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Derby board does us a favour?

by hallgreenfox (U15997)

I read that Derby have made an official approach to QPR for the services of first-team coach Steve McLaren.

Apart from the fact he didn't cover himself in glory when last a manager in England, I have heard that his influence at QPR has been really positive and his departure will be seen as a blow.

By moving to Derby might it have the fortunate coincidence of simultaneously weakening QPR?

posted on 30/9/13

This is Steve McLaren you're talking about.

He's always been a decent coach but a footballing mastermind he is not. I'm sure the nice man will be missed, but I have little faith it will weaken QPR.

Derby on the other hand, will be weakened by his departure if it means he's their manager!!!

posted on 30/9/13

If they'd taken Harry Redknapp, I'd have said the effect would be a lot more significant.

posted on 30/9/13

I guess a squad full of multi million £ prem players is having a positive effect on QPR's posistion too.

Only P2 is up for grabs this season it would seem

comment by Jobyfox (U4183)

posted on 30/9/13

They may have done us a greater favour by taking Zak Whitbread on loan and off our wage bill.

posted on 30/9/13

He is reported to be stalling with the hope of a Sunderland job interview.So either will do.

posted on 30/9/13

And what now for Mr Clough junior? I doubt whether he would be thought capable of making the step up to the top flight, even to a struggling club like Sunderland or Palace, when Hollowwords is dispensed with, which will surely happen. I expect he will have to hang on for the next Championship vacancy. I don't think he would be too keen to leave the Midlands.

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