QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts

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QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 18, 2024 13:57:51 GMT

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Post by singlespeed on Apr 18, 2024 13:57:51 GMT

A great preview as usual
but couldnt help notice the slight tension there when talking about saturdays game
its going to be nerve wracking and especially as we would of seen other teams results before we play preston
problem is lots of people seem to think the elusive 3 points are coming this week
i thought that when we were playing sheff weds and stoke and plymouth
we are not going to stay up based on our on own results we will rely on others slipping up and im already praying to the gods up there
the sluggish performances of the last 2 games and plus were rubbish normally live on sky and at home too our form is woeful
preston will not want to be beaten in this game after a 3-0 midweek defeat they will have some pride and have good enough players to beat us anyway
best we can hope for is a draw and wednesday losing or drawing and huddersfield and birmingham not winning,its that desperate right now
we are very capable of winning 1 of the 3 remaining games but nobody seems to want to score a goal at the moment in the team

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QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 18, 2024 18:31:07 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Apr 18, 2024 18:31:07 GMT

Cheers single.

We've actually been ok on Sky lately (by QPR standards) and of course beat Preston on Sky earlier this season.

We are capable of winning this. We just need all 11 players to perform. If we lose this it's not looking good. Huge game.

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QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 18, 2024 20:00:54 GMT

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Post by jrperry1882 on Apr 18, 2024 20:00:54 GMT

Apr 15, 2024 18:08:25 GMT kingfisher said:

Apr 15, 2024 15:05:18 GMT jrperry1882 said:

Begović
Cannon -- Cook -- JCS -- Paal
Field -- Colback
Smyth -- Chair -- Armstrong
Dykes

You mentioned this line-up elsewhere jrperry1882 and I think it is a viable alternative (assuming Armstrong can progress well down the wing and defend when needed)

Against a team like Preston I think you have to go with pace, draw the full-backs out and expose them. Martí won't do it, not even persuaded he will start with Smyth who remains the most dangerous player we have. But it's what I would do. As northwesthoop said it's unlikely he'll go with Dykes & Armstrong and I concur I don't think he will.

kingfisher Gerry Francis The love passed down through the generations. The blue & white blood in our veins lives on Posts: 8,707	QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 18, 2024 21:38:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingfisher on Apr 18, 2024 21:38:23 GMT Whatever happens, it is going to be a tense evening in W12 and the fans have to get over the nervousness and vocally support the team! We have had fantastic support, both home and away, this season!!
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singlespeed Terry Fenwick @shimano48 Posts: 2,396	QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 19, 2024 11:49:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by singlespeed on Apr 19, 2024 11:49:04 GMT he dont fancy pulling on a QPR shirt tomorrow does he Ex-QPR player Chris Martin shines at Bristol Rovers, scoring 16 goals and securing a new contract.

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QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 19, 2024 15:19:59 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Apr 19, 2024 15:19:59 GMT

With only two games to go after this one and with the bottom of the table being so congested every point we can pick up is going to be huge. Whilst a win would be invaluable a defeat could be disastrous.

For most teams a home match would be considered a bit of an advantage but not us because only Rotherham have a worse home record. Our home record coupled with our strikers inability to score has been our downfall all season and I think Marti will look to go into these last 3 matches with a more consolidated team that looks to smother the midfield and catch our opponents on the break.

I believe that 3 points will ensure our safety but even a couple of draws from our remaining games could keep us up.

jimjams Glenn Roeder Posts: 2,188	QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 19, 2024 16:42:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jimjams on Apr 19, 2024 16:42:19 GMT Would you agree that a draw would actually be quite a strong result? An extra point and better goal difference than most below us is quite a strong position to be in.

singlespeed Terry Fenwick @shimano48 Posts: 2,396	QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 19, 2024 17:06:49 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by singlespeed on Apr 19, 2024 17:06:49 GMT A draw is ok if the teams below us don’t win

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QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 19, 2024 19:54:07 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Apr 19, 2024 19:54:07 GMT

I don't think a draw is good to be honest this time.

If we draw and others pick up points we are still in the mix ahead of the final 2 games.

We just need to win and get over the line. No messing about.

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Post by singlespeed on Apr 19, 2024 20:00:57 GMT

Apr 19, 2024 19:54:07 GMT northwesthoop said:

I don't think a draw is good to be honest this time.

If we draw and others pick up points we are still in the mix ahead of the final 2 games.

We just need to win and get over the line. No messing about.

