Ramsey makes some dubious decisions
Ramsey’s tactical genius has been less than apparent of late and his response to Fulham’s early lead did little to improve this status. In a game that required goals, taking-off a creative midfielder is very questionable. Mackie’s ability to harass and press the play is exceptional and his introduction was definitely necessary, however, it should have been at the expense of Karl Henry instead of Chery.
Henry, whose repeated inclusion in the starting XI baffles many Rangers fans, has struggled to provide anything in the way of attack or defence recently. Yet his partnership with Ale Faurlin seems untouchable, as Ramsey consistently plays a 4-2-3-1. This inflexibility has made the team somewhat stale and predictable. Furthermore, it excludes players like Michael Doughty and Ben Gladwin, who’s style of play could shake things up. On top of this, Ramsey brought on Tozser in the wake of Austin’s injury, the central-midfielder’s presence seemingly sent a message around the ground that QPR were now in damage control mode, instead of looking for a reply.
To his credit, Ramsey did give Leroy Fer his first senior minutes of the season, despite the fact it was in response to Mackie’s injury. With both Austin and Mackie now injured, the Dutch international will be needed to pitch-in with some goals.
Defence is priority number one
QPR’s defensive display here is best described as amatuer. Dembele’s header to give Fulham the lead was simply done in the end, as Angella watched the ball sail into the net. The second goal was the result of a wayward pass just outside of the box. Take nothing away from Ben Pringle though, who found the corner with a lovely strike. Captain Nedum Onuoha looked poor for the Cottagers, letting McCormack shoot without so much as a lunge for a third. The sealer was perhaps a tad unlucky, with Angella knocking it into his own crossbar, although the despair on the face of Rob Green just about summed up their performance.
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