Hob Nob Anyone?

Jinx wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 20:57

Orion1871 wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 10:59

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑03 Apr 2026 10:35

It depends upon how stretched their squad has been through injuries.
I am no expert on all things QPR but they have shipped more goals than any other side in Div 1,other than the pointless and doomed Sheffield Wednesday this season.

I do trust my mate's judgement on QPR matters over and above any of our fans on here.

A focus group of one. Your mate could hate him and the other 16,839 QPR fans could love him.

My QPR mate loves him, his enthusiasm and his effort

My mate's bigger than your mate, etc.,etc,
Opinions eh, who would have them?

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026 13:53

Orion1871 wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 15:31

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 12:03

So , has Dorsett with almost as many starts for us this season cemented a place?

Absolutely. We brought someone in on a season long loan from Hull in the summer, and Dorsett saw the useless bastard off inside 6 months, and claimed the LB position as his own.

You have noticed that Ward, Williams and Roberts have played there?

Well, aware thank you.

Just as we're well aware Williams (R) has predominantly played wing. Roberts has played roughly half and half wing, and Ward similarly CB. So none are clearly a preferred choice LB.

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026 15:57

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026 13:53

Orion1871 wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 15:31

Absolutely. We brought someone in on a season long loan from Hull in the summer, and Dorsett saw the useless bastard off inside 6 months, and claimed the LB position as his own.

You have noticed that Ward, Williams and Roberts have played there?

Well, aware thank you.

Just as we're well aware Williams (R) has predominantly played wing. Roberts has played roughly half and half wing, and Ward similarly CB. So none are clearly a preferred choice LB.

My post was addressed to orion FWIW but an absolute joy to read once again your comments.
Where would this board be without you and the enlightenment that you provide on every subject under the sun.?

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026 17:32

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026 15:57

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑05 Apr 2026 13:53

You have noticed that Ward, Williams and Roberts have played there?

Well, aware thank you.

Just as we're well aware Williams (R) has predominantly played wing. Roberts has played roughly half and half wing, and Ward similarly CB. So none are clearly a preferred choice LB.

My post was addressed to orion FWIW but an absolute joy to read once again your comments.
Where would this board be without you and the enlightenment that you provide on every subject under the sun.?

Given we both answered your previous post the exact same way around the same time, it clearly applied to me too.

Always happy to enlighten you.

Dorsett starts at LB

World keeps turning

Orion1871 wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 15:31

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 12:03

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 11:01
It's not an opinion I'll consider very valid given it comes alongside saying a player with 31 starts before the season is over hasn't cemented a first team place.

So , has Dorsett with almost as many starts for us this season cemented a place?

Absolutely. We brought someone in on a season long loan from Hull in the summer, and Dorsett saw the useless bastard off inside 6 months, and claimed the LB position as his own.

Tbh the absolute shit show saw himself off with a series of horrendous performances.

Ian said yesterday that we should be replacing Dorsett at LB for the summer so I’m not sure what his definition of cement is. However he shouldn’t be considering a career change to building inspecting anytime soon.

leon wrote: ↑07 Apr 2026 18:04

Orion1871 wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 15:31

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 12:03

So , has Dorsett with almost as many starts for us this season cemented a place?

Absolutely. We brought someone in on a season long loan from Hull in the summer, and Dorsett saw the useless bastard off inside 6 months, and claimed the LB position as his own.

Tbh the absolute shit show saw himself off with a series of horrendous performances.

Ian said yesterday that we should be replacing Dorsett at LB for the summer so I’m not sure what his definition of cement is. However he shouldn’t be considering a career change to building inspecting anytime soon.

Cemented a first team position =/= good enough for next season where we hope to out perform this season. Continuous improvement and all that.

It's not hard Leon. I'm sure you'd grasp it if someone else had said it.

leon wrote: ↑07 Apr 2026 18:04

Orion1871 wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 15:31

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 12:03

So , has Dorsett with almost as many starts for us this season cemented a place?

Absolutely. We brought someone in on a season long loan from Hull in the summer, and Dorsett saw the useless bastard off inside 6 months, and claimed the LB position as his own.

Tbh the absolute shit show saw himself off with a series of horrendous performances.

Ian said yesterday that we should be replacing Dorsett at LB for the summer so I’m not sure what his definition of cement is. However he shouldn’t be considering a career change to building inspecting anytime soon.

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑07 Apr 2026 18:08

leon wrote: ↑07 Apr 2026 18:04

Orion1871 wrote: ↑04 Apr 2026 15:31

Absolutely. We brought someone in on a season long loan from Hull in the summer, and Dorsett saw the useless bastard off inside 6 months, and claimed the LB position as his own.

Tbh the absolute shit show saw himself off with a series of horrendous performances.

