Taarabt - still the best

[Will M]

Matty, Im just about to have lunch mate :sick:

[QPR Richard]

Based on ;ast seasons performances, who has a better claim for a start.... Adel or Cisse.
Would have to be Cisse for me.

For the Adel brigade, just remember we have a lot of quality players on the bench chomping at the bit to start, not just him. Also when the players in the positions he could play are playing well, its hard to argue he should force one of them out.

Also bear in mind the last 3 games were always going to be about intense workrate and quality as against 3 of the top 4 teams last season ffs.... Adel offers only one of those atributes.

A lot of quality in this quality post of yours mate

Personally, I think they both have good claims. Adel can unlock most defences in this division and Cisse is a proven goalscorer. I'd maybe start Adel on the left and play JSP in his natural position on the right. They should both start tonight.

[Marshy]

ridiculous OP

Granero has won more trophies and titles witha bigger club than T could name
Also part of one of the most formidable RM midfields ever.

On what planet has Tarbs ever got anywhere near his level. you cannot compare Tarbs to granero..It aint fair on Tarbs as hecomes out looking a very p-poor second best..

For the record, he still hasnt done it at top level..yet...still waiting....?!

Deary me. I bet this time last month you had never even seen Granero play, let alone heard of him, and now all of a sudden Granero is the best thign since sliced bread.

BTW, you're talking nonsense when you talk about Granero and the trophies he has won. In his first season there where he played most of his games, he won no trophies. In the next two seasons he hardly played any games, making the odd appearance as a sub. So you're talking absolute rubbish when yo try and say Granero was part of a formidable RM midfield that led them to win trophies.

[Marshy]

So, if we didn't have Granero do you think Adel would be able to dominate games alongside Ale like we did against Spurs?

I would always play Adel in a free role - that's when he is most effective. So, no, I would not expect him to boss the midfield.

[MattyRangers]

Deary me. I bet this time last month you had never even seen Granero play, let alone heard of him, and now all of a sudden Granero is the best thign since sliced bread.

BTW, you're talking nonsense when you talk about Granero and the trophies he has won. In his first season there where he played most of his games, he won no trophies. In the next two seasons he hardly played any games, making the odd appearance as a sub. So you're talking absolute rubbish when yo try and say Granero was part of a formidable RM midfield that led them to win trophies.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esteban_Granero#Statistics

He played 28 games last year and 32 the year before.

[Will M]

I would always play Adel in a free role - that's when he is most effective. So, no, I would not expect him to boss the midfield.

Then why did you say you wouldn't have bought Granero? So who would you have played centre midfield? And again, who else would have dominated like Granero and Ale have?

Also, why are you so against a QPR player getting praise? Your stance just doesn't add up to me.

[Marshy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esteban_Granero#Statistics

He played 28 games last year and 32 the year before.

I guess you have never heard of the saying about statistics and lies.

9-10, Minutes played in League: 1864
10-11, Minutes played in League: 777
11-12, Minutes played in League: 641

So, yes, he hardly played any games the past two seasons. In fact, he only played the full 90 minutes THREE times in the league last season. So for someone to come on here and say he was part of a formidable Real Madrid midfield and led them to win the League is just complete nonsense, because the fact is, he was nothing more than a bit-part player,

[Marshy]

Then why did you say you wouldn't have bought Granero? So who would you have played centre midfield? And again, who else would have dominated like Granero and Ale have?

Also, why are you so against a QPR player getting praise? Your stance just doesn't add up to me.

Because my midfield would be

Hoilett Diakite Faurlin Park
Taarabt

I have nothing against Granero, I just think Tarbs is a much more skillful player. I am entitled to that opinion.

[Dale]

Agree with Marshy, I reckon Taarabt on a good day is a better skilled player then Granero but they should be played side by side, would be magical

Hoilett, Park, Granero, Taarabt

[Will M]

Because my midfield would be

Hoilett Diakite Faurlin Park
Taarabt

I have nothing against Granero, I just think Tarbs is a much more skillful player. I am entitled to that opinion.

Well, that's not true. You have lots against Granero.

You said you wouldn't have signed him, and are not happy that fans are singing his praises. Are you saying Diakite is a better player than him now too?

Tarbs is more skillful than most players in the league, why do you think no one is in for him though?

[Sandy Flash]

Agree with Marshy, I reckon Taarabt on a good day is a better skilled player then Granero but they should be played side by side, would be magical

Hoilett, Park, Granero, Taarabt

Have to admit, that does excite me a little :sorry:

[Will M]

Agree with Marshy, I reckon Taarabt on a good day is a better skilled player then Granero but they should be played side by side, would be magical

Hoilett, Park, Granero, Taarabt

You can't agree with him, he said he wouldn't have bought Granero. So he wouldn't play them together mate!

[sirduncs]

sorry to sneak in and ambush the thread slightly but...am i the only one who has been a bit disappointed with hoilett so far...?

[Will M]

sorry to sneak in and ambush the thread slightly but...am i the only one who has been a bit disappointed with hoilett so far...?

Nope, but we need to give him time to settle into the side. He's shown he has quality in patches though.

[Dale]

sorry to sneak in and ambush the thread slightly but...am i the only one who has been a bit disappointed with hoilett so far...?

Looks like his lacking fitness but probably due to not having much of a pre season

Going to take more time to settle in