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da realbet: QPR finally gave the fans what they’ve been expecting for days when they announced the appointment of Mark Warburton as Steve McClaren’s successor at Loftus Road.
The Hoops have been under John Eustace’s wing since 1st April, when McClaren was given the sack, but former Brentford boss Warburton’s arrival gives the W12 outfit the bit of direction they’ve been missing in the last month.
The new manager wasted no time in laying out his plans for the club in his first interview and his comments should make pleasant reading for the likes of Bright Osayi-Samuel and Eberechi Eze, who had been pushed out to the fringes by McClaren.
What did he say?
Well, speaking to QPR’s official club website, Warburton said:
“I love seeing players who enjoy their football; players who don’t feel threatened and can dominate the football; players who can deal with making a mistake and don’t get weighed down by them.
“It’s about being brave in possession – because everyone is human and can make a mistake – and I want our first thought to be to play forward, to be positive and to split units.
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“I want us to have an attacking philosophy. Our work ethic has to be right, the desire has to be there and you have to be fit as well. That work side of it is so important.”
A good sign for the youngsters
McClaren’s objective at QPR was surely to get the best out of the younger players given the ongoing struggles facing the club off the pitch, but both Osayi-Samuel and Eze were nudged out of the starting XI by the time he was given the boot.
The duo have plenty of invention, flair and pace between them and are always looking to make things happen on the front foot. Of course, 21-year-old Osayi-Samuel’s finishing could do with some work while 20-year-old Eze may need to work a little harder off the ball, but the duo can expect to be given a clean slate and plenty of chances to prove themselves under Warburton given the new boss’ comments.
His emphasis on being brave and sympathising with players who make mistakes suggests he’s more than willing to place his faith in Eze and Osayi-Samuel, so QPR fans should look forward to seeing the exciting pairing in full flow next season.