KiwiScot 1,450 Posted February 10 (edited) Positivity and ruthlessness to Loftus Road today. After a decent win against a determined Coventry we head to the basement where 3rd bottom QPR sit. They are attempting to get some form together with 7 points from 9, but lets not have them continue that, eh. The playoffs start now so tackle, head and knock them out and get the ball to Sargent to work his magic. QPR have brought in 5 players in the transfer window including Issac Hayden and Swiss striker Michael Frey. Frey has a decent record in Belgium, but nothing from a stint in Germany. Of course the QPR boss is hoping the home crowd and our away record will make us susceptible if they have a right go. "We have to make sure we go all in, front foot from the beginning." So lets put the foot on their challenge and win the game in the first half and pile it on in the 2nd. OTBC. News - Batth Out, Duffy Out(Calf), Rowe available, Knapper "We are Oven Premier League Ready", Rowe nominated for goal of the month. This Friday at the Lion&Castle(prebook) - Norwich in Munich Watchalong - Join Mark Bowen,Scott Howie,Bryan Gunn, Darren Eadie, Chris Sutton, Ian Crook, Jeremy Goss, Rob Newman and John Polston Knapper reinforces clubs commitment to the academy and pathway to senior team - https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/24103261.norwich-city-ben-knapper-interview-academy-pathway/ Match Preview - https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/qpr/preview/preview-qpr-vs-norwich-prediction-team-news-lineups_536210.html Opponents Thread - https://www.wearetherangersboys.com/forum/general/qpr-fans/2601246-qpr-v-norwich-match-thread Edited February 10 by KiwiScot 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,450 Posted February 10 (edited) Edited February 10 by KiwiScot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,145 Posted February 10 Bump, otherwise someone else will start a second match thread, and no-one needs that sort of chaos. 😱 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,735 Posted February 10 Wonder if McLean will be back in the defence? Or will it be Hanley and Gibson? Given both Duffy and Batth are out 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,246 Posted February 10 15 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Wonder if McLean will be back in the defence? Or will it be Hanley and Gibson? Given both Duffy and Batth are out Yes good question. If Hanley is fully fit I guess he has to start with Gibbo. Keep McLean and Sorensen as back-up.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,174 Posted February 10 54 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Yes good question. If Hanley is fully fit I guess he has to start with Gibbo. Keep McLean and Sorensen as back-up.  I would suggest using Kenny as a CB depends upon the opposition as the player himself, and the all-round changes involved in the move makes us a more potent outfit up front. Normally QPR would qualify, but they seem on a run at the moment and need to be treated with conventional respect. Wagner has said that GH is desperate to get back into the team. He deserves the opportunity for his past contributions and for the massive efforts he must have made getting back up to scratch. Just be wary in the top seats of the Barclay should he look like he is about to attempt a headed goal from a corner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,154 Posted February 10 6 minutes ago, BroadstairsR said: Just be wary in the top seats of the Barclay should he look like he is about to attempt a headed goal from a corner. He'd do well Broady... 100+ miles would be some feat 🤪 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 373 Posted February 10 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Wonder if McLean will be back in the defence? Or will it be Hanley and Gibson? Given both Duffy and Batth are out While we’re potentially one injury setback away from *having* to play KM or JS at CB again; I’d keep Kenny in midfield and get Hanley in today anyway. We have to field our best team possible and for me, that’s with Hanley at the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,174 Posted February 10 2 minutes ago, Daz Sparks said: He'd do well Broady... 100+ miles would be some feat 🤪 Oh yes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted February 10 2 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Wonder if McLean will be back in the defence? Or will it be Hanley and Gibson? Given both Duffy and Batth are out Batth is in contention according to the presser. Would still expect Hanley and Gibson to start, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,382 Posted February 10 Hanley straight swap for Duffy and I would start McCallum, who I think took his chance when Dimi was out and has played his way in. Rowe back in for Fassnacht, the latter didn't do much wrong but if JR is fit, he plays. Sainz - Sargent - Rowe is a very exciting prospect. Feel like Wagner may start Barnes though, which would mean Nunez on the bench. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,385 Posted February 10 6 minutes ago, Mason 47 said: Feel like Wagner may start Barnes though, which would mean Nunez on the bench. Really hope he does it the other way round, which worked so well against Cov. Like the idea of Barnes on the pitch for the last half-hour, especially away from home. If shīthousery is needed, he's the man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted February 10 2 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Wonder if McLean will be back in the defence? Or will it be Hanley and Gibson? Given both Duffy and Batth are out Surely McLean only plays CB when Gibson is out as he is better on the left hand position than any of the available right footed players. Â I would be surprised if it is anyone but Hanley and Gibson at the back. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,410 Posted February 10 It is Wagner's usual MO that Rowe will start on the bench. He never throws a player straight into the starting line up after an injury break. He'll come on and score mind! 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,897 Posted February 10 Looks like Kenny, Borja and Jonny are off to Vegas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted February 10 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Pyro Pete said: Looks like Kenny, Borja and Jonny are off to Vegas. I Think Idah could make a good field goal kicker as most of his go over the bar Edited February 10 by norfolkngood 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don’t be Krul 399 Posted February 10 Given the performance last time out I'd only change what I absolutely had to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted February 10 (edited) Hopefully see more of van Hooijdonk today Edited February 10 by Ken Hairy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,385 Posted February 10 3 hours ago, Mason 47 said: Feel like Wagner may start Barnes though, which would mean Nunez on the bench. Â 2 hours ago, shefcanary said: It is Wagner's usual MO that Rowe will start on the bench. He never throws a player straight into the starting line up after an injury break. Good predictive skills, both. Please let me know the final score, so I can get a bet on. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,735 Posted February 10 Hayden starting for QPR. Â Wonder how rusty he will be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry53 209 Posted February 10 7 hours ago, KiwiScot said: No Rowe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 1,923 Posted February 10 (edited) So Wagner has decided to go with starting Barnes rather than introducing him after an hour as he did in the previous game. Let's see if it turns out to be the right decision. Edited February 10 by canarybubbles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted February 10 1 minute ago, canarybubbles said: So Wagner has decided to go with starting Barnes rather than introducing him after an hour as he did in the previous game. Let's see if it's the right decision. I think Barnes is the new Idah, ok coming off the bench but awful when starting, not sure he has the legs to play against opponents that are still fresh. There, I've slagged him off, hattrick incoming 😃 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBaldOne66 690 Posted February 10 Another loan signing keeping the bench warm! Why does Wagner continually do this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike w 46 Posted February 10 1 minute ago, canarybubbles said: So Wagner has decided to go with starting Barnes rather than introducing him after an hour as he did in the previous game. Let's see if it's the right decision. It seems Barnes and Sargent work well together so it is said so lets see. Still early days for  Hojoonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted February 10 Just now, Mike w said: It seems Barnes and Sargent work well together so it is said so lets see. Still early days for  Hojoonk Early days for who?? 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,286 Posted February 10 (edited) Really don’t like not seeing Nunez in the starting 11.. seems Wagner can’t find a way to play him, or militant about not dropping Kenny. Or Sara, for that matter. Edited February 10 by Creedence Clearwater Couto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,735 Posted February 10 26 minutes ago, TheBaldOne66 said: Another loan signing keeping the bench warm! Why does Wagner continually do this? Almost like he was brought in two be a second choice striker to replace Idah or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,839 Posted February 10 Clearly he's decided to start with a slightly weakened team so that he can bring on some quality from the bench. Not a terrible idea. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 319 Posted February 10 Wagner tactical genuis?   don't think so. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
