Bristol City v QPR 6MAR21 0 - 2 FT 17th/40pts

In all fairness Ball was hard but fair. I think the ref should have booked Johansen and got the wrong player!

43 points is QPR's best tally after 33 games since relegation in 2015. Progress. We have to give Warburton some credit here. He's lost 50 goals from the side, lost his best players and had to overhaul the squad both summers he's been here. To gave our best tally at this stage of the season is an achievement really.

We picked up our first points without Geoff Cameron since September 2019 - breaking a run of 10 straight defeats without him

10th clean sheet of the season

5th away win of the season

Post Bristol City Stats:

We move up 1 place to 16th with the win against Bristol City.

It was our first win in 4 games but we have won 7 from 11 in 2021 overall. We only won 11 matches in the whole of 2020 and have 7 already this year.

We play our game in hand against Wycombe on Tuesday and a win will guarantee us moving into the top half (we would be 11th if Blackburn don't beat Swansea in their game in hand also played on Tuesday, 12th if Blackburn also win)

We are back to 11 points clear of the bottom 3, but as mentioned above 43 points from 33 games is our best tally after 33 games since relegation. Progress. Relegation is now surely out of the question and this season is now about trying to finish as high as possible.

Another feather in cap of Warburton is our away record since he took over...
He has picked up his 12th away win as QPR manager (41 away games) - one more than under John Eustace (caretaker), Steve McClaren and Ian Holloway (2nd stint) combined (11 from 63). Progress. Basically 12 wins from 41 when we only got 11 from the previous 63 away games. Thanks to Jack Supple for this stat.

Charlie Austin made his 100th QPR appearance.

Speaking of 100's, today (Sunday) Lyndon Dykes marks 100 days since his last QPR goal 

Ilias Chair is now outright top scorer for QPR with 6 for the season. It was his first goal of 2021 after 15 appearances without a goal (14 league, 1 cup)

Rob Dickie scored his 2nd of the season - both have come against Bristol City

Jordy de Wijs made his debut and helped us to a clean sheet

It was our 10th clean sheet of the season. Remember we only got 6 in the whole of last season. Progress.

Yoann Barbet is 13 games away from a 100% appearance record for the season.

It's the day after the day before and a few observations on yesterday's game. Let me start by saying that

The big 6 (Dieng,Barbet,Dickie,Johansen,Chair and Austin) who are the mainstay of this team were at last joined in the starting line up by Sam Field. Going forward I hope the big 6 becomes the big 7 because the difference in having Field in the team over Ball makes us much better. Of that big 7, I thought Barbet, Dickie, Field and Johansen were tremendous.

The Field/ Johansen partnership in midfield looked as good a central midfield pairing as we had had in recent seasons and as a result they dictated the play. Dieng did what he had to do, Chair did well and to score with a header was probably something that you would have got huge odds against happening pre match. Charlie did ok but wasn't really at the races today.Probably, like me he was still wondering about why Wallace was given the armband instead of him although he might also have been thinking about his bets for the Cheltenham Festival.

Of the other starters Kane, Wallace, Willock and De Wijs they all did well. In particular Kane who put in some lovely crosses. Wallace frightens the life out of me when he has to defend but luckily the Robins never put him under any real pressure. De Wijs did alright and made a couple of good blocks (he looks more secure than Cameron in that centre back role) although Bristol City were a bit toothless and Nahki probably had his worst day ever. Willock is nowhere near the finished article and at the start he looked out of his depth but he grew into the game. Willock seemed to have a free role and whilst he adds something different to Dykes I wonder if Austin would prefer to have the big man alongside him. Hopefully, Willocks energy and speed will be given another try because I think that him and Austin could be a decent pairing.

Overall it was a good team performance that looked much better for the inlusion of Field. A win by two clear goals and a clean sheet is something that we rarely see as QPR fans so full credit to Warburton and all at QPR.

Not sure if there is any truth in the rumour that Cameron missed the game due to burst ear drums after his bollocking from Charlie!

Field, Johansen and Amos would be a very decent shout. If Amos were available for selection yesterday would you see him being given the free role that Willock occupied yesterday? Going forward to next season when Amos is fit again it will give us more options but it would also raise some questions about the roles of Dykes and Bonne especially if as I hope Charlie stays.

Whilst I think Field and Austin might well stay I fear that the package for Johansen might be out of our reach. If Fulham do let Johansen leave I think that there will be many clubs after his signature and that could see us being out bid.

Senny Dieng 6 had little to do but watch an outstanding performance from the super hoops he oozes presence possibly my fave keeper weve had since Alex Smithies LOL

Todd kane 7 what a ball he played to the head of mini me chair, defended well (never understood why he was kept out of starting line up by Kakay all those months ago for me now one of our best players)

Jordy de Wijs 8 very impressive debut looks a man mountain similar to when ze german AKA OUR BIG EFFIN GERMAN Leistner first played for us espescially that was until he grew weary of us .
de Wijs looks very confident just hope when he pulled up sharp the injury isn’t too worrying, no doubt now if fit will keep my hero Cameron out for a long long spell on this performance and my man crush may only get playing time in our little cup runs?? That’s if we sign the dutch fella full time (which I hear we might if his injury disappears) all in all very impressive first showing

Yohan Barbet 8 his shot hit the post to set up Dickie for the 2nd and another great defensive display from the Frenchman, I was disappointed about him up until recently THIS IS THE PLAYER I thought we had signed from that lot who play in that brand spanking new stadium which is slightly better than there old bus stop

Rob Dickie 8 happy he scored when I saw his name on the scoresheet I thought it must have been a header but was with his foot. delighted with him for me our player of the season today a great display he kept citys ex hoop hero sir Nakhi of Wells very very subdued I hope hes not grabbing the attentions of the big fish because without him in our side I cant see us being as good a unit.

