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QPRsmith Ilias Chair Posts: 373	Steven Caulker Jun 29, 2017 13:32:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by QPRsmith on Jun 29, 2017 13:32:37 GMT Those wondering where he is, this artical may give you the answers amp.theguardian.com/football/2017/jun/29/steven-caulker-mental-illness-addictions-gambling-drinking-qpr

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Steven Caulker Jun 29, 2017 13:46:32 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Jun 29, 2017 13:46:32 GMT

Was wondering... It looks as if QPR cannot win: Caulker is unfit to play but probably still on high wages and the club would like (rightly) heartless if they ripped up his contract. Ideal scenario might be for him to accept a pay cut and QPR to fund counselling/addition programmes to try and resolve his demons. Wish him well.

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QPRsmith Ilias Chair Posts: 373	Steven Caulker Jun 29, 2017 13:52:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by QPRsmith on Jun 29, 2017 13:52:08 GMT The way he comes across in the article would make me inclined to try and hang on to him but i guess the owners have had enough of it.

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Steven Caulker Jun 29, 2017 15:56:18 GMT

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Post by stoatey on Jun 29, 2017 15:56:18 GMT

Its good to hear that he is getting treatment for his mental health issues. He was a rock in the centre of Cardiff's defence and this article in the Guardian newspaper goes some way to explain why he has been so poor for us. It's a shame that the owners want him out but I suppose they have given him several chances to prove his worth. Even when he is fully fit and in control of his mental issues I just cant see any other club wanting to take him on the money we pay him and I suspect he will still be at QPR until his contract runs out in 2018

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Steven Caulker Jun 29, 2017 16:19:27 GMT

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Post by ranger-boy on Jun 29, 2017 16:19:27 GMT

That was a very powerful story..I'll admit I had VERY high hopes when he signed after how he had played for Cardiff but it's just so unfortunate that off the field issues have held him back, kind of the same with Rio (but for different reasons)

I understand it's harsh but can't blame the owners if they have had enough, but maybe if he can continue to get the help he needs, get some good practice under him and then possibly come back in to the side later in the season showing his true potential then maybe the owners will start to give him one final chance

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pamment8 Gary Bannister Devils advocate why I'm annoying Posts: 904	Steven Caulker Jun 29, 2017 16:50:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pamment8 on Jun 29, 2017 16:50:45 GMT I have been harsh about him in the past about his off field activities. But then the human in me kicks in and says help him.

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Steven Caulker Jul 4, 2017 12:17:03 GMT

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Post by kingfisher on Jul 4, 2017 12:17:03 GMT

Today the club have stated that they have done all they can to help Caulker and now are awaiting a call to hear he is ready to play again. Assuming they have done all the pastoral care and referrals possible, I do think it is now up to Caulker to conquer his demons and rediscover his love of the game. Fingers crossed for him and the club!

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QPRsmith Ilias Chair Posts: 373	Steven Caulker Jul 4, 2017 12:32:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by QPRsmith on Jul 4, 2017 12:32:29 GMT I wonder what would happen if he can come back and shows to be the player we thought we had got when we signed him. New contract maybe?

kingfisher Les Ferdinand The Sussex Rs fan group celebrate drawing with Sheff Utd Posts: 9,283	Steven Caulker Jul 5, 2017 14:45:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingfisher on Jul 5, 2017 14:45:38 GMT Jul 4, 2017 12:32:29 GMT QPRsmith said: I wonder what would happen if he can come back and shows to be the player we thought we had got when we signed him. New contract maybe? Yes please!
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Steven Caulker Jul 17, 2017 20:48:03 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Jul 17, 2017 20:48:03 GMT

Looks like Caulker is heading to Celtic. Dave Mc seems to think its a goer, he is usually pretty reliable.

www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/steven-caulker-celtic-brendan-rodgers-free-17072017

A free with a sell on looks our best bet.

Cannot believe it worked out so badly. Only at QPR.

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Ghost Glenn Roeder Posts: 2,171	Steven Caulker Jul 18, 2017 7:57:03 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ghost on Jul 18, 2017 7:57:03 GMT The full QPR experience would involve him being SPL player of the year 2017/18.

pamment8 Gary Bannister Devils advocate why I'm annoying Posts: 904	Steven Caulker Jul 18, 2017 7:58:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pamment8 on Jul 18, 2017 7:58:58 GMT If he goes or stays it's still a big financial loss to club. He has a year left on his contract. CELTIC will not pay the wages he's on. And if we give him a free then he will be in pocket.
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QPRsmith Ilias Chair Posts: 373	Steven Caulker Jul 18, 2017 9:41:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by QPRsmith on Jul 18, 2017 9:41:29 GMT I read that we would let him go for free but would have a sell on clause. Hopefully a big one

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Steven Caulker Jul 18, 2017 10:06:06 GMT

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Post by northwesthoop on Jul 18, 2017 10:06:06 GMT

If he was on £50,000 per week wages which wouldn't be beyond the realms of possibility that would be over £10 million over 4 years of his contract.

Plus the £8 million fee.

So he cost the club £18 million. We maybe got some back in loan fees from Saints/Liverpool and Celtic may pay some of his final year wages but overall he has been a colossal waste of money.

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Ghost Glenn Roeder Posts: 2,171	Steven Caulker Jul 18, 2017 10:56:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ghost on Jul 18, 2017 10:56:17 GMT He ought to be sufficiently ashamed that he writes off the last year. But he won't.

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