HR interview - assessing squad & what's needed

[Stanley]

On our plans and targets for the new season. Interesting read: http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/03/harry-...oted-4747579/?

[westsussexranger]

im glad he admitted he would of given it up if we lost the play off final. and buying players from england, if done correctly and efficiently, will be far more beneficial and effective for us. probably one of the best interviews ive read of harrys

[Stanley]

im glad he admitted he would of given it up if we lost the play off final. and buying players from england, if done correctly and efficiently, will be far more beneficial and effective for us. probably one of the best interviews ive read of harrys

I agree.

Similar but slightly diluted one on the official:

http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/050614-harry-redknapp-says-qpr-need-to-get-transfer-policy-right-this-summer-1611527.aspx?

[12321]

He is also setting out his stall here by saying that you can forget about pretty football, it's going to be much the same as it was last season with the emphasis on survival, not entertainment. That's as it has to be IMO. It's very tough in the big league and staying in is the only game in town until we establish ourselves. We can gradually add flair over the next few seasons but it won't happen overnight. It's important that we all understand that, there was a lot of impatience and discontent at the type of football we were served up last season, we're going to be in for more of the same this season.

[Midgeyboy]

He is also setting out his stall here by saying that you can forget about pretty football, it's going to be much the same as it was last season with the emphasis on survival, not entertainment. That's as it has to be IMO. It's very tough in the big league and staying in is the only game in town until we establish ourselves. We can gradually add flair over the next few seasons but it won't happen overnight. It's important that we all understand that, there was a lot of impatience and discontent at the type of football we were served up last season, we're going to be in for more of the same this season.

Agree,
The prem is tough, was just dissapointed we played so negatively in the championship with a decent looking team (on paper).
Would be more than happy watching that style in a league where we are favourites to go down(prem) and not up (championship).

[CroydonCaptainJack]

Agree,
The prem is tough, was just dissapointed we played so negatively in the championship with a decent looking team (on paper).
Would be more than happy watching that style in a league where we are favourites to go down(prem) and not up (championship).

I agree. It is all about the levels of expectation.

[jmelanie]

Concern about players will we sign

Sorry this should read Concern about players we will sign. I don't seem to be able to edit it.

http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/redknapp-i-only-want-players-i-know8322-html-wls-football

I suspect the above has already been posted on another thread, but I think it needs to be discussed.

Tony wants to bring in younger players, which I agree with. However he states that Harry makes the final decision.

However Harry wants to stick with bringing in players, he knows and trusts. This seems to mean older, slower players.

I really don't think this is going to work, and unless we take a gamble on some younger players, who come for a reasonable price and do not get paid too much, I can see us having all sorts of problems in the premiership.

I know it is early but so far no younger players seem to have been mentioned regarding QPR.

[Stanley]

unless we take a gamble on some younger players, who come for a reasonable price and do not get paid too much, I can see us having all sorts of problems in the premiership.

Those type of players dont exist if you want to sign home-grown talent because their value is always over-inflated. Therefore you always need to look abroad for them.

[maidstone_hoop]

Mate I agree, def need some youngsters to compliment some more experienced heads. But would't worry yet as Its the beginning of June. Think the board are keen for youthful additions and harry's hand will be forced towards that direction as well as a few seasoned pro's.
Have full faith in tf and co this time and believe same mistakes wont be made as last time.

[Olly]

Think Harry will win the major battles on incoming players. His argument will be that these represent our best chance of staying up. TF wont be able to overule him without taking the responsibility of where we end up. Proven and if younger that's a bonus, within budget of course.

[Olly]

Think Harry will win the major battles on incoming players. His argument will be that these represent our best chance of staying up. TF wont be able to overule him without taking the responsibility of where we end up. Proven and if younger that's a bonus.

[Martinmalta]

The problem as I see it is that Harry is not looking beyond this season. His aim is to keep the club in the Premier and then retire for good. After that, it will not be his business. So, he will definitely not gamble with unproven players in the Premier. He will go for experience, meaning more 30+ players!

[twranger]

The problem as I see it is that Harry is not looking beyond this season. His aim is to keep the club in the Premier and then retire for good. After that, it will not be his business. So, he will definitely not gamble with unproven players in the Premier. He will go for experience, meaning more 30+ players!

Crystal ball working well then!!!!
You know all that for certain do you? Thought not!!!

[UpperP]

Crystal ball working well then!!!!
You know all that for certain do you? Thought not!!!

Managers very rarely get time to plan for the future, leave a legacy. Even Fergie left Moyes with an ageing squad, who IMHO stood no chance of reaching the CL never mind retaining the title so I make Martinmalta right.

[Connell10]

He is also setting out his stall here by saying that you can forget about pretty football, it's going to be much the same as it was last season with the emphasis on survival, not entertainment. That's as it has to be IMO. It's very tough in the big league and staying in is the only game in town until we establish ourselves. We can gradually add flair over the next few seasons but it won't happen overnight. It's important that we all understand that, there was a lot of impatience and discontent at the type of football we were served up last season, we're going to be in for more of the same this season.

christ on a bike , i hope your wrong mate, my season ticket has just gone up by 200 quid i will be expecting some good football just on the back of that!