davieG Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Redknapp: Leicester’s strikers have been the difference so far 23/01/2014 By West London Sport QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes Leicester’s strikers have been the difference between the Championship’s top two so far this season.- The likes of David Nugent and Jamie Vardy have impressed for the league leaders, who recently signed veteran forward Kevin Phillips. Second-placed Rangers, on the other hand, have been reliant on top scorer Charlie Austin and are keen to bring in at least one more frontman during this month’s transfer window. Redknapp said: “We’ve had injuries this season. Andy Johnson and Bobby Zamora both had spells when they were out injured and we only had one striker. “You really can’t go with one striker. Leicester have got five strikers – they’re very strong up front – and you need two so you can start with two up front or bring someone on to change a game if you want to. Simpson and Austin have been key players. “We haven’t had that luxury. We’ve been lucky that Charlie has stayed fit.†And Redknapp has reiterated his belief thatRangers are also too dependent on right-back Danny Simpson, who has been ever-present for them this season. Luke Young’s hip condition means he has not featured in a league game since March 2012, while Nedum Onuoha can play at full-back but could be needed in the centre of defence, where Rangers’ options are also limited. “It is a problem. Luke Young is still here but hasn’t played any games for almost two years so we’ll have to have a look at that one,†said Redknapp. “Luke is still capable, it’s just a question of whether he’s fit. Nedum can play at right-back but the problem is then if you get a knock at centre-half. “Every manager always says they need another player, but I do genuinely believe we do. “Everyone keeps saying we’ve got such a strong squad. We haven’t really – we’re short in certain areas and we’re not a young squad. “We’re not overloaded with players. In fact there are one or two areas of the team where we’ve been very short.â€
foxes_rule1978 Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 poor Redknapp, all that money spent and his team is still five points behind. I'm not sure if I should bring out the worlds smallest violin while reading that
Dan Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Limited to only £100mil. I have no idea how he'll keep them up
igorman Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Away fans should always be behind the goal not tucked away in some corner or up in the gods as for reducing the capacity for away fans haha this lot (our owners GSE) would sell their grannies if they could get a few bob, and theres only one game we'd sell out so i wouldn`t worry too much on that front
Carl the Llama Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Away fans should always be behind the goal not tucked away in some corner or up in the gods as for reducing the capacity for away fans haha this lot (our owners GSE) would sell their grannies if they could get a few bob, and theres only one game we'd sell out so i wouldn`t worry too much on that front I started getting worried having nearly made it the entire way through a post by a Derby fan without coming across the obligatory F***** rim job. Needless to say I'm relieved you managed to force it in at the end there. Good work.
Bayfox Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Chelsea's preninal loanee josh has now gone wigan. How many clubs has he had???
Dan Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 I started getting worried having nearly made it the entire way through a post by a Derby fan without coming across the obligatory F***** rim job. Needless to say I'm relieved you managed to force it in at the end there. Good work. Never known anything like it
Leicesterpool Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Derby have signed Nuneaton Boro's goalie Roos!
ealingfox Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Redknapp: Leicester’s strikers have been the difference so far 23/01/2014 By West London Sport QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes Leicester’s strikers have been the difference between the Championship’s top two so far this season.- The likes of David Nugent and Jamie Vardy have impressed for the league leaders, who recently signed veteran forward Kevin Phillips. Second-placed Rangers, on the other hand, have been reliant on top scorer Charlie Austin and are keen to bring in at least one more frontman during this month’s transfer window. Redknapp said: “We’ve had injuries this season. Andy Johnson and Bobby Zamora both had spells when they were out injured and we only had one striker. “You really can’t go with one striker. Leicester have got five strikers – they’re very strong up front – and you need two so you can start with two up front or bring someone on to change a game if you want to. Simpson and Austin have been key players. “We haven’t had that luxury. We’ve been lucky that Charlie has stayed fit.†And Redknapp has reiterated his belief thatRangers are also too dependent on right-back Danny Simpson, who has been ever-present for them this season. Luke Young’s hip condition means he has not featured in a league game since March 2012, while Nedum Onuoha can play at full-back but could be needed in the centre of defence, where Rangers’ options are also limited. “It is a problem. Luke Young is still here but hasn’t played any games for almost two years so we’ll have to have a look at that one,†said Redknapp. “Luke is still capable, it’s just a question of whether he’s fit. Nedum can play at right-back but the problem is then if you get a knock at centre-half. “Every manager always says they need another player, but I do genuinely believe we do. “Everyone keeps saying we’ve got such a strong squad. We haven’t really – we’re short in certain areas and we’re not a young squad. “We’re not overloaded with players. In fact there are one or two areas of the team where we’ve been very short.â€
Super_horns Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Your always running the risk of leaving yourself short have Johnson and Zamora as 2 of your 3/4 strikers! Decent when fit but that's not very often.
Stadt Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 “We haven’t had that luxury. We’ve been lucky that Charlie has stayed fit.†Having match fit strikers isn't a luxury, it's something that (good) managers plan for.
One Legged Beaver Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Zamora is probably more beneficial injured than fit anyway so I can't see why he is complaining.
hackneyfox Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Yet they're still only 6 points behind us, meaning an upturn in form will have them right behind us again. Do they get more points for a win than we do?
Dan Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Haven't had that luxury lol The only luxury he doesn't have is the fact he isn't actually that good a manager.
foxes_rule1978 Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Do they get more points for a win than we do? Redknapp filed a complaint to the FA claiming QPR aren't receiving enough points for a win, they now gain 4 points for a win and are soon to be able to select any striker they want.
xHamzah Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Then he wonders why he never got the England job.
OriginalRobboFOX Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Harry stop going on. You've got a squad of about 58 players.
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Loves going on about other clubs doesn't he
deejdeej Posted 23 January 2014 Posted 23 January 2014 Must be hard in the championship with harry's budget #prayforharry
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