Zamora and Barton among six released by QPR

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Bennett...now Zamora.

Why would anyone with a modicum of reason or intelligence blow a hunk of our playing budget on two injury ravaged, fading footballers who will no doubt spend more time on the physio table than the pitch?

Furthermore, during his recent loan spell, Bennett looked a pale imitation of the livewire who played for the Albion in League 1.

Many thanks for the great service they gave the Albion, but we don't owe either a season-long testimonial.

Zamora took part in 31 (19 starts, 12 sub) of 38 league games this season, hardly an injury ravaged season, in fact one of his best fitness wise for quite a few seasons. Not suggesting we sign him although I do think he's still got something to offer a club at our level. I wouldn't be surprised to see him hang the boots up though now. He's mentioned before he isn't a huge football fan so I can't see him being too willing to drop down the divisions just to keep playing.

 

[Bombadier Botty]

I would bloody love Joey Barton to sign

Indeed. Flawed, but a legend to many.

 

[chaileyjem]

One of those goals being the one which got QPR promoted. Would also be interested to see how much game time he has had to get those goals.

Of course. the £100m goal !
And its only 50 odd appearances/starts/subs due to his injuries but nobody would argue that he's still a prolific goalscorer. Which is presumably why he's being released.

 

[crabface]

Joey Barton would be a brillliant addition to the side.

 

[Codner's Wallop]

Zamora took part in 31 (19 starts, 12 sub) of 38 league games this season, hardly an injury ravaged season, in fact one of his best fitness wise for quite a few seasons. Not suggesting we sign him although I do think he's still got something to offer a club at our level. I wouldn't be surprised to see him hang the boots up though now. He's mentioned before he isn't a huge football fan so I can't see him being too willing to drop down the divisions just to keep playing.

His career has been plagued by injury - he's suffered serious setbacks at West Ham, Fulham and QPR. Let alone the injuries which denied him appearances for both England and Trinidad.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Bennett...now Zamora.

Why would anyone with a modicum of reason or intelligence blow a hunk of our playing budget on two injury ravaged, fading footballers who will no doubt spend more time on the physio table than the pitch?

Furthermore, during his recent loan spell, Bennett looked a pale imitation of the livewire who played for the Albion in League 1.

Many thanks for the great service they gave the Albion, but we don't owe either a season-long testimonial.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

 

[Perfidious Albion]

Barton? ... I lost all respect for him after his display at Manc City on the last day of the season 2011 . He would bring this club into disrepute.
Zamora? Has quality but it's no good if he is never fit. We cannot afford a highly paid passenger

 

[ozzygull]

If the club could get Zamora and he wanted to come, providing he was not our only signing it would be a massive step to put some good feeling and optimism back at the club after a dismal season. Just having some excitement and a bit of a buzz back about the club might perk up the new and current players as well. Anyone who watches football will know that he will not be the Bobby of old, but when fit his hold up play and eye for goal could be what we need.

 

[Doc Lynam]

If the club could get Zamora and he wanted to come, providing he was not our only signing it would be a massive step to put some good feeling and optimism back at the club after a dismal season. Just having some excitement and a bit of a buzz back about the club might perk up the new and current players as well. Anyone who watches football will know that he will not be the Bobby of old, but when fit his hold up play and eye for goal could be what we need.

Exactly class doesn't leave you. Never a quick player but knows his craft inside out, good signing for me.

 

[Bombadier Botty]

It's all coming together gang, just a shame it's all complete pie in the sky fantasy with no basis in fact or reality whatsoever.

 

[Guinness Boy]

It's all coming together gang, just a shame it's all complete pie in the sky fantasy with no basis in fact or reality whatsoever.

Yes but APART from that.......

 

[Triggaaar]

Imagine the binfest on here if we signed Joey Barton. People used to think of Barnes as marmite. Barton would take it to a whole new level.

You think some people would love Barton?

 

[surrey jim]

You think some people would love Barton?

See below!

I would bloody love Joey Barton to sign

 

[8ace]

Barton's delivery from set-pieces is very good, however there are other areas of the pitch we need to spend our dough on first.

 

[Seasidesage]

Fair point, but I'd say judging by last seasons effort, Zamora is easily better than our current striking options.

Crikey I think I might be better than most of them!

I wouldn't disagree but signing a 34 yr old on top dollar with a poor injury record to play in a 46 game league would be a mistake IMO. He would be excellent to have around the place on minimal wages and to bring off the bench, but as a starter on the probably considerable wages that he would want I think it would be the wrong move..

 

[Bombadier Botty]

You think some people would love Barton?

A member of the Marseilles criminal underworld and our very own Albert Camus/Eric Cantona rolled into one - what's not to love?

 

[glasfryn]

Barton= nobby Hortons lovechild
yep whats not to like

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Bobby loves us and we love him, it is the only choice for both of us

 

[perseus]

Joey Barton was too slow two years ago.

Is Clint Hill going to sign new terms?

 

[sir albion]

Can we please start building a talented younger squad who have pace....Enough of the has been players and enough of the obsession with ex players
We need to build a proper unit to progress and wasting money on players looking for silly wages while crocked most of the time is going down the wrong route again.
It's time our scouts earned their crust for once and focus should be on younger players with very good potential and if that means 6 young players costing 1 million each then so be it as they'll hopefully be an asset to the club.