Ainsworth has said that he told Dobson that he would not accept the job without him. Wycombe had offered their job to Dobson, and he declined to join Gareth once again. 6 days to go, and perhaps it will all change. But for me, it is easier to not listen to Gareth at the moment. Good Summary. What I do not know is whether Ainsworth really is Mr Super Confident with total belief in himself and what he is doing or whether this is his way to trying to protect the players and manage fan expectations. If he is really that confident I wonder who if anyone can get in his ear and influence or help him. He does not seem to have a Championship strength support team but I think the likes of Cook and Colback may help him out with some ideas - if he takes them on board. Which brings me back to the DOF role. Maybe we do not need a full DOF but maybe a mentor type to guide/develop Ainsworth if that is possible. Interesting to read today that Peter Taylor - now 70 years old but fit and younger than Hodgson Warnock and co has just left the managers role at non-league Maldon who he joined second half of last season to get them out of relegation trouble Warnock style. He has been around the block a few times both as a player and manager in the top leagues and even as an international manager. Maybe someone like him in the background as an advisor would help. While I am rambling on, letting Gubbins go on loan is not a great loss imo but with the injury records of JCS, Dunne out seemingly long term but no clue how long for. we are back to the bear bones at CB. Maybe his departure is to give room for someone coming in but I doubt it, or just to cut the wage bill. But the point that springs to my mind and a key point for our future is that the club and player say he is going on loan to gain experience. Sorry he is already 22 years old and if he was any good he should have been loaned out when he was 18 and either be in the first team or sold on for decent money by now. We just seem to have this habit of keeping players on the books and loaning them out year after year before finally paying them off or releasing them in their mid 20's. Youth development starts much younger, gaining experience should start much younger and if they are not going to make it take a decision early and try again. While I can understand keeping Armstrong last season did that really help him. Maybe a season of regular football in League One or Two playing every week should have least got him fit to last more than 60 minutes. Bench warming and the odd short cameo for us without scoring or playing development games did not take him forward and he is now going through what he should have experienced a year or so ago. End of ramble for today unless Dozzell is picked to start at Southampton  |
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Post by robindubois on Aug 26, 2023 12:03:42 GMT
Forgot to add my favourite Ainsworth quote of the week from the Offie:
“I just want to keep working with the players – showing the younger ones how good they can be with the older players running the dressing room for me."
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Post by qpr1882 on Aug 26, 2023 20:55:04 GMT
Jay stansfield scores injury time winner for Birmingham. Another one we missed out on👎
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Post by robindubois on Aug 28, 2023 10:45:46 GMT
Will they ? Won't they?
Minor hint in Ainsworth's after match interview when asked about signings - basic answer was we could see some if we sell first. Not worth listening too and definitely just telling us what we know already.
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Post by robindubois on Aug 30, 2023 11:19:07 GMT
Having posted in the Development thread that I do not expect any movement in this window The72 have other ideas the72.co.uk/2023/08/30/the-4-qpr-transfers-that-could-materialise-before-fridays-11pm-deadline/QPR have made some decent signings so far this summer. But after a tough start to the season, we could see a few more arriving before Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline. The likes of Asmir Begovic, Steve Cook, and Jack Colback have brought some much-needed experience and quality to Gareth Ainsworth’s QPR side this summer. But the R’s have started poorly with just one win from their opening four games of the season, with the rest ending in defeat. The transfer window slams shut at 11pm on Friday and QPR look as though they could make a few more signings given their poor start, and given some ongoing injuries in the side. Here we look at four QPR transfers that could materialise before the transfer window shuts… Isaac Hayden – inNewcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden has been linked with a number of Championship clubs ahead of Friday’s deadline, including QPR, after falling out of favour at St James’ Park. And it looked like a move to Luton Town was in the offing but that’s since fallen through, potentially opening the door for the R’s to bring in the experienced and versatile midfielder. Chris Martin – inChris Martin left QPR at the end of last season, and he remains without a club. A number of League One sides have been linked but a potential return to QPR has been touted, with the R’s currently without striker Lyndon Dykes who’s carrying a knock. Uche Ikpeazu – inAnother striker said to be on QPR’s radar is Uche Ikpeazu. He too is a free agent and he too has been linked with a number of clubs in the past week or so, with a move to QPR mentioned. Ainsworth previously brought him to Wycombe Wanderers where Ikpeazu showed good form in the Championship. Wycombe are keen on a return and Huddersfield Town are interested as well, but the Ainsworth connection could yet prove enticing for the 28-year-old forward. Lynden Gooch – inSunderland’s Lynden Gooch has been linked with a move away this summer, and QPR seem like they have a strong interest in the American wing-back.The R’s were first linked with Gooch earlier in the month and soon after that, Alan Nixon said that the R’s remain keen, but that they’ll only move if the deal is right for them. Gooch is in the final year of his Sunderland contract. |
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Post by robindubois on Aug 31, 2023 7:55:09 GMT
Boring
Only a rumour but Spurs may go in for Eze - but Palace do not need or want to sell, either way too late for us to get or spend any sell on fee.
