Harry Redknapp sees positives in Hull Defeat

Harry sees the pluses from yesterday's league opener against Hull City.

Let's hope we get better and get a win soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d19eWaNQV8

Harry Redknapp lifts the lid on QPR’s team spirit

Harry Redknapp. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Harry Redknapp has admitted he would rather quit than manage “a bunch of toe-rags”, targeting team spirit as central to QPR’s Premier League survival mission.

Promoted Rangers open their league campaign by hosting Hull City at Loftus Road on Saturday, with the Rangers boss hailing the club’s dressing-room atmosphere.

And he believes QPR are far better equipped to cope with Premier League life after one term out of the top-flight.

“Coming up last year lifted everyone’s spirits,” said Redknapp.

“I think any manager, you walk in and get people you know will be good lads, want to play and do a good job.

“You bring in good lads that won’t be a minute’s problem.

“I think all you want every day when you come to work, you want to come in and see a good bunch of lads.

“You don’t want to walk in and see a bunch of toe-rags, life’s too short, I’d rather pack up and go home.

“If someone’s getting 35 or 40 grand a week and moaning every day, I don’t need that.

“These lads, I look forward to seeing them, and that’s what keeps me going.”

http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/qpr/harry_redknapp_lifts_the_lid_on_qpr_s_team_spirit_1_3729490

QPR keen on Song!

Queens Park Rangers have made a stunning offer for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, Daily Star reports.

Harry Redknapp is keen to keep QPR in the Premier League this year and is looking to bring the former Arsenal man to Loftus Road this summer.

The QPR manager believes Song is the perfect player to strengthen his side’s midfield, and is hoping that a loan move will convince the La Liga outfit to let him leave for a year.

However, it is believed Barca prefer to sell the Cameroonian international outright, with several clubs also interested in the 26-year-old’s services.

AC Milan, Inter Milan and Liverpool are all monitoring the situation, with Manchester United also pondering a swoop in the case they fail to sign Juventus’ Arturo Vidal.

Song moved to Barcelona on a £15million fee after starring in the Gunners’ midfield, in which he provided 11 league assists during his final season.

However, like Cesc Fabregas, Song has found it difficult to break into the Baulgrauna first team with the likes of Xavi, Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets ahead of him in the pecking order.

New Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has already deemed Song surplus to requirements, and is expected to leave the Nou Camp before the transfer window closes this month.

http://www.footballfancast.com/football-news/qpr-launch-stunning-offer-to-sign-former-arsenal-star-from-barcelona?

QPR in talks with Swansea loan star?

Newly promoted Queens Park Rangers are in talks to bring in midfielder Jonathan de Guzman from Villarreal, according to The Daily Mail.

It is thought the Spanish side will want around £7million for de Guzman who has spent the last two seasons on loan at fellow Premier League club Swansea City.

De Guzman played 71 times for the Swans, scoring nine goals. He is also a regular for the Netherlands and was a part of their World Cup in Brazil.

Bolster

QPR boss Harry Redknapp is looking to bolster his squad with quality players in order to remain in the top-flight of English football.

The newspaper understands The R’s have been offered experienced Argentina midfielder Esteban Cambiasso, but Redknapp is searching for younger talent. The 33-year-old is a target for Premier League new boys Leicester City.

De Guzman has just returned to his club after his World Cup commitments and is wanting to sort out his future. Swansea manager Garry Monk had admitted his side are unlikely to re-sign the 26-year-old and will pursue other targets.

Experience

With the potential signing of de Guzman, QPR’s squad is starting to take shape ahead of their first game of the season against Hull City.

The R’s have recruited well with the £8million signing of Cardiff City captain Steven Caulker and former England and Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand, who joined on a free.

The defenders will link up with Chile World Cup star Mauricio Isla who comes to Loftus Road on a season-long loan from Juventus. Jordan Mutch, who was a shining light in Cardiff’s season last year has also joined for £6million.

Strikers

Redknapp has admitted his squad lacks striking options and will look to sign a forward before the season starts. Watford’s Troy Deeney has been heavily linked with The Hoops after an impressive goal tally in the Championship last time round.

Currently QPR have Charlie Austin and Bobby Zamora in the squad, as well as Loic Remy, however Remy’s future is uncertain after the France international spent last season on loan at Newcastle and saw a deal to Liverpool collapse.

http://www.touchlinetalk.com/qpr-talks-swansea-loan-star/100756/?

My first R's away game!

This was my first ever away game following the R's.

I was young, and just remember how far the pitch was from the stands. We were stuck up in the away terrace right next to where the old benches used to be!

Where was your first away experience?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbxR9VmsQOw

Where will #QPR finish this season in the #PremierLeague ?

The new Premier League season starts next week.

Where will the mighty R's finish?

My prediction is we will finish 15th and stay up!

What is your #prediction?

Queens Park Rangers target £10m move for Tottenham’s Andros Townsend

Andros Townsend is wanted by QPR (Picture: Reuters)

QPR are set to make a £10m bid for Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend, according to reports.

Rangers boss Harry Redknapp knows the 23-year-old from his time at White Hart Lane and took the youngster to Loftus Road on loan in 2013.

But Redknapp now appears to be keen on making a move permanent and is ready to test his former club’s resolve with a £10m bid, according to Goal.com.

Steven Caulker, Rio Ferdinand and Jordon Mutch have already joined the Hoops on permanent deals this summer, while Mauricio Isla has signed on a season-long loan from Juventus.

However, Redknapp is not yet finished in the transfer market and appears to have made Townsend his latest target.

Townsend enjoyed a storming start to last season, seeing him make his England debut, but injury and a loss of form scuppered the second-half of his campaign.

New Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is said to be impressed by the winger and his attitude and may not be keen to allow him to leave.

But QPR are confident a £10m bid will be enough of a convincer.

http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/08/queens-park-rangers-target-10m-move-for-tottenhams-andros-townsend-4825896/?