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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Oct 29, 2022 23:13:18 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Oct 29, 2022 23:13:18 GMT

Well after the Birmingham poor performance and defeat the Rs have to lick their wounds and travel to play Norwich, who are just below us in the league table. I will not make a prediction as I am going to be giving that on the podcast being recorded tomorrow, but I would be giving nothing away by stating this will not be an easy match. There is talk of Dieng playing with an injury (?), but for sure JCS and Johansen were injured and so is Roberts again. Whether these play or not, Mick Beale has to get his tactics and preparations right if we are to be in the mix for a positive result. Will Armstrong get another start? Johansen was not the captain against Birmingham [Chair was], so did that mean Mick Beale planned to take him off to rest him for the Norwich game? With his injury will he be replaced by Amos, who came on as a sub at Birmingham and played well...?

I should add this is another 8pm start and another on Sky....

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Oct 30, 2022 6:59:31 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Oct 30, 2022 6:59:31 GMT

I'm a bit worried about this one. We were well off the required standard against Birmingham and if we don't step it up a lot I fear this could be a battering.

I think a draw would be a good - and important - result.

Dickie and Balogun haven't played together yet... And they will be up against Pukki and Sargent.

If we have Willock back we do of course have a chance.

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Oct 31, 2022 9:50:03 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Oct 31, 2022 9:50:03 GMT

WLS are reporting that Beale, when talking about those injured, is most optimistic about Johansen's swollen ankle being minor enough for him to start. Willock may play some part (although it will surely be only the first or last third at most); JCS fell on his knee and his injury needs more assessment; and Roberts has a repeat of his calf injury (but is apparently hopeful he will make the World Cup (and probably play a blinder before getting injured again)). I am not sure where Richards is in terms of fitness.

Whoever starts, this will obviously be a tough one, away against what is essentially still a PL side that is just below us in the league. A draw would be a great result, and perhaps Mick Beale needs to think more about how he will defend, rather than how we will attack. I would consider strengthening the defensive midfield with a 4-4-2 formation, but that would mean Armstrong/Willock up front alongside Dykes.

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Oct 31, 2022 20:05:25 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Oct 31, 2022 20:05:25 GMT

Johansen out for a few games - heel issue. Could play but unlikely to feature before the world cup. Needs injections to play.
JCS out for 10 days (so highly likely to not be rushed back and therefore another likely to not return until after the WC)
Roberts definitely not returning before the tournament. Could still be fit for Wales though.

www.qpr.co.uk/videos/interviews/beale-pre-norwich-311022/

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Oct 31, 2022 22:54:33 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Oct 31, 2022 22:54:33 GMT

Oct 31, 2022 20:05:25 GMT northwesthoop said:

Johansen out for a few games - heel issue. Could play but unlikely to feature before the world cup. Needs injections to play.
JCS out for 10 days (so highly likely to not be rushed back and therefore another likely to not return until after the WC)
Roberts definitely not returning before the tournament. Could still be fit for Wales though.

www.qpr.co.uk/videos/interviews/beale-pre-norwich-311022/

It is a blow that Johansen is injured and out for a while, but I guess we should be glad we have Dozzell fit and able and enough CBs for now. Of bigger concern could be if Dykes gets injured, which is the situation we have been all season. Armstrong is still learning, and Richards is not the answer.

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Nov 1, 2022 12:04:21 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Nov 1, 2022 12:04:21 GMT

Carrying on from my post above about injuries:

JCS' injury is not thought to be as bad as first thought, and he is expected back sometime before the World Cup starts.
Dunne's injury is also not as serious as first thought and he is responding well to treatment, but he will not be back for this match. Possibly the next against the Baggies.
Roberts' calf injury is more serious though and we will not see him before the World Cup, although he is expected to be fit to play for Wales!
Willock is though available for selection, although I suspect we are not going to see more than 30 mins from him if he plays.

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Nov 2, 2022 18:14:33 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Nov 2, 2022 18:14:33 GMT

Vital that we start on the front foot and not as laboriously as we did against Brum. I fully expect Norwich to try and exploit Rob Dickie's lack of pace and up against Pukki our centre back will be in for a tough night.

Yesterday I sent Dykes a birthday card which I hope he got this morning as it seems he only scores in matches when it's his birthday. Maybe if we can convince him that every match day is his birthday it will turn him into a proper goal scorer!

Hopefully, we can keep things tight and catch the Canaries on the break.

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Nov 2, 2022 18:33:56 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Nov 2, 2022 18:33:56 GMT

Nov 2, 2022 18:14:33 GMT stoatey said:

Yesterday I sent Dykes a birthday card which I hope he got this morning as it seems he only scores in matches when it's his birthday. Maybe if we can convince him that every match day is his birthday it will turn him into a proper goal scorer!

That's a cracker stoatey

I'm genuinely concerned about tonight. If we don't step it up 2 or 3 gears from Birmingham we are going to get battered. I hope my 3-0 prediction is very very wrong.

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Nov 2, 2022 18:42:27 GMT

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Post by ranger-boy on Nov 2, 2022 18:42:27 GMT

Despite what I've said in the prediction league (I've usually been wrong at that this season anyway!) but I just have a feeling we'll be able to nick something tonight. It won't be an easy game and I'm not sayin we'll be able to win, but I do feel like we'd be able to get out with at least a draw as long as we actually turn up.

I was looking forward to going tonight, but other things out of my control has meant I'll have to make do with Sky tonight.

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Nov 2, 2022 18:57:00 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Nov 2, 2022 18:57:00 GMT

Nov 2, 2022 18:42:27 GMT ranger-boy said:

Despite what I've said in the prediction league (I've usually been wrong at that this season anyway!) but I just have a feeling we'll be able to nick something tonight. It won't be an easy game and I'm not sayin we'll be able to win, but I do feel like we'd be able to get out with at least a draw as long as we actually turn up.

I was looking forward to going tonight, but other things out of my control has meant I'll have to make do with Sky tonight.

I was speaking to a Norwich fan this morning and he was certainly not convinced a win was 'in the bag'. I predicted a draw, and I would be delighted if that comes to fruition.

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Nov 2, 2022 19:01:43 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Nov 2, 2022 19:01:43 GMT

Dieng
Laird Dickie Balogun Paal
Tim Dozzell Field
Amos Dykes Chair

Subs: Archer, Kakay, Adomah, Hamalainen, Shodipo, Bonne, Willock

So, as I thought, Willock will be only on as a sub for part of the game; but glad to see him fit again!

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Nov 2, 2022 19:11:34 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Nov 2, 2022 19:11:34 GMT

A noticeable drop in quality on the bench overall but at least we have Willock. No Armstrong and no Richards.

I like the idea of Amos playing further forward with his pressing and energy.

I guess the idea is to stay in the game and get Willock on with 30 minutes left.

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Norwich v QPR 2Nov22 0 - 0 FT 4th/31pts Nov 2, 2022 19:33:41 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Nov 2, 2022 19:33:41 GMT

Nov 2, 2022 19:10:33 GMT stoatey said:

Great to see Willock back even though it's only as a sub but it really shows we are down to the bare bones when we have to put Hamalainen on the bench as well.

Agreed!

See that Hugill is on their bench. Let's hope he does not come on and score....

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