Geordies want phillips

[72bus]

Philips gives his all every game and is our best attacking player in my opinion, we shouldn't be in a rush to get rid of him

i watch a different phillips from you

[Greg1882]

He certainly divides opinion . Can be a 10/10 but it's rare as rocking horse #### . I'd rather a consistent player in that role who you know what your going to get with . He blows far to hot and cold for me (mostly cold) so if the offer was right I'd sell . He'd be a mug to go there though

[nasser95]

We should've accepted the interest from WBA last season. 1 decent game every 5 (at best) doesn't equate to an £8million player in my opinion. As Harryboy has already alluded to, we'll look to get back what we paid for him and cut our losses. He was a gamble worth taking, but he simply hasn't improved to anything like the level many thought he would achieve. Playing on such a narrow pitch at LR doesn't help wingers either.

At the time, he was the most consistent player we had, more so than Austin. I still think he can be a really classy player for us but we need people to give him time.

[surrey_hoop]

At the time, he was the most consistent player we had, more so than Austin. I still think he can be a really classy player for us but we need people to give him time.

Not sure what you're basing this optimism on. He may have been the most consistent player at the time WBA came in for him, but he's probably been our most inconsistent player over the 2 years he's played for us. He has the physical attributes and the talent, but lacks the drive and determination to apply them. In short, he floats in and out of games and always will.

[Olly]

LR is a standard size pitch 78 yds wide

[surrey_hoop]

LR is a standard size pitch 78 yds wide

Taken from a Guardian article last October:

"......with Stoke’s Britannia Stadium and Queens Park Rangers’ Loftus Road the smallest, at 100m x 66m."

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...ze-does-matter

Either we've extended LR by 3 yards on either side, or our pitch is smaller than average.

[Ramsey is god]

He hasnt exactly set the division alight, but as others have said, been out of position and really does need a Striker who likes crosses (Austin) in order to get the best out of him.

I think for 4-7 million, we will struggle to replace him. Especially in January.

[nasser95]

Just to confirm what everyone else is saying, when playing on the right hand side, he has a rating of 7.12 with 4 goals and 2 assists in 14 appearances.

[Shepherds Mush]

Quick and great crosser of the ball but is not irreplaceable IMO

[johnp]

Phillips is essentially about pace and power. He has little finesse, no close control to beat a person by skill (rather than speed), and lacks concentration defensively, which has cost us many goals. At his best he can hit a cross with pace on the run and a thunderous shot, but it is very much hit and hope (you won't see him dink a subtle cross unless its with his left and weaker foot). I would take 5 million for him every day of the week.

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Would sell in an instant if I was making the shout on that one. 70% cold 30% hot with him.

[ArthurQPR_NYC]

I don't even think that is possible without rotation is it? Unless Luongo is converted to some full back role. Also bear in mind the existence of Faurlin and Sandro. Having a squad with these guys available is what makes us such a good prospect and why I think we can get promoted. Selling because we can't get them all in at once goes against the project IMO.

yeah, that's what I meant. If he plays a 4-2-3-1 or similar system lets see who he can get really firing on all cylinders in that MF '3'

[Hertford Hoop]

Jimmy will make the decision hopefully whether Matt is going to fit in his new structure

In Jimmy we trust

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Jimmy will make the decision hopefully whether Matt is going to fit in his new structure

In Jimmy we trust

Thanks.

Wheteher it be a tough decision or not, I'll make sure it's the correct one for Queens Park Rangers Football Club.

[bakes8]

I like Philips, think he is a class player on his day, which unfortunately is about 1 game in 4. If there's £7m out there for him i'd take the cash and invest in 2 or 3 up and coming players in the mould of Luongo/Chery. Hopefully our scouts (?!?) are on the lookout.