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Post by Kirchenglocken on Jul 18, 2024 18:46:25 GMT 1
Anyone know why he only got 8 games for QPR? No. I have had a quick look into it though and seen nothing of injuries. He started 4 games but was pulled at half-time in the last 2 of those. He never featured after the Swansea game on April fools. Isaac Hayden was also loaned in at the same time and featured in 5 of the 6 games that followed the Swansea one. My guess would be other players doing it more consistently for the club or simply experience being favoured at a time when every point was vital for survival. Seems Hodge played less of a defensive midfielder too so maybe had to compete with better players. 🤷♂️
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2024 18:50:56 GMT 1
Any idea of when/if Hodge will be done? Just wondering if he’ll be travelling to Austria with the squad.
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Post by arry11 on Jul 18, 2024 18:54:15 GMT 1
Anyone know why he only got 8 games for QPR? No. I have had a quick look into it though and seen nothing of injuries. He started 4 games but was pulled at half-time in the last 2 of those. He never featured after the Swansea game on April fools. Isaac Hayden was also loaned in at the same time and featured in 5 of the 6 games that followed the Swansea one. My guess would be other players doing it more consistently for the club or simply experience being favoured at a time when every point was vital for survival. Seems Hodge played less of a defensive midfielder too so maybe had to compete with better players. 🤷♂️ Amazing what you can do with the right people in charge.
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Post by dezzly on Jul 18, 2024 19:05:11 GMT 1
Anyone know why he only got 8 games for QPR? No. I have had a quick look into it though and seen nothing of injuries. He started 4 games but was pulled at half-time in the last 2 of those. He never featured after the Swansea game on April fools. Isaac Hayden was also loaned in at the same time and featured in 5 of the 6 games that followed the Swansea one. My guess would be other players doing it more consistently for the club or simply experience being favoured at a time when every point was vital for survival. Seems Hodge played less of a defensive midfielder too so maybe had to compete with better players. 🤷♂️ Was going to say going in january to a team who needed every point and actually have some half decent midfielders was always going to be difficult.From qpr point of view may have been signed for ‘if we need him’ squad depth type thing and for wolves it gets him out potentially playing games but learning what it’s really like been in a squad where every point is needed. Seen a few on twitter say thought maybe go to champ,he may still of it doesn’t get done,but possibly an eye on a full season in league 1 where they would expect he would play plenty of games. Sounds like a good pickup for us if it does happen. I know we were in for a striker and we maybe still are but I wonder if focus has maybe shifted to creating for 1 striker and possibly playing in a 3-4-2-1…that way you could have a more cultured defensive midfielder alongside a ball winner like Hogg or Kasumu and then 2 from 3 of evans,wiles,Kane just in front feeding a striker and wing backs that bomb on.
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Post by twyford on Jul 18, 2024 19:13:44 GMT 1
Just think what getting a win down there would have done for our confidence, it was a massively significant, maybe even fatal, day in our season ending. We did go totally to pieces after. We will never know but I think it finished us. Because of our goal difference vs Plymouth we'd have needed a further 5 points from the last three games - 2 of these could have come from a win vs Birmingham rather than the draw we got. So, would still have needed a win vs Swansea who beat us 0-4 or against Ipswich who, iirc, needed a win to ensure automatic promotion if Beeston had beaten Southampton.
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Post by londoncowling on Jul 18, 2024 19:45:12 GMT 1
Mark Robins is paying near 5million for “non-existent “ Jack Rudoni hope the new recruits live up to your expectations If the new midfield is an improvement on last season's shambles then I'll be delighted, thanks. It can't be any worse. We paid over £10m for Alex Pritchard so your comment isn't the win you think it is. the comment on Rudoni wasn’t made for a “win” it was made to put last seasons midfield into context i’m not having the blatant attacks on our players you seem hell bent on the shambles last season at the club was in the main down to the men occupying the managers office (Warnocks office) after Neil Warnock was shown the door. aligned with an injury list of ridiculous proportions . with a capable tactician at the helm the players you slate were more than capable of maintaining our championship status as for your Pritchard comparison you don’t think for one second Mark Robins would consider buying him do you ? never mind paying ten mill don’t forget the same people also recruited our French friends
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Post by htafcdreams on Jul 18, 2024 19:47:22 GMT 1
Hope we can get 2-3 more signings across the line soon pre Peterborough game 🤞
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Post by Up the Duff. on Jul 18, 2024 19:59:19 GMT 1
Anyone know why he only got 8 games for QPR? I believe he was signed by ainsworth, but when cifeuntes took over at QPR I dont think he fancied him. Always happens tbh I hear he’s a very tidy player, time will tell Didn't happen in this case though 🤣🤣 You do hear alot don't you.. 🤪😜🤣
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Post by Ross83 on Jul 18, 2024 20:09:15 GMT 1
It's a little odd that we haven't been linked with a single striker since losing out on May, who was our first target.
