| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread 19:06 - Apr 29 with 91011 views | Tonto |
As they have already started, we need a thread. Suspect most of these will be wrong/clickbait sites, but lets store them in one place.
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| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 23:44 - Jun 6 with 3935 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 18:00 - Jun 6 by PlanetHonneywood |
Fella, we all know the development of talent has been woeful for decades. It doesn't need restating!
My point: before we all get excited, then let's at least wait for something tangible. I'm all for following the development of players and praising the set-up when it delivers. Indeed, the DS win was the best £3 spent following the Rangers, but as I replied to another poster, signing kids for the DS shouldn't be 'front page' in my view; there's such a way to go between there and the First XI. I also asked the other bloke: Do other clubs make such a splash signing DS players? Maybe they do.
As with the DS Cup win and a few players breaking into the starting XI, when there's something to shout about then, by all means: shout, shout, let it all out! |
Nourry can’t take credit for the DS Cup win. Most of those players have been here for 3 or 4 years.
However, I really like the investment he’s putting into the DS squad and it’s exactly the direction I like to see from the DoF. He’s thinking long term first and foremost. I can really see this paying off in the next couple of years. |  | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 00:04 - Jun 7 with 3850 views | JamesB1979 |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 23:44 - Jun 6 by BazzaInTheLoft |
Nourry can’t take credit for the DS Cup win. Most of those players have been here for 3 or 4 years.
However, I really like the investment he’s putting into the DS squad and it’s exactly the direction I like to see from the DoF. He’s thinking long term first and foremost. I can really see this paying off in the next couple of years. |
Most of the eleven have been here for 12 months. I think it’s a 6:5 split.
The 6 signed under Norrie: Wilkie, McDowell, Morgan, Esqueridinha, Bennie, Dillon |  | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 07:01 - Jun 7 with 3608 views | BazzaInTheLoft |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 00:04 - Jun 7 by JamesB1979 |
Most of the eleven have been here for 12 months. I think it’s a 6:5 split.
The 6 signed under Norrie: Wilkie, McDowell, Morgan, Esqueridinha, Bennie, Dillon |
My maths isn’t great, but 6 from 22 isn’t a 6:5 split! | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 07:05 - Jun 7 with 3586 views | JamesB1979 |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 07:01 - Jun 7 by BazzaInTheLoft |
My maths isn’t great, but 6 from 22 isn’t a 6:5 split! |
Oh you mean the squad? I was looking at the 11 who started the final. I know that 2 of the 4 subs that came on were also signed in last 12 months. So 8:7. But ok if you look at 22 I doubt most had been signed in last 12 months. | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 07:44 - Jun 7 with 3462 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 23:44 - Jun 6 by BazzaInTheLoft |
Nourry can’t take credit for the DS Cup win. Most of those players have been here for 3 or 4 years.
However, I really like the investment he’s putting into the DS squad and it’s exactly the direction I like to see from the DoF. He’s thinking long term first and foremost. I can really see this paying off in the next couple of years. |
What's really good is the mixture of players in the DS.
We have 18/ 19-year-old guys who have been at the club for 10 years, such as Tuck, Kolli, Sutton, etc, who are breaking through. Then released Academy players like Morgan and McDowell being picked up.
We have foreign players Bennie, Dillon and Esquerdinha. Finally players such as Wilke, Halliday, and O'Brien from elite youth teams being signed.
A wide net means we have a better chance of catching some gems.
Totally agree that in the next couple of years, we could see a real benefit of this approach.
Mentally though I've already written off this coming season, I think the target is survival, but I keep saying 2026/27 is when we could dramatically improve as the DS lads are promoted and have adjusted to 1st team football. | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 08:42 - Jun 7 with 3290 views | FDC |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 23:44 - Jun 6 by BazzaInTheLoft |
Nourry can’t take credit for the DS Cup win. Most of those players have been here for 3 or 4 years.
However, I really like the investment he’s putting into the DS squad and it’s exactly the direction I like to see from the DoF. He’s thinking long term first and foremost. I can really see this paying off in the next couple of years. |
The thing I keep reading about Stéphan is that he promotes development from DS to the first team, so that would seem to make sense at least if he is who we finally appoint. |  | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 09:18 - Jun 7 with 3172 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 08:42 - Jun 7 by FDC |
The thing I keep reading about Stéphan is that he promotes development from DS to the first team, so that would seem to make sense at least if he is who we finally appoint. |
I think any manager that comes in will have to agree to promote DS players.
