Match Thread | PNE 2 QPR 1

[1973 ranger]

All about opinions and neither right nor wrong either way. Not a huge fan of Scowen as never seen him to be that great first ten games or so aside. Then again not in love with Freeman either. What do I know!!

[Tarbie]

Tarbie. Cousins gives us much needed legs in that central role and breaks up play well, For me would have him in front of Scowen due to his energy and the fact he gets around to cover and is quicker on the turn.

Opinions ain't it mate?

A few weeks back I would have withheld judgement, but I think we've seen enough of Cousins in central midfield to make a call on him now. For me, he's not a patch on Scowen. Maybe Cousins covers more ground, but Scowen is a far more complete central midfielder.

[1973 ranger]

Tarbie. Cousins gives us much needed legs in that central role and breaks up play well, For me would have him in front of Scowen due to his energy and the fact he gets around to cover and is quicker on the turn.

[West Acton]

Can't make my mind up about Manning. He does some things that are utter class. That cross for the goal was ridiculous. Then 5 minutes later he's tripping over his own feet. Looks so clumsy at times.

That’s my feelings mate summarises how I feel

[Tarbie]

Weare. Common sense re Cousins?? Thought he did well yesterday as a holding midfielder with good energy and we had balance in the middle when he was on. Broke up play well and overall did ok.

Yeah, thought Cousins did OK yesterday. There just isn't much to his game. Not 100% sure he's really good enough to player central midfield at this level.

[Tarbie]

And what about THAT assist for our goal! That took unbelievable skill.

Can't make my mind up about Manning. He does some things that are utter class. That cross for the goal was ridiculous. Then 5 minutes later he's tripping over his own feet. Looks so clumsy at times.

[1973 ranger]

Weare. Common sense re Cousins?? Thought he did well yesterday as a holding midfielder with good energy and we had balance in the middle when he was on. Broke up play well and overall did ok.

[West Acton]

No apology needed DK it’s all fun and games

Was terrific ball he put in for assist but when I watch him at game I just don’t feel he does enough and gets lost when you need him step forward but he’s still young. I personally think Of the kids coming through he’s behind the rest of them. I would like to see chair given few games on the trot he really excites me

[Stanley]

Yes, and that, but you could always argue that was a fluke

Would expect cynics to respond like that but no chance. Seen him play superb passes like that before. Was just pure skill.

[1QPRDK]

And what about THAT assist for our goal! That took unbelievable skill.

Yes, and that, but you could always argue that was a fluke

[Stanley]

Sorry West. Heat of the moment. Thought he wasn´t too shabby, and the stats people apparently agree. Sometimes he blows a bit hot and cold, but he is only 21. Far too early to write him off, because he has the right attitude, good energy levels, and is always making good runs into the box, scoring goals from midfield. All very good attributes. Off course he can improve, but plenty of time for that IMO.

And what about THAT assist for our goal! That took unbelievable skill.

[1QPRDK]

Is he wrong though ?

Ok fanboy

Sorry West. Heat of the moment. Thought he wasn´t too shabby, and the stats people apparently agree. Sometimes he blows a bit hot and cold, but he is only 21. Far too early to write him off, because he has the right attitude, good energy levels, and is always making good runs into the box, scoring goals from midfield. All very good attributes. Off course he can improve, but plenty of time for that IMO.

[WeAreQPR12]

If cousins ever plays for this club again then Ollie needs to be dismissed. If he can't see common sense then off you go too.

[Bill]

Deckchairs beach sun creme already

[Undecided]

Chose the wrong game to return then?

But for what it's worth - Manning looked like a little boy lost. Ingram punched the ball rather than caught it too often imho. We place too much reliance on Mass. Eze and the other youngsters - we're expecting too much too soon. Liked Furlong, initially Robinson reminded me of a certain Mr C. Hill. Baptise and Bidwell OK.

The rest? OK, but didn't leave any lasting impression.

Game was limping fatally during the second half, and to be honest, it wasn't too healthy during the first, and finally expired with about 15 minutes of normal time left. Preston managed to kill virtually everything off. Don't like to blame it on the referees as a good team should rise above that, but with my limited exposure to live games recently, it did seem many of his decisions were questionable at best.

Atmosphere was subdued to be charitable. Although I was in S block, there seemed little to attract Gareth Malone coming from X block.

BUT, that's only on the basis of one bad day at the office.