Ian said yesterday that we should be replacing Dorsett at LB for the summer so I’m not sure what his definition of cement is. However he shouldn’t be considering a career change to building inspecting anytime soon.

Cemented a first team position =/= good enough for next season where we hope to out perform this season. Continuous improvement and all that.

It's not hard Leon. I'm sure you'd grasp it if someone else had said it.

now it all makes sense. Cemented his place in the team means due for replacement during the summer. Yes of course Ian.

leon wrote: ↑07 Apr 2026 21:26

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑07 Apr 2026 18:08

leon wrote: ↑07 Apr 2026 18:04

Tbh the absolute shit show saw himself off with a series of horrendous performances.

Ian said yesterday that we should be replacing Dorsett at LB for the summer so I’m not sure what his definition of cement is. However he shouldn’t be considering a career change to building inspecting anytime soon.

Cemented a first team position =/= good enough for next season where we hope to out perform this season. Continuous improvement and all that.

It's not hard Leon. I'm sure you'd grasp it if someone else had said it.

now it all makes sense. Cemented his place in the team means due for replacement during the summer. Yes of course Ian.

Let me spell it out for you in incredibly simple terms.

My (any of our) opinion on his value to the team in the future, has zero bearing on whether he is currently firm first choice LB.

He has started the vast majority of games. He clearly is a first choice left back who has currently, not ten years ago, not next season, not 5 years from now, currently cemented a first team place.

If you weren't so desperate to have a pop you would be able to work it out.

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑08 Apr 2026 08:14

leon wrote: ↑07 Apr 2026 21:26

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑07 Apr 2026 18:08

Cemented a first team position =/= good enough for next season where we hope to out perform this season. Continuous improvement and all that.

It's not hard Leon. I'm sure you'd grasp it if someone else had said it.

now it all makes sense. Cemented his place in the team means due for replacement during the summer. Yes of course Ian.

Let me spell it out for you in incredibly simple terms.

My (any of our) opinion on his value to the team in the future, has zero bearing on whether he is currently firm first choice LB.

He has started the vast majority of games. He clearly is a first choice left back who has currently, not ten years ago, not next season, not 5 years from now, currently cemented a first team place.

If you weren't so desperate to have a pop you would be able to work it out.

Let Collins Dictionary spell in incredibly simple terms

"The expression "cemented your place" means to firmly establish or secure a position or role. It implies that someone has made their influence or identity stronger and more permanent, similar to how cement solidifies materials together. This phrase is often used in contexts where someone is taking steps to solidify their authority or reputation within a team or organization."

or Cambridge Dictionary

"cement verb [T] (MAKE STRONGER)

to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger:
The university's exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic institutions"

You know it's OK to admit you're wrong once in a while?

Anyway we'll take this as another leon win and you can waddle back to AE (c) Ian Royal

How exactly is it you think my opinion on Dorsett affects his status in the team?

Fukwit.

FYI, if I'm actually wrong, I acknowledge it. See my reply to Mr Cynical, page 22 Richardson Out, TB.

If only you could learn from my example.

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑08 Apr 2026 10:12 FYI, if I'm actually wrong, I acknowledge it. See my reply to Mr Cynical, page 22 Richardson Out, TB.

If only you could learn from my example.

Is that the only confession that you could find Ian?

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑08 Apr 2026 11:00

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑08 Apr 2026 10:12 FYI, if I'm actually wrong, I acknowledge it. See my reply to Mr Cynical, page 22 Richardson Out, TB.

If only you could learn from my example.

Is that the only confession that you could find Ian?

I didn't search, but there are loads of examples, that was just a timely one.

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑08 Apr 2026 12:23

South Coast Royal wrote: ↑08 Apr 2026 11:00

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑08 Apr 2026 10:12 FYI, if I'm actually wrong, I acknowledge it. See my reply to Mr Cynical, page 22 Richardson Out, TB.

If only you could learn from my example.

Is that the only confession that you could find Ian?

I didn't search, but there are loads of examples, that was just a timely one.

So let me get this straight…

When I criticise Paddy Lane, you jump in saying it could affect him and basically try to shut it down. But when you’ve been laying into Dorsett, that’s apparently fine and doesn’t count?

You can’t have it both ways. Either fans are allowed to criticise players, or they’re not. You don’t get to pick and choose depending on whether it suits your argument that day.

And the bigger issue is you never seem to acknowledge that. It’s always everyone else that’s wrong, never you. That’s why people are calling it out, not because they’ve got an agenda, but because the double standard is obvious.

Snowflake Royal wrote: ↑08 Apr 2026 10:09 How exactly is it you think my opinion on Dorsett affects his status in the team?

Fukwit.

because both were your opinions on his status in the team?

nice sig btw - I think it suits you