Thoughts on our start overall?

ranger-boy
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Thoughts on our start overall? Aug 31, 2022 18:28:48 GMT

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Post by ranger-boy on Aug 31, 2022 18:28:48 GMT

So now the first full month is complete, how would you guys say we're doing this season so far?

Fantastic first halfs against Middlesbrough and Hull, as well as a fantastic performance & result away to Watford
An unpexpected fightback away to Sunderland as well as a poorish draw with Rotherham
Our traditional loss at Ewood Park as well as a very disappointing loss at home to Blackpool

For me, I'd say better than expected. I wasn't expecting us to do much at the start of this season (as my position in the prediction league proves!) so the players and staff should get a lot of credit for some of the results! Clubs like Watford and Middlesbrough should be up there come the end of the season, so those wins are especially good!

As for the Blackpool loss, all that shows is anyone can beat anyone this season in a very open league. Rotherham at home? We usually come unstuck against them, so a draw isn't a bad result!

Sunderland playing their 2nd home game after promotion, so the momentum still would've been with them after promotion. The way we fought back to get a point was fantastic! Plus a loss at Ewood Park that we're all used to by now, so that one isn't worth looking at in much detail.

Overall I'd call that a very positive first full month! Now on to September where we can hopefully get some more results and keep playing some nice stuff! Let's see if you guys feel the same way as me or not!

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singlespeed
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Thoughts on our start overall? Aug 31, 2022 18:39:15 GMT via mobile

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Post by singlespeed on Aug 31, 2022 18:39:15 GMT

Better than expected I agree
We were great against Hull last night
I didn’t think we’d get anything against Watford or Middlesbrough but then again I thought we’d beat Blackpool and Rotherham but there’s always a banana skin in the championship and Blackburn no comment
The equaliser against Sunderland was incredible and well deserved
We’ve rode our luck in some games but seen shades of brilliance in others
It’s hard to know which team is going to turn up every game but the one in the last 2 games id like to see all the time

Last Edit: Aug 31, 2022 18:41:44 GMT by singlespeed

northwesthoop
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Thoughts on our start overall? Aug 31, 2022 18:49:16 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Aug 31, 2022 18:49:16 GMT

It's all heading in the right direction. I thought we'd be a bit up and down to begin with as Beale worked things out.

I really like Beale. Really like him. As I've said elsewhere I think we may have somebody a bit special.

You can see the improvement in us since Blackburn. Plus we are starting to perform for longer periods in matches.

Like you say we've beaten 2 very good teams in Boro and Watford. We are towards the top 6 despite Willock only playing half the games, Amos and Richards 1 game each and the squad yet to be finalised.

Lots to be positive about. We have a superstar player in Willock and if we can keep him and Chair maintains his form they will always give us a chance in matches.

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stoatey
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Thoughts on our start overall? Aug 31, 2022 19:02:32 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Aug 31, 2022 19:02:32 GMT

Beale is still learning the capabilities of each player and whether they can adapt to his preferred styles of play. The results haven't all been what I was expecting but some of that has been influenced by injuries and the need to play weaker squad members.

I like the fact that as a young manager Beale is not afraid to try something new and then change things if it doesn't work.

Based on our points I think we are where I hoped we would be although whilst I thought we would beat Blackpool I didn't think we would get anything away to Watford.

ranger-boy
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Thoughts on our start overall? Aug 31, 2022 19:19:02 GMT

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Post by ranger-boy on Aug 31, 2022 19:19:02 GMT

Aug 31, 2022 19:02:32 GMT stoatey said:

whilst I thought we would beat Blackpool I didn't think we would get anything away to Watford.

Right here shows how anyone can beat anyone, and there won't be any easy points in this league. It's always such fun to watch the mayhem!

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stoatey
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Thoughts on our start overall? Aug 31, 2022 19:55:48 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Aug 31, 2022 19:55:48 GMT

Aug 31, 2022 19:19:02 GMT ranger-boy said:

Aug 31, 2022 19:02:32 GMT stoatey said:

whilst I thought we would beat Blackpool I didn't think we would get anything away to Watford.

