Queens Park Rangers vs Brighton & Hove Albion *** Official Match Thread ***

Dick Head

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Quaxxann

• Dec 15, 2015

• #1

QPR v Brighton

Sky Bet Championship

Venue: Loftus Road
Date: Tuesday 15th december 2015
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Referee: Paul Tierney
Assistants: Ian Cooper, Geoff Russell
Fourth official: Tim Robinson


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TEAM NEWS

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  [*=left]Striker Charlie Austin seems to have finally shaken off his calf problem and is expected to start for QPR.
  [*=left]Midfielder Michael Petrasso may return after missing Saturday's goalless draw with Burnley for tactical reasons.
  [*=left]Brighton have Liam Rosenior (knee) out until the new year and Gaetan Bong is still sidelined with thigh trouble.
  [*=left]Sam Baldock is back in training, also after a thigh problem, but will not be ready to face Rangers. Kazenga LuaLua is out after a minor groin operation.

MATCH FACTS

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  [*=left]Queens Park Rangers have won four and lost none of their last nine league matches against Brighton at Loftus Road.
  [*=left]Brighton have scored just two goals in their last seven trips to Loftus Road in league competition.
  [*=left]Charlie Austin has scored every 131 minutes in the Championship this season; only Bobby Zamora (94) and Andre Gray (124) have posted a better minutes-per-goal rate (min five goals scored).
  [*=left]Brighton's 20-game unbeaten run (W11 D9) from the start of a Championship season is the longest in the competition's history (since 2004-05), beating QPR's record of 19 games set in 2010-11.
  [*=left]The last English league side to go 20 unbeaten at the start of the season were Manchester United in 2010-11 (24 games without defeat in total).

 

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TomandJerry

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Oct 1, 2013

11,488

• Dec 15, 2015

• #2

Wheels tight

Were WINE

 

Simster

"the man's an arse"

Jul 7, 2003

54,207

Surrey

• Dec 15, 2015

• #3

I fancy a draw here, before we hammer Middlesbrough on Saturday.


We're top of the league
We're top of the league
Played no-one good yet
We're top of the league

 

Peter Grummit

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Oct 13, 2004

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Lewes

• Dec 15, 2015

• #4

7th September 1957.

That is all.

PG

 

portlock seagull

Why? Why us?

Jul 28, 2003

17,078

• Dec 15, 2015

• #5

Have we sold our end out? Tempted but can't make plans until last minute.

 

Simster

"the man's an arse"

Jul 7, 2003

54,207

Surrey

• Dec 15, 2015

• #6

portlock seagull said:

Have we sold our end out? Tempted but can't make plans until last minute.

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POTG

 

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BensGrandad

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Jul 13, 2003

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Haywards Heath

• Dec 15, 2015

• #7

Sadly I envisage our first defeat, but hope I am being too pessimistic. I see our depleted squad relying on resilience and team spirit against a side who have the players but have under performed seeking their first win under a new manager, this gives only 1 signal.

 

Beach Hut

Brighton Bhuna Boy

Jul 5, 2003

71,971

Living In a Box

• Dec 15, 2015

• #8

Leaving around 4, eat at Vic then off to the wilderness of Loftus Road

 

Man of Harveys

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Jul 9, 2003

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Brighton, UK

• Dec 15, 2015

• #9

Simster said:

POTG

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Really? Ooh tempted now...

 

Simster

"the man's an arse"

Jul 7, 2003

54,207

Surrey

• Dec 15, 2015

• #10

Man of Harveys said:

Really? Ooh tempted now...

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Me too actually. I'll make a decision late afternoon. I don't think there are many left, so we run the risk of being locked out...

 

TWOCHOICEStom

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Sep 22, 2007

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Brighton

• Dec 15, 2015

• #11

We can't keep this run up. We've got an injury depleted squad and haven't played anyone good yet. Also, the formatting of this match thread is utterly PERFECT.

We're definitely loos.

 

Zebedee

Anyone seen Florence?

Jul 8, 2003

7,998

Hangleton

• Dec 15, 2015

• #12

We are in a false position. It won't be long before the cream rises to the top of the bottle and we assume our rightful place in mid-table.

 

Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!

Sep 1, 2012

32,165

Valhalla

• Dec 15, 2015

• #13

TWOCHOICEStom said:

We can't keep this run up. We've got an injury depleted squad and haven't played anyone good yet. Also, the formatting of this match thread is utterly PERFECT.

We're definitely loos.

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No, no, no !

Opposition fans keep telling us we have had no injuries.

 

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cardboard

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Mile Oak

• Dec 15, 2015

• #14

350-400 ticks left

 

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HH Brighton

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Jul 25, 2003

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• Dec 15, 2015

• #15

Man of Harveys said:

Really? Ooh tempted now...

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400 odd available on the gate, sold 2100 already.

 

Monsieur Le Plonk

Lethargy in motion

Apr 22, 2009

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By a lake

• Dec 15, 2015

• #16

Zebedee said:

We are in a false position. It won't be long before the cream rises to the top of the bottle and we assume our rightful place in mid-table.

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If we can just muster together the points we need to guarantee safety for another year....

 

Surf's Up

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Here

• Dec 15, 2015

• #17

BensGrandad said:

Sadly I envisage our first defeat, but hope I am being too pessimistic. I see our depleted squad relying on resilience and team spirit against a side who have the players but have under performed seeking their first win under a new manager, this gives only 1 signal.

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I am fearful of this fixture - all the portents are there....injury ravaged squad plays under-performing premiership players with dynamic new manager - I want a win so badly but ..........

 

Sheebo

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Jul 13, 2003

29,287

• Dec 15, 2015

• #18

They've not lost in 8 at home or something. Not conceded a goal in 5 at home. They look woeful away but strong at home. Gonnabe very, very tough to get something here tonight. Especially with the ever growing long term injury list... Would bite your hand off for a draw right now...

 

Hugo Rune

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Brighton

• Dec 15, 2015

• #19

I think we'll win. Another counter attack inspired strategy that will see the likes of Wilson, Parrot & Murphy slice through QPR a number of times. 0-2 Albion.

 

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Batwell31

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Dec 11, 2015

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• Dec 15, 2015

• #20

Surf's Up said:

I am fearful of this fixture - all the portents are there....injury ravaged squad plays under-performing premiership players with dynamic new manager - I want a win so badly but ..........

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I echo them thoughts...however, take care of Charlie (if he plays) and we should be ok.