POTY - Rumours?

[Fawny]

Fawny, personally think the "old" Rowlands is every bit as good, if not better, than both Derry and Faurlin, however, happy to accept arguments the other way.

My issue is more to do with how the guy has not been in the matchday squad. The guy has played in a number of positions for QPR and in my opinion is certainly worth a place on the bench at least. He is an intelligent, hard working player in my book and for that I will always appreciate his efforts.

I agree about the "old" Rowlands, and I will also always appreciate what he has done for us down the years. But now, I don't think he's good enough to displace either of those two, you did say "the reason he's not in the TEAM...", rather than squad.

[Fawny]

Would certainly be good backup to them IMO...IF he and Neil could resolve their personal differences. Remember it wasn't that long ago when Neil hailed Rowly as like having a brand new signing when he returned from injury, and has even tried to sign him in the past.

Stanley, I agree he could be backup, conners stated he would be in the TEAM, not the squad, but for a supposed rift with NW.
That was why I asked who he would replace.

[Dale]

The sooner he goes the better

He was never good enough to make the team this season and made it clear how he felt towards fans

[Shania]

Was a very good servant for several years.

For me, he lost an awful lot of respect when making extremely ill judged comments towards the fans re: "the booing".

Should have either kept his opinion to himself or put it across with somewhat more understanding.

Spot on!

Petter Vaagan Moen all the way for me!
The last one was a wind up. Please,forgive me folks!

Im sooo tired..hence the mood

[rickyranger]

Do you not think that says it all, when things are going for him and he wins player of the year he is a gent who loves the club. When he cant get in the team and isn't centre of attention he is rude and arrogant. Average player who played in a poor rangers team team that made him look far better than he is or will ever be.

[Stanley]

Average player who played in a poor rangers team team that made him look far better than he is or will ever be.

An "average player" that was being picked by Trappatoni last season to play for his country?

[Mellowhoop]

I honestly thought that when he came back from injury he would replace Derry. He didnt we contiuned to win and draw. Dont chnage somthing that isnt broke.

[Stanley]

I honestly thought that when he came back from injury he would replace Derry. He didnt we contiuned to win and draw. Dont chnage somthing that isnt broke.

Warnock thought the same at the start of the season. He was expecting Derry to play a bit part and Buzz and Rowly (on return from injury) to be the mainstays.

[conners]

I always saw Rowlands actions towards the fans as acting like a big brother. He saw himself as a fan and was trying to tell the fans that, as one of them, that they were wrong to be taking their course of action.

As i said in my earlier post:
i) Booing your team off after a home win
ii) Booing a player throughout a game (i.e. Gavin Mahon)

was showing appalling support for your team and those that took part in those actions deserved to be given an earful.

It is is alright to give the players stick but you don't like it when they give it back. I personally appreciate someone that will stick up for their view.

To this day I would 100% understand Rowland's reaction on those occasions.

[The Leveller]

I have no doubt that Martin Rowlands would still be good enough to play for QPR. He has always recovered well from injuries and was playing some of the best football of his career when he get injured playing international football for Ireland.

He is obviously not in the team due to some kind of falling out with Warnock. If Warnock is to stay, which i suspect he will (and should), then it will probably be in Rowlands interest to move on unfortunately.

It's a shame as I still think that he has a lot to offer.

As for those fans slating him for having a go at fans, I recall those times very well.

The fans booed off a QPR team (who were short of confidence) that decided to defend a slender lead in a home game. These are the same fans that booed Gavin Mahon's every kick during another home game. Appalling support in my view and Martin Rowlands was quite RIGHT to have a go back.

From my recollection he has ALWAYS come and applauded fans after games but took fans to task on just a couple of occasions when they very much overstepped the mark.

Martin, you have been a great servant for QPR. If you decide to move on then I wish you the very best in your future career.

And I would add drag the other players over when they were heading for the dressing room but his actions undermining all those good years. I would not want him to be summed up in peoples memories in this way.

[casuallyqpr]

Rowlands has to be one of the most over rater ranger ever, always seemed to have an attitude and made matt rose look like mr unbreakable

[rickyranger]

An "average player" that was being picked by Trappatoni last season to play for his country?

The republic of Ireland are ranked 34th in the world, several places below Norway.Rowlands has won 5 caps including sub appearances since 2004.

Van Moen who places for Norway (ranked 9th) has 9 caps since 2006 and also cant get in our team.

As I said average player who only excelled in a poor team, anyway if you are right there will be a host of top Championship teams waiting to sign him, time will tell.

[alwaysqpr]

too be honest i dont think anyone can take anything that rowlands said last night too seriously, as he was extremely drunk and nearly fell over at one point!

[Shania]

I always saw Rowlands actions towards the fans as acting like a big brother. He saw himself as a fan and was trying to tell the fans that, as one of them, that they were wrong to be taking their course of action.

As i said in my earlier post:
i) Booing your team off after a home win
ii) Booing a player throughout a game (i.e. Gavin Mahon)

was showing appalling support for your team and those that took part in those actions deserved to be given an earful.

It is is alright to give the players stick but you don't like it when they give it back. I personally appreciate someone that will stick up for their view.

To this day I would 100% understand Rowland's reaction on those occasions.

I can clearly see your point.

I support you 50 % percent for what´s that is worth
(Nothing,lol.)
My influence on the club is not that big I should believe.

[Stanley]

The republic of Ireland are ranked 34th in the world, several places below Norway.Rowlands has won 5 caps including sub appearances since 2004.

Van Moen who places for Norway (ranked 9th) has 9 caps since 2006 and also cant get in our team.

As I said average player who only excelled in a poor team, anyway if you are right there will be a host of top Championship teams waiting to sign him, time will tell.

All about opinions, as ever.