QPR v Swansea City: Can the Rs ruin Laudrup's Premier League debut?
QPR manager Mark Hughes has been like a child in a sweet shop this summer, bringing a number of tasty players to Loftus Road in an attempt to avoid another relegation battle. But will those signings really be sweet or will they leave a sour taste in the mouth?
The R’s were smashed 4-0 by Bolton on the opening day of last season but it was the Trotters who eventually slipped through the trap door. Hughes managed to turn Loftus Road into a fortress over the final few weeks of the season and he will be hoping that remains the case going into the new campaign.
Michael Laudrup is now in charge of the Swans and despite losing Rodgers and Joe Allen, everyone is hoping they remain one of the best attacking sides to watch. Swansea City have never won at Loftus Road, but can Laudrup get his Swans’ career off to a flyer? Our pundits are not convinced.
QPR v Swansea City; Kick Off 3pm August 18 2012
Prediction Panel
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Arsenal |
Shub Chaterjee |
1 |
V |
0 |
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Aston Villa |
Frank Pattison |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Chelsea |
Joe Tyler |
0 |
V |
0 |
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Everton |
Chris Goodwin |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Fulham |
Neil Springate |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Liverpool |
Dave Disciascio |
2 |
V |
0 |
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Man City |
Callum Rothwell |
0 |
V |
0 |
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Man United |
Alex Richert |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Newcastle |
Greg Hall |
2 |
V |
3 |
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Norwich |
Sue Read |
3 |
V |
1 |
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QPR |
John Jaycock |
2 |
V |
0 |
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Reading |
Jon Keen |
0 |
V |
0 |
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Southampton |
Andy Saunders |
2 |
V |
0 |
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Stoke City |
Jack Heaney |
TBA |
V |
TBA |
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Sunderland |
Tony Ratton |
2 |
V |
0 |
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Swansea |
Jim Barry |
3 |
V |
3 |
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Spurs |
Mike Richards |
1 |
V |
1 |
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West Brom |
Andy Wakeman |
1 |
V |
1 |
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West Ham |
Matt Beeby |
2 |
V |
0 |
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Wigan |
Jimmy Shine |
2 |
V |
1 |
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OUR EXPERTS |
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Writer |
Colin Illingworth |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Writer |
Steve Coulter |
2 |
V |
0 |
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Writer |
Hugh Larkin |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Writer |
Mitch Waddon |
2 |
V |
2 |
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Writer |
Chris Pettitt |
3 |
V |
1 |
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Writer |
Sarshar Hossiennia |
0 |
V |
2 |
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Blackburn fan |
Terry Kennedy |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Bolton fan |
David Blackburn |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Boro fan |
Sue Gardener |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Pompey fan |
Dan Taylor |
1 |
V |
0 |
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Pompey fan |
Peter Rendle |
1 |
V |
2 |
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West Ham fan |
Nigel Telfer |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Wolves fan |
Chris Cox |
3 |
V |
0 |
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Editor |
Antony Melvin |
2 |
V |
1 |
Panel Verdict
Looks like QPR should shade this.
Home: 19; Draw: 10; Away: 4. TBA 1
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