QPR V HULL CITY 2-1

I think that's very understandable and he shouldn't of played really after his father has died only a day ago
May he rest in peace

I am glad I read the article about Lualua's father dying as otherwise I would have ranted about his performance, because it was dire. Instead I have to query the sense of selecting him. It was obvious from the start that he was not functioning properly. He didn't pass when he should, passed badly when he did, and was at fault when they scored. Before long the rest of the team was choosing any other method of attack than a pass to Lualua. Talking him off after half-time was the right thing but I wonder if he will get over the mare of a game... Wzsolek was, in contrast, responsible for injecting a more reliable and inspirational approach to the attack.

The game is best summed up as like the weather - often drab and blustery. QPR played well at times, putting together good passes and intercepting Hull well; but bad passing and other mistakes meant Loftus Road was very quiet until we scored. Lualua was not the only player having a bad day. OK he was the worst but at least he had a good reason. Freeman had a rare poor performance, Perch had one of his and, yet again, Washington & Mackie failed to deliver. The introduction of Smith & Sylla, even at the expense of Mackie and Baptiste (a worthy substitute for Lynch) added to the tempo and Hull were suddenly reeling, culminating in Smith's equaliser. Sylla's added time goal was no more than QPR deserved but it was still 'edge of the seat' play as Hull stopped time-wasting and pushed hard in attack.

A good 3 points though sees us back to 6th place. Still a reasonable start to the season!

I asked the same question in Simons report but did you feel at the time there may be a foul given against Washington in the build up to our second goal? The Hull players didn't appeal but for me it was a shove and if I was a Hull fan I wouldn't be happy.

Mackie will be effective in some games, not others. I think Smith or Sylla should be starting next week, if not both. Mackie is more effective against a team who like to play out from the back (he was outstanding against Reading) but he is less effective in other games like today.

Considering from the sounds of it so many players weren't on song we did well to grind out a win - from behind which we so rarely do - against a team that has just come down. Impressive!

Great feedback kingfisher, such feedback will be missed whilst you are away!

Hopefully QPR are still averaging 7 points each 4 games when you return!

Here's hoping!

Our first 11 can definitely give any team a game but as you have said yourself elsewhere injuries are going to be our downfall.