Lifelong Hoops fan QPRJag shares with fellow supporters his worst all-time QPR XI. Which players do you think were a waste of money, or totally useless?
QPRJag writes…
My QPR
Based on the 26 years I have been watching the R’s here is my worst XI
The Worst
1. Nicky Johns
Only managed ten or so appearances but that was enough for me and clearly enough for the management. Mind you, Ademole Bankole (I think that was his name) came a very close second.
2. Ugo Ukah
Oh dear…a young Nigerian who was supposed to be a very talented youngster, I saw him at Northampton and it had to be one of the most inept performances I have ever seen on a football pitch. The amount of time he was caught out of position was embarrassing.
3. Steve Morrow
Captain of the club during those depressing late nineties and really that said it all. You rather wish that when Tony Adams dropped him at Wembley he did more damage.
4. Gus Ceaser
Oh dear, another Arsenal reject and not long before he became a rangers reject. Absolutely dreadful defender and I think would win a poll for most useless player to end where the Hoops.
5. Steve Yates
Another player that quite frankly amazed me that he continued to get in the team. Always seemed to be out of position and clumsily on the floor. Wasn’t too bad in the aerial department but how he managed to stay at the club for six years always baffled me.
6. Ned Zelic
A bit unfair seeing as I never saw him play – did anyone? A big money transfer (cheers Ray!) who claimed the pitches were too hard and hurt his knees.
7. Simon Barker
I’m sure a lot of people will disagree but for me Barker was at the club ten years and apart from two seasons when he was outstanding had eight years of absolute dross.
I am sure there were worse midfielders but Barker stood out for me, he even made Holloway look good and that says it all. In addition, for all those who argue this one; just remember the early days and you’ll see why he’s in my worst XI.
8. Gregory Goodridge
Arrived at the club as one of the Caribbean’s top players and that says it all really. Lots of pace but often left the ball behind and forgot where he was.
9. Mark Hately
Probably not the worst striker but his attitude stunk, another Wilkins waster, the crowd hated him, he hated us. Enough said.
10. Dominic Iorfa
Did he even know the offside rule! Poor Dom could run all day, unfortunately that’s all he did, he past defenders with ease but seemed to forget to wait for anyone to pass to him.
11. Paul Bruce
A left back converted to a left-winger….why???? Scored a fluky goal in the 5-0 win over Middlesbrough when he was trying to cross the ball and that really sums him up.
Subs
12. Sieb Dykstra
Looked like a porn star and played like a dick.
13. Gary Chivers
Hmm, Should have stuck to DJ’ing!
14. Mike Sheron
Nicknamed the spoon for his constant ‘shots’ that spooned over the bar, cost us £2.75m our record transfer fee. Sums up why we are in so much trouble!
15. Brett Angel
I would like Olly to explain what he ever brought to the team as it certainly wasn’t pace or ability. It was hard though to pick him and leave the likes of Eric Sabin and Steve Slade behind.
Many thanks go to QPRJag for his time and effort in sending in his article.
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