v QPR (a) - 4/2/2025

[philipl]

Whatever side we put out, there is about 1 in 6 chance we will play abysmally based on games to date.

More likely we will play remarkably well given the circumstances but it will be a toss up whether we lose to a mistake at the back or win through eventually converting a chance.

Of course it could be that extreme rarity, a draw.

QPR on a bit of role themselves so chances are it will be a good game. As always Chair is the danger.

[joey_big_nose]

 

 

59 minutes ago, M_B said:

I like that, it should be made easier with Gueye now actually looking like he knows what he's doing. He's been nuisance value up until the last 3 games, he's now looking like a proper centre forward, and no doubt he'll improve further. I love how he's now rollocking the other players and demanding of them.

Someone sent me a post on Friday night from a Leeds fan. He asked is anyone else watching Blackburn v Preston and thinking Blackburn's big centre forward is exactly what we need?

I think the issue we have is Gueye is obviously more of a number 10 in terms of where he wants to play and make the most damage. He isnt going to play on the last mans shoulder, he's going to drop off into the number 10 area. And when he does hes brilliant at winning everything, laying off, and has a decent pass as well. He also will get into the box late to get on things 

What that means is we need players to get past him and stretch the play.... But unfortunately everyone we have loves coming short except Ohashi and hopefully kagbo.

Edited February 3 by joey_big_nose

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, joey_big_nose said:

 

 

I think the issue we have is Gueye is obviously more of a number 10 in terms of where he wants to play and make the most damage. He isnt going to play on the last mans shoulder, he's going to drop off into the number 10 area. And when he does hes brilliant at winning everything, laying off, and has a decent pass as well. He also will get into the box late to get on things 

What that means is we need players to get past him and stretch the play.... But unfortunately everyone we have loves coming short except Ohashi and hopefully kagbo.

His first movement is usually towards the ball instead of away from it.

[chaddyrovers]

Rovers to win 2-1 with Dolan and Gueye scoring. 

[only2garners]

1 hour ago, philipl said:

QPR on a bit of role themselves so chances are it will be a good game. As always Chair is the danger.

They were Phillip - they have lost their last 2 games.

[Admiral Nelsen]

1 hour ago, philipl said:

Whatever side we put out, there is about 1 in 6 chance we will play abysmally based on games to date.

More likely we will play remarkably well given the circumstances but it will be a toss up whether we lose to a mistake at the back or win through eventually converting a chance.

Of course it could be that extreme rarity, a draw.

QPR on a bit of role themselves so chances are it will be a good game. As always Chair is the danger.

 

A quick scout on their message board suggests that he's been a shadow of himself recently. Calls for him to be dropped even, others saying that he hasn't got his mojo back post-injury.

 

Tough one to call this - but I don't think they're anything to be scared of. The worst team I can remember being at Ewood this season (red card might have had something to do with that to be fair) and a day less to prepare than us. Plus they've got their fare share of injuries too. 

[Devon Rover]

1 hour ago, Admiral Nelsen said:

 

A quick scout on their message board suggests that he's been a shadow of himself recently. Calls for him to be dropped even, others saying that he hasn't got his mojo back post-injury.

 

Tough one to call this - but I don't think they're anything to be scared of. The worst team I can remember being at Ewood this season (red card might have had something to do with that to be fair) and a day less to prepare than us. Plus they've got their fare share of injuries too. 

Now this sounds like a scenario in which our traditional generosity in providing a timely boost can really flourish.

I still think we can win this one...

[Blue Greyhound]

Il be down there tomorrow 👍 anyone know of the number of away tickets sold? 

[Herbie6590]

Behold our shiny new Match Centre…⚪️🔵

https://www.brfcs.com/football/match/1216210/qpr-blackburn

[Ossydave]

Not quite Boro levels but we have a decent record against the R's so they're probably not looking forward to playing us.

That said, do we ever play well on a Tuesday night?

A numerous of teams around us play in the league at weekend so we could slip a few places here if we lose.

They've only failed to score twice in 15 at home, a clean sheet is gonna be very hard work, I'm going for a 2-1 away win with Hyam and another Cantwell penalty for the goals.