All going well for Mr Bean at Glasgow Rangers - the mutterings on social media have started and they play Celtic this weekend.
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Post by rickyqpr on Aug 31, 2023 8:45:10 GMT
I think the dynamic is changing.
Ok, so we have no money unless we sell, but it does force a focused mindset to recruitment.
We have recruited seasoned campaigners this window. But they are expected to be first choice - and to play when fit and their legs can carry them. A young bench to come on late as they tire. And it could be a long hard winter for some of them.
We could spend what little we have on loan fees - developing other teams' players. Look how that worked out last season.
Not only is the loan fee dead money, but clubs expect and often demand that the loanees are automatic first choices. Many deals contain penalty clauses whereby a higher percentage of wages is paid if not being selected.
That is very counter intuitive in itself. Select players who are not yours, who may be out of form, or who have attitudes.
Likewise, send your own players out on loan for experience, and demand the same.
Realistically, we only have one striker (Dykes) who is hardly prolific. But should we acquire a loanee to play up front ahead of Armstrong and Kolli? If we take on a striker on loan, then surely our lads need to go out on loan as well.
Should we allow Martin to join and again limit the chances for our two youngsters.
And then there is of course the big unknown - injuries. How do you predict losing several players who play in the same position - e.g. goalkeeper!
The squad is light for a right wing back, a midfield box to box, and a striker - that has been clear for some time.
Unless we sell someone at the eleventh hour - and I doubt it, we may as well go with what we have.
Meanwhile, there is no shortage of demand from clubs to take loans on board. The supply and demand is still such that Prem clubs can demand the earth for their youngsters, as lower division club squads have been decimated - often due to FPP restrictions.
Clubs can either opt to be a nursery club for Prem clubs or try to grow their own and take time and sufferance in the process. The cost of failure trying, is of course relegation and some hidings on the way.
As I said at the start of this overlong post, the dynamic is changing. FFP probably means that QPR cannot even sign loans. I read that although we enquired about Stansfield, we were nowhere near what Fulham were asking, and way down the pecking order. Being broke forces hard decisions, but how long can the current model continue?
We invested heavily in the academy. That HAS to be our way forward for now - at least the development squad is encouraging.