Right here shows how anyone can beat anyone, and there won't be any easy points in this league. It's always such fun to watch the mayhem!

jimjams
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Thoughts on our start overall? Sept 1, 2022 7:05:24 GMT via mobile

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Post by jimjams on Sept 1, 2022 7:05:24 GMT

Things are going as I imagined... I think the panic after Blackpool and Rotherham was way overblown... Almost like some hadn't supported QPR that long!

We're actually looking very likely to push for a playoff place again but I do think we will be faced with the same problem... Namely that we need to keep Willock and Dieng fit for the whole season

singlespeed
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Thoughts on our start overall? Sept 1, 2022 7:53:20 GMT via mobile

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Post by singlespeed on Sept 1, 2022 7:53:20 GMT

So as far as our start concerned we can’t complain as we may have found who made Villa and Rangers really click
Beale has left gerrard totally lost at Villa now
Gerrard is in real danger of losing his job if things don’t pick up there soon
It’s not just coincidence,they were at all the clubs together they were successful at
Maybe if they sack gerrard they will offer Beale the job

Last Edit: Sept 1, 2022 7:54:10 GMT by singlespeed

kingfisher
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Thoughts on our start overall? Sept 1, 2022 8:21:08 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Sept 1, 2022 8:21:08 GMT

I know there are no easy games in the Championship but we had Blackburn (truly a lousy record against them); Boro & Rotherham (who we often struggle against); Sunderland (with their fantastic home support); and Watford & Hull (both high-flyers). So my predictions were cautious, but the odd thing is us beating the teams I predicted a draw or a loss against, whilst letting teams we should have beaten win. So, overall, I think we matched expectations (but in a weird way)!

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Ghost
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Thoughts on our start overall? Sept 1, 2022 9:57:16 GMT

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Post by Ghost on Sept 1, 2022 9:57:16 GMT

It all feels great after a couple of excellent results and performances. Part of me feels that the Beale effect is starting to work and things are looking up.

On the other hand, part of me feels that we fans get carried away with either depression or euphoria. We were never as bad as the Blackpool & Rotherham results suggest. We're perhaps getting carried away by 2 good results, one of which was very close.

Let's say cautiously optimistic!

stoatey
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Thoughts on our start overall? Nov 22, 2022 16:21:44 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Nov 22, 2022 16:21:44 GMT

Some stats from Beales first 4 months in charge as reported by the Scottish Daily Record.

31 - The amount of shots Beale's QPR registered in the shock 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield - 10 more than in any other game.

83 - The per cent of successful passes per game for the R's - the third best in the Championship.

38 - The amount of offensive challenges won, among the league's best, which underlines Beale's demand to press high.

63 - The dribble kings of the Championship as QPR have had more successful runs with the ball than any team in the Championship.

47 - The number of air challenges won leads any side in the top half of the league with Leon Balogun topping the charts.

northwesthoop
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Thoughts on our start overall? Nov 22, 2022 16:48:12 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Nov 22, 2022 16:48:12 GMT

Good stats and it is interesting looking back at this thread and our comments because I think we'd have taken 7th going into the World Cup at the start of the season.

But the fact we are on the way down rather than the way up does influence how good it feels to be 7th. It feels somewhat of a letdown rather than a positive.

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kingfisher
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Thoughts on our start overall? Nov 23, 2022 15:52:12 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Nov 23, 2022 15:52:12 GMT

Nov 22, 2022 16:21:44 GMT stoatey said:

Some stats from Beales first 4 months in charge as reported by the Scottish Daily Record.

31 - The amount of shots Beale's QPR registered in the shock 2-1 defeat to Huddersfield - 10 more than in any other game.

83 - The per cent of successful passes per game for the R's - the third best in the Championship.

38 - The amount of offensive challenges won, among the league's best, which underlines Beale's demand to press high.

63 - The dribble kings of the Championship as QPR have had more successful runs with the ball than any team in the Championship.

47 - The number of air challenges won leads any side in the top half of the league with Leon Balogun topping the charts.

Well done for posting these stoatey! The last stat is particularly interesting as QPR were never known for their heading prowess!!

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