QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th

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QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th Dec 13, 2020 3:13:12 GMT

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Post by ranger-boy on Dec 13, 2020 3:13:12 GMT

The most frustrating part of today is that we didn't deserve to lose that. If anybody was going to win it, it was going to be us. How many times have we said that this season!

Having said that, it was truly memorable to finally be back at the Stadium to see a game again! It was also good to get another stand ticked off with the School lower. Now all I need is the School upper and I've completed every stand at the ground!

One thing jumped out at me during the game. In the first half, the Reading defence and keeper were all communicating so well and were all so vocal, whilst we had none of that in the second half. It truly was ridiculously quiet (and that's on the pitch and in the stands!)

It was one of those games that was going to be decided by a mistake or an absolute screamer, and at least it was the latter for a change. If we really wanted to nit pick, then I suppose we could've closed the attacker down quicker? But I genuinely think it was one of those goals that we couldn't do anything about. Very frustating, but we have to move on and learn from it ahead of a very tough remainder of the month.

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QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th Dec 13, 2020 8:33:50 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Dec 13, 2020 8:33:50 GMT

Post Reading Stats:

We drop 1 place to 19th after the defeat at Reading

It is only the 3rd time under Warburton we have been 19th at the end of a round of fixtures. We've never been lower than 19th since he took over.

We now only have a 5 point cushion over the bottom 3

Don't forget we continue a tough run having to face Stoke (8th), Swansea (3rd) and Norwich (1st) in 3 of our next 4 games.

We only have 18 points and have only scored 18 goals in our 18 games so far; averaging 1 point and 1 goal a game.

As I mentioned previously we have now gone 5 games without a win for only the 3rd time since Warburton took over - and 2 of those runs have come this season already.

It is the first time this season we've lost consecutive home games, having lost our previous home match against Bristol City.

Fans were in attendance at Loftus Road for the first time since 29 February 2020; a 2-2 draw with Birmingham 288 days before

Dominic Ball missed only his 2nd match of the season but Chair and Barbet keep up their records of starting all 18 games so far.

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QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th Dec 13, 2020 14:10:04 GMT

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Post by jimjams on Dec 13, 2020 14:10:04 GMT

Well I admire the restraint boys!

Yes, the next couple of games are beyond crucial.

Single has been ringing the relegation bell of doom for the last 6 to 8 years but I think he might be on to something this year.

Personally yesterday was the worst game to watch this season...to see us huff and puff, not put it in the net despite the chances, to not put in a decent cross, to not shoot on sight, was excruciating.

But worse was knowing that Reading only needed one chance to score...it's been the story for every visiting team this season. I could see it unfolding so clearly.

Anyway...it is what it is...I suppose a relegation fight is more exciting that mid-table anonymity!?

ranger-boy Don Givens Posts: 1,682	QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th Dec 13, 2020 14:45:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ranger-boy on Dec 13, 2020 14:45:57 GMT We won't go down this season. We've proven in previous games that when we're on our top game, we are more than good enough to stay up
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QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th Dec 13, 2020 15:01:07 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2020 15:01:07 GMT

We sold our best players and didn’t replace them
the defence has been dodgy for years,was it sorted out this season,the Wigan lad was who we should of got,not slow dickie
i know you like taking the piss out of my relegation talk but this season is a grim reality
we shouldn’t be struggling,the league is poor and I mean bloody poor,teams like luton have taken to this league like a duck to water
there’s been no crowd pressure home or away up until now and we can’t even beat a injury ravaged reading team
even their own fans before yesterdays game said you might as well give QPR the 3 points
confidence must be bloody low in the squad right now and also the supporters are starting to worry now
i don’t know what the answer is im just the bloke that talks crap most of the time

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QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th Dec 13, 2020 15:28:55 GMT

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Post by jimjams on Dec 13, 2020 15:28:55 GMT

We won't go down this season. We've proven in previous games that when we're on our top game, we are more than good enough to stay up

Were we not on our top game yesterday?

I'm not saying we will go down this season but we are in the mix

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QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th Dec 13, 2020 17:22:22 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Dec 13, 2020 17:22:22 GMT

Dec 13, 2020 15:01:07 GMT @singlespeed said:

i know you like taking the piss out of my relegation talk but this season is a grim reality...
i don’t know what the answer is im just the bloke that talks crap most of the time

You aren't talking rubbish, but I think the relegation talk is a week too early.

It is a big, big week ahead. Things change so quickly in football; get 6 points and we are fine and everything looks totally different as we'd be miles clear in mid table.

Zero or 1 point and the conversation does change then no doubt.

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QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th Dec 15, 2020 13:49:51 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Dec 15, 2020 13:49:51 GMT

Dec 12, 2020 23:16:13 GMT stoatey said:

If Warburton wants to keep his job then IMO he has to change from his 4-2-3-1 to 4-4-2. Dykes is a target man and has been totally ineffective in the lone striker role. We need to give him a bit of support and it might be worth trying a front pairing of Dykes and Kelman.

From the little I have seen of Kelman he doesn't seem as static as either Dykes or Bonne and his movement is what big central defenders hate.

It's now time for Warburton to try something different.

Could not agree more, but I suspect Warburton will not...

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QPR v Reading 12DEC20 0 - 1 FT 18pts/19th

Post by ranger-boy on Dec 13, 2020 3:13:12 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Dec 13, 2020 8:33:50 GMT

Post by jimjams on Dec 13, 2020 14:10:04 GMT

Post by ranger-boy on Dec 13, 2020 14:45:57 GMT

Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2020 15:01:07 GMT

Post by jimjams on Dec 13, 2020 15:28:55 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Dec 13, 2020 17:22:22 GMT

Post by kingfisher on Dec 15, 2020 13:49:51 GMT