25 man squad

by David McIntyre
Striker Rob Hulse is the surprise inclusion in the 25-man squad submitted by QPR to the Premier League this afternoon.

Once again there is no place for Hogan Ephraim who, as expected, has been made available to other clubs.

On-loan Manchester United forward Federico Macheda does not need to be listed in the squad because he is under 21.

Full squad:
1 Kenny
2 Traore
3 Hill
4 Derry
5 Hall
6 Taarabt
7 Zamora
8 Hulse
9 Campbell
10 Bothroyd
11 Diakite
12 Mackie
13 Gabbidon
14 Buzsaky
15 Taiwo
16 Onuoha
17 Barton
18 Young
19 Smith
20 Helguson
21 Cerny
22 Murphy
23 Wright-Phillips
24 Ferdinand
25 Cisse

 

Not sure about Hulse instead of Ephraim. We've got six strikers on our books now and that's not even mentioning Macheda.

However Hulse was undoubtedly a quality striker only a season and a bit ago. If he finds some form and more importantly confidence we could have another striker back from the dead ala Heidar Helguson.

Gutted for Ephraim. He's a good lad and can defend which is why I thought he'd be useful if we're holding out. Fresh legs, quite quick and excellent at teaming up with the full back.

 

Not surprised about that, Hogan came on against Villa and I didnt even hear his name once, I totally forgot he was playing.

I dont think Hulse will be used other than the last 15 mins when we will launch it.

 

He showed more in an hour yesterday than Macheda, Bothroyd and Campbell generally have.

 

Bothroyd does score occasionally eg against Man City as well as holding up the ball well (which admittedly Hulse does)

Campbell's been ill or injured for most of the time we've had him - but scored in one of his first games, at Wolves

I agree Hulse is probably better than Macheda

 

Strong squad, happy with that, should do the bizz.

 

I called that Hulse should be included!

Seriously though, imo he has shown more than Bothroyd, Campbell and Macheda have done in just the Wigan game alone really. Deserves his chance - Hughes clearly likes him. Lets face it, he cant do any worse than the others. But he probably wont play much seeing as we now have Cisse and Zamora aswell.

So changes are;

Out:

Bradley Orr - Sold
Matthew Connolly - Loaned out
Bruno Perone - Replaced
Jason Puncheon - Loan ended
Kieron Dyer - Injured
Alejandro Faurlin - Injured

In:

Nedum Onuoha
Taye Taiwo
Djibril Cisse
Bobby Zamora
Samba Diakite
Rob Hulse

 

I think hogan should of been inc we dont need another striker but we do need some width hogan does play as a winger dont forget,nobody else seems worried about our width have a look at the squad where is the width mackie,smith and swp all of which have been poor this season.i really wish MH went for hoilett would of made a huge difference a sneaky try for Hleb would be good he is on a free now

 

I dont see Ephraim would do a better job than the wingers we currently have. He is far too lightweight and even in the NPC didnt create/play much.

We have alot of POSSIBLE options on the wing - SWP, Mackie, Smith, Taarabt, Buzsaky, Traore. When on form all can be good enough.

 

On another thread I posted the exact same squad the other day not that it was too difficult and said it would be a toss up between Hulse & Hogan

 

I'd have gone for Hogan - agree it looks a good squad otherwise

 

Looking at those coming in compared to those who went out, there's an INSANE increase in quality (Considering that Ali is injured he'll be like having a new signing in the summer).

 

Agree, barring Faurlin, it is a massive improvement - and I would be happy to play any of our 25 man squad now. Rather than before it was a case of just filling the numbers.

I do wonder if Ali was still fit, would be have signed Diakite? I reckon we still would - so who would miss out for Ali? Derry? Hulse?

 

I dont get the moaning about hulse? He's a quality player

Signed when still injured, he was rushed back too early whilst clearly not match fit then lumped into a 4-5-1 system that just doesn't suit his style of play. With cisse Zamora and hh to play off he'll be coming off the bench and is a great ball holding player with 20 mins to go

He'll come good

 

Spot on, Hulse wasnt fit last year at all really.

This year he looks alot fitter and gets around the pitch much easier than before. On the evidence of the Wigan game he could be an able sub for Helguson.

 

People moaning about Hulse were probably people booing HH before he was loaned to Watford, the same HH who has a goal every other game in the PL.

Both were playing injured and while I dont expect Hulse to score that much, Im sure he can do a job for us, something Ephraim cannot do.

 

Think you're confusing the Wigan game with Chelsea. Hulse was only involved as a sub against the scum.

 

Really tough call but someone has to be 26 and I guess that's Hogan. That said HE is a top player and a top bloke. No doubt Championship or top L1 side will benefit from Hogie as a loan signing.

At least his CV says played in the Premier League

 

Genuinely, I hope you're right about him coming good, WB. Not convinced, but sure, give the guy a chance...