[arbitro]

It looks like we are going into this game with only one recognised striker in the squad if Kargbo isn't up to speed. That could really impede us tonight in what should really be a winnable game. 

Hopefully we carry on the momentum from Friday but to do so I think Travis needs to start. we looked a different team whilst he was on the pitch and almost capitulated when he went off. Defensively we are looking good so I expect very few goals. A clean sheet for us will do for starters.

[Trinidad Rover]

I'll be there this evening - always a good away trip QPR.

Hoping to see the mystery man, Kargbo. 

Imagine it will be the same team as Preston which is fair enough.

[Paul Mani]

On 02/02/2025 at 12:24, chaddyrovers said:

my team would be

               Pears

Brittain Hyam Batth Beck          

       Travis Buckley

Dolan   Cantwell   Hedges

              Gueye

Yep, agreed!

Subs - Toth, JRC, Sanderson, Forshaw, Kargbo, Weimann, +Kids

[Paul Mani]

19 hours ago, joey_big_nose said:

 

 

I think the issue we have is Gueye is obviously more of a number 10 in terms of where he wants to play and make the most damage. He isnt going to play on the last mans shoulder, he's going to drop off into the number 10 area. And when he does hes brilliant at winning everything, laying off, and has a decent pass as well. He also will get into the box late to get on things 

What that means is we need players to get past him and stretch the play.... But unfortunately everyone we have loves coming short except Ohashi and hopefully kagbo.

Your point about Gueye is really interesting. He does tend to drop in and collect the ball deep. Which is why getting the likes of Kargbo and Dennis as wide forwards to run past him is going to be key.

[Lancaster Rover]

Think it was season before last at Ewood where he had one of our mega toothless displays against a struggling team, really was horrendous.

[TruRover]

Apologies in advance lads - I’ve made 3 games this season and lost every one 1nil (Watford, Millwall and Burnley).

Hopefully the curse is lifted tonight.
 

Pears

Brittain Bath Hyam Beck

Travis Buckley

Dolan Cantwell Kargbo

Gueye

 

 

 

 

Edited February 4 by TruRover

[Lancaster Rover]

Can't see him starting Kargbo, I'd expect it to be the same team as Friday.

[davulsukur]

11 minutes ago, Lancaster Rover said:

Can't see him starting Kargbo, I'd expect it to be the same team as Friday.

Agreed, Kargbo will be on the bench, I'm sure. Same team as Friday most likely.

[wilsdenrover]

40 minutes ago, TruRover said:

Apologies in advance lads - I’ve made 3 games this season and lost every one 1nil (Watford, Millwall and Burnley).

Hopefully the curse is lifted tonight.
 

Pears

Brittain Bath Hyam Beck

Travis Buckley

Dolan Cantwell Kargbo

Gueye

 

 

 

 

Don’t worry, I believe @jim mk2 is going too so any loss will be attributed to him 😁

[ruggles1995]

47 minutes ago, TruRover said:

Apologies in advance lads - I’ve made 3 games this season and lost every one 1nil (Watford, Millwall and Burnley).

Hopefully the curse is lifted tonight.
 

Pears

Brittain Bath Hyam Beck

Travis Buckley

Dolan Cantwell Kargbo

Gueye

 

 

 

 

[Plastics]

Can see a point here. Really hoping Trav plays the majority of the game, if not all of it. Extra days rest compared to QPR but a long journey. Absolutely no idea if there will be any debuts but would be nice to see one from the bench at least. I will go 1-1

[MarkBRFC]

Can only be Kargbo in line for a debut.

Riberio, Dennis & Woodrow would have had to signed by 12pm yesterday to be involved tonight.

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4 minutes ago, Plastics said:

Can see a point here. Really hoping Trav plays the majority of the game, if not all of it. Extra days rest compared to QPR but a long journey. Absolutely no idea if there will be any debuts but would be nice to see one from the bench at least. I will go 1-1

I think get the job done them pull trav.

Will kargbo play?

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Debut v wolves perhaps. Need the firepower in that game utilise the better players for me

[davulsukur]

35 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

Can only be Kargbo in line for a debut.

Riberio, Dennis & Woodrow would have had to signed by 12pm yesterday to be involved tonight.

Yep, none of the lads signed yesterday can play tonight.