On way home | QPR 0 Burton Albion 0

[Bigdave]

I don't think Washington is half as bad as some of you make out but I get why you'd think it as a striker is judged by his goals.

But Washingtons strength is his work rate, he chases down lost causes, harasses defenders and makes good runs. Northern Ireland use him for this and it works well for them.

In my opinion the problem is Mackie is used alongside him and they are quite similar. It might work the odd week but is not the answer long term.

I'd like to see Washington get a prolonged run alongside Smith I reckon there are goals there

[corbray]

So you would continue selecting striker who has not scored since first day of season two months ago. Why??

washington or wheeler for me alongside sylla. we do need that work rate in the team and if theres anything he does good its work hard, hes gotta pretty good first touch too tbh. i always thought he did well playing down the left so he could even play lwb for us as bids never looks good in attack.

[Ramsgate Hoop]

Where was Wheeler, anyone know?

[Alanwycombe]

How much of Sylla's confidence has Holloway ruined? Play Sylla, get Wszolek crosses in to him from the line - not the loopy stuff we pump up that a half decent centre back can get his head on all day long as he only has to clear - and we might see Sylla's strength.....

[West Acton]

Problem -

Washington, Mackie, Smith & Sylla are all plan B strikers, none are plan A, but we have few other options.

Until January, I'd start with Smith & Washington, with a view to bring Sylla on after 60 mins, and Mackie after 89 ! (ok, maybe 85)

So you would continue selecting striker who has not scored since first day of season two months ago. Why??

[davieqpr]

As I have being saying we need strikers that can strike, How many more chances does Washington need before it is admitted that at the moment he is not good enough. Mackie either.Why wasn't Wheeler even on the bench. A really poor boring game today .
Only bright spot is Samuel looked good. We cannot seem to win away therefore we cannot afford to drop points at home.

[QPR1976]

Problem -

Washington, Mackie, Smith & Sylla are all plan B strikers, none are plan A, but we have few other options.

Until January, I'd start with Smith & Washington, with a view to bring Sylla on after 60 mins, and Mackie after 89 ! (ok, maybe 85)

[Rebel R's]

Yes there are always positives. Could go the rest of the season without conceding.

Yes I think so,can't see us conceding another goal this goal

[Brian Wilson]

Problem is we have too many forwards in that mould when we need forwards who start and have impact

Yeah, agreed. Problem is when we play Smith/Sylla we are just dropping slow high balls into the box as an easy option instead of trying to pass. Need to get down the wings and send in crosses with a bit of pace on em. I like Bidwell but at LW home to Burton it's pointless. He should only play there away from home.

[West Acton]

Fair point though I think he has been unlucky not to get a few more goals this year. Sticking with him after the last 3 or 4 games or so when he has offered very little is a bit strange.

He's had an extended run in the team like some demanded and he's still not delivering. Squad player from the bench should be his role. Problem is we have too many forwards in that mould when we need forwards who start and have impact

[Brian Wilson]

His goals per game ratio indicates he is a bad player. He’s a bad striker that’s for sure.

Fair point though I think he has been unlucky not to get a few more goals this year. Sticking with him after the last 3 or 4 games or so when he has offered very little is a bit strange.

[Northolt_Rs]

Washington is not a bad player but stupid to play him week in week out when he is struggling. Dunno why Mackie came off instead of him as he was at least causing them some problems.

His goals per game ratio indicates he is a bad player. He’s a bad striker that’s for sure.

[Brian Wilson]

Washington is not a bad player but stupid to play him week in week out when he is struggling. Dunno why Mackie came off instead of him as he was at least causing them some problems.

[Ginger Ninja]

I will be sending you a private message on Monday morning. You've clearly got an issue with me so I am happy to meet face to face next home game for us to air our views

But you're a no show on match day...

[West Acton]

I will be sending you a private message on Monday morning. You've clearly got an issue with me so I am happy to meet face to face next home game for us to air our views

Which home game you don't go