Mackie

[stainrodisalegend]

He's awful. How you can slate Mackie for being a poor footballer then think Barton isn't is beyond me. Bartons distribution is awful, his set pieces are even worst. Bloke thought he was Steven Gerard. Lost the ball countless times with long ball passes.

Don't get me wrong Barton in the championship is a different story as is Jamie Mackie as that's there level and that's the point I'm making. This isn't the prem league and both those players are effective at this level.

You are right that Barton was nowhere near as good as he thinks he is but you can't seriously say that Mackie and him are on a par. I mean, seriously. Go into any pub of football supporters anywhere and ask that question (assuming they would have heard of Mackie). I'm not Barton's biggest fan but he was a key player in a half decent Newcastle team for a number of seasons and spent the vast bulk of his career in the Premier League.

[CroydonCaptainJack]

They both have their plus points. Barton would be a much better footballer if he knew his limitations and cut out the Hollywood pases. I'd still have kept him and will also be happy to have JM back. Completely different management team now so they must see something in signing him.

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Oh FFS he's not coming back is he?

[Factamondo]

Can't believe the negativity of some...w ank yourselves over some two bob Moroccan yet not prepared to support a white British boy

[stainrodisalegend]

Can't believe the negativity of some...w ank yourselves over some two bob Moroccan yet not prepared to support a white British boy

Facto, normally love your posts mate - your recent one about Scrabble made me laugh out loud - but that is not one of your better ones.

[Pie & mash]

He's not what we need if we're gonna get back up again. If we don't sign a top notch replacement for Charlie we're seriously fuc*ed

[qpr]

He's not what we need if we're gonna get back up again. If we don't sign a top notch replacement for Charlie we're seriously fuc*ed

QPR need a squad. Mackie isn't replacing Austin.mif you look right now bar Austin QPR have zero strikers!

[Pie & mash]

Emmanuel-Thomas & Grego-Cox

[1QPRDK]

Posters said if Sparky/ Harry want x player, then we should welcome them with open arms. We ended up with the likes of Bosingwa and Rio Ferdinand. Also those stats tell a very distorted picture. He simply doesn't have the brain to play with even semi-decent players. He never looked up because he was too terrified with his limited skill that he might lose control of the ball. I used to lose count of the number of times more talented players would look on exasperated when Mackie failed to find them with a pass. Yet he - far more than Adel actually - was always the one throwing his arms up in the air in frustration with THEM. Amazing really given his lack of talent.

Comparison again completely insane...

[Joon]

Mackie can serve a purpose in the Championship, but it's not like we would offload him at the end of the season if we get promoted. No one can doubt Mackie's passion and workrate, but he is out of his depth in the PL.

It also seems like he was one of the players who caused turmoil within the team during our earlier relegation season, so my vote is no.

[West Acton]

It also seems like he was one of the players who caused turmoil within the team during our earlier relegation season, so my vote is no.

This is key point which everyone appears unwilling to discuss (elephant in the room)

[dogsrrs]

Some posters are claiming he has a love for the club I dont know , but if he has I can understand him or any of the others having the top rump with many of the of Johny's that came during his time that wanted a bit of kip on good dough

[Kirill]

Some posters are claiming he has a love for the club...

In his particular case it doesn't really matter if he loves QPR or not. He went out there and worked his socks off every time, harrassing and attacking with dogged persistence, and scoring on a regular basis. Relentless drive, what our current team could certainly use. He was a game changer in the PL for us, he can be even more so in the Championship now.

[dogsrrs]

In his particular case it doesn't really matter if he loves QPR or not. He went out there and worked his socks off every time, harrassing and attacking with dogged persistence, and scoring on a regular basis. Relentless drive, what our current team could certainly use. He was a game changer in the PL for us, he can be even more so in the Championship now.

I'd have no problem with him returning , some seem to think he was concerned sbout the foriegners but if so he was in good company
Derry Hill and Nelson have all hinted of their desire not being what it should be

[Ginger Ninja]

In his particular case it doesn't really matter if he loves QPR or not. He went out there and worked his socks off every time, harrassing and attacking with dogged persistence, and scoring on a regular basis. Relentless drive, what our current team could certainly use. He was a game changer in the PL for us, he can be even more so in the Championship now.

Top post Kirill.