The way the club is being structured is all being geared to having a conveyor belt of youth players being given a chance. There is absolutely no point having a good DS if they don't get a chance in the 1st team.
All the youngsters signing have all said the same thing 'a clear path to the 1st team' was a big reason for joining. Play them and we'll be able to sign even better youngsters who we can sell. | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 09:46 - Jun 7 with 3069 views | OldPedro |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 09:18 - Jun 7 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
I think any manager that comes in will have to agree to promote DS players.
The way the club is being structured is all being geared to having a conveyor belt of youth players being given a chance. There is absolutely no point having a good DS if they don't get a chance in the 1st team.
All the youngsters signing have all said the same thing 'a clear path to the 1st team' was a big reason for joining. Play them and we'll be able to sign even better youngsters who we can sell. |
The club have been trying to push this approach for years. Didn't Les and Warburton fall out partly because Les wanted him to promote players from the development squad, but Warburton didn't think they were good enough.
The approach succeeds or fails on the quality of the players in the development squad. |  |
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| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 10:06 - Jun 7 with 2974 views | Geoff78 |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 09:18 - Jun 7 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
I think any manager that comes in will have to agree to promote DS players.
The way the club is being structured is all being geared to having a conveyor belt of youth players being given a chance. There is absolutely no point having a good DS if they don't get a chance in the 1st team.
All the youngsters signing have all said the same thing 'a clear path to the 1st team' was a big reason for joining. Play them and we'll be able to sign even better youngsters who we can sell. |
"A clear path to the first team" is the Comms team writing the statement for the youngsters in line with the corporate message.
But it's still a good message. | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 10:37 - Jun 7 with 2841 views | NorthantsHoop |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 07:44 - Jun 7 by Wilkinswatercarrier |
What's really good is the mixture of players in the DS.
We have 18/ 19-year-old guys who have been at the club for 10 years, such as Tuck, Kolli, Sutton, etc, who are breaking through. Then released Academy players like Morgan and McDowell being picked up.
We have foreign players Bennie, Dillon and Esquerdinha. Finally players such as Wilke, Halliday, and O'Brien from elite youth teams being signed.
A wide net means we have a better chance of catching some gems.
Totally agree that in the next couple of years, we could see a real benefit of this approach.
Mentally though I've already written off this coming season, I think the target is survival, but I keep saying 2026/27 is when we could dramatically improve as the DS lads are promoted and have adjusted to 1st team football. |
Great points and possibly our future is homegrown with a mix of sensible purchases. I have always felt that that the building of the training facilities and promoting QPR to youngsters as a good step up to playing top level football will pay dividends. |  | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 10:44 - Jun 9 with 2080 views | aston_hoop |
We are being linked with Brighton right back Odel 'Chariots' Offiah. Was on loan at Blackpool last season where he was considered a stand out player in their team. 22 years old, fits the kind of model we'd be looking at I guess. |  |
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| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 10:57 - Jun 9 with 2006 views | Hunterhoop |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 10:44 - Jun 9 by aston_hoop |
We are being linked with Brighton right back Odel 'Chariots' Offiah. Was on loan at Blackpool last season where he was considered a stand out player in their team. 22 years old, fits the kind of model we'd be looking at I guess. |
Blackpool was where Dembele was on loan at the season before last too.
We must have some hook up with them. Strange if two seasons running we sign their standout player they had on loan.
But he’s a full back, so I’m open to it!
Our record with Brighton isn’t great, mind. |  | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 10:59 - Jun 9 with 1989 views | DavieQPR |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 10:44 - Jun 9 by aston_hoop |
We are being linked with Brighton right back Odel 'Chariots' Offiah. Was on loan at Blackpool last season where he was considered a stand out player in their team. 22 years old, fits the kind of model we'd be looking at I guess. |
Yes his uncle is Martin. Out of contract at Brighton where he made his debut as sub replacing Taylor Richards. |  | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 11:04 - Jun 9 with 1964 views | aston_hoop |
Just seen him described as oozing class and easily Blackpool's best player last season. Actually like the sound of this one. Very physical by all accounts | |
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| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 11:44 - Jun 9 with 1874 views | Pdog |
It seems we’ve got two clear funnels operating:
A) Pick up 16-18 yr olds released from PL academies on free, develop in DS. Morgan, Mcdowell, Dyke, etc.
