Club by club assessment

[geejaybee]

Our lack of signings compared to other clubs is obvious to everyone.

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/championship-201718-big-preview-experts-13413374

[lymehoop]

can't argue with the assessment we're going to struggle, especially if we are too defensive minded. Attack, attack, attack

[Shepherds Mush]

7 clubs think we'll go down

[Cjskinz]

Whilst previously stating I'm happy with the squad and only need one or two additions, having seen what everyone else has signed is changing my opinion a bit...

Lloyd Isgrove at Barnsley - young rapid left foot winger from southampton i think and wouldn't have cost a lot
Adam Armstrong at Bolton - young quick striker on loan from Newcastle
Nathan Baker at Bristol - would have been a perfect left-sided CB replacement for Lynch
Calum Paterson at Cardiff - young RB who is tall strong and very quick and was in last year of contract I think.
Dominic Iorfa at Ipswich - on loan from Wolves but we know he's a good RB
Barrie McKay at Notts Forest - Ridiculous signing. Thought he was one of Rangers best players, very quick too.
Nathan Thomas at Sheff Utd - we were reportedly after him last year

All players that would have been perfect at QPR cost wise and wages etc (except maybe McKay and Baker). I watch a lot of football if you couldn't guess.

So basically, am alarmed why we wouldn't have picked up on Paterson/Iorfa. Perfect right backs who are tall and strong who could fit in a back 3.

[Hubble]

Whilst previously stating I'm happy with the squad and only need one or two additions, having seen what everyone else has signed is changing my opinion a bit...

Lloyd Isgrove at Barnsley - young rapid left foot winger from southampton i think and wouldn't have cost a lot
Adam Armstrong at Bolton - young quick striker on loan from Newcastle
Nathan Baker at Bristol - would have been a perfect left-sided CB replacement for Lynch
Calum Paterson at Cardiff - young RB who is tall strong and very quick and was in last year of contract I think.
Dominic Iorfa at Ipswich - on loan from Wolves but we know he's a good RB
Barrie McKay at Notts Forest - Ridiculous signing. Thought he was one of Rangers best players, very quick too.
Nathan Thomas at Sheff Utd - we were reportedly after him last year

All players that would have been perfect at QPR cost wise and wages etc (except maybe McKay and Baker). I watch a lot of football if you couldn't guess.

So basically, am alarmed why we wouldn't have picked up on Paterson/Iorfa. Perfect right backs who are tall and strong who could fit in a back 3.

But it's all okay, because we've got a specialized scout....


"Rangers, who brought in Gary Penrice to lead their scouting team this summer, have been criticised by some fans for being relatively inactive in the transfer market.

“No-one’s to blame for that. I don’t know why fans look at that. It’s not about who you sign it’s about who we’ve already got,” said Holloway.

“We’ll get ahead of the game eventually – Gary has only just come in.” "

Well what was he doing before then Ian, playing tiddlywinks??

Spectacularly underwhelmed by this pre-season.

[Tarbie]

But it's all okay, because we've got a specialized scout....


"Rangers, who brought in Gary Penrice to lead their scouting team this summer, have been criticised by some fans for being relatively inactive in the transfer market.

“No-one’s to blame for that. I don’t know why fans look at that. It’s not about who you sign it’s about who we’ve already got,” said Holloway.

“We’ll get ahead of the game eventually – Gary has only just come in.” "

Well what was he doing before then Ian, playing tiddlywinks??

Spectacularly underwhelmed by this pre-season.

The quote about Gary Penrice is bizarre, isn't it?

He's been here since May, surely long enough to have a few ideas in this transfer window.

[West Acton]

The quote about Gary Penrice is bizarre, isn't it?

He's been here since May, surely long enough to have a few ideas in this transfer window.

And he was scout before so must already have catalogue of players

Stinks of jobs for the boys but no one is moaning about this one!!!

[Ginger Ninja]

Even I am a bit more fearful for us after looking at that.

[dave58]

Don't think they're far wrong think most of us expect to be in a relegation battle this season, no cash no leadership from the top

[croxleyhoops]

It's alarming that we have signed more scouts this summer than players.

[Awin]

It's alarming that some fans find more fun in moaning than winning.

Holloway predicted relegation for Huddersfield pre season.

How about we go into the opening game of the season with an open mind? If things go as far south as some suspect after 8 games then feel free to moan away.

[West Acton]

Winning??? yes I faintly remember that feeling from about four seasons ago distant memory now

[Awin]

Winning??? yes I faintly remember that feeling from about four seasons ago distant memory now

Yes...

But leagues don't always go to plan... Leicester, Huddersfield, burton etc

[Garyd73]

How many players did we go in for but turned us down ?
What are the true finances of the club, owners FFP exactly to know how much we have to spend ? I don't think anyone knows the answer to this
How many players were offered more money elsewhere, we have one of the smallest gates in the league I would imagine.
I am sure every club wants to sign 4-5 superstars by the end of May but it can't always happen.
Just about everyone wanted an end to signing expensive players and to buy unknown players on the cheap and coach them to a better standard with the saying "I don't mind if we don't go up for 4-5 years". Really because I am not hearing this now from many.
I like Holloway but was he almost the only manager we could get because of the finances available currently ?

[Rebel R's]

Even I am a bit more fearful for us after looking at that.

But not before this article?,this hasn't changed my opinion or fears one bit,we WILL be in a relagation battle,depends on who replaces Holloway to whether we stay up or not