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Pre Season Friendlies Jul 8, 2023 16:54:43 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Jul 8, 2023 16:54:43 GMT

So it ends 3-0 to Slavia Prague. The closest we got was a Taylor Richards run through their defence and a Chris Willock effort which was dubbed offside. Gubbins, Adomah, Larkeche, Field, and Richards looked the best in the outfield. Not much difference between Archer and Walsh in goal from my recall. Onto Vorwards v QPR next Saturday, where Smyth and Armstrong are expected to play (they say) and presumably also Kakay & Balogun.

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Pre Season Friendlies Jul 8, 2023 20:44:31 GMT

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Jul 8, 2023 16:54:43 GMT kingfisher said:

So it ends 3-0 to Slavia Prague. The closest we got was a Taylor Richards run through their defence and a Chris Willock effort which was dubbed offside. Gubbins, Adomah, Larkeche, Field, and Richards looked the best in the outfield. Not much difference between Archer and Walsh in goal from my recall. Onto Vorwards v QPR next Saturday, where Smyth and Armstrong are expected to play (they say) and presumably also Kakay & Balogun.

Important that we stay positive and stick with the old mantra that, " We shouldn't read anything into friendlies as they are solely for getting the players fit"

I noticed that nothing changes with Clarke Salter who managed just 17 minutes before getting injured yet again.

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Pre Season Friendlies Jul 8, 2023 22:04:13 GMT

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Jul 8, 2023 20:44:31 GMT stoatey said:

Jul 8, 2023 16:54:43 GMT kingfisher said:

So it ends 3-0 to Slavia Prague. The closest we got was a Taylor Richards run through their defence and a Chris Willock effort which was dubbed offside. Gubbins, Adomah, Larkeche, Field, and Richards looked the best in the outfield. Not much difference between Archer and Walsh in goal from my recall. Onto Vorwards v QPR next Saturday, where Smyth and Armstrong are expected to play (they say) and presumably also Kakay & Balogun.

Important that we stay positive and stick with the old mantra that, " We shouldn't read anything into friendlies as they are solely for getting the players fit"

I noticed that nothing changes with Clarke Salter who managed just 17 minutes before getting injured yet again.

He was most unhappy about coming off, but it had to be either precautionary or an injury itself...

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Pre Season Friendlies Jul 8, 2023 22:23:43 GMT

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Jul 8, 2023 20:44:31 GMT stoatey said:

I noticed that nothing changes with Clarke Salter who managed just 17 minutes before getting injured yet again.

Total liability. Even if it's just a precaution the guy is an embarrassment. He's made of glass. He's done nothing for 2 months and then can't make it through 17 minutes of a low key friendly.

We probably won't see him until October if last season is anything to go by.

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Pre Season Friendlies Jul 9, 2023 8:43:51 GMT

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What did we learn from this first pre-season friendly? Probably not a lot. Slavia Prague were a few weeks ahead of us in their prep, and we were usually half a pace or more off when it came to interceptions or being set up to receive a pass. We also included in each team a fair sprinkling of development players, who were hoping to impress but only Gubbins seemed good enough. As I mentioned before, our Back 4s (with the exception of JCS) did well, as did Sam Field in his DM role, but what was lacking was decent tracking back by the midfield and meaningful involvement. That often left a void in the middle. Despite a good attempt on goal, Chris Willock continues to disappoint (especially it seems himself judging by his reaction); and neither Kelman or Kargbo offered any indication they could partner Dykes up front. Bear in mind we not only scored no goals, we also had precious few shots. Taylor Richards made some good moves forward, retaining the ball and momentum through tackles, so he is showing promise.
We move onto the next match, and I wonder whether for this match Gareth Ainsworth will settle on a probable Starting XI or continue to include development players in two teams. My money says the latter.

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Pre Season Friendlies Jul 9, 2023 9:41:34 GMT

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Jul 9, 2023 8:43:51 GMT kingfisher said:

What did we learn from this first pre-season friendly? Probably not a lot. Slavia Prague were a few weeks ahead of us in their prep, and we were usually half a pace or more off when it came to interceptions or being set up to receive a pass. We also included in each team a fair sprinkling of development players, who were hoping to impress but only Gubbins seemed good enough. As I mentioned before, our Back 4s (with the exception of JCS) did well, as did Sam Field in his DM role, but what was lacking was decent tracking back by the midfield and meaningful involvement. That often left a void in the middle. Despite a good attempt on goal, Chris Willock continues to disappoint (especially it seems himself judging by his reaction); and neither Kelman or Kargbo offered any indication they could partner Dykes up front. Bear in mind we not only scored no goals, we also had precious few shots. Taylor Richards made some good moves forward, retaining the ball and momentum through tackles, so he is showing promise.
We move onto the next match, and I wonder whether for this match Gareth Ainsworth will settle on a probable Starting XI or continue to include development players in two teams. My money says the latter.

I thought all our failings of previous season were exposed yet again. Our defending of set plays remains atrocious with the goalkeeper out of position and even failing to get a proper wall organised for the first goal.

Slavia exposed the soft underbelly of our midfield which couldn't cope with the runs or the pace that caused us issues for most of the game.