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Post by robindubois on Aug 31, 2023 11:12:28 GMT
I think the dynamic is changing. Ok, so we have no money unless we sell, but it does force a focused mindset to recruitment. We have recruited seasoned campaigners this window. But they are expected to be first choice - and to play when fit and their legs can carry them. A young bench to come on late as they tire. And it could be a long hard winter for some of them. We could spend what little we have on loan fees - developing other teams' players. Look how that worked out last season. Not only is the loan fee dead money, but clubs expect and often demand that the loanees are automatic first choices. Many deals contain penalty clauses whereby a higher percentage of wages is paid if not being selected. That is very counter intuitive in itself. Select players who are not yours, who may be out of form, or who have attitudes. Likewise, send your own players out on loan for experience, and demand the same. Realistically, we only have one striker (Dykes) who is hardly prolific. But should we acquire a loanee to play up front ahead of Armstrong and Kolli? If we take on a striker on loan, then surely our lads need to go out on loan as well. Should we allow Martin to join and again limit the chances for our two youngsters. And then there is of course the big unknown - injuries. How do you predict losing several players who play in the same position - e.g. goalkeeper! The squad is light for a right wing back, a midfield box to box, and a striker - that has been clear for some time. Unless we sell someone at the eleventh hour - and I doubt it, we may as well go with what we have. Meanwhile, there is no shortage of demand from clubs to take loans on board. The supply and demand is still such that Prem clubs can demand the earth for their youngsters, as lower division club squads have been decimated - often due to FPP restrictions. Clubs can either opt to be a nursery club for Prem clubs or try to grow their own and take time and sufferance in the process. The cost of failure trying, is of course relegation and some hidings on the way. As I said at the start of this overlong post, the dynamic is changing. FFP probably means that QPR cannot even sign loans. I read that although we enquired about Stansfield, we were nowhere near what Fulham were asking, and way down the pecking order. Being broke forces hard decisions, but how long can the current model continue? We invested heavily in the academy. That HAS to be our way forward for now - at least the development squad is encouraging. Spot on and not much more to say. Despite all my mutterings in the hope of getting some debate going, I accepted long ago we are where we are, the squad we have is the squad we will have to stick with for probably the whole season unless there are some departures in January. Having said that I am not all doom and gloom - seen it all before. We have experience to draw on, we have talent in a number of players if only we can keep them fit and motivated, we have young players who should be set free and given their chance in the Championship - the best way to learn and could turn out to be our biggest assets - and we have acceptable cover in most positions apart from the 3 mentioned above. If Ainsworth sticks to his "new" style the players will cope, if he returns to his native style we have a problem. I may be living in the past but players like Gerry Francis only got where there did because they were blooded young and given the chance. Players like Paul Goddard who as a striker on a number of occasions missed open goals from 3 yards (Kakay style) went on to play for England - because we stuck by him even though times were tough. No reason why it cannot be done again even though football today is far different to the era I grew up in. The other difference is that rebuilding from where we are takes time but the modern day fans demand instant success - dream on. So time to look forward with hope, 3 points on Saturday would lighten the mood. My only wish is that the club were a bit more communicative about what is going on with injuries. WLS headlines keep quoting "we hope X and Y will feature at the weekend" but then we do not hear a word more even when X and Y are still not playing 2 weeks later. How long will Dunne be out - we must have a rough idea so tell the fans about him and the others so we can manage our own expectations. |
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Post by rickyqpr on Aug 31, 2023 13:15:29 GMT
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Post by robindubois on Aug 31, 2023 13:23:34 GMT
We have been linked with two possible signings today. Terence Kongolo is a left sided central defender. His contract runs with Fulham for another year with a one year further option - so a loan deal. I doubt he will get into the Fulham 25 squad this term. It is hard to take this one seriously - unless we are selling Clake-Salter. It is the one area that we are overloaded. The other tale related to Josh Knight. We had agreed terms with Peterborough a few weeks ago and he even said farewell to his teammates. It was QPR who pulled out of that £300k deal - opting for Steve Cook instead. On Tuesday, Knight captained the Posh Cup team who won against Portsmouth. As Knight can play at right back, centre back and defensive midfield, then the deal makes a great deal more sense than the Kongolo story. But I guess we do not have the cash unless we sell someone like Kelman first Update released via WLS re Dunne's return - after the International break. www.transfermarkt.co.uk/terence-kongolo/profil/spieler/152651hammyend.com/index.php/2023/08/qpr-keen-on-kongolo/www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/qpr-boss-gives-update-on-dunne-injuryKnight would make sense apart from the fee and would he still want to come after we pulled the deal on him. A straight Kelman - Knight swap would be an idea - revenge for Posh 'giving' us Washington An update on Dunne - at last and hope the timeframe is right. Not a mention of JCS - maybe we have sold him  |
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Post by robindubois on Sept 1, 2023 7:43:59 GMT
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Post by rangersman on Sept 1, 2023 17:30:13 GMT
If Chair goes, we may as well just fold now.
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Post by blatantfowl on Sept 2, 2023 0:41:07 GMT
Disappointed that we haven’t filled the few parts of the squad where we lack depth.
I’d have thought we’ll sign a free agent striker as there is no cover to play 2 up front should we want to.
Quite a telling change of attitude to youth. Only just over a season ago Warburton did not think we had anyone good enough and now we turn to half a dozen prospects forming part of the first team squad. It’s where we ought to be as a club but it means proving him wrong and he was a pretty shrewd judge of potential.
