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Reply | I'm going full kit Southampton tongiht
at 03:50 17 Apr 2024
Your last point is exactly right. I love all of what Marti has done but one thing we haven't done very often is start aggressively at pace on the front foot - we've been a bit more controlled and coolheaded which I understand is one of the main Marti theses, but if ever there is a game to get up and at 'em in the first 10-20 mins, throwing men forward and rousing the fans, this is it. Beat them mentally and physically before they've settled.
Wishful thinking perhaps, but would love to see it...
PS Le Tissier was a joy. |
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Reply | Tiger a chance on me but don't let me down Hull Vs QPR Match Thread
at 15:26 13 Apr 2024
This is a great example of why it's really important to turn up and take points against the poorer teams. Hull are a good side and if they're on song there's no doubt they have better players than us. Whereas if both teams are playing at the same level we should be beating the likes of Sheff Wed, Plymouth, and others.
Tough to see us getting anything from this but credit to the lads for defending for their lives at the moment.
To attack them / put under pressure we need pace to stretch. Smyth / Sinclair at HT? Yes not technically the best but they will stretch and open play in the attacking third. |
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Reply | High noon for Lowe and co… a QPR match thread
at 16:14 1 Apr 2024
Unless Hodge is injured that's a real head scratcher. And even if he was, surely Andersen is the better bet with Sincs to come on for Dykes now or later?
Worried. |
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Reply | High noon for Lowe and co… a QPR match thread
at 15:43 1 Apr 2024
Lovely bit of work from Hodge to help create that Chair chance. We can't afford to not be be burying that. Slightly unlucky but got to go in. Also nice support from Hodge before that, just didn't get his shot away in time. I like that he makes forward runs from the midfield.
We should not lose this game.
Bego with a good block v Swans player from close range coming round the back on deep cross. Phew. |
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Reply | Gob Brummin is a comin - a QPR match thread
at 02:55 30 Mar 2024
There’s a great view of the goal from the school end where you can se Clarke Salter and Cook as the goal go in. Both, almost in unison, put their hands right on the their heads in sheer disbelief like chair. Priceless.
My hands are still on my head now. I will never forget seeing the arc of that one dip over Ruddy from the SA Rd stand. My goodness. And so wonderfully deserved for Dunne.
Not the greatest game but we created plenty of decent chances and on that basis deserved to win.
Would like to just see a bit more moving forward / running to space once a player plays a pass. Our midfield seem to find that really challenging and it means to move
Up the pitch we always have to go back and over to the other side. Which, to be fair, we do reasonably well, but it’s not dynamic. but who cares. What a 3 points. |
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Reply | The Black Cats vs Jude the Cat Match Thread
at 22:38 16 Mar 2024
I think that’s about right. He also talked about doing what we wanted to do, which was limiting them to no shots for a long time. For me, against a side on a 6 match losing skid with almost a whole first team out, the emphasis should have been on how many shots can we create rather than what can we limit them to. I feel the game was there for the taking.
My opinion is nowhere near as valid as Marti’s though, and I generally view him as a messiah for us even being in with a (decent) shout of staying up right now. But that’s how I saw it. Having said that, if Willock scores from Armstrong’s pull back then it’s the perfect away performance. |
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Reply | The Black Cats vs Jude the Cat Match Thread
at 17:01 16 Mar 2024
Can't believe some of the harshness on Sincs I'm seeing. Yes, his finishing could have been 'better' (wasn't bad against Leicester was it?), yes, a pull back might have been better (after carrying the ball 80 yards by himself - something no other player in our side except perhaps Smyth can do, let alone has done in this game), but he's created 3 of the best attacking situations we had in the whole game in the short time he's been on the pitch (plus a few others). One low hard on target shot at the keeper's feet after running in behind at a tight angle - easily could have gone in. One laid on an absolute plate for Willock who should have scored (maybe just couldn't wrap foot around it, but think that has to go in).
I think not starting him and Smyth was a mistake, personally - team on such a losing streak, get right at them rather than just trying to stay solid early doors. On the other hand you could argue bringing them on later allowed them to run at tired defences - fair enough, but would have given Smyth longer. Just my two cents, ultimately we were pretty solid, won the 'stats' battle, had the better chances, should have won.
