Dear readers,

at last I am ready to describe my first results with Queens Park Rangers.

Played matches and formation

At first I want to tell that I had many friendlies. Spent a lot of time experimenting with tactical approaches. I selected a formation which had already been used in the 3rd friendly against Hearts. Here it is:

I will make a separate post about my chosen tactics when I finish tuning it. But even now you can see here 4 attacking players and 6 defensive ones, their roles and duties.

[Fixture 1] Everton – Q.P. R. 2:1

Now let's get back to the matches. I already posted detailed information about the first one against Everton including one-touch wonder goal of Tim Cahill:

My first official match with Q.P.R.

[Fixture 2] Q.P.R. – Bolton 0:0

The Bolton game was quite equal. However my guys were closer to win this one because of 2 clear cut chances + 2 woodwork shots, meanwhile Bolton didn't create at least a single really dangerous moment . 3 of 4 goal chances were failed by Adel Taarabt.

[League Cup, 2nd round] Carlisle – Bolton 1:4

It was my first official victory in Football Manager 2012! Carlisle from League 1 can't be considered as a serious opponent, of course. DJ Campbell scored twice in this game.

[Fixture 3] Newcastle – Q.P.R. 2:1

Newcastle is at the top line of the PL table after 3 fixtures. They were favourites in the game against my Rangers. Q.P.R. defence could do almost nothing against explosive forward Demba Ba who scored a double. It's a alarm signal for me…

Premier League table

It's too early to say something about the table but Q.P.R. is already staying away from relegation zone

Few words about captain and vice-captain

I selected new but very experienced QPR players as captain and vice-captain, they have the highest Influence and Determination among all. Though they are both new players for Rangers…

Interesting that Joey Barton became unhappy after my decision's approval. He expected I suggest him captain's armlet!

Next 4 fixtures will be very tough for Q.P.R because Tottenham, Chelsea and Man City will be among our opponents. I am afraid all these matches will be lost and I will have to interact with players and make a team meeting to raise morale level…

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