B Team

The team was a decent mixture of players although I have to admit I have never heard of a couple of them.

Walsh
Drewe (Jude-Boyd 70) Kefalas, Gubbins, Domi (Pitblado 70)
Duke McKenna, Amos, Aoraha (Remey 58), Mema (Mahorn 63)
Sinclair, Taylor-Crossdale

We were 2-0 down at half time and despite looking bright at the start of the 2nd half we conceded another goal  from the spot. Our goal was scored late on by the lad on trial Taylor-Crossdale who had also hit the bar. 

I believe that McKenna is one of those right footed wide men who can play on either flank. He has quite often played for the U23 team on the left which allows him to cut inside. 

Great news for Amos. Brentford have had a B Team for a number of years so were a tough match.

Arguably though, isn't that just our U23 team?

I thought the point of the B Team was to keep some first team players sharp, giving minutes to the likes of Dunne.

Archer, Kakay, Ball, Amos, Thomas, Owens, Duke-McKenna and Kelman are all playing for the B Team today against Woking.

Amos has scored a penalty, 2-0 up at half time

KAI WOOLLARD-INNOCENT

www.qpr.co.uk/fixtures/b-team/2021/qpr-b-v-woking/?tab=report

Years ago when I was a lad there was something called the Combination League which was primarily for reserve teams and players needing match fitness after injury. The games were played weekly, were quite competitive and ideal for fringe players who spent a lot of time on the bench but could maintain their match fitness by playing in a competitive match.

I had hoped that when we created a B team that rather than play sporadic games (we have only played 4 friendly matches this season and the last game was 30/11 against Woking) we were going to have regular matches and play in a competitive league where players like Kelman and Bettache could play week in and week out and also play in a formation that mirrors the first team. We can then see whether they fit the Warburton system and also if needed they can slot right into the first team.

I dont see the point or benifit of having a so called B team if they are playing one friendly game a month. If we were playing regular B team games then players like Kelman and Bettache (rules permitting) could get some regular game time.