QPR v Bournemouth player ratings
QPR lost a two-goal lead in an all-too familiar early exit from the FA Cup. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in the 3-2 defeat by Bournemouth.
Asmir Begovic: 5
Just as he did in recent defeats against Cardiff and Millwall, Begovic’s failure to claim a corner resulted in a goal. His distribution continues to be poor too.
Aaron Drewe: 6
Given an outing at right-back and was decent enough.
Jimmy Dunne: 5
Has really struggled for form since his return from a shoulder injury and he made another costly error, losing the ball in the build-up to Bournemouth’s winner.
Morgan Fox: 6
A useful run-out for the defender in his first start since returning from a knee injury.
Ziyad Larkeche: 7
Given a chance in his natural left-back position, having previously been deployed at right-back and as a left winger, and fully justified his inclusion. Linked up really well with Sinclair Armstrong on the flank in the first half, particularly when he set up the striker’s goal with a lovely ball down the left.
Sam Field: 5
Combined nicely with Larkeche and Armstrong at times. But Philip Billing was repeatedly able to run off the shoulder of the out-of-form Rangers midfielder.
Elijah Dixon-Bonner: 6
Found the going tough as Bournemouth started to dominate, but has potential and is always willing to work hard.
Andre Dozzell: 5
Ineffective for large spells, especially as the visitors took control.
Paul Smyth: 7
Worried Bournemouth with his pace and directness in the first half.
Lyndon Dykes: 6
Scored, albeit with the help of a deflection off West Londoner Max Aarons, but was otherwise pretty easily contained.
Sinclair Armstrong: 7
Terrific in the first half, when he gave Bournemouth major problems and scored a cracking goal, breezing past Marcos Senesi and superbly lifting the ball over keeper Mark Travers. Was much less effective after that though and lost his man at the corner for Bournemouth’s equaliser.
Osman Kakay: 6
Came on for Drewe just after the hour mark. Did nothing of note.
Albert Adomah: 5
Way off the pace after his second-half introduction.
08/01/2024 @ 9:16 am
Unfortunately, for me its 1st div next season. I see no way out without an influx of new players, with at least one being a decent striker. Work rate does not score goals, by the time Dykes gets a chance to score, he’s too knackered. without scoring, we cannot win.
I hope Im wrong, but………….
07/01/2024 @ 3:09 pm
I applaud what Martí is trying to do, bring a fast paced attack minded possession based game to Loftus Road, but the simple fact is that a sizeable portion of the current first team don’t have the technical ability to play that type of football. The long ball pumped into the channel created a goal for young Sinclair which everyone was thrilled about. He needs his contract nailing down Right Now !! However the clown feet of Jimmy Dunne, asked to receive the ball on the edge of the 6 yard box far too often (as an attempt to stop Asmir hoofing it off the park) demonstrates what I’m talking about. At this stage of the season it’s about getting a tune out of the players and finding ways to win. Uncle Albert for all his passion was sadly exposed and is so far off the pace in terms of fitness and anticipation. Lyndon’s work rate was immense, pity West London Sport didn’t cover how many times he ran half the length of the park to get back and defend ! Also nice to see young Rafferty get on, his first instinct was to cross the ball into the box which is exactly what’s needed. Work on your end product young man you’ll get better !
06/01/2024 @ 11:26 pm
Get a goalkeeper. Quickly