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  • Martinmalta
    Silver Seat
    • Apr 2012
    • 2518

    #1

    Very cautious

    The club keep repeating the phrase....'we learnt our lessons, we are wiser....' A few weeks ago I posted that we may not needs many additions to the squad as players who where on loan are still with us. And they still are! Adel, Remy, Cesar, Granero. I assume that the club wants to get rid of these players, however, if they are still here come the end of August, do you believe that we will add extra cost to the already mountain of depth that we already have? No way. These are the lessons that we have learnt. To some extent, I would not blame the board. I think that the board are taking a chance.....a big chance, to address the big losses of recent years. We have already got rid of some dead wood. Others may be loaned out. Others may be dragged back into the team. With two or three additions and see what could happen! We take a chance, like CP did after all. If we go down again, the board will be sure that the huge debt that accumulated in these past three years will have decreased significantly. It seems that players no longer are joining us because we pay well. Is this what actually wanted a year or two ago.
  • QPRDave
    The number 10
    • Mar 2009
    • 32080

    #2
    Can't really complain can we......most fans are worried about the spending and don't want more mercenaries. I will say this though as the opposite side of the coin, if we are too
    cheap then we'll get the bottom end of the market....

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    • Martinmalta
      Silver Seat
      • Apr 2012
      • 2518

      #3
      We can look into the lower divisions and buy the best young talent there is. Will not cost a fortune and will be building on a good foundation, not on sand!

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      • QPRDave
        The number 10
        • Mar 2009
        • 32080

        #4
        Originally posted by Martinmalta
        We can look into the lower divisions and buy the best young talent there is. Will not cost a fortune and will be building on a good foundation, not on sand!
        And go down taking Derby's record with us?

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        • maidstone_hoop
          Gold Seat
          • May 2009
          • 6718

          #5
          I think we need 7 - 8 players to stay up 4 or 5 for the first ream and 3 or 4 for the squad. If we dont get that type of reinforcement I think though we have a squad of players who will fight ultimately we will struggle massively.

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          • Martinmalta
            Silver Seat
            • Apr 2012
            • 2518

            #6
            Originally posted by maidstone_hoop
            I think we need 7 - 8 players to stay up 4 or 5 for the first ream and 3 or 4 for the squad. If we dont get that type of reinforcement I think though we have a squad of players who will fight ultimately we will struggle massively.
            Two years ago we signed FIFTEEN players and still went down. Its not the numbers that count, its how much the new players wants to play for us with all their heart.

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            • lymehoop
              Gold Seat
              • Mar 2009
              • 7380

              #7
              Originally posted by Martinmalta
              Two years ago we signed FIFTEEN players and still went down. Its not the numbers that count, its how much the new players wants to play for us with all their heart.
              I wholeheartedly agree Martin, rather go down fighting than watch the likes of Bosingwa take the urinal
              I must away now, I can no longer tarry
              This morning's tempest I have to cross
              I must be guided without a stumble
              Into the arms I love the most

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              • Mellowhoop
                Gold Seat
                • Apr 2010
                • 5698

                #8
                Completely agree with martin. I think a few crafty additions and we can really have a go. We have no idea how hard the last few years financially hurt us. Lets be grateful for where we are and to back the manager and board for getting us back up. Harry Redknapp will be signing players.
                http://twitter.com/Mellowhoop

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                • QPR Richard
                  Gold Seat
                  • Sep 2011
                  • 6489

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Martinmalta
                  We can look into the lower divisions and buy the best young talent there is. Will not cost a fortune and will be building on a good foundation, not on sand!
                  I'm not sure there's a lot of talent in the lower divisions these days. All clubs have highly developed scouting networks and I'd guess the top clubs continue to trawl the lower divisions picking up whatever talent there is.
                  Supporting QPR isn't just about a football team. It's about roots and identity.

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                  • lymehoop
                    Gold Seat
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 7380

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Mellowhoop
                    Completely agree with martin. I think a few crafty additions and we can really have a go. We have no idea how hard the last few years financially hurt us. Lets be grateful for where we are and to back the manager and board for getting us back up. Harry Redknapp will be signing players.
                    another reason to be cautious Mellow, yes how much are we in the poo financially? Though have to say there does seem a lack of talent here and judging by that Brazilian team, everywhere
                    I must away now, I can no longer tarry
                    This morning's tempest I have to cross
                    I must be guided without a stumble
                    Into the arms I love the most

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                    • Burnside
                      Bronze Seat
                      • Jul 2013
                      • 895

                      #11
                      Not learnt the lessons about talking about their targets in the media though or about getting deals done promptly.

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                      • rickyranger
                        Silver Seat
                        • Jul 2009
                        • 1791

                        #12
                        Accept the financial issues but need to remember our team last year really lacked pace, consequently sat very deep and didn't have the midfield to get players up to support Austin hence the lack of goals. Austin will not be as effective in the prem so unless we bring some in or change the style we are in for a long old season.

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                        • D3nisBail3ySliP
                          Bronze Seat
                          • Mar 2010
                          • 797

                          #13
                          Originally posted by rickyranger
                          Accept the financial issues but need to remember our team last year really lacked pace, consequently sat very deep and didn't have the midfield to get players up to support Austin hence the lack of goals. Austin will not be as effective in the prem so unless we bring some in or change the style we are in for a long old season.
                          That is putting it politely.

                          Another way is 'We'll be battered all season long'

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                          • qblockoompah
                            Silver Seat
                            • Apr 2009
                            • 3587

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Burnside
                            Not learnt the lessons about talking about their targets in the media though or about getting deals done promptly.
                            That's not down to us though, it's down to the players we are trying to sign! The only way we can force them through quickly is to offer eye catching wages, which is the opposite of what we all want!
                            But let's ignore that and blame Harry and Beard instead

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                            • Lunar Jetman
                              Silver Seat
                              • Jan 2010
                              • 1380

                              #15
                              Originally posted by QPRDave
                              Can't really complain can we......
                              Don't worry, some people on here are giving it a go...

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