Lee Wallace 8 (almost a 9 from me) is it just a coincidence were a better outfit and team with this guy in it? I said hes vital to our team this season…..this game shows why…Didn’t realise he was so quick Wallace have made us look foolish
I for one was crying out for a new LB in the Jan window MW must have known we already had one no wonder he let Ryan manning go might now have got to grips with the championship from Scottish football national conference also having those injuries didn’t help him settle in either…..fingers crossed he don’t get crocked again must be a real fave of MW who made him captain for the day…..me personally it would have been Austin or Johansen for the band for me (altho both loanees so prob don’t set a good example for the dressing room and the club)


Sam Field 8 thankyou Mark now weve seen him from the start buy him what a difference from MWs son Dom Ball he is ran the show alongside Johansen in the middle of the park think he only got took off because of a knock to his head….cant wait to see him for the full 90 on Tues against wild things wanderers 9who I think were gonna batter) just hope its on the red button on SKY but having just viewed the SKY sports section for tuesday night doesnt look like its on (i hope im wrong)

Stefan johansen 9 MOM WOW best performance ive seen since tubby adel obviously not as spectacular as the fat man but hes something else ive seen glimpses of this before this happened ...and certainly witnessed his great performances in the past against us similar to this level….loved passing the ball loved a tackle…..I think just the fact that he didn’t have to babysit MWs Son Dom Ball let him express himself John Barnes Stylee Italia 1990 he beat a man created his own space he expressed himself and didn’t give up the chase …..playing for NORWAY NOOOOO-------EEEEEERRRRRR---------WAYYYYYY arivadirci its one on one. (apologies for my Italian wasn’t always my strong point along with the patience to spell properly)

Ilias chair 8 (the covid 19 barnet kid) Nipped in with a cheeky header perfectly found by Harry kanes more talented and more skilful brother todd ,involved heavily in the 2nd goal went on a crazy maradona dribble in 2nd half also had he not missed that chance that was a shade or 2 away from being a sitter at 2-0 could have won MOM on another day. End of the day Magnifique ....im in doubt because of his size he will ever win a Portuguese cap but hes ours and we love him despite his very annoying haircut (dunno why i dislike his barnet so much but it aggravates me)

Chris Willock 8 hello play him in a free role with Chair almost a front 3 and heres me thinking hes just a winger so glad u listened to me MW….......wink wink given licence to roam and caused Brizzle City no end of drama played a super pass with the outside of his left peg to free fellow midget chair who was unable to finnish it off BRAVO that man gonna be hard to leave him out now MW eh?.....didnt know what he brought to the table when we first signed him didnt think he would feature much on first glances but recent he looked sharper and sharper as a sub but now i can see him possibly being an equal or even better than BOS? maybe im getting too excited here but ive seen enough to see hes a rough gem thats in the process of being polished.

Charlie Austin 6 would love to give him a 7 but to me he looks tired still done his job but at one point I was shouting for Dykes to get on in the hope he could get off the bench and get a nice confidence boost and get his name on the scoresheet i genuinely think he wudda scored today had he played, never mind one day lets hope he scores…..back to Austin on his 100th game for the hoops he dropped deep sometimes to help out midfield and almost latched onto a loose pass but Bentley just got there beforehand to clear. Charlie I will always love you but u need a rest me old cockle.

Rub a dubs

Kakay 7 fitted right in when the Dutchman went off think he may be a better centre half than right back but will be well behind 4 others before he gets the nod in a back 3

Ball 6 job was already done when he came on was celebrating his omission from the starting XI think he and MW will have a divorce when MW signs Field full time
Hallelujah (ive been calling this for a month haven’t i?) headless chicken was obvious when he came on again but almost shocked me with a thunderbolt strike that went just wide (when i watched it originally i thought it was Johansen hit it but on watching the highlights it shocked me it was Ball)

Bonne 5 I don’t like him sorry was praying Dykes came on (only downer from MW this for me Dykes confidence is so low so don’t make it worse bring on Dykes instead of this guy) in saying this he held the ball up well and had a shot but hit it straight at keeper 9one no doubt im sure Dykes wudda buried LOL)

TEAM PERFORMANCE AND MW SCORE both 9s



All I will say Mr Warburton is thanks for listening it was emotional that 25 minute meeting we had LOL onwards and upwards

im so miffed right now

was hoping to press on the Sunderland Pompey game and see us hiding behind them

really wanna see this upcoming Wycombe game

i might use my contacts and get a seat

doubtful but always wrth a try im off 3 days from work you see and now im miffed

SKY U SLAGS i pay an awful lof of money and all i wish for is the bleedin Wycombe game

ive an idea i will call them and say if its not put on i hear Virgin will do it for me and make the bill cheaper

wheres my phone............watch this space i will tape the conversation