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* Arguably, there could be those whom Warnock and his staff feel dont fit the requirements and may be told they can go looking elsewhere in the near future?*
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Warnock's QPR findings will become clear in the coming weeks - perhaps as early as Wednesday night at Rotherham
On Friday Neil Warnock told of his confidence that his players wouldn't be "on the beach" but in the opening stages against QPR Boro played with flip-flops on.
The first 20 minutes when they were given the runaround proved costly as Warnock's side slipped to another defeat in this grim run.
At least we're one game closer to the end of the season.
Afterwards, Warnock was as critical as he's been of his players. Earlier this season, the boss often said he won't criticise this group but the second half of the campaign has been nothing like he hoped for or expected.
The mood music has changed. Just a matter of weeks ago, Warnock was planning to put the finishing touches to a squad that he didn't think was far away. Now, he's talking about an overhaul.
In a strong press conference, Warnock did name names, but only of those who he pities. Who he feels deserve better than the way this season has petered out. Jonny Howson. Paddy McNair. Grