Rangers Newsround

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Published on Thursday, 22 September 2011 23:28

Written by Andy Mole

Andy returns with another Rangers Newsround, this week Clint Hill takes centre stage, there’s news on a possible replacement and we’ve Andy’s tweets of the week.

The big talking point this week (well apart from the Barton shenanigans, although I'm sure we've all heard enough on that subject) was the departure, temporarily mind, of Clint Hill. The tough tackling defender has joined Steve McClaren's Nottingham Forest on a 93 day loan.

I must admit that I am a bit surprised by Hill's departure but more so by the length of the loan.

Hill started the first game of the season then subsequently sat out the next three serving a suspension. Since his arrival Armand Traore has grabbed the left back spot with both hands with a couple of impressive performances. So when I heard that Forest wanted Hill on loan I initially thought that a month away from the club, getting some much needed game time under his belt would be beneficial. I expected him to come back and challenge for the left back spot or at the very least take his place on the bench. But not to be, the three month loan would seem to indicate that Hill isn’t considered for first team plans at all, well for the next few months anyway. If anything were to happen to Traore I personally would prefer that he is replaced by a natural left sided defender like Hill rather than playing a central defender out of position. So far the versatile Connolly has pipped Hill for a place in match day squads.

On Twitter, Hill claimed that he was “gutted” to be leaving the club (full Tweet below) which is quite a big statement for someone just leaving on loan. So it made me wonder whether the loan is with a view to a permanent move and could this be the end of Hill’s QPR career? I personally hoped not and Hill quickly put my mind at ease with another informative tweet saying “no permanent deal had been talked about.” Phew.

Good luck to Clint at his new club though and let’s hope it’s not goodbye!

Could it be one in, one out though as reports are linking us again with Nadir Belhadj and the former Portsmouth full back is apparently looking to return to England. If Traore is to be our only recognised left back then of course another body is important and Belhadj is in the similar mould to Traore; a mould that Warnock seems to like.

In other transfer news, a report by London24 claims that we are ready to sell Hogan Ephraim. A source close to the club is quoted as saying “I would say that Hogan probably doesn’t feature in the club’s long-term plans, and if the right offer comes along he’ll be available.” Since Hogan was left out of the Warnock’s 25 man squad I think it’s fairly obvious that he would be allowed to leave on loan, presumably with the view to letting him go permanently in January. This would be the same for the likes of Rowlands, Cook, Shittu, Ramage, Agyemang and others left out of the squad.

The same source for London24 paid glowing references to young Troy Hewitt. “He’s a powerful boy, he’s been down in the gym most days; he’s got a great physique, he’s quick, and in all the friendly games we’ve played he’s looked a cut above the rest.

“We chucked him in training with the first team squad and he coped no problem. Experienced guys like Shaun Derry know a footballer when they see one, and they like him.”

Let’s hope that Troy can continue to develop and we’ve got a serious talent on our hands. I do still feel that for the wealth of attacking talent we have at the club, we still lack a natural goal scorer, could Troy be the answer?

Tweets of the week

On the Wolves game

@alefaurlin
What a win!! We kill them the first half what great team Performance!!! And great outstanding support lads. Thanks to everyone!!!

@RealDJCampbell
Get in there boys what a result!!! COME ON U Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs

@Joey7Barton
Thought the lads were different class today, all over the park. Special mention for scooby doo @antonferdinand @paddykenny and Gabs #solid

@paddykenny1978
WOW that was some performance by the lads hope all you ranger loved that

@tonyfernandes
Thought armard traore was my man of the match.

@anton_ferdinand
Thanks @rioferdy5 lads were brilliant 2day! Nothin better than havin a brother who shows u love! And supports u! #FamilyLove

@greypeacock
What a win that was! Buzzing for my pal Ali F too - 1st goal of many for him I hope!!

@alefaurlin
@greypeacock. Keep playing this level and u will be my next tattoo!!

@Joey7Barton
Great save by Hennessey from paul the alien @greypeacock he was away to celebrate.....haha

@Joey7Barton
I bet u Kelvin Henry feels like an idiot again today. He should just keep his trap firmly shut. #sundayleagueplayer

@Joey7Barton
Joseph Barton Can people please stop talking about me and Kelvin and focus on the passing masterclass QPR gave to WWFC, not enough credit.

@Joey7Barton
"Wolves snubbed me" I read in this morning papers hahahahahaha....don't know what Mick's been smoking......#hesoffhisbarnet #porkypies

@jaybothroyd
@wwfctomo wolves style kick and run didn't suit me ... Anyway your boring me now.

@jaybothroyd
Once I score 1 goal more will follow but I'm a team player and I'll continue bringing a lot more to the team I'm just delighted with the win

@Joey7Barton
@greypeacock reactions severely off during BBC interview. He was like a rabbit in the headlights. Who threw it Paul? #bottlegate

Goals on Sunday

@Joey7Barton
Looking forward to Goals on Sunday with the alien @greypeacock lionel ritchie @chris_kammy and @benshephard. #earlystart

@Joey7Barton
@chris_kammy yeah mate, me and "Paul the alien body" @greypeacock coming on. He'll take pressure right off my gear.

@Joey7Barton
@greypeacock am going to wear the denim just for u Paul. Please don't wear u sons shellsuit to training again @chris_kammy

Hill’s loan

@clintonhill
Thanks everyone gutted to be leaving QPR what a great club with awesome fans gonna miss it. But really excited about going to Forest.

@paddykenny1978
@clintonhill3 all the best at notts forest, you’re a top man, and was a top player last season, keep in tough pal

@greypeacock
So sure forests results will pick up now my roomy has gone there!!.Great trainer. Great match player. GREAT GUY! All the best la!!

@clintonhill
Its’ a 3 month loan people that’s all no permanent deal has been talked about.

General

@alefaurlin
@Joey7Barton oi joey! Que pasa!!! I'm still trying to find someone capable of beating me in the head tennis!!

@Joey7Barton
Joseph Barton Anyone seen @swp29 he's not in his seat at dinner. #searchpartyforweeman



@swp29
So my mum opens the paper this morning and what do we find lmao ...........me in a baby seat....... Cheers @keithcurle23. Lol

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