FC Gronigen v QPR **Match thread**

[SteveQPR1975]

But that's the point of a pre season tour isn't it? To give everyone a run out? Always said this, results don't matter a jot in pre season, especially this early on, it's all about fitness and getting playing time ahead of the new season.

I'd like to see the team win games for confidence for the feel good factor tonights game was poor

[Norths]

During the season JFH said that 'you couldn't put too many youngsters in the first at the same time.' I know this was only a friendly, however, we did not really expect to get a result with all this youngsters in the team. Agree, results are not that important at this stage. However, it goes to show that we are a bit light in our squad.

Only 3 youngsters started the game?

[Hitman34]

In a way, this defeat could work in our favour.

Hopefully it will focus minds in the the management and boardroom that some of these players are not cut out for it and need shipping on.

yes, el #### is one.

just hope that will force their hand and to go out and spend some of that 10 mil on the targets we need. quality not quantity

[Norths]

In a way, this defeat could work in our favour.

Hopefully it will focus minds in the the management and boardroom that some of these players are not cut out for it and need shipping on.

yes, el #### is one.

just hope that will force their hand and to go out and spend some of that 10 mil on the targets we need. quality not quantity

El Khayati is worth keeping around as a squad option for now.
Would think both he and Gladwin will be sold a year or so down the line once the likes of Petrasso and Shodipo have fully settled in the first team squad.

[Martinmalta]

Only 3 youngsters started the game?

Doughty, Petrasso, Kpekewa, Furlong started and then Shodipo, Kakay, Reece-Cox came in. At a time there were five players playing in the side.

[luca]

Lynch, Shidipo and maybe Doughty played well...
Kpekawa is max. a squad player. Caulker did not play well either in my opinion (waste of money)!

[Ginger Ninja]

In a way, this defeat could work in our favour.

Hopefully it will focus minds in the the management and boardroom that some of these players are not cut out for it and need shipping on.

yes, el #### is one.

just hope that will force their hand and to go out and spend some of that 10 mil on the targets we need. quality not quantity

This is exactly it, seen some ridiculous comments on social media (knee jerk imo) about how we need 7 or 8 new signings just to compete at mid table level. Utter tripe. 2, maybe 3 good signings in key positions like up front, on the wing and maybe CM will set us up well for the season.

[Norths]

Doughty, Petrasso, Kpekewa, Furlong started and then Shodipo, Kakay, Reece-Cox came in. At a time there were five players playing in the side.

Doughty can no longer be classed as a youngster in my book.
Will be 24 in november.

[Kevin Mcleod]

Mad how when we beat PSV nothings said about the future looking bright and that was some test and proved we are looking strong.
Lose to Groningen and it's all doom and gloom and the season is going to be shite and we have a weak squad.

[Sleeping Giants]

Not impressed very poor performance

Good opposition though....finished 7th in Dutch league....I know its not as strong as English Prem but half decent side....

[Hitman34]

This is exactly it, seen some ridiculous comments on social media (knee jerk imo) about how we need 7 or 8 new signings just to compete at mid table level. Utter tripe. 2, maybe 3 good signings in key positions like up front, on the wing and maybe CM will set us up well for the season.

am totally with you on that mate. 3 or 4 max.

[Ginger Ninja]

Mad how when we beat PSV nothings said about the future looking bright and that was some test and proved we are looking strong.
Lose to Groningen and it's all doom and gloom and the season is going to be shite and we have a weak squad.

Mad isn't it?

[wortonranger]

What's encouraging is that there's some clear planning going on , at least on the pitch. ( unlike the hopeless nonsense we saw from England ). In these pre- season mix and match type games, hopefully assessments are bring made. We see the same things every season. I would expect only 4 of those that started tonight to start against Leeds.

[Norths]

Your four from tonights starting 11 that will start against Leeds?

[Stanley]

Your four from tonights starting 11 that will start against Leeds?

Probably only Chery.