It's an area KN has pointed out at strengthening but it's all gone quiet, I hope to god we had a Plan B and the wheels are in motion behind the scenes.
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 18, 2024 20:23:58 GMT 1
It's a little odd that we haven't been linked with a single striker since losing out on May, who was our first target. It's an area KN has pointed out at strengthening but it's all gone quiet, I hope to god we had a Plan B and the wheels are in motion behind the scenes. He kinda hinted they were in the diary, but those deals are a little further down the line at that present moment.
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Post by terriersyndrome on Jul 18, 2024 20:29:38 GMT 1
Hope we can get 2-3 more signings across the line soon pre Peterborough game 🤞 I seem to recall announcing one or two in Austria 16/17 pre-season. Didn't 'Hef' walk by in his/her bathrobe whilst Danny Ward (gk) was being interviewed? What a pre-season that was!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2024 20:40:39 GMT 1
Seems a matter of when not if now for hodge judging by a wolves reporter on twitter
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Post by htafcokay on Jul 18, 2024 20:41:17 GMT 1
If the new midfield is an improvement on last season's shambles then I'll be delighted, thanks. It can't be any worse. We paid over £10m for Alex Pritchard so your comment isn't the win you think it is. the comment on Rudoni wasn’t made for a “win” it was made to put last seasons midfield into context i’m not having the blatant attacks on our players you seem hell bent on the shambles last season at the club was in the main down to the men occupying the managers office (Warnocks office) after Neil Warnock was shown the door. aligned with an injury list of ridiculous proportions . with a capable tactician at the helm the players you slate were more than capable of maintaining our championship status as for your Pritchard comparison you don’t think for one second Mark Robins would consider buying him do you ? never mind paying ten mill don’t forget the same people also recruited our French friends Blatant attacks? Last year's players were largely shite and got us relegated. What do you expect me to do? Say they were brilliant?
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 18, 2024 20:41:23 GMT 1
Seems a matter of when not if now for hodge judging by a wolves reporter on twitter you got a link mate/ the article?/ tweet ?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2024 20:46:47 GMT 1
Seems a matter of when not if now for hodge judging by a wolves reporter on twitter you got a link mate/ the article?/ tweet ?
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 18, 2024 20:47:55 GMT 1
you got a link mate/ the article?/ tweet ? you would asume, annoucement tomorrow prior to Austria trip then.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2024 20:49:21 GMT 1
you would asume, annoucement tomorrow prior to Austria trip then. Hopefully!
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 18, 2024 20:50:19 GMT 1
you would asume, annoucement tomorrow prior to Austria trip then. Hopefully! well as i say you would asume so, as it would be perfect to get him involved during the trip- get him upto speed so to speak.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2024 20:52:38 GMT 1
Interesting analysis by the reporter too
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Jul 18, 2024 20:55:52 GMT 1
Interesting analysis by the reporter too QPR fans aren't quite as complimentary Still think he should be a good addition in league one though
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Post by Million Dollar Babies on Jul 18, 2024 21:16:36 GMT 1
That central midfield area is looking very strong for League One
Hogg Kane Evans Hodge Kasumu Wiles Iorpenda
Going to be hard to keep them all happy but no doubt injuries and number of games will see them all feature plenty.
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Post by bells ringing :) on Jul 18, 2024 21:18:51 GMT 1
That central midfield area is looking very strong for League One Hogg Kane Evans Hodge Kasumu Wiles Iorpenda Going to be hard to keep them all happy but no doubt injuries and number of games will see them all feature plenty. I got the feeling when Hogg signed his new deal. That he would be a bit part player, judging by the wordings in his comments on the new deal .
