| Kolli 18:14 - Nov 1 with 66316 views | connell10 |
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| Kolli on 19:13 - Jan 4 with 2334 views | hubble |
| Kolli on 15:34 - Jan 4 by E17hoop |
I'm open to being wrong – what did you see in those 70 minutes?
Because I saw 1 in 3 passes misplaced, lost possession multiple times, and two shots over the bar. The goals WERE clinical and excellent finishes. But I'm distinguishing between taking your chances well and playing well overall. Happy to hear what I'm missing from your view of the match. |
What does "playing well overall" really mean?
How do you quantify that? Because if, as I think you are doing, you measure it by some kind of literal, minute-by-minute stat-based yardstick - you're really missing the point!
But mainly I just want to say: are we actually even having this discussion/argument over whether this guy is any good or not, or whether he performed well or not (overall....) when he's just scored two absolute crackers after being kept out in the cold for months with barely any first team action. So he comes in cold (in terms of action) into a freezing game that clearly sapped the energy of all the players, hence the slower than usual pace - he comes in, takes a bit of time to adjust, makes a few errors, but also shows some really neat touches.... and then, bang - he fking clicks. He scores two beautifully taken goals. Now for me, that means he's played a fking blinder. Well done to the lad. Why are we even contemplating anything else? Fans! [Post edited 4 Jan 19:18]
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| Kolli on 19:45 - Jan 4 with 2149 views | Northernr |
Oh look, Rayan Kolli scoring goals again when given some pitch time. Who would have thought?
Might have been nice to see him against Norwich (who he buried last season) because their keeper would have conceded if we’d ever bothered having a shot as well. |  | | |
| Kolli on 19:49 - Jan 4 with 2130 views | Rsole |
Perhaps what we saw eventually from Kolli was similar to what others did against Leicester and this was a very clear message to the hierarchy, rather than the one sent to Marti.
What’s the equivalent of drinking some Estrella on da Gram for others still at the club, especially when you have to stand behind Clive at away games…he’s a chair vandal FFS. I bet he’s been in the Blue Peter garden with Peronis too…
Not that I care about the misdemeanours or messages - more the regular effort and proving the point, so we actually win more frequently.
3 points is a very good reward / please can we have it more often ? |  |
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| Kolli on 20:41 - Jan 4 with 1912 views | terryb |
I also didn't think he had played particulary well to start with. BUT, he was always looking to be positive & creative. That's not something I could say about the two players who played wide on the right!
Let us hope that the club allow him to play more games. We will definitely need him on the pitch while Burrell is absent. At the time, I couldn't understand how the Wednesday 'keeper was so easily beaten for our second goal. Watching the highlights showed me how good a finish this was.
Carry on please Rayan |  | | |
| Kolli on 21:08 - Jan 4 with 1785 views | QPunkR |
I like Rayan. I like how he holds himself and definitely think there's a diamond not far beneath the surface. Added to that, he's been at Rangers since he was in nappies and is good with fans and kids.
He scored two brilliant goals today and was the difference between the teams. However, it's also true that he was really pretty poor before his first goal. Both things can be true and we don't need all this fussin' and a-fightin' splitting hairs over whether he was amazing or terrible today |  |
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| Kolli on 22:20 - Jan 4 with 1585 views | Lblock |
| Kolli on 18:46 - Jan 4 by BrianMcCarthy |
Missed today's game but can't see enough of that goal.
I think the second is a lovely goal too. Very inventive.
Delighted for Kolli. |
I actually prefer the second goal
Lovely to see a young lad in Morgan do some hard yards and show vision to place the header into Rayan’s path. Then, a clinical finish from a tightening angle where Rayan had to pick his spot and drive it firmly past the advancing and spreading himself goalkeeper.
Think I’m into my third year saying this lad will be a player.
IF he has been injured then that’s a real shame and something that needs to be worked on - I do think his physique could do with some work but glad he’s not being artificially forced at his age.
IF there’s personality clash issues off the field then this is something that needs to be worked on - suck it up on “both sides”; everyone needs to focus on what’s good for Kolli’s career as that’s good for everyone.
