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Reply | Kolli
at 12:50 15 Jul 2025
I like Kolli, his barnet alone should add a few ££ to any price tag. Only half joking, he’s got that mix of raw potential and standout image that fuels the hype train.
There’s clearly something there. The issue (for now) is we don’t quite know what he is. As Dave M mentioned recently, he’s not a wide man due to pace, not a lone striker type, more of a 10/play off the front man yeah i can see that, and probably needs a run of games (either our XI or on loan to cement and own it).
But if things align, we could genuinely end up banking close to £20m for:
A player who hasn’t played for us in 5 years
One we questioned giving a new deal to just 12 months ago
One who’s only started a handful of games but shown promise
…with a chunky sell-on % thrown in for the latter two.
All in all... That’s a pretty tidy return. |
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Reply | season not looking good
at 11:39 13 Jul 2025
I’m all for bringing in young, potentially appreciating assets, but there doesnt seem to be any snarl or bite in those lineups, each looking to the other for when sh*t inevitably hits the fan.
We probably need at least 4 Cook/Dunne/Colback types in the XI just to give those assets a chance to shine. If that means signing a solid but 'meh' 29-year-old, so be it. Proven Championship players who can actually start will eat up more of the budget, but balance is essential. We cant all play like PSG, this is the Champ.
Some might look the biz in a Girona sunshine training session, but reality hits fast when you’re up against a competent opponent, or in our case, a 27yr old journeyman winger recently playing in the Portuguese 3rd tier. |
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Reply | Castellon Friendly
at 16:40 12 Jul 2025
For those who didnt see their 3rd goal (the one we scored for them), its quite something.. |
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Reply | Castellon Friendly
at 11:08 12 Jul 2025
They took off no.15, i was mostly looking forward to seeing him this half |
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Reply | Castellon Friendly
at 10:55 12 Jul 2025
Well the gaffa has to see his new players and combos in action so that feedback early doors is actually good, it shows that half of that line-up are not good enough yet.
Yes its pre-season and all about fitness but if you get ripped by a team somewhat on your level, it shows those flaws.
A slap of reality well delivered. |
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Reply | Castellon Friendly
at 10:38 12 Jul 2025
That is quite possibly the worst thing ive seen on a football pitch |
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Reply | Castellon Friendly
at 10:34 12 Jul 2025
Their no.15 tearing us a new one Doku style is Brian Cipenga, at 27 age probably against him. |
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Reply | Castellon Friendly
at 10:28 12 Jul 2025
Still not sure what Bennie actually is.. a right sided player of sorts with no actual pace, not sure where he fits in our setup..
Walsh is playing like someone who has been sitting on the bench for 2yrs. |
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Reply | Taylor Richards finally going?
at 11:14 6 Jul 2025
Must not have impressed in 1st week as both have been seen training.
No sight of Tuck, unless recovering from something like Lloyd etc. This should be a potential breakthrough year for him.
On Richards, we don’t actually know the full story - attitude, mental health, injuries, personal stuff, no sh*ts given.. probably a mix of all. As far as I'm aware, he isn't some kind of mass murderer being greeted with open arms.
If he’s genuinely turned the page, humbled himself, and applying himself properly (or better than most others), I have no issue with him showing up and seeing where it lands. We’re not pandering to him, as since 1st July the new gaffer’s given everyone a clean slate to prove their value - i trust his judgement.
Based on yesterday? He was ok, nothing more.
But right now, players like Vale, Poku, Dembele, even Sutton, are ahead of him and more aligned with what we need.
If that’s the case, take the L and move on. |
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Reply | Stéphan Era vs Stevenage
at 12:49 5 Jul 2025
Shout out to Big Tim at LCB, a composed athletic unit though not tested too much defensively. Still only 17, a Steve Bould project no doubt. |
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Reply | Rest of the Championship thread 25/26
at 20:59 3 Jul 2025
A yr or so back they had Liam Delap, Jadon Philogene, Ricardo Carvalho in the same team and didn't even reach playoffs. |
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Reply | Kolli
at 16:04 3 Jul 2025
And Tuck? |
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Reply | Ziyad Larkeche contract extension
at 07:24 2 Jul 2025
Well it's on him to step up, we have plenty of time to assess and act before any windows close so no need to play all our cards just yet. Players become available who might not otherwise be / PL loan options become clearer as they finalise squads + potential budget injection etc. can all change the picture.
Things change fast, as we've seen within 3 weeks sentiment can go from meltdown to slight optimism (then probably back again). |
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Reply | The QPR summer transfer rumours thread
at 12:46 9 Jun 2025
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. |
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Reply | The QPR summer transfer rumours thread
at 11:44 9 Jun 2025
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.) |
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Reply | Manager situation
at 20:53 8 Jun 2025
Without wanting to sound like a total on-the-fence wet wipe, I keep thinking of that old Chinese proverb where the horse runs off, but brings back another, the son breaks his leg on the horse, but then avoids the army... good news, bad news, who knows? Let's see how it pans out.
I liked Marti. Came across very well, kept us up twice, there were a handful of standout performances and boy was it dire at times. However he worked with what he had.
Same with Nourry, I’ve liked bits, questioned others. What’s really gone on behind the scenes? We don’t know. Ultimately, he’ll be judged on the big decisions and the next 5-6 months will show if he got this summer right. Right now, there’s just no way to know.
So yeah, the lack of progress thus far is frustrating, but football moves fast. Quiet doesn’t always mean clueless. Let’s see what the picture looks like in a few weeks, things can change quickly. |
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Reply | The QPR summer managers rumours thread
at 14:59 1 Jun 2025
If MC (or people close) were indeed speaking with WBA, we'd only get the comp if WBA triggered the buyout clause in a gentlemanly approach. If he resigend (before joing them) we'd get nothing.
Yes clubs need permission to speak to him, but let’s be real if MC or his camp were talking to WBA, it’s likely been going on behind the scenes. That’s probably where Nourry paranoia kicked in...
Putting him on gardening leave was a gamble as it somewhat protects the club’s position as he cant just walk into another job without consequences, and gives us a bit of leverage to negotiate compensation. But it depends on how much WBA (or any other club) actually want him. Time being the tightrope, we can’t wait forever. And if that interest has cooled, we’re now stuck with an expensive gardener on the payroll… one we’ll likely have to pay off ourselves.
Why not just sack him? Because unless we could prove a breach of contract, we’d have to pay him off. And if we could prove a breach, we’d just be handing over our asset for free. [Post edited 1 Jun 15:15]
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Reply | Released list
at 15:10 28 May 2025
Geniune question, what additional info would you have liked to see from that statement?
I agree the whole manager situation (or lack of one) is not doing anyone any good and needs resolving ASAP to help us prepare as best possible for next season, I also don’t expect to be updated on the sensitive intricacies of the recruitment process.. I mean, have we ever? |
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