Tommy Smith worried about QPR points deduction
Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:01 pm
So is Stan really 
Evening Standard - Julian Bennetts
'What if' factor is still a worry for Tommy Smith
Tommy Smith has insisted that QPR cannot relax when promotion is secured as the Alejandro Faurlin affair hangs over tonight's possible celebrations on clinching a place in the Premier League.
Rangers will be all but assured of a return to the top flight after a 15-year absence if they beat Derby at Loftus Road tonight, as they will be 11 points clear of third-placed Norwich with just four games remaining.
But Neil Warnock's side must then wait until the day before their final game of the season to see if the Football Association will deduct them points for alleged irregularities in midfielder Faurlin's transfer from Argentine club Instituto in July 2009.
And Smith admits that the players are in the dark over the punishment and are aiming to finish the season at least 10 points clear of third place so that they will be unaffected by a possible deduction.
"We want to seal promotion as quickly as we can, but then we have to win as many games as possible so that we avoid any problems if we are deducted points," said Smith.
"We have no idea what will happen, but there is a little feeling at the back of your mind, thinking 'what if'.
"Even without the possibility of the points deduction we would try and win as many games as we can, but with that looming we should make sure we pick up as many points as possible.
"Anything can happen, and we can't allow ourselves to relax, even if and when we do seal promotion."
And Smith admits that it could be an uncertain summer for much of the club as Rangers appear certain to spend the amounts of money that would justify their 'richest club in the world' tag.
Warnock will be given funds to overhaul a side which is based on experienced Championship campaigners who have not necessarily made the grade in the Premier League, and Smith admits promotion could lead to a number of players leaving Loftus Road.
But having gone months without being paid at cash-strapped Portsmouth last season, Smith admits he can barely believe how quickly his own personal fortunes have changed.
He added: "We are all aware of the money that the club's backers have, so most players probably would have thought about it (if they will have to leave if promotion is secured).
"We will worry about it if it happens, we have so many experienced players here who know that in football anything can happen.
"But I'm sure it won't dampen anyone's spirits if we do go up, and we will make sure we enjoy the moment.
"It's pointless looking at who we might end up signing in two months time.
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Evening Standard - Julian Bennetts
'What if' factor is still a worry for Tommy Smith
Tommy Smith has insisted that QPR cannot relax when promotion is secured as the Alejandro Faurlin affair hangs over tonight's possible celebrations on clinching a place in the Premier League.
Rangers will be all but assured of a return to the top flight after a 15-year absence if they beat Derby at Loftus Road tonight, as they will be 11 points clear of third-placed Norwich with just four games remaining.
But Neil Warnock's side must then wait until the day before their final game of the season to see if the Football Association will deduct them points for alleged irregularities in midfielder Faurlin's transfer from Argentine club Instituto in July 2009.
And Smith admits that the players are in the dark over the punishment and are aiming to finish the season at least 10 points clear of third place so that they will be unaffected by a possible deduction.
"We want to seal promotion as quickly as we can, but then we have to win as many games as possible so that we avoid any problems if we are deducted points," said Smith.
"We have no idea what will happen, but there is a little feeling at the back of your mind, thinking 'what if'.
"Even without the possibility of the points deduction we would try and win as many games as we can, but with that looming we should make sure we pick up as many points as possible.
"Anything can happen, and we can't allow ourselves to relax, even if and when we do seal promotion."
And Smith admits that it could be an uncertain summer for much of the club as Rangers appear certain to spend the amounts of money that would justify their 'richest club in the world' tag.
Warnock will be given funds to overhaul a side which is based on experienced Championship campaigners who have not necessarily made the grade in the Premier League, and Smith admits promotion could lead to a number of players leaving Loftus Road.
But having gone months without being paid at cash-strapped Portsmouth last season, Smith admits he can barely believe how quickly his own personal fortunes have changed.
He added: "We are all aware of the money that the club's backers have, so most players probably would have thought about it (if they will have to leave if promotion is secured).
"We will worry about it if it happens, we have so many experienced players here who know that in football anything can happen.
"But I'm sure it won't dampen anyone's spirits if we do go up, and we will make sure we enjoy the moment.
"It's pointless looking at who we might end up signing in two months time.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-s....tommy-smi th.do
« Last Edit: Apr 18, 2011, 6:27pm by Macmoish »
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Re: Tommy Smith worried about QPR points deduction
Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:35 pm
Think this line says it all;
"We have no idea what will happen"
Exactly!
P.S. 3 week old story.
Pity you put so much time & energy into QPR's affairs yet you have the 2 biggest games in Cardiff's history just around the corner
"We have no idea what will happen"
Exactly!
P.S. 3 week old story.
Pity you put so much time & energy into QPR's affairs yet you have the 2 biggest games in Cardiff's history just around the corner
Re: Tommy Smith worried about QPR points deduction
Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:46 pm
Stan-QPR wrote:Think this line says it all;
"We have no idea what will happen"
Exactly!
P.S. 3 week old story.
Pity you put so much time & energy into QPR's affairs yet you have the 2 biggest games in Cardiff's history just around the corner
your clubs biggest few weeks for donkeys years and your on here putting so much time and energy worrying about us
Re: Tommy Smith worried about QPR points deduction
Thu Apr 28, 2011 10:54 pm
We're in the Premiership you aint
Nice having a read here knowing the pressure is off.
No talk of the game Monday, you're tactics, team selections, possible opposition strengths & weaknesses ?
No let's talk about QPR!
Nice having a read here knowing the pressure is off.
No talk of the game Monday, you're tactics, team selections, possible opposition strengths & weaknesses ?
No let's talk about QPR!
Re: Tommy Smith worried about QPR points deduction
Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:45 am
Smith should have joind a club that's not run by idiots.
It's Stan I feel sorry for in all this. Any team would be lucky to have him as a fan, yet QPR through their illegal actions are throwing it all in his face.
And in the faces of all the other loyal fans for that matter.
It's Stan I feel sorry for in all this. Any team would be lucky to have him as a fan, yet QPR through their illegal actions are throwing it all in his face.
And in the faces of all the other loyal fans for that matter.
Re: Tommy Smith worried about QPR points deduction
Fri Apr 29, 2011 5:41 am
Stan-QPR wrote:Think this line says it all;
"We have no idea what will happen"
Exactly!
P.S. 3 week old story.
Pity you put so much time & energy into QPR's affairs yet you have the 2 biggest games in Cardiff's history just around the corner
Nothing to talk about tactics wise just do what we've been doing and we should win the next two games, although by the look of it we may not have to
Re: Tommy Smith worried about QPR points deduction
Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:45 am
Damned Yank wrote:Smith should have joind a club that's not run by idiots.
It's Stan I feel sorry for in all this. Any team would be lucky to have him as a fan, yet QPR through their illegal actions are throwing it all in his face.
And in the faces of all the other loyal fans for that matter.
Respect Yank.
Tbh when you have a buffoon like Paladini involved trouble will always follow unfortunately. If we are fine a one pence piece the man should be hung outside the ground.
The fans suffer at the end of the day.
I'm still mighty positive all will be ok though I will reiterate that.
Re: Tommy Smith worried about QPR points deduction
Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:29 pm
probably the shortest stay in the premiership ever how many days upto the 6th of may