B) Target British players who’ve excelled in a L1 loan from their high profile parent club, with a view to stepping into 1st team - usually involving a fee (Dembele, Morrison, Vale, this lad etc.) |  | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 11:51 - Jun 9 with 1826 views | Northernr |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 11:44 - Jun 9 by Pdog |
It seems we’ve got two clear funnels operating:
A) Pick up 16-18 yr olds released from PL academies on free, develop in DS. Morgan, Mcdowell, Dyke, etc.
B) Target British players who’ve excelled in a L1 loan from their high profile parent club, with a view to stepping into 1st team - usually involving a fee (Dembele, Morrison, Vale, this lad etc.) |
Both of which I like a lot.
You have to supplement it with some Championship pragmatism though - both experience wise, and physicality wise.
It was the big mistake we made last summer. All 10 signings were the same profile and it didn't mould together into a team. |  | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 12:46 - Jun 9 with 1602 views | Pdog |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 11:51 - Jun 9 by Northernr |
Both of which I like a lot.
You have to supplement it with some Championship pragmatism though - both experience wise, and physicality wise.
It was the big mistake we made last summer. All 10 signings were the same profile and it didn't mould together into a team. |
Totally.
That’s where funnel C fell short:
Scour the Eurotrash backwaters for a slightly maturer unknown and dropping a more serious wedge (wage/fee). High risk / High reward. For every Nardi or Varane, there’s a Celar, Madsen, Santos.
As these are likely 1st teamers, if the balance is off or they dont settle, results suffer fast. This time round we need a better mix of attributes: experience, physicality, team fit etc. Not just punts with potential. | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 12:51 - Jun 9 with 1552 views | Wilkinswatercarrier |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 10:44 - Jun 9 by aston_hoop |
We are being linked with Brighton right back Odel 'Chariots' Offiah. Was on loan at Blackpool last season where he was considered a stand out player in their team. 22 years old, fits the kind of model we'd be looking at I guess. |
Fingers crossed. Looks a beast, who can play a bit, and should be in our price range.
We are desperate for CBs. | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 12:52 - Jun 9 with 1546 views | BostonR |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 11:51 - Jun 9 by Northernr |
Both of which I like a lot.
You have to supplement it with some Championship pragmatism though - both experience wise, and physicality wise.
It was the big mistake we made last summer. All 10 signings were the same profile and it didn't mould together into a team. |
Would love to see Hayden return. I thought he was stand-out when he was with us. |  | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 13:06 - Jun 9 with 1446 views | QPRSam |
Not that it should impact any progress, but worth noting that the transfer window closes tomorrow and reopens on the 16th | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 13:06 - Jun 9 with 1441 views | Beejnewark |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 12:46 - Jun 9 by Pdog |
Totally.
That’s where funnel C fell short:
Scour the Eurotrash backwaters for a slightly maturer unknown and dropping a more serious wedge (wage/fee). High risk / High reward. For every Nardi or Varane, there’s a Celar, Madsen, Santos.
As these are likely 1st teamers, if the balance is off or they dont settle, results suffer fast. This time round we need a better mix of attributes: experience, physicality, team fit etc. Not just punts with potential. |
Not going to defend the Santos signing, but it's a possibility that Celar was just about settling and showing some promise when he got injured and Madsen took even longer to settle. I'm prepared to cut them a little slack and see how they start the new season. I am a little more concerned about how Dembele fits in now, tbh. | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 13:15 - Jun 9 with 1385 views | kensalriser |
'Being linked'.
What a load of bollocks. Come back to me when there's a photo of the bloke at Loftus Rd holding a QPR scarf with a caption about how delighted he is to join the club. |  |
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| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 13:24 - Jun 9 with 1311 views | JamieNaz |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 13:15 - Jun 9 by kensalriser |
'Being linked'.
What a load of bollocks. Come back to me when there's a photo of the bloke at Loftus Rd holding a QPR scarf with a caption about how delighted he is to join the club. |
This is not the thread for you then | | | |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread (n/t) on 13:54 - Jun 9 with 1122 views | dmm |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 13:24 - Jun 9 by JamieNaz |
This is not the thread for you then |
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| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 13:59 - Jun 9 with 1080 views | dm97 |
| The QPR summer transfer rumours thread on 13:15 - Jun 9 by kensalriser |
'Being linked'.
What a load of bollocks. Come back to me when there's a photo of the bloke at Loftus Rd holding a QPR scarf with a caption about how delighted he is to join the club. |
I also remember when a rumour constituted at least a link or some powder puff tabloid piece. Now “it’s being linked” constitutes Jeff on X has said so |  | | |
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