I'd admit that these games are all about eam bonding, getting fit and we can't read a lot into them. What frightens me is that we are so slow and some of the so called "Development Squad" aren't that young and look nowhere near the quality needed for Championship football.

I listened to Ainsworth after the game and he got a bit defensive with the performance and mentioned that Beale's first friendly was against Uxbridge rather than a better quality team like Slavia. He needs to remember that Beale got us to the top of the table with his methods. Even Warnock always started off with a couple of nice easy games to build confidence and regularly played matches against Tavistock and Bodmin.

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Pre Season Friendlies Jul 9, 2023 11:45:59 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Jul 9, 2023 11:45:59 GMT

Jul 9, 2023 9:41:34 GMT stoatey said:

Jul 9, 2023 8:43:51 GMT kingfisher said:

What did we learn from this first pre-season friendly? Probably not a lot. Slavia Prague were a few weeks ahead of us in their prep, and we were usually half a pace or more off when it came to interceptions or being set up to receive a pass. We also included in each team a fair sprinkling of development players, who were hoping to impress but only Gubbins seemed good enough. As I mentioned before, our Back 4s (with the exception of JCS) did well, as did Sam Field in his DM role, but what was lacking was decent tracking back by the midfield and meaningful involvement. That often left a void in the middle. Despite a good attempt on goal, Chris Willock continues to disappoint (especially it seems himself judging by his reaction); and neither Kelman or Kargbo offered any indication they could partner Dykes up front. Bear in mind we not only scored no goals, we also had precious few shots. Taylor Richards made some good moves forward, retaining the ball and momentum through tackles, so he is showing promise.
We move onto the next match, and I wonder whether for this match Gareth Ainsworth will settle on a probable Starting XI or continue to include development players in two teams. My money says the latter.

I thought all our failings of previous season were exposed yet again. Our defending of set plays remains atrocious with the goalkeeper out of position and even failing to get a proper wall organised for the first goal.

Slavia exposed the soft underbelly of our midfield which couldn't cope with the runs or the pace that caused us issues for most of the game.

I'd admit that these games are all about eam bonding, getting fit and we can't read a lot into them. What frightens me is that we are so slow and some of the so called "Development Squad" aren't that young and look nowhere near the quality needed for Championship football.

I listened to Ainsworth after the game and he got a bit defensive with the performance and mentioned that Beale's first friendly was against Uxbridge rather than a better quality team like Slavia. He needs to remember that Beale got us to the top of the table with his methods. Even Warnock always started off with a couple of nice easy games to build confidence and regularly played matches against Tavistock and Bodmin.

It is a good point stoatey about starting with an easier fixture. None of those arranged will be easy!

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stoatey Gerry Francis Posts: 8,623	Pre Season Friendlies Jul 15, 2023 12:10:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoatey on Jul 15, 2023 12:10:55 GMT I see that JCS is out of today's game against Hogwarts. He is a decent player when fit but he always seems to be suffering with a knock.

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Pre Season Friendlies Jul 15, 2023 14:12:01 GMT

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Jul 15, 2023 12:10:55 GMT stoatey said:

I see that JCS is out of today's game against Hogwarts. He is a decent player when fit but he always seems to be suffering with a knock.

Not too surprised stoatey . QPR on Twitter seems more reliable than their website. Here is the Starting XI:

Walsh
Drewe Dunne Gubbins Paal
Field Dozzell
Smyth Kelman Dykes Willock

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Pre Season Friendlies Jul 15, 2023 14:43:16 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Jul 15, 2023 14:43:16 GMT

Jul 15, 2023 14:12:01 GMT kingfisher said:

Jul 15, 2023 12:10:55 GMT stoatey said:

I see that JCS is out of today's game against Hogwarts. He is a decent player when fit but he always seems to be suffering with a knock.

Not too surprised stoatey . Does your knowledge on JCS extend to the Starting XI names? Where is it posted?

Unfortunately, I don't know the team, I only saw that JCS wouldn't be playing.

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stoatey Gerry Francis Posts: 8,623	Pre Season Friendlies Jul 15, 2023 14:55:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoatey on Jul 15, 2023 14:55:49 GMT Jul 15, 2023 14:47:31 GMT kingfisher said: QPR on Twitter seems more reliable than their website. Here is the Starting XI: Walsh Drewe Dunne Gubbins Paal Field Dozzell Smyth Kelman Dykes Willock

stoatey Gerry Francis Posts: 8,623	Pre Season Friendlies Jul 15, 2023 15:04:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoatey on Jul 15, 2023 15:04:12 GMT Chair and Archer are also reported to have got knocks and that's the reason for their absence.

stoatey Gerry Francis Posts: 8,623	Pre Season Friendlies Jul 15, 2023 15:41:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoatey on Jul 15, 2023 15:41:39 GMT 14 minutes gone and we're a goal down. But after 32 minutes Lyndon equalises from the spot.
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northwesthoop Stan Bowles @admin Posts: 12,644	Pre Season Friendlies Jul 15, 2023 15:50:33 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by northwesthoop on Jul 15, 2023 15:50:33 GMT I did panic when I saw Chair out of the line up. I still really hope we can keep hold of him.
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