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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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Reply | Clubs must submit list of released players by May 17 to EFL
at 11:38 28 May 2025
Assume the PL cup had something to do with this 'delay' as unsure how wise it is to communicate the release of players before the final, likewise it would be strange to announce the release of a player the day after they win the cup (unless they already knew).
So let some time pass then give the main players their 'day in the sun' coverage (Murphy, Paal). Or do you seperate 1st team from dev squad etc. either way its not really that big a deal as here we have it in black and white. |
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Reply | The QPR summer transfer rumours thread
at 11:15 28 May 2025
It's safe to say the ball is firmly in Mr. Kelman's court after such a season. His stock is high right now and I assume he'll be advised to leverage that.
He could demand 'big' from us to re-sign / force our hand to sell if indeed only 1yr remains as maybe he just doesnt like it here and has better offers elsewhere. |
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Reply | Academy released players
at 11:53 22 May 2025
I get the sense we’ll be leveraging this PL Cup win heavily to attract a host of new 16-18
yr olds from PL academies who will be younger, of a better standard, and have higher potential than the group being released. I do agree with the point on balance however. |
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Reply | Michi Frey contract ✅
at 13:14 17 May 2025
Whilst i agree it could be better, i also don't see how it 'gets us relegated, 100%'. As it stands, it's an improvement on this years forward line.
Unless we somehow pull an experienced goalscoring Championship forward out of the hat, then anyone we add with the intention of scoring goals, will have 'limited experience at this level'.
We're adding our very own EFL experienced L1 goal machine to the mix, whose been on our books for 5 yrs, time to back him. As it would be no different to us bringing in a Kone or Godden and hoping they bag 10-15.
Fair enough if we find a forward with goalscoring championship experience on our budget, but i just don't see it. |
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Reply | Development side .
at 20:38 30 Apr 2025
Thought our keeper has looked comfortable, checked and he's 24! |
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Reply | **BURNLEY MATCH THREAD**
at 13:10 26 Apr 2025
Because Nardi putting his foot through it means Kolli vs their 6ft2 CB in an aerial duel, its coming back either way. |
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Reply | **BURNLEY MATCH THREAD**
at 12:54 26 Apr 2025
Burnley are a fine example of an extremely well drilled side of slightly above average players high on confidence and momentum.
Though they'd struggle to get 30pts in the prem. |
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Thread | Strikeforce next season..
at 20:53 22 Apr 2025
As it stands, assuming they all stay, how would we feel about starting the season with the following strikers and save some £££ to strengthen elsewhere:
Frey
Kolli
Kelman
Celar
(Lloyd out on loan)
We only ever play 1 up top, and often how we play just wont suit Kolli, Celar or Kelman so that could be an issue.
Frey proven he can score at this level (and also miss plenty of games).
Kolli who can also play deeper has shown potential and also bagged a few.
Celar & Kelman would be the gamble as feel they would need extended game time to get in the groove yet so would anyone new coming in.
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Reply | Ronnie Edwards - praise to the club when it’s due
at 12:30 19 Apr 2025
It's intriguing that Edwards essentially came from playing L1 football (I doubt six months on the bench at Southampton drastically improved his development).
Therefore, as we're unlikely to sign him long-term, there must be a few other potential options - slightly rougher around the edges - lurking in the lower leagues, just like Morrison, who proved himself there last season. |
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Reply | Jimmy Dunne Will he stay or will he go
at 21:56 18 Apr 2025
Great player for us, would love him to stay as many have pointed out his attributes are an asset to our team.
However, a Premier League RB he is not. Even a team pushing for promotion would most likely favour a more 'natural' up & down ball playing speedy assist merchant as 1st choice. Though he could be a useful squad player in such a team, is that what he really wants.. more cash and a 'bigger challenge', so yeah quite possibly.
Plot twist:
A 3yr deal has been verbally agreed, Nourry just holding out for a special 'summer buzz' announcement, strategically timing the news to capture peak off-season attention. |
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