QPR 2013/2014 - The Matches [R]

QPR 1-0 Ipswich Town. FT.

 

3 more points! I was only able to see the highlights but once again the R's looked like they had chances to put many more goals in. I'm liking what I am seeing so far.

 

Player ratings from yesterday by West London Sport:

http://www.westlondonsport.com/features-comment/qpr-v-ipswich-player-ratings

Wouldn't be surprised to see an Austin/Johnson combo next week, if AJ is fit.

 

Nice win by the R's today. Rangers handed Bolton their first home loss since Boxing Day. 10 points from 4 games.

 

3 points on the road is always nice. 3 points on the road from a team that only missed out on the playoffs last season by goal differential is even better. Where was the crowd today???

 

Another 3 points on the road. I am reminding myself that it is still early...there is an ebb and flow to a season...players get injured...yada yada yada...I'm still excited for this season

 

I just watched the "90 in 30" version of the game on beIN. I'm loving Clint Hill at left back. He's a much better passer than often given credit for. He was excellent in that regard against Bolton last week. He probably doesn't have the pace we want at center back -- though he can serve there in the case of injury -- but I'm loving his play at left back this season.

The Hill-Dunne-Onouha-Simpson-Green defense with Henry (and Barton and the other midfielders willing to chase and offer support) looks like it's going to be a tough one to break down. Here's hoping for a healthy season from that bunch.

 

You guys look lonely in here. Only the three of you?

 

There are a couple of others who pop in from time to time. Welcome.

 

http://www.socceramerica.com/article/53569/qpr-romps-in-eight-team-newark-tournament.html

 

I followed that whole tournament on twitter haha

 

I listened to the game on QPR Player. Sounds like it was not our best performance, but good teams win games when they don't play their best. Well done, R's.

Here's a little pre-game fans view on the season thus far. It's a bit difficult to hear in parts, particularly the third fellow, but it's still great to hear from a few fans and to get a feel of the vibe pre-match over at the Crown & Sceptre. (I've been there post-match before, but am always at the White Horse pre-match, so haven't been then). It was their first attempt. They indicated they may try a different mic and/or take it outside next time.

 

good stuff!

 

8th straight clean sheet! 8 wins and 2 draws from 10 games. Things are still looking up in Shepherds Bush.

After the international break, we play 3 straight away games (Millwall, Burnley, Wigan), so keeping this unbeaten string going is going to get a little tougher.

 

I'd say I'm not too worried about Millwall but we are in a league where anything can happen. I'm definitely worried about Burnley and Wigan. We just have to hope Austin is dying to score against his old club!

 

More fans' opinions from Indy R's:

 

Haha Rafa! Good to seen an American opinion. I gotta tweet at him.

 

QPR took a 2-goal lead, then gave up a goal late, but defeated Bolton 2-1 tonight.

Elsewhere, Leicester won at Birmingham, 2-1. Burnley was held at home by Brighton, 0-0. Derby beat Yeovil, 3-2.



1 Leicester 28 23 63
2 QPR 27 16 55
3 Burnley 27 19 52
4 Derby 28 17 51

 

We need to spread this lead we've gotten over Burnley

 

Yep. Job done for today -- it went from 1 to 3!

 

Now, if only Leicester would stop winning we might be able to close the gap with them.

I have to say, the 15 point gap between us and the 7th place team is impressive.