Congrats to Rayan and all involved |  |
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| Kolli on 22:24 - Jan 4 with 1576 views | numptydumpty |
It does amuse me that several fans are saying, Rayan played poorly apart from the two absolutely stunning goals he scored !!!!
Please keep playing totally Cr*p Master Kolli !!!!
Only on a QPR fans forum. We truly are bonkers fans...
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| Kolli on 22:25 - Jan 4 with 1573 views | derbyhoop |
One reason he hasn't been playing is fitness. Injuries, followed by limited training. As hinted at by JS, post match.
Is it any wonder he made errors. However, he ended the game as a contest because he scores goals. |  |
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| Kolli on 22:35 - Jan 4 with 1495 views | Match82 |
| Kolli on 22:24 - Jan 4 by numptydumpty |
It does amuse me that several fans are saying, Rayan played poorly apart from the two absolutely stunning goals he scored !!!!
Please keep playing totally Cr*p Master Kolli !!!!
Only on a QPR fans forum. We truly are bonkers fans...
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I get it though. Not specifically to Kolli, I didn't see enough of the game today to judge, but let's take Vales performance the other day, extrapolate that to a whole game (yikes!) and then he scores in the last minute. Is that a good game? It's more like a bad game with something fantastic to justify the selection. Much like everything on here and elsewhere it's not necessarily black and white.
Keepers are kind of the opposite I guess. 3 or 4 really good saves, "great game", then let's one dribble through his legs in the last minute changes everything. |  | | |
| Kolli on 22:42 - Jan 4 with 1391 views | stainrods_elbow |
He's scored , what, 5 or 6 goals in 30 odd apps, I think, she he's hardly looked lethal. Today was a (very) good day for sure, albeit against sh*take opposition.
If Burrell's out for a few weeks, however, Rayan'll be in by default, so he should have a decent run of games to stretch his legs. I have mixed feelings about him so far - but I want to see more of him. |  |
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| Kolli on 22:45 - Jan 4 with 1436 views | Rangers67 |
Kolli played really well today given his limited game time so far and anyone saying he didn’t play well is nuts | | | |
| Kolli on 22:53 - Jan 4 with 1393 views | TK1 |
Great finishes, and there's lots in him playing behind Kone with runners either side. Looks a good position for him, even if it may take a game or two to click.
However, he was out on his feet long before the end. He's certainly not match fit, he was blowing from about 70 mins. We thought he might be taken off as he was bent double for a bit - and then he scored.
It'll take him a few weeks to get fit. Hopefully he's robust enough, because he's a finisher and a player.
Good to see Chair on the pitch at the end (even if he didn't look too happy). We miss him badly. | | | |
| Kolli on 23:33 - Jan 4 with 1239 views | JamieNaz |
The lad has a knack of getting goals.
I don't know why he hasn't played more, but it seems to be an ongoing thing under two managers now, one of whom clearly was not entirely following the clubs/players wishes given the response to him from players when he returned, so perhaps it's not the club being off, but the kid as well?
I don't know either way.
Just look forward to him getting more minutes and hopefully staying fit. It seems like he's been out of training for the past month.
Really liked the second celebration, can see a genuine connection between him and Morgan.
Looks like Kolli has also filled out a lot? | | | |
| Kolli on 23:35 - Jan 4 with 1232 views | connell10 |
| Kolli on 21:23 - Dec 8 by wombat |
Here we go again ,another 20 page thread on a player who’s barely played for us . And in all honestly wont be here much longer . If the club an engineer the very successful dev squad coach out of the door after so many years ,they won’t blink and eyelid doing the same to aplayer they would likely get a few million for in Jan who’s family allegedly rubbed the man child ceo the wrong way on a few occasions this and last season .esp when the spin will be it’s money to Edwards perm transfer.
Lbs the club will wish Kolli wellland the rumours will then start on what sell on clause we managed to get if he bangs a few goals in , |
Well hopefully he will stay here now and become a good player for us. [Post edited 4 Jan 23:38]
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| Kolli on 01:01 - Jan 5 with 1059 views | E17hoop |
| Kolli on 19:13 - Jan 4 by hubble |
What does "playing well overall" really mean?
