Warburton

[QPROslo]

Supporters have been in two camps when it comes to Warburton. The discussion was particularly heated when we went on a ten match unbeaten run during November/December.

Some blamed the results solely on Warburton and wanted to get rid as soon as possible (some still do).
Others blamed in on a weak squad and lack of a proper striker.

I belong to the group that repeatedly said that our fortunte is likely to change if we just get a decent striker. The idea that you can sign prolific strikers on £6k a week simply does not fly.

After we signed Austin we have won three consequitive away matches against very decent opposition (Luton, Cardiff, Watford). We lost at home to Derby, a match that could have gone either way. 3-0-1 with a goal difference of 5-2 is pretty good to me and a good answer to the main question: Did we need a new manager or a new striker?

We need a longer period to really see how we and Warburton are doing with a more balanced squad, but the start is good.

By the way, when did we last win three away matches in a row?

[shaggy24]

To be fair to warbs the squad pre Austin was poor but a few in an new formation we looked much better with Cameron dropping back and ball more mobile coming in

johansen needs games warbs gives stability which we have lacked two more next season and we could compete the top end

[Stainrod]

Supporters have been in two camps when it comes to Warburton. The discussion was particularly heated when we went on a ten match unbeaten run during November/December.

Some blamed the results solely on Warburton and wanted to get rid as soon as possible (some still do).
Others blamed in on a weak squad and lack of a proper striker.

I belong to the group that repeatedly said that our fortunte is likely to change if we just get a decent striker. The idea that you can sign prolific strikers on £6k a week simply does not fly.

After we signed Austin we have won three consequitive away matches against very decent opposition (Luton, Cardiff, Watford). We lost at home to Derby, a match that could have gone either way. 3-0-1 with a goal difference of 5-2 is pretty good to me and a good answer to the main question: Did we need a new manager or a new striker?

We need a longer period to really see how we and Warburton are doing with a more balanced squad, but the start is good.

By the way, when did we last win three away matches in a row?

I’m delighted for him but I also think frustration with him previously has been valid . He has now changed systems and is no longer flogging Dykes to death . I would happily give him a 2 year extension with the hope that a less active transfer window will lead to a more settled squad moving forward.

[LoftusRoadLad]

Warburton hails players after dramatic QPR win

Warburton’s side fought back from a goal down to beat promotion-chasing Watford 2-1 after goals from Charlie Austin and Albert Adomah following Troy Deeney’s penalty just after half-time.

The win was Rangers’ third successive victory away from home – the first time since 2013 they have done so – and Warburton said his players deserve huge credit for not sitting back and being happy with a point after Austin’s equaliser.

“It was their reaction that was so pleasing. They didn’t want to sit back for a draw and continued to play forward and I thought it was a well deserved victory,” Warburton said.

“It’s a tough venue here, they are a very high quality opponent and we had to make sure we didn’t give them time and space to play and I think the players deserved great praise for how they played tonight.”

Rob Dickie and Yoann Barbet were outstanding at the back for Rangers and aside from a sloppy challenge from Geoff Cameron on Ismaila Sarr that led to the penalty, the visitors kept the much-vaunted home attack relatively quiet.

“They (Barbet and Dickie) looked very strong, Geoff does a great mentoring job sitting in beside them,” he said.

“We gave away a sloppy penalty and can be the masters of our own downfall with a poor pass and tackle in the box.

“But I thought Toddy Kane got forward throughout the game and showed great desire to get to the ball.

“We had to make sure we didn’t let good players play. Give them time and space and they will hurt any team in the division and I thought we did that very well.”

Austin scored his 50th goal in just 94 games for the club with a trademark back-stick header and Adomah applied a cool finish to win the match late in the game, leaving the manager delighted with his experienced attackers.

“Charlie just loves scoring goals and is very good at it and really enjoying being back here, it would just be great if the fans were to see it tonight,” Warburton said.

“Albert has the experience and the quality. You don’t play for the teams he’s played for without having the quality and that composure in front of goal.

“We asked to go up front in an unfamiliar striking role and he got into those areas and it was a great finish. We deserved it against a very tough opponent.”

https://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/warburton-hails-players-after-dramatic-qpr-win

[stanistheman]

Supporters have been in two camps when it comes to Warburton. The discussion was particularly heated when we went on a ten match unbeaten run during November/December.

Some blamed the results solely on Warburton and wanted to get rid as soon as possible (some still do).
Others blamed in on a weak squad and lack of a proper striker.

I belong to the group that repeatedly said that our fortunte is likely to change if we just get a decent striker. The idea that you can sign prolific strikers on £6k a week simply does not fly.

After we signed Austin we have won three consequitive away matches against very decent opposition (Luton, Cardiff, Watford). We lost at home to Derby, a match that could have gone either way. 3-0-1 with a goal difference of 5-2 is pretty good to me and a good answer to the main question: Did we need a new manager or a new striker?

We need a longer period to really see how we and Warburton are doing with a more balanced squad, but the start is good.

By the way, when did we last win three away matches in a row?

I think a lot of the blame was because he was too stubborn to change his formation and give Bonne a fair chance in the side. It was clear to nearly all fans that his 4231 formation with Dykes up front was not working and never likely to.

Yes, Austin makes a big difference, but it is the 352 formation, and hopefully without Dykes back in the side, that is also working better.

[QPR1976]

Still feels a bit harsh to consider sacking the Manager after such a good run of form over 2 months as quoted......!

"The discussion was particularly heated when we went on a ten match unbeaten run during November/December."

[QPRDave]

If we stay up offer him another contract.
Especially if the system is getting through to the players and they're playing it well.