Hayden Signed

[SheepRanger]

Just what we need.

[SheepRanger]

Hayden is

Isaac Hayden has returned to QPR, joining the club on a free transfer following his recent departure from Newcastle United.

The 30-year-old midfielder spent four months in W12 at the end of the 2023/24 campaign and he is delighted to be back.

“It’s fantastic,” he said. “It was special to have the conversation with Christian (Nourry) and the head coach (Julien Stéphan) in terms of them wanting me back at the club.

“I had a few options to go abroad, but it was one of those where if I was going to stay in the Championship, it was only going to be one club and I'm just glad to get it done.”

Hayden, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Portsmouth, admits his previous spell with Rangers left an impact on him, and he is keen to use his experience to help the R’s squad.

“Last year when I was at Portsmouth, it was quite difficult to play against the guys,” he said. “I felt like I was lining up on the wrong team!

“It was a special four months that I had at the club and you get a feeling sometimes of a place that is kind of like home. And it was just one of those situations where, for me, it was a no-brainer to come back.

“I feel like I can add a lot of value, not just on the pitch, but off the pitch as well and help drive the group forward.”

While keen to use his experience in the dressing room, the Jamaica international is also determined to make his mark on the pitch.

“This year especially for me is a big one,” he said.

“With Jamaica we’ve got the potential for a World Cup at the end of the season, six massive games to try and qualify. But obviously for me to play for them, I need to be playing football at a good level.

“I want to try and play as much as possible. Everyone thinks you hit the big 3-0 and it's downhill from there. But I do feel like I’ve got so much more in me.”

Hayden also had a special word for the QPR fans, adding: “I want to say thank you so much for the support. It means the world to me to feel wanted and to feel valued.

“I think they know what they're going to get from me, 110%, giving everything for the shirt on and off the pitch.”

CEO Christian Nourry said: “It’s great to be able to bring Isaac back into our environment. He brings grit, determination and experience to the playing group.

“We know he will drive standards on and off the pitch and it’s great to have him back in our ranks.”

[3London]

Sweepstake for his first Injury ?

[Jeffqpr]

Good signing & experience is what we needed

[QPRDave]

Good move by Nourry

[daveshads]

Welcome back. Wishing you success and good fitness.

[WeAreQPR12]

I think losing 7-1 is the most disgraceful embarrassing result that you'd only expect in your worst nightmare however maybe with the eze money coming in and another week of open transfer deals might bizarrely become a blessing in disguise. If it happened in march my y fronts would be allot more stained!

[Isleworth116]

Not sure on signing Hayden. Will he stay fit?

Hope works out.

[72bus]

Definitely the " type" we need in the middle , whether or not he's up to it only time will tell.
Best of luck to him , always puts a shift in .
Said all the right things in his interview

[72bus]

Think he might be telling porkies about his age though ( 30) , I think he was 34 last time he played for us

[LoftusRoadLad]

Rhys Davies joins on loan

[72bus]

Both to start Saturday please

[shaggy24]

Much need experience coming in

after the debacle Saturday could sign another 9 this week some of the inexperienced need to go out on loan kolli included

[cross it Dave]

Just what we need.

At least he is taller than 5 foot 7 inches.

[Abseits]

Both to start Saturday please

C'mon.... you can predict the script that will get rolled out this week: Not quite fit/ missed some pre-season/need to manage a slight niggle blahblahblah....

I'll be staggered if any new players from this weekend and the coming week start a game before October. On top of that we have to negotiate the most dangerous and hazardous thing of all soon: A TWO WEEK BREAK FROM FOOTBALL!!!!! I'm guessing that'll mean 5 players going down with career threatening injuries whilst NOT playing football