How do you quantify that? Because if, as I think you are doing, you measure it by some kind of literal, minute-by-minute stat-based yardstick - you're really missing the point!
But mainly I just want to say: are we actually even having this discussion/argument over whether this guy is any good or not, or whether he performed well or not (overall....) when he's just scored two absolute crackers after being kept out in the cold for months with barely any first team action. So he comes in cold (in terms of action) into a freezing game that clearly sapped the energy of all the players, hence the slower than usual pace - he comes in, takes a bit of time to adjust, makes a few errors, but also shows some really neat touches.... and then, bang - he fking clicks. He scores two beautifully taken goals. Now for me, that means he's played a fking blinder. Well done to the lad. Why are we even contemplating anything else? Fans! [Post edited 4 Jan 19:18]
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I think we're defining 'playing well' differently, which is worth unpacking.
For me, 'playing well' means how you execute across the match – your touch, passing, and decision-making throughout. 'Playing effectively' means whether you deliver the outcome that matters. Kolli played effectively (two goals, match-winning impact) but didn't play well overall (one pass in three went astray, possession lost, shots over the bar, etc.).
I might be wrong but it seems people seem to be saying that the goals mean he had a blinder, full stop. I'm saying that a player can take their chances brilliantly while still playing poorly in between those moments. Both can be true simultaneously.
In context - the freezing game and a lack of match sharpness might well explain the errors. But then, it also contextualises the goals, doesn't it? We can't use conditions to excuse mistakes while ignoring them when praising achievements.
I'm pleased he scored – really pleased. I'm questioning whether we watched seventy minutes of outstanding football or seventy minutes of poor football punctuated by two excellent finishes. Those aren't the same thing, and the distinction matters if you're trying to assess what happens when he plays regularly rather than coming off the bench.
I feel for him – he can't win with the context of the stories which have been spread, and I hope he'll be able to step into the role that Burrell has crafted so successfully as a foil for the other front players. If he does, then all strength to him. A generally average performance with two great goals against the worst team in the division by a mile doesn't make him a great player overnight.
Though you're probably right - maybe I'm overthinking a match-winning performance. Occupational hazard. |  |
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| Kolli on 02:43 - Jan 5 with 970 views | WestbourneR |
| Kolli on 15:34 - Jan 4 by E17hoop |
I'm open to being wrong – what did you see in those 70 minutes?
Because I saw 1 in 3 passes misplaced, lost possession multiple times, and two shots over the bar. The goals WERE clinical and excellent finishes. But I'm distinguishing between taking your chances well and playing well overall. Happy to hear what I'm missing from your view of the match. |
A game is played over the full 90. That’s how it works. You’re focussing on the negatives amongst what was a very scrappy game overall.
But the important point is he had the quality and star potential to emphatically make his mark on the game twice.
I also don’t agree he was dreadful, there was lots of lovely first time link play that is often sorely lacking at this level and it’s incredibly potent and creative because it unlocks the space in the final third.
I have to also be honest and say sometimes you have to be able to read and understand touch and game intelligence in a young player, even if they’re having a bad game. Innate skills.
It’s the eye for a player and I’m saying, as ill received as it will be, that quite a few people on here don’t have it.
It was the same with Eze in his first season. There were a lot of doubters. [Post edited 5 Jan 3:19]
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| Kolli on 09:03 - Jan 5 with 660 views | francisbowles |
| Kolli on 22:42 - Jan 4 by stainrods_elbow |
He's scored , what, 5 or 6 goals in 30 odd apps, I think, she he's hardly looked lethal. Today was a (very) good day for sure, albeit against sh*take opposition.
If Burrell's out for a few weeks, however, Rayan'll be in by default, so he should have a decent run of games to stretch his legs. I have mixed feelings about him so far - but I want to see more of him. |
Overall in the first team, he has scored 8 in 47 games. 1882 minutes which is the equivalent of a shade under 21 games.