Your right we just need to get the bloody win done and dusted
We can’t rely on others losing and having to beat Leeds or Coventry

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QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 19, 2024 21:43:18 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Apr 19, 2024 21:43:18 GMT

Apr 19, 2024 15:19:59 GMT stoatey said:

With only two games to go after this one and with the bottom of the table being so congested every point we can pick up is going to be huge. Whilst a win would be invaluable a defeat could be disastrous.

For most teams a home match would be considered a bit of an advantage but not us because only Rotherham have a worse home record. Our home record coupled with our strikers inability to score has been our downfall all season and I think Marti will look to go into these last 3 matches with a more consolidated team that looks to smother the midfield and catch our opponents on the break.

I believe that 3 points will ensure our safety but even a couple of draws from our remaining games could keep us up.

That is why I wanted to ditch the striker role and brig in an extra attacking midfielder. What are we gaining by having any of the strikers on the pitch this season? Better to have Hodge beavering away or, as you suggested, putting Armstrong on the left wing to match Smyth in progressing goalwards!

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QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 20, 2024 7:18:21 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Apr 20, 2024 7:18:21 GMT

Apr 19, 2024 21:43:18 GMT kingfisher said:

Apr 19, 2024 15:19:59 GMT stoatey said:

With only two games to go after this one and with the bottom of the table being so congested every point we can pick up is going to be huge. Whilst a win would be invaluable a defeat could be disastrous.

For most teams a home match would be considered a bit of an advantage but not us because only Rotherham have a worse home record. Our home record coupled with our strikers inability to score has been our downfall all season and I think Marti will look to go into these last 3 matches with a more consolidated team that looks to smother the midfield and catch our opponents on the break.

I believe that 3 points will ensure our safety but even a couple of draws from our remaining games could keep us up.

That is why I wanted to ditch the striker role and brig in an extra attacking midfielder. What are we gaining by having any of the strikers on the pitch this season? Better to have Hodge beavering away or, as you suggested, putting Armstrong on the left wing to match Smyth in progressing goalwards!

I just don't see Marti starting without a striker in the No. 9 role. This may sound like me being obtuse but its the added height they give us when we are defending and attacking set pieces that sways my thinking. Having conceded 16 goals from set pieces already I think that Marti will be looking to not concede goals rather than going all out to score goals.

By playing Dykes the manager knows he can play a deeper role but that he gives us that bit of height at set pieces.

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QPR v PNE 20apr2024 1 - 0 46 mins 19th/47pts Apr 20, 2024 9:08:35 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Apr 20, 2024 9:08:35 GMT

Apr 20, 2024 7:18:21 GMT stoatey said:

Apr 19, 2024 21:43:18 GMT kingfisher said:

That is why I wanted to ditch the striker role and brig in an extra attacking midfielder. What are we gaining by having any of the strikers on the pitch this season? Better to have Hodge beavering away or, as you suggested, putting Armstrong on the left wing to match Smyth in progressing goalwards!

I just don't see Marti starting without a striker in the No. 9 role. This may sound like me being obtuse but its the added height they give us when we are defending and attacking set pieces that sways my thinking. Having conceded 16 goals from set pieces already I think that Marti will be looking to not concede goals rather than going all out to score goals.

By playing Dykes the manager knows he can play a deeper role but that he gives us that bit of height at set pieces.

Good point regarding the added height, but perhaps with Jimmy Dunne at RB that would help instead when it comes to defending and midfield heading...?

On another subject entirely, from the various chat groups it looks likely that QPR fans will be making the most of the added time before the match to imbibe! It may well be a noisier game than usual (which is a good thing), but I suspect there will be a lot of movement along the rows as the calls for nature have to be answered!

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Post by singlespeed on Apr 18, 2024 13:57:51 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Apr 18, 2024 18:31:07 GMT

Post by jrperry1882 on Apr 18, 2024 20:00:54 GMT

Post by kingfisher on Apr 18, 2024 21:38:23 GMT

Post by singlespeed on Apr 19, 2024 11:49:04 GMT

Post by stoatey on Apr 19, 2024 15:19:59 GMT

Post by jimjams on Apr 19, 2024 16:42:19 GMT

Post by singlespeed on Apr 19, 2024 17:06:49 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Apr 19, 2024 19:54:07 GMT

Post by singlespeed on Apr 19, 2024 20:00:57 GMT

Post by kingfisher on Apr 19, 2024 21:43:18 GMT

Post by stoatey on Apr 20, 2024 7:18:21 GMT

Post by kingfisher on Apr 20, 2024 9:08:35 GMT

Post by northwesthoop on Apr 20, 2024 15:19:28 GMT

Post by jrperry1882 on Apr 20, 2024 15:27:22 GMT