Sheff Wed Match Thread

[LoftusRoadLad]

QPR take on Sheffield Wednesday this weekend looking to extend our unbeaten run to five fixtures against what Martí Cifuentes describes as an 'improving opponent' under Danny Rohl.


The Owls picked up seven points from three fixtures prior to a midweek loss at Norwich City, and Cifuentes said ahead of our trip to Hillsborough: “Sheffield Wednesday are a team that has been improving in the last few weeks.

“Definitely there has been an impact (under Rohl) because their start to the season was not good. Now they have been having some good performances.

“For me, we need to be very respectful of the opponent. We need to know what are their strengths and as well what are their weaknesses.

“They probably see this as an opportunity to make sure they can get important points against a team that is close to them.

“We must prepare in a humble way and understand that we must do a lot of things if we want to win this game.”

With Wednesday one place below Rangers in the table, much can be made of the clash as both sides look to grab three vital points, but the QPR head coach has a different view.

“I don’t look that much at the table, to be honest,” he said.

https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/2023/december/15/we-face-an-improving-opponent/

Think this one has all the hallmarks for a draw....hope I'm wrong and our players make up for that frustrating game midweek.

[SheepRanger]

There will need to be a huge improvement on Wed night.

Im not confident but hope Im pleasantly surprised

[Kingaustin]

They will definitely come flying out the blocks which will suit us
1-2 rangers

imo will be easier than Plymouth game

we will have a strong team out

[WeAreQPR12]

Chaz I can't explain how bad we were on wed nite. Kakay, dunne, Richards and Kelman were so bad, I know he's your mate but if we pick any of them it will be like playing with 10men ourselves

[72bus]

Were were clueless Wednesday , could still be playing and not score.
This will be different as Wednesday will come out unlike Plymouth
Hopefully kakay, Dozzell and kelman won't start but for some reason the boss seems to rate Dozzell.

[Isleworth116]

Were were clueless Wednesday , could still be playing and not score.
This will be different as Wednesday will come out unlike Plymouth
Hopefully kakay, Dozzell and kelman won't start but for some reason the boss seems to rate Dozzell.

Who would you play instead of Dozzell. Colback injured.

[Abseits]

S'funny, I reckon Kelman and Kakay looked alright coming on as second-half subs in recent games - weird how they struggled when given a start though..... maybe there's a different dynamic to games in last quarter than the first quarter?

Hopefully, we'll get the proper 1st XI out tomorrow and likes of Osman etc can revert to the back-up rolls they do okay in. Wednesday night was disappointing but it does kinda feel Marti had one eye on tomorrow when he made his picks that night.

[SheepRanger]

I did notice that Kelman made space at least twice on Wed, but our midfield did not release the ball to him. He was out too wide as well. If Dykes is drawing blanks again Id like to see Kelman in the CF role on 60mins. Armstrong coming in from wide too.

[72bus]

Who would you play instead of Dozzell. Colback injured.

Dixon Bonner ... Even Jude the cat before Dozzell

[Isleworth116]

Dixon Bonner ... Even Jude the cat before Dozzell

My view, Dozzell struggles playing 4 4 3. Still think better option than Dixon-Bonner.

Colback gets fit, straight back into team.

[Kingaustin]

Chaz I can't explain how bad we were on wed nite. Kakay, dunne, Richards and Kelman were so bad, I know he's your mate but if we pick any of them it will be like playing with 10men ourselves

Non of them will play
that’s why I’m confident

[Kingaustin]

I rate bonner , his got something about him I would start him over drossell

[SheepRanger]

Dozzell is a poor man's Ben Gladwin!

[Abseits]

Copied and pasted below from the offish, part of the pre-match preview.....

Tickets & Travel


Tickets are now off sale from QPR with no tickets available on matchday. Please do not travel without a valid match ticket.

QPR supporters visiting Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday are advised that there are no away pubs in the area of Hillsborough other than the stadium.

Hillsborough Stadium is four miles from the city centre.......

Sometimes I wonder if these clubs actually want fans to come. NO tickets on the gate so presumably a couple of thousand empty seats in our end but tough-tit if you wake up tomoz and fancy a last minute dash: you ain't getting in matey! Not one boozer in the locale wants to know either. Yeah, I know the script, have a drink near station and jump a tram but I'm not sensing much of a welcome being rolled out.

We took 1175 to Rotherham last month. Pay on gate, ground near station/city centre, plenty of easy parking nearby.... whole thing seemed so much simpler. I'm wondering if we'll take much more than a 1000 to Wednesday given the faff involved.

[Harrow QPR]

I rate bonner , his got something about him I would start him over drossell

I don't rate Dixon Bonner , more mobile than Dozzel but his first touch and passing are poor , he looks very clumsy as well I don't rate Dozzel either , he has a good touch but just too slow and doesn't get about the pitch enough . We desperately need a new box to box midfielder that can speed our play up and chip in with a few goals.
I would drop Chair a bit deeper and give him a go instead of Dozzel , my team for tommorrow would be.
Begovic
Cannon , Cook, Clarke salter , Paal
Chair Field
Smythe Willock
Dykes Armstrong