Birmingham v QPR 2JAN22 1 - 2 FT 5th/41pts

With all their subs used Brum down to 10 men after their goalie goes off injured.

Fair result after a scrappy second half. Overall our defending was superb though as each player covered for another. Even with three strikers on Birmingham never looked a big threat. Full credit to the team!

Millwall lose to Bristol, Huddersfield & Blackburn still playing but goalless, and WBA drew with Cardiff. We move into 5th place on 41 points

It was a good way to start the year but it wouldn't be QPR if we didn't switch off and then make things difficult for ourselves..

I saw that Johnstone and Mowatt got sent off today for WBA. I presume that means they will miss the game against us in a couple of weeks time.

another good result and professional performance

not sure who to give MOM to today

thought Adomah, Dunne, Barbet, Field and sub Johansen were the pick of the bunch

Willocks goal made me remember he was on the pitch

not sure why you lot love Dykes so much in saying that this was one of his better games but still has him low down on the scoresheet

scores

Dieng 6
Adomah 8
Dickie 6
Dunne 7
Barbet 7
Wallace 7
Field 8
Amos 7
Willock 7
Dykes 6
Gray 6

rub a dubs

Austin not on long enough
Johansen 8

think im going to give MOM to Sam field who for me just outmusced Johansen and 3rd place uncs

The Willock goal was brilliant and is another to add to the list for goal of the season. We have been treated to some spectacular QPR goals this season and with only half the season gone we could see several more.

think we will give West brom a right good kicking truth be known

WEST LONDON SPORTS TAKE ON THINGS
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Seny Dieng: 6
Calm and composed on the rare occasions he was called upon. Had no chance for Birmingham’s goal.

Rob Dickie: 7
A return to form for the centre-back, who has been slightly below par of late. Frequently strode out of defence with the ball and dealt with any threat which came his way when Rangers were under pressure in the second half.

Jimmy Dunne: 7
Also impressive. Good on the ball, determined in the air and kept Troy Deeney quiet.

Yoann Barbet: 7
Comfortable defensively and linked up well with Lee Wallace on the left.

Albert Adomah: 7
Coolly slotted in the opening goal and was always a threat to a weak Birmingham defence. Clearly enjoyed getting stick from the home fans because of his association with their rivals Aston Villa.

Sam Field: 7
A big improvement after struggling against Bristol City. Gave Rangers a calm but physically strong presence in midfield.

Luke Amos: 7
Grew into the game after a sluggish start. Neat and tidy on the ball in his first full league match of the season.

Lee Wallace: 7
Still getting his sharpness back after injury, Wallace nevertheless put in a very decent shift. He crossed low for the opening goal and was still going strong near the end, when another low cross was scrambled clear.

Chris Willock: 8
Brilliant. Terrified Birmingham from start to finish. Helped set up the opener for Adomah and doubled the lead by beautifully changing direction to evade two challenges and firing home.

Lyndon Dykes: 6
Worked hard up front but struggled to make an impact and his hold-up play was poor at times.

Andre Gray: 7
Also found it tough to make things happen for himself up front but he worked tirelessly to occupy the home defence and was out on his feet when substituted in the second half.

Stefan Johansen: 7
Added calmness and quality after being brought on for Gray. Started the move which led to Willock’s goal.