Norwich 1-1 QPR
QPR 3-0 Walsall
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Having an international break has at least allowed some time to reflect on the sudden rush of Premier League adrenaline.
Rangers start was, well how can I say, somewhat unexpected. The back end of last season the team showed how to create a disciplined defensive line and showed great promise. The first result was a shock, but you know, if it's going to happen then let it be early doors. In Hughes, we trust.
Twelve new players have joined the ranks, this Summer, creating more hysteria and optimism. Some of these yet to wear the sacred hoops. Next up saw a battling draw at Norwich, a usual banana skin, and a subsequent rare cup win, albeit against Walsall, identified slow progress being made.
An away match against the current Premier League Champions was always going to be difficult and so it proved. But even after this defeat, there were encouraging signs.. A superb debut form Granero, showing exactly what we needed, along with a reassuringly sound appearance by Ryan Nelson, lifting spirits. Andy Johnson also showed exactly what and why he was brought in, proving to be quite a handful. More importantly, though, was the Premier League return of the Messiah; Ale Faurlin. Most welcome and severely missed.
And this, of course, leads me nicely on to the return of Rangers' 'friendly' and close neighbours, Chelsea. Our mates from down the road.
What will this game bring?
Well, we can be sure that it will be full of debate. The crowd will be seriously up for it and, make no bones about it, the Rangers support will be such that it will make it as intimidating as possible for the Chelsearich boys.
Will Terry be playing? It looks doubtful, doesn't it, and actually I hope he does not, as it will just detract from what promises to be a hotly contested game of football, a game I hope that will be full of excitement, drama and hopefully a win for the Hoops. More of last years fixture will do nicely.
Bragging rights are so important but three points are even more so.
I personally can't wait for the match. The unknown of what team Mark Hughes will put out adds to the excitement. Where, once, there was limited choice, the squad now boasts a myriad of depth and talent. Hopefully, then, we will see the team putting down a marker, a marker to show that we are not just the Hoops from W12 but indeed The Superhoops who are now seriously challenging among the best the League has to offer.
Good luck and enjoy the game!
Prediction: A tense but enjoyable 1-0 win to Rangers.
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