Match Day Thread QPR vs Middlesbrough

I for one would be very bemused if he were to tinker with a team that won 3-1 despite it being against a poor Burton side. Surely confidence is up so why knock it back by dropping anyone who was involved in that win

 

Full credit to 999's and Dave - excellent Match Day threads

 

I heard she'd answered a marriage proposal and flown to NZ

 

I'd like to see Baptiste recalled if fit again for Lynch, and Pawel a better attacking alternative for Furlong. Possibly Smyth too if fit again for Washington.

 

Trying to get over me, huh?

 

Kiwi made a better offer!

 

Vote of confidence to a winning side.....

 

Injury news
Paul Smyth netted on his debut against another high-flying side in Cardiff City on New Year’s Day but picked up a thigh strain in the same match. He has been sidelined ever since and it will again keep him out
Jordan Cousins had been suffering from a hamstring injury but has returned to training with one eye on the Boro clash
David Wheeler will miss the match with an ankle injury.
Alex Baptiste is in line to face his former club as he is now over a back injury that he sustained in the FA Cup Third Round defeat to Milton Keynes.

Have to say "they" lied to us that Baptiste was fit last week, and he was not even on the bench, so I have a muddled mind about how injured he is
Having said that I am still going with the only change being Baptiste for Lynch (that is what I want) but possibly Ollie may start with the team that started against Burton. I will be more than a bit peeved if ANYONE plays instead of Furlong

 

I agree on Baptiste and I would make that change.

I would love you to be correct on Paweł, but I fear that currently Furlong is 1st choice as right wingback.

The choice of strikers will depend on tactics, including the usage of subs. I expect and hope to to see Smythe on the pitch at some time.

 

I agree about Baptiste though the much maligned Lynch not as bad as that in my view. Bound to be a huge side so the thought of Smyth running at them is a good one. We've had some success against them in season's past so here's hoping.

 

I think Smyth is injured. I'd have kept the same two up top anyway, but I think Oteh played in the U-23s yesterday, so I fear we may see Smith starting. Washington has to play, though.

 

Washington hit the post, had an assist and scored. He also, according to those who saw it, ran his bollocks off.

And you want him dropped? What can the bloke do to keep his place in your eyes?

 

I’d much rather see Washington running his bollocks off than Mackie doing the same, even if you do get extra claps with Mackie. Now Holloway has decided to let the youngsters have a kick sometimes it might sharpen up the competition for places up front. Although Washington’s problem has been trying too hard if anything.

So, having neatly contradicted myself I will pause for reflection. I’m struggling to readjust to the tropical climate I returned to this morning, hampering my thought processes.

 

How frustrating

 

Incorrect as he played against MKD.

I'd like to see Hall in for Lynch but otherwise, unchanged.

 

I'd like to see Babtiste in for Lynch. Otherwise unchanged.

 

If Baptiste is fit he plays. No question!

 

I thought gut Lynch did well last week, I'd keep him in

 

Washington played the best I have seen him last week, but I still thought Smyth was better when he got a game - quicker, sharper and looked more likely to score. Ran into the right places too. But he''s still injured apparently so I hope Washington keeps his place and his better performance last time out.

 

I did too, but Baptiste has been so good I'd prefer him.