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Post by utttrooper on Jul 18, 2024 21:36:20 GMT 1
you would asume, annoucement tomorrow prior to Austria trip then. Maybe alongside the 3rd kit
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2024 22:43:01 GMT 1
Interesting analysis by the reporter too QPR fans aren't quite as complimentary Still think he should be a good addition in league one though What did they say? Any message board links?
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Post by Captainslapper on Jul 18, 2024 23:11:49 GMT 1
It's a little odd that we haven't been linked with a single striker since losing out on May, who was our first target. It's an area KN has pointed out at strengthening but it's all gone quiet, I hope to god we had a Plan B and the wheels are in motion behind the scenes. I dont think its really odd we havent heard of any links when the reason we lost out on May was that we were linked to him. It's far from easy due to agents but Id imagine they are doing everything they can to keep targets unknown for as long as possible.
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Post by Gold Coast Terrier on Jul 18, 2024 23:25:20 GMT 1
That central midfield area is looking very strong for League One Hogg Kane Evans Hodge Kasumu Wiles Iorpenda Going to be hard to keep them all happy but no doubt injuries and number of games will see them all feature plenty. With five subs these days and a combative pressing style, rotating with fresh legs of this quality should be a strength that many clubs can't compete with.
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Post by Gold Coast Terrier on Jul 18, 2024 23:45:31 GMT 1
QPR fan has done the work for us here. Sounds promising, probably not the right environment for him at QPR during a relegation battle but hopefully the potential shines through with us.
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Post by Convictatthemac on Jul 19, 2024 0:07:30 GMT 1
That central midfield area is looking very strong for League One Hogg Kane Evans Hodge Kasumu Wiles Iorpenda Going to be hard to keep them all happy but no doubt injuries and number of games will see them all feature plenty. With five subs these days and a combative pressing style, rotating with fresh legs of this quality should be a strength that many clubs can't compete with. This! We’ve been relegated or been in relegation fights for the past few seasons because of injuries and a lack of depth. Poor management aside, when we’ve turned to the next player we’ve constantly had the like of Hudlin or a player out of position who isn’t good enough to hold their place in the team in their preferred position. Depth is going to be crucial if we want to make a promotion push because at some point we will get injuries. Time to sort out our depth at striker, Ward and Koroma aren’t the answer and never will be.
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Post by robbo1978 on Jul 19, 2024 4:37:59 GMT 1
It’s a shame really as we’ve never been able to see Koroma perform to his best. As a young 20 year old he absolutely bossed the championship in his first proper season breaking into the team, scoring 8 goals which we weren’t able to see live in the flesh in only 20 appearances, with another two assists to add onto that. I thought he was a world beater at the time and was destined for the Prem. Kept his goalscoring form up and he’d have hit 20 with a good 5 or maybe even more assists. He was playing up top mind you but he says that’s not his natural position so it wasn’t bad going. Just a real stab in the back he did his hammy in and got ruled out for the rest of the season, feels like it’s kind of ruined him but it’s not recurred since so you get the feeling that it was just a really good stint in a crap Town side and he’s never been the player he once looked like. Seemed to affect the games and really get involved at the time, had bags of energy and always looked like scoring on the ball. Would do anything to see that JK back
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Post by mosher on Jul 19, 2024 8:03:28 GMT 1
If the new midfield is an improvement on last season's shambles then I'll be delighted, thanks. It can't be any worse. We paid over £10m for Alex Pritchard so your comment isn't the win you think it is. the comment on Rudoni wasn’t made for a “win” it was made to put last seasons midfield into context i’m not having the blatant attacks on our players you seem hell bent on the shambles last season at the club was in the main down to the men occupying the managers office (Warnocks office) after Neil Warnock was shown the door. aligned with an injury list of ridiculous proportions . with a capable tactician at the helm the players you slate were more than capable of maintaining our championship status as for your Pritchard comparison you don’t think for one second Mark Robins would consider buying him do you ? never mind paying ten mill don’t forget the same people also recruited our French friends Even Warnock struggled to get them playing well last season, or because it’s Warnock have you blanked out how shit we were even in the first 8 games?
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