Andy Ryan
A fan of QPR, Thierry Henry and ludicrous cup upsets. Have written for When Saturday Comes Magazine and legendary QPR fanzine, "A Kick up the Rs". Editor of Jilt Magazine (www.jilt.org.uk) - nothing to do with football but quite fun.
Why Jay should stay at Cardiff
If the papers are to be believed, Jay Bothroyd could choose to go to Fulham, Birmingham or even Chelsea. He would be best off staying put. 1. It’s not much fun being parachuted into a relegation fight. Most of the clubs being linked with Jay are strugglers in desperate need of goals. To be thrown…
The 3 men who Burnley, Crystal Palace and Preston should appoint
Crystal Palace . . . Steve Coppell Coppell is one of the best English managers around. In management for 26 years, his CV is bursting with success stories. He would be a good choice for pretty much any side in this division. He is also a Palace legend. It’s going to be a tough few…
Nigel Clough's moment of rage will lift Derby County
Nigel Clough usually comes across as calm and composed. There are few emotions on show in his post-match interviews. After the 5-2 defeat against Forest, however, he held nothing back in his criticism of Dean Leacock and Paul Green. “I thought they offered us absolutely nothing. We have a very young squad. You need those…
The Watford Way: Attack really can be the best form of defence
Most teams are cautious when playing the teams near the top of the division. They are respectful. They get men back in numbers. Watford, on the other hand, just go for it.. And after a 3-1 win over QPR and a 4-1 win against Cardiff, it seems to be working rather well. Nobody really expected the…
QPR, Adel Taarabt and the Neil Warnock approach to man-management
When choosing a captain, a manager looks for a cool head, a player who will keep his composure and set an example for the rest. He looks for experience, someone who has been there, done that and some more. They look for a team-player, who puts the side first and is respected by his teammates….
Boxing Day Predictions: Leeds will finally lose, Cardiff will finally win
QPR v Swansea Two sides having great seasons but going through bad patches; both have won just 2 of their last 6. The meanest defence in the division looked frankly ropey against both Watford and Leeds and Neil Warnock will have had words. Both sides have early season goal-machines who have slipped out of form….
Doncaster Rovers: Living the dream. With style.
7 years ago Doncaster were playing in the Conference. They hope to spend this season fighting for a place in the Premier League. Donny are an easy team to like. There is a feeling that they have achieved successs in the right way. John Ryan, a charismatic local businessman, has invested heavily in the club…
The Preview: Predicting wins for Pompey and Leeds
After QPR’s first defeat and only a draw for Swansea, the opportunity is there for other sides to close in on the lead pack. Barnsley v Sheffield United An all-Yorkshire clash, struggling visitors up against in-form hosts. Check out . . . the creative Irishman Andy Reid is a player of obvious ability who never…
Transfer Talk: Chopra won't go but Loach might join Villa
Michael Chopra to QPR This would be one hell of a deal; star striker and fan’s favourite leaving for top of the table rivals. In pure footballing terms, it makes sense. QPR lack a genuine top quality striker while Cardiff have a few. It won’t happen. 1. Rivalry Cardiff might be tempted to cash in…
The Hot Seats: The managers who aren't sitting comfortably
Darren Ferguson Widely rated as a hot prospect, Darren Ferguson has quickly become something of a Jonah. 13 months ago he left Peterborough bottom of the Championship table. He finds himself there again. It might not be his fault. It could be argued that in both cases he has been in charge of the least…
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