8 n 21 seems a better scoring rate than most of the forwards I can remember. [Post edited 5 Jan 12:22]
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| Kolli on 09:05 - Jan 5 with 653 views | francisbowles |
| Kolli on 22:53 - Jan 4 by TK1 |
Great finishes, and there's lots in him playing behind Kone with runners either side. Looks a good position for him, even if it may take a game or two to click.
However, he was out on his feet long before the end. He's certainly not match fit, he was blowing from about 70 mins. We thought he might be taken off as he was bent double for a bit - and then he scored.
It'll take him a few weeks to get fit. Hopefully he's robust enough, because he's a finisher and a player.
Good to see Chair on the pitch at the end (even if he didn't look too happy). We miss him badly. |
He was also stretching as soon as the final whistle went. | | | |
| Kolli on 09:34 - Jan 5 with 547 views | Northernr |
| Kolli on 22:53 - Jan 4 by TK1 |
Great finishes, and there's lots in him playing behind Kone with runners either side. Looks a good position for him, even if it may take a game or two to click.
However, he was out on his feet long before the end. He's certainly not match fit, he was blowing from about 70 mins. We thought he might be taken off as he was bent double for a bit - and then he scored.
It'll take him a few weeks to get fit. Hopefully he's robust enough, because he's a finisher and a player.
Good to see Chair on the pitch at the end (even if he didn't look too happy). We miss him badly. |
He'll fit right in then. | | | |
| Kolli on 09:49 - Jan 5 with 472 views | RBlock |
Absolutely love the lad, hope he can keep fit and build up some sharpness. I think he's the best striker of the ball at the club, absolutely leathers the thing.
He'd misplaced a couple of passes and skied that one chance, but he didn't let it get to him and he kept on going. Compare that to Dembele missing that chance and going missing for the rest of the game. Kolli has the exact amount of arrogance and confidence you want in a forward. |  | | |
| Kolli on 09:51 - Jan 5 with 460 views | SW_Ranger |
No doubt about it, two great finishes to close out a game we should have had sorted by half time. I thought SW looked L1 standard and a few of our players looked comfortable against that level. Others were really quite poor against that team for sure.
On Kolli, I was disappointed with him up to his first goal if I’m honest. I thought he had a real opportunity to make a statement and hadn’t taken it against a poor team. Then he scored right as I was saying it. It seemed to change his performance completely then; he had the bit between his teeth and did exactly what I had hoped he would do when he came on. Fair play though, he’s shown he can contribute, he can score and he can play off Kone. I’d like to see more, especially if Burrell is out for a while. What an opportunity for him at almost 21 y/o!
The lad has skills, he just has to be completely focused and take the opportunities ahead and prove he’s a headache to team selections going forward. Be fantastic to see him step up and keep banging in a few goals here and there against Championship teams now. |  | | |
| Kolli on 10:27 - Jan 5 with 308 views | robith |
Kolli's performance yesterday brought to mind Rolling Stone magazine's assessment of Weezer; "the worst band to release two classic albums"
Some lad at the front of PU was giving him pelters so I loved Rayan staring him out when he scored |  | | |
| Kolli on 11:30 - Jan 5 with 183 views | WadR |
| Kolli on 22:42 - Jan 4 by stainrods_elbow |
He's scored , what, 5 or 6 goals in 30 odd apps, I think, she he's hardly looked lethal. Today was a (very) good day for sure, albeit against sh*take opposition.
If Burrell's out for a few weeks, however, Rayan'll be in by default, so he should have a decent run of games to stretch his legs. I have mixed feelings about him so far - but I want to see more of him. |
6 in 30 is a bit misleading, I think given how many of them were very late sub appearances.
If you break it down into minutes played he has:
25/26 Season: 2 goals in 3.2 lots of 90 minutes
24/25 Season: 4 goals in 9.1 lots of 90 minutes
23/24 Season: 0 goals in 1.9 lots of 90 minutes
That works out as 6 in 14 which for a kid who has been in and out of the side and had injury problems is impressive.
Think his technique and decision making has some way to improve but he scores goals! | | | |
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