Transfer Speculation / Gossip

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Saviola is exactly the type of signing you would expect QPR to make.

On 120k a week, 6 year contract.

I hate QPR, terribly run, I hope they go straight back down again.

So do I. They're cheating the system more than most. That's not to say that Mickey Mouse clubs like them shouldn't have the chance to better themselves, but I don't think it's fair that other clubs in the Championship run themselves in a sensible way and within their means, while an absolute basket case like QPR with a bigger wage bill than the Champions of Spain, do not. Yet they're rewarded for such conduct. The system is FUBAR. People blame Sky, its not Sky's fault that the game has changed, its all our fault. We sold it to them and clubs like QPR epitomise it in its entirety; all that money spunked post 1992 on utter garbage players. That's why QPR fans are paying £902.00 for a season ticket to watch the 7th biggest club in London, in a shed of a ground. Utter toss.

Shit ground, shit club, fuck off.

[supertom]

Saviola is exactly the type of signing you would expect QPR to make.

On 120k a week, 6 year contract.

I hate QPR, terribly run, I hope they go straight back down again.

Droopy first for the boot is probably a very good bet.

[adrenachrome]

http://www.teamtalk.com/premier-league/9390421/Transfer-news-Javier-Saviola-eyes-Premier-League-move

another player we have been continually linked with in the past

Jesus, he must be 50 by now and using a zimmer frame.
Which of course means he'll probably be our next signing.

Having looked it up, I was surprised to learn that Saviola  is the same age as Joe Cole. Of course,  he has has been involved in the CL for the last 2 seasons with Malaga and Olympiakos.

[SoccerHQ]

South American Michael Owen.

Looked amazing as a teenager but injuries and temptation to just sit on his backside earning money at several big clubs have meant he never really fulfilled his potential.

Also provided me with a very funny football memory. Went to watch Real Madrid play a CL game at the Bernabeau a few years back, they'd used up all their subs but Saviola didn't realise and was stretching on the touchline for a good 5 minutes. Eventually someone from the Madrid bench realised and called him back and he ran back to the bench pretty sheepisly!

[SoccerHQ]

When I see Sigurdsson going back to Swansea for 8m I really wish we could just get taken over sometime soon as these are the sorts of realistic signings that would quickly get us moving back up the league and into the top half.

[edgysatsuma89]

How have qpr avoided any FFP restrictions? They are surely spending greater than their means. Or are they not? I haven't a clue. What i do know is i really really hate their shit ground.

[ozzjim]

When I see Sigurdsson going back to Swansea for 8m I really wish we could just get taken over sometime soon as these are the sorts of realistic signings that would quickly get us moving back up the league and into the top half.

It is very frustrating. With a bit of investment this summer (say 35 million which is not unreasonable for a new owner plus TV deal) I reckon we could have built a really decent side this summer that would have been top 8 come May. Having a striker like Benteke in place is half the battle in some ways.

[tomd2103]

Respectfully, too many assumptions for comfort there Tom.

That's all we can really do at this point.
I still maintain that slight advantage in quality through the spine should see us finish over 40 points.

We also have to remember that we've had some pretty horrendous luck with injuries over the past few seasons and that  has contributed to our struggles.  We obviously need to add a few more quality players, but if the likes of Okore, Vlaar, Delph and Benteke (when he returns) remain fit through season then we should be OK.  Also, a bit of form from the likes of Gabby, Weimann, Cole and N'Zogbia could be a major help. 

[olaftab]

I like my clubs considerate  and generous approach in giving shelters to clubless players.

Aftab, you  mean something like this?

Give me your tired, your poor,
 Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
 The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
 Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
 I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Yes indeed Paul. I think we should have this engraved on a bronze plaque bolted to side of the McGregor statue and we do have the Ellis Stand for welcoming the hordes.

[Holte L2]

Bojan's another player we should have signed.  If Stoke can affford him, surely we can.  He'd have been ideal in the number 10 role, he would have finally given us a signing to be excited about.

[ADVILLAFAN]

When I see Sigurdsson going back to Swansea for 8m I really wish we could just get taken over sometime soon as these are the sorts of realistic signings that would quickly get us moving back up the league and into the top half.

Although if I was a Swansea fan I wouldn't be happy about losing Vorm and replacing him with Fabianski.

[edgysatsuma89]

Bojan's another player we should have signed.  If Stoke can affford him, surely we can.  He'd have been ideal in the number 10 role, he would have finally given us a signing to be excited about.

Maybe when he first hit the scene all those years ago, but not now. Check out his record at his last 4 clubs, it's Heskey-esque. IIRC he only got 5 goals in 32 for Ajax last term, my nan would get that in the dutch league.

[PaulWinch again]

Even though we're up for sale the apparent lack of spending at the moment is absolutely ridiculous, especially in the context of the league we're in.

[supertom]

Bojan's another player we should have signed.  If Stoke can affford him, surely we can.  He'd have been ideal in the number 10 role, he would have finally given us a signing to be excited about.

Maybe when he first hit the scene all those years ago, but not now. Check out his record at his last 4 clubs, it's Heskey-esque. IIRC he only got 5 goals in 32 for Ajax last term, my nan would get that in the dutch league.

Never quite seen the fuss about Bojan, though at his best he would improve our side, and you'd fancy him to stay fitter than Cole. But he's a player who has drifted and that he's ended up at Stoke says a lot.
If it works out for them, they'll have a hell of a player. However I think he'll get bullied in this league and struggle to have much impact.

I do agree though, our next couple of signings, particularly in midfield, need to show a bit of ambition.

[Ron Manager]

I think some people on here need to get real. Randy Lerner is trying to sell the club therefore he will not give Lambert any substantial funds to buy quality . We need to improve the midfield to have any chance of reaching halfway.

I think it will reach a stage where Lerner will sell cheap. Then we could be in serious trouble depending who we get.

Lets just hope for the best and hope Roy Keane can make something out of what he is given.