- See more of QPR's 1965-1966 Season (From the Bushman Archives)
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QPR's 1965-1966 Season (From the Bushman Archives)
- First Hand Memories of QPR 100 Years ago - From 1946...Speaking about QPR at the beginning of the 20th Century
- BIRTHDAY FOR EX-QPR GARY MICKLEWHITE (And Taarabt Flashback)
- Nine Years Ago Yesterday: Gianni Paladini First Sees QPR Play (drawing at Wycombe)...Year Ago, Keith Curle Lauds Gianni
- First Hand Memories of QPR 100 Years ago - From 1946...Speaking about QPR at the beginning of the 20th Century
- BIRTHDAY FOR EX-QPR GARY MICKLEWHITE (And Taarabt Flashback)
- Year Ago: The Last Minute Winner Against Liverpool...and Survival Surge Began!
- LEE COOK MAKES "LEAGUE ONE TEAM OF THE WEEK"
- Football League and Parachute Payments
- Ronaldo and Portugal In Israel for World Cup
Wales on Line
Matthew Connolly has emerged as a contender for Player of the Year recognition
By Scott Johnson on Mar 19
When all is said and done, it seems likely that Mark Hudson and David Marshall will receive the plaudits for the current campaign and rightfully so. But as the season progresses, I believe Matthew Connolly is beginning to emerge as a credible contender for Cardiff City player of the year consideration.
I admit, when he first arrived, I was not initially impressed. Tall, thin and pale, he looked like he had crawled from his sickbed to make his debut at Bristol City, less than 48 hours after signing for the club. His subsequent performance was underwhelming, as Cardiff were thumped 4-2.
Seemingly lightweight and positionally suspect, an outlay of �500,000 looked misguided. Fortunately, he has since more than justified the expenditure and has proven to be one of Malky's most astute signings.
Slimly built, like former favourite Roger Johnson, Connolly is primarily a centre back but with so few options in defence, has featured at right back for the majority of the season. His fine form has been publicly praised by Mackay, who conceded: "His versatility has really been an asset for us."
"We have needed that and his attitude has been spot-on since he came here. The best thing really has been that he has been very consistent for us. Whether he has played at centre half or full back, there has been no drop in standards and that's what we needed from him."
His versatility extends to the players he has played alongside. Connolly has surely played with every possible combination of centre back, full back and winger at the club.
On Saturday, he featured in a makeshift back four containing a novice centre back and a player brought in at short notice, assisting in a clean sheet and hard-fought away win. He also scored the decisive second goal, his fifth of the season, matching the total managed in his entire career, prior to joining the club.
Having featured in a Championship winning side in each of his previous two seasons, with QPR and Reading, Connolly exudes a calm authority. It is a quality that will be appreciated in the coming weeks, amongst fans and players scarred by previous failures.
With both Ben Turner and Mark Hudson currently absent, Connolly and Andrew Taylor will be required to call upon their leadership and experience in the next nine games, as pressure and expectation cranks up.
Should promotion be achieved, defensive reinforcement will be a priority and Connolly may find that his first-team opportunities are limited in the top flight. Therefore, he is one of several players with extra motivation, above and beyond securing Premier League status; convincing his manager that he does not need to be upgraded.
If he maintains his current high standards, his stock is sure to rise even further and he will also deserve to be considered one of Cardiff's very best performers, when individual honours are awarded. WalesOnline
- On This Day (Yesterday!) 1966: The World Cup Stolen...Till "Pickles" Saved the Day
- LEE COOK MAKES "LEAGUE ONE TEAM OF THE WEEK"
- Football League and Parachute Payments
- Ronaldo and Portugal In Israel for World Cup
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Wales on Line
Matthew Connolly has emerged as a contender for Player of the Year recognition
By Scott Johnson on Mar 19
When all is said and done, it seems likely that Mark Hudson and David Marshall will receive the plaudits for the current campaign and rightfully so. But as the season progresses, I believe Matthew Connolly is beginning to emerge as a credible contender for Cardiff City player of the year consideration.
I admit, when he first arrived, I was not initially impressed. Tall, thin and pale, he looked like he had crawled from his sickbed to make his debut at Bristol City, less than 48 hours after signing for the club. His subsequent performance was underwhelming, as Cardiff were thumped 4-2.
Seemingly lightweight and positionally suspect, an outlay of �500,000 looked misguided. Fortunately, he has since more than justified the expenditure and has proven to be one of Malky's most astute signings.
Slimly built, like former favourite Roger Johnson, Connolly is primarily a centre back but with so few options in defence, has featured at right back for the majority of the season. His fine form has been publicly praised by Mackay, who conceded: "His versatility has really been an asset for us."
"We have needed that and his attitude has been spot-on since he came here. The best thing really has been that he has been very consistent for us. Whether he has played at centre half or full back, there has been no drop in standards and that's what we needed from him."
His versatility extends to the players he has played alongside. Connolly has surely played with every possible combination of centre back, full back and winger at the club.
On Saturday, he featured in a makeshift back four containing a novice centre back and a player brought in at short notice, assisting in a clean sheet and hard-fought away win. He also scored the decisive second goal, his fifth of the season, matching the total managed in his entire career, prior to joining the club.
Having featured in a Championship winning side in each of his previous two seasons, with QPR and Reading, Connolly exudes a calm authority. It is a quality that will be appreciated in the coming weeks, amongst fans and players scarred by previous failures.
With both Ben Turner and Mark Hudson currently absent, Connolly and Andrew Taylor will be required to call upon their leadership and experience in the next nine games, as pressure and expectation cranks up.
Should promotion be achieved, defensive reinforcement will be a priority and Connolly may find that his first-team opportunities are limited in the top flight. Therefore, he is one of several players with extra motivation, above and beyond securing Premier League status; convincing his manager that he does not need to be upgraded.
If he maintains his current high standards, his stock is sure to rise even further and he will also deserve to be considered one of Cardiff's very best performers, when individual honours are awarded. WalesOnline
- On This Day (Yesterday!) 1966: The World Cup Stolen...Till "Pickles" Saved the Day
- Guardian/Owen Gibson - Premier
League warned over 'rich and poor' split in wake of TV deal. • League
clubs angry over big hike in parachute payments • New financial fair
play rules may be rendered 'unworkable
- Nine Years Ago Yesterday: Gianni Paladini First Sees QPR Play (drawing at Wycombe)...Year Ago, Keith Curle Lauds Gianni
QPR1st - March 19 - QPR1st met with the club
Last night The Trust met with the club as part of a supporters group meeting held on the back of feedback at the Fans Forum last month.
The club were represented by Philip Beard, Mark Donnelly and Andy Rees and The Trust will provide an account of the minutes in due course. - QPR1st
Last night The Trust met with the club as part of a supporters group meeting held on the back of feedback at the Fans Forum last month.
The club were represented by Philip Beard, Mark Donnelly and Andy Rees and The Trust will provide an account of the minutes in due course. - QPR1st
- Save The Date: The 2013/14 Championship Season Begins August 3...The Premier League Begins August 17 http://goo.gl
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REPOST - QPR1st/TRACY STENT REPORT ON THE 2006 QPR AGM
QPR1st - March 19, 2006 QPR Holdings Ltd AGM Report
March 19, 2006
March 19, 2006