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Post by robindubois on Sept 2, 2023 8:04:57 GMT
Disappointed that we haven’t filled the few parts of the squad where we lack depth. I’d have thought we’ll sign a free agent striker as there is no cover to play 2 up front should we want to. Quite a telling change of attitude to youth. Only just over a season ago Warburton did not think we had anyone good enough and now we turn to half a dozen prospects forming part of the first team squad. It’s where we ought to be as a club but it means proving him wrong and he was a pretty shrewd judge of potential. We can still sign free agents after the window is closed and the faint rumours of re-signing Martin continue. There may be others in other positions but nothing we know about. It may even be better to sign free agents after the window as agents will have less opportunity to play one club off against another for unemployed players since some clubs have already filled their needs. It seems from Ainsworth's comments that Dozzell has turned the corner and will be a fixture in the team - if that is the case and he keeps it up we will have saved a few pounds by not getting another midfielder in now. We have plenty of midfield cover - just need to sort out which ones are good enough. The good side if there is one is that we will at least see what some of our fringe younger players can do rather than them being blocked by older free agents. If only we can get a fully fit squad we are not in such a bad place. If hey do not work out we still have the January window but need to find some money by then or off load more players. |
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Post by rickyqpr on Sept 2, 2023 12:45:54 GMT
I had the Sky Transfer Deadline coverage on in the background yesterday - just dipping in and out.
If you want to crystalise all that is wrong with the 'sport' then just tune in.
Hype and Lies
- so much of the coverage is either made up or wishful thinking from their sources (the agents). 'Our source tells us.......' The agent is adjudged to be doing a good job by the number of mentions his player gets - not necessarily the deal they secure. The Sky reporters lap it up outside the ground.
Forward Planning
- there is a crazy amount of business secured in the last 24 hours - much of it poor business. Deals fall through at the eleventh hour - if there was an urgent need for the cover, then the club is left with no-one and an exposure. Some clubs were said to have some good loans lined up e.g. Keifer Moore to Millwall, only for it to fail just before the deadline - was it a real deal? Who knows? But has all this expenditure been pre-planned? Is it in the cash forecast? Is anyone keeping a running tally? With so many going in and out, who is keeping the squad balance on track - they can only name a squad of 25 after all. But why leave it to the last 24 hours? The thought that the bargaining position is stronger then is nonsense.
The Rich Exploiting the Poor
Chelsea paying way over the odds is mildy amusing. As is Saudi clubs coming in very late to upset the top clubs. Doing what they have been doing for years. Offering £150m for Salah on deadline day is crazy at so many levels. They may well come back next week with more because the Saudis are not governed by anything - let along windows. Liverpool no time to buy a replacement (or do the same to someone lower down the foodchain) - what does it feel like? It is said QPR received a £6m bid for Chair, from Leeds, last night. It is further reported that QPR had set a £6m price tag that Leeds had offered. It was rejected because QPR could not secure replacement (s). Probably the correct thing to do.
SKy's role in all this.
- well they love it. Forest are their heroes by going mad every window and every deadline day. Clubs who do not spend 'lack ambition' or 'are in trouble'. If you read the screen small print, it says that the fees quoted include 'add-ons'. So in the case of Salah, the offer was £100m with £50m add-ones - so a headline of £150m -mind you, even £100m is expensive for a 31 year-old.
In the Championship, it is Stoke because they have signed 18 players this window we are told, and Birmingham are really going for it.
QPR did not really figure yesterday. Something has gone badly wrong or has changed. The debacle with Knight and Peterborough was shameful and embarrassing for the club, Ainsworth and the player. I was aware that the player had left Peterborough and said his goodbyes, but it is now reported that he got to Loftus Road before being told that we could not pay the agreed £300k. It would appear Ainsworth overstepped his authority.
So while we were looking down the back of the chairs for some loose coinage, I only heard one mention of FFP on deadline day. That was that Forest could not complete their deadline day 7 planned signings unless the Brennan Johnson £45m move to Spurs happened.
As much as I hate the whole Saudi thing, the Prem clubs are being given a taste of their own medicine.