But it's two dropped points in the context of the run in. |
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Reply | The Black Cats vs Jude the Cat Match Thread
at 15:54 16 Mar 2024
A bit of pace in our side would terrify them and stretch the pitch and open up some holes for Willock chair and Andersen to play in.
Good hustling and tackling by us but not been impressive or brave enough with the ball. |
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Reply | It's going to be a long week so....
at 07:10 11 Mar 2024
Been going since 1992 and have never once bought a hot food item at the ground. Multiple reasons for that (pre and post match meal traditions sometimes), but the quality on offer is not not one of the reasons…
Since you mention it, also never driven to a game, home or away. Always train bus or walk. |
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Reply | Hot N Boro'ed QPR vs Middlesbrough Match Thread
at 17:27 9 Mar 2024
Next games away at Sunderland who've lost their last 6 and Birmingham at home will go a long way to determining outcome of this season. Keep the faith - we know this team can do it and they're not short on effort. |
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Reply | Hot N Boro'ed QPR vs Middlesbrough Match Thread
at 16:20 9 Mar 2024
Ball over top, Smyth takes round Dieng, excellent challenge to deny him from Van Den Berg (I think).
Boro look like they have more energy and thrust.
For me, too many players looking backwards, not playing the forward ball and not taking on the half turn in pockets of space. To unpick a disciplined opposition, you have to do that.
Finely balanced.
Jimmy Cafu almost nets a cross from 40 yards by accident |
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Reply | Hot N Boro'ed QPR vs Middlesbrough Match Thread
at 15:35 9 Mar 2024
Playing nicely just without a bit of extra guile or bravery with the ball. Boro getting bodies behind ball and good shape. Agree with Brian, a touch open in midfield when Boro break. Boro def have some quality so need to be careful. |
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Reply | thought
at 13:43 7 Mar 2024
If they want to be the very best version of themselves then yes. You can still be an excellent footballer without it but surely it’s an easyish upskill? Think it should be part of any young footballer’s education personally.
Jimmy Roberto Cafu-Carlos swung probably the best cross of the season at Loftus Road in yesterday with his left foot for Field’s header that was saved by their backup keeper - props to the man! |
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Reply | Chair
at 13:37 7 Mar 2024
I’d say he was fine, not hitting the heights of some recent performances but not off colour completely - contributed to an all round good team performance.
I do think now there are better players around (+ players on better form), that he could go the next level if he starts to develop better interplay with them.
Must say his general level of effort / commitment has been absolutely outstanding for most of this season. |
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Reply | Is something stirring at W12
at 13:31 7 Mar 2024
Overall answer has to be yes. The trajectory under Marti has been clearly positive and you can see it on the pitch. The squad also has somewhat unexpected depth to it with the mixture of shrewd ins and outs in Jan and the uptick in form from many players - which isn’t coincidental btw, it’s directly linked to the coaching staff.
Yesterday’s game felt like one for the ages. Despite how we’ve been doing recently I was genuinely surprised to see us absolutely batter a playoff team on a good run of form themselves. Absolutely gutting not to win as we played so well and with such heart - but some days it just doesn’t go your way, and they finished two moves with quality which can happen with a good team/players.
As ever - can we back it up with more performances like this, especially at home? I hope that performance gives them the confidence to do it.
Don’t think Boro or Birmingham next up at home will be easy. We have to be every bit as good if we’re going to win those games. But for the first time in ages, I’d back us to do it. |
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Reply | Frey
at 13:17 7 Mar 2024
‘unforgivable’ was probably a bit harsh. I specifically meant bad contact with the ball from a penalty, rather than it being saved: if you hit it well and keeper makes a good save or it comes back off the inside of the post, fair enough it happens. This one wasn’t hit particularly well, which I think is table stakes if you’re going to take a pen.
But I’m being a bit pedantic really. I did indeed forgive him soon after and was willing him to get the winner! As another poster said, annoyed on his behalf that he missed it because otherwise i thought he was great. He’s got a great attitude so think he’ll be fine.
On the first goal, did perhaps look like he went down easily but excellent anticipation/ instinct to be there in first place and I think the contact was keeper’s head to his leg? Can’t figure out how else the keeper got the whack on his head that required bandaging… |
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