QPR Plan Swoop For Kevin Doyle

[Ric-Roc]

QPR are keen to make Kevin Doyle their first Premiership signing.

The Wolves and Republic of Ireland forward would cost a record £8million-plus – and any deal would depend on relegation-threatened Wanderers swapping places with Hoops in the top flight.

The man named as Irish footballer of the year 2010 is set to lead the line for the Republic against Macedonia in tomorrow’s (Saturday) Euro qualifier – but if Rangers get their way, he would lead their challenge in the top flight, assuming the Championship leaders stay where they are all the way to May.

"It might be tough to get Doyle," said an Rs insider, "but he would be just the player needed if the club is promoted."


The 27-year-old joined Wolves from Reading in 2009 and still has another two years on his contract after this one. Wolverhampton manager Mick McCarthy would be loathe to let Doyle go – but not as loathe as the player would be to drop a division with Euro 2012 just around the corner.

Officially, nobody at Loftus Road is talking about promotion, but behind the scenes plans are taking shape for a return to the top flight for the first time in 15 years.

[oldhoop]

Ric hate to tell you mate this has already been posted this morning - TWICE before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bushcelt1]

would love him but can't see it. reckon a bigger prem club will snap him up. does'nt bag enough goals but has been playing lone role upfront all season. works his nuts off.

[Ric-Roc]

My aplogies. Had a scan through & didn't see a thread. Might be on page 2.

Cheers old.


Would be pukka alongside a proper hitman Bush what do you reckon. Dunni if that's NW's way though.

[oldhoop]

Nope on page 1 have another look! (One has been merged to the other)

[bushcelt1]

would need a fox in the box to get the best out of him ric....hooper from the bhoys.

[qprted]

no

no no no hes already proved he cant cut it in the prem

[WeAreQPR12]

He would be a good signing but I doubt he would bring others into the game like helguson does. We would have to play 4 4 2 if we signed him

[qpr]

Would love him here, shame it's an old post as I was hoping it was more newspaper writing and making the rumour stronger

[trumpet trousers]

Why is this not lazy journalism then ric?

[Bigdave]

Having Irish blood i have followed Doyle's career since he came over from Ireland to Reading and i like him but id much prefer Danny Graham. He'd be cheaper as well.
Wouldnt mind Shane Long either, i think he's gonna be a star. Has pace, composure in front of goal, can head the ball and is improving everytime i see him (except when Connors kept him quiet at the Mad stad!!)

[qblockpete]

Doyle and Krancjar were mentioned here last week