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Post by robindubois on Sept 2, 2023 13:49:26 GMT
I had the Sky Transfer Deadline coverage on in the background yesterday - just dipping in and out. If you want to crystalise all that is wrong with the 'sport' then just tune in. Hype and Lies - so much of the coverage is either made up or wishful thinking from their sources (the agents). 'Our source tells us.......' The agent is adjudged to be doing a good job by the number of mentions his player gets - not necessarily the deal they secure. The Sky reporters lap it up outside the ground. Forward Planning - there is a crazy amount of business secured in the last 24 hours - much of it poor business. Deals fall through at the eleventh hour - if there was an urgent need for the cover, then the club is left with no-one and an exposure. Some clubs were said to have some good loans lined up e.g. Keifer Moore to Millwall, only for it to fail just before the deadline - was it a real deal? Who knows? But has all this expenditure been pre-planned? Is it in the cash forecast? Is anyone keeping a running tally? With so many going in and out, who is keeping the squad balance on track - they can only name a squad of 25 after all. But why leave it to the last 24 hours? The thought that the bargaining position is stronger then is nonsense. The Rich Exploiting the PoorChelsea paying way over the odds is mildy amusing. As is Saudi clubs coming in very late to upset the top clubs. Doing what they have been doing for years. Offering £150m for Salah on deadline day is crazy at so many levels. They may well come back next week with more because the Saudis are not governed by anything - let along windows. Liverpool no time to buy a replacement (or do the same to someone lower down the foodchain) - what does it feel like? It is said QPR received a £6m bid for Chair, from Leeds, last night. It is further reported that QPR had set a £6m price tag that Leeds had offered. It was rejected because QPR could not secure replacement (s). Probably the correct thing to do. SKy's role in all this.- well they love it. Forest are their heroes by going mad every window and every deadline day. Clubs who do not spend 'lack ambition' or 'are in trouble'. If you read the screen small print, it says that the fees quoted include 'add-ons'. So in the case of Salah, the offer was £100m with £50m add-ones - so a headline of £150m -mind you, even £100m is expensive for a 31 year-old. In the Championship, it is Stoke because they have signed 18 players this window we are told, and Birmingham are really going for it. QPR did not really figure yesterday. Something has gone badly wrong or has changed. The debacle with Knight and Peterborough was shameful and embarrassing for the club, Ainsworth and the player. I was aware that the player had left Peterborough and said his goodbyes, but it is now reported that he got to Loftus Road before being told that we could not pay the agreed £300k. It would appear Ainsworth overstepped his authority. So while we were looking down the back of the chairs for some loose coinage, I only heard one mention of FFP on deadline day. That was that Forest could not complete their deadline day 7 planned signings unless the Brennan Johnson £45m move to Spurs happened. As much as I hate the whole Saudi thing, the Prem clubs are being given a taste of their own medicine. I felt really sorry and embarrassed for Knight having the deal pulled after saying goodbye to Posh. But if it is true he only found out when he got to Loftus Road someones head need to roll. I'm sure he had a mobile phone at least to warn him there may be an issue. Not the first time we have seen this either. |
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Post by Lonegunmen on Sept 3, 2023 20:46:03 GMT
"Only at QPR" seems like a phrase invented when Richard Thompson took over as the owner all those years ago. Yet it still seems as applicable now as it was ever since then. We are not a club that likes dramas yet for the last 35 years or so, they have been forced upon fans to endure. This FFP crap needs to be gotten rid of. Until this has been achieved we will bumble along like a Soap Opera story line and remain the butt of too many comments.
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Post by Macmoish on Sept 6, 2023 10:37:26 GMT
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Post by rickyqpr on Sept 19, 2023 20:56:16 GMT
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Post by surreychad on Sept 20, 2023 6:48:29 GMT
dont know anything about the player but write ups seem good. We need another option, Kakay can be good on his day, but his day only comes every other game youtu.be/jgiJ7idmD3o?si=-0VlYRcoNO4i_iaZ Looks like the king of last ditch sliding tackles!  |
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Post by blatantfowl on Sept 25, 2023 10:30:27 GMT
This Reggie Cannon signing is all over facebook with posters complaining it’s dragging on too long.
But it’s not dragging on because the club haven’t announced anything. It’s only the ITK people who mooted it early. The club have handled it correctly to be diligent with the medical and work permits and get it right, assuming it’s not all pie in the sky.
I must say it seems a bit too good to be true to get an established international to sign on a free for a bottom end championship club.
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