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QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 11, 2021 10:35:54 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Apr 11, 2021 10:35:54 GMT

Post Sheffield Wednesday Stats:

The win against Sheffield Wednesday lifts us to 11th position.

If we win our game in hand against Rotherham on Tuesday we can move up to 9th. Nose bleed time.

We only need 2 points from the remaining 6 games to beat last season's total of 58 points. 5 points or more makes this our best season since relegation in 2015.

It was already our 11th win of 2021 (in 18 games) - we only won 11 games in the whole of 2020 (43 games). What a transformation.

Lyndon Dykes has taken over as top scorer moving on to 9 for the season. Chair is on 8 and Austin on 6.

It was also the first time this season (and first time since January 2020) that we've had a player score 2 in a game. QPR have never gone a campaign without a player getting a brace at some point, so we've now avoided creating an unwanted piece of history.

QPR have scored 3+ goals in three consecutive home games for the first time since October 2009 under Jim Magilton.

Yoann Barbet is 6 appearances away from playing every minute of every game this season.

Jordy de Wijs is impressing at the back so far; 5 appearances. 5 appearances. 4 wins. 1 draw. 0 defeats. Beast.

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QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 11, 2021 18:29:37 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Apr 11, 2021 18:29:37 GMT

I was thinking this morning that Barbet should be on 'appearance money'!

For a defender to survive attackers and last-ditch clearances all season without injury is a tremendous feat, and I think we will all agree that now he has a partnership with Dickie and Cameron/De Wijs he has really improved this season too.

Gary Monk was doing the match 'punditry' it seems and he said afterwards:

“It was very easy for both sides to arrive in one another’s boxes. The difference was, for QPR, when the arrived there, they had the quality and took their chances and were more clinical with it. That was the biggest difference between the two teams.”

Difficult to argue with that.

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QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 11, 2021 21:59:49 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Apr 11, 2021 21:59:49 GMT

Having now watched the game I have to agree with The majority of comments already made. The front 3 of Dykes, Chair and Willock constantly caused problems for Wednesday and the combination of Field and Johansen were very steady in midfield.

Barbet, Dickie and De Wijs in the centre of defence looked solid in open play and both Barbet and Dickie were confident to start attacks by pinging some good long balls.

What would have concerned Warburton was the defending down the flanks and the defending from set pieces. Wallace and Kakay are too inconsistent and whilst both have good days they also have plenty of bad days.

The major issue for me remains the leader on the pitch. We have gone from Hall to Barbet to Cameron to Wallace and there isn't a leader amongst them. The suggestion that Johansen should be captain is valid but I would prefer to see Dickie as the main man.

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QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 12, 2021 11:58:59 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Apr 12, 2021 11:58:59 GMT

Apr 11, 2021 21:59:49 GMT stoatey said:

Having now watched the game I have to agree with The majority of comments already made. The front 3 of Dykes, Chair and Willock constantly caused problems for Wednesday and the combination of Field and Johansen were very steady in midfield.

Barbet, Dickie and De Wijs in the centre of defence looked solid in open play and both Barbet and Dickie were confident to start attacks by pinging some good long balls.

What would have concerned Warburton was the defending down the flanks and the defending from set pieces. Wallace and Kakay are too inconsistent and whilst both have good days they also have plenty of bad days.

The major issue for me remains the leader on the pitch. We have gone from Hall to Barbet to Cameron to Wallace and there isn't a leader amongst them. The suggestion that Johansen should be captain is valid but I would prefer to see Dickie as the main man.

If Johansen signs a permanent deal then I could see the logic of having someone as experienced as him as the captain, but then again I could say the same about Austin. As you say stoatey the only other logical choice is Dickie.

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northwesthoop Stan Bowles @admin Posts: 12,653	QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 12, 2021 12:41:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by northwesthoop on Apr 12, 2021 12:41:30 GMT Johansen will be the most important signing for this club in many a year. It needs to happen. And make him captain.
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QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 12, 2021 15:12:18 GMT

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Apr 12, 2021 12:41:30 GMT northwesthoop said:

Johansen will be the most important signing for this club in many a year. It needs to happen. And make him captain.

With Johansen and Austin both fan favourites it might end up with the club having to choose between them or deciding neither is suitable. The issue as I see things is that they are both over 30 and I wonder how keen the club will be to sign them considering the policy is to nurture young talent and then sell at a profit.

Johansen would be a huge addition to the squad as would Charlie but the financial package involved in obtaining their services may well be bigger than the club's ambition or it's budget. The likelyhood of getting any financial return from either is almost non existent and whilst they could lead a promotion push that would be unlikely without at least 4 other signings(2 wing backs, Sam, Field and De Wijs). Johansen has proved he is a quality Championship player and there will be plenty of competition for his services. Charlie struggles to last 70 minutes and whilst we need a prolific goal scorer I think the club might see him as too big a risk.

The club's finances will no doubt dictate and it could be a one or the other decision. Charlie will always be a hero but from a club perspective Johansen looks be the better option.

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northwesthoop Stan Bowles @admin Posts: 12,653	QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 12, 2021 15:37:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by northwesthoop on Apr 12, 2021 15:37:47 GMT Derry and Hill were over 30 when they joined and I feel Johansen could be as influential as them as a bonified QPR player. He is just top class.
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QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 12, 2021 17:54:56 GMT

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Apr 12, 2021 15:37:47 GMT northwesthoop said:

Derry and Hill were over 30 when they joined and I feel Johansen could be as influential as them as a bonified QPR player. He is just top class.

The difference is Clint and Shaun were 30yo's arriving on free transfers and a financial package that would have been low. The financial package for Johansen and or Austin is going to be substantial.

Clint and Shaun were low risk and whilst I would love the club to sign Stefan and Charlie the amount the club would need to invest is going to make signing them a lot higher risk.

The key of course is the possible rewards.

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QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 13, 2021 8:12:50 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Apr 13, 2021 8:12:50 GMT

Apr 11, 2021 10:35:54 GMT northwesthoop said:

Yoann Barbet is 6 appearances away from playing every minute of every game this season.

To add to this, apparently Barbet is the only outfield player in the whole division to play every minute of every game

Seriously impressive.

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QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts Apr 13, 2021 19:06:36 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Apr 13, 2021 19:06:36 GMT

Apr 13, 2021 8:12:50 GMT northwesthoop said:

Apr 11, 2021 10:35:54 GMT northwesthoop said:

Yoann Barbet is 6 appearances away from playing every minute of every game this season.

To add to this, apparently Barbet is the only outfield player in the whole division to play every minute of every game

Seriously impressive.

True northwesthoop ! Whilst some luck will have been involved (and sometimes lack of alternatives) it is largely down to how skilfully he plays (to avoid nasty tackles) and how fit he has been throughout - seriously impressed!!

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QPR v Sheff Weds 10APR21 4 - 1 FT 11th/56pts

Post by northwesthoop on Apr 11, 2021 10:35:54 GMT

Post by kingfisher on Apr 11, 2021 18:29:37 GMT

Post by stoatey on Apr 11, 2021 21:59:49 GMT

Post by kingfisher on Apr 12, 2021 11:58:59 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Apr 12, 2021 12:41:30 GMT

Post by stoatey on Apr 12, 2021 15:12:18 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Apr 12, 2021 15:37:47 GMT

Post by stoatey on Apr 12, 2021 17:54:56 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Apr 13, 2021 8:12:50 GMT

Post by kingfisher on Apr 13, 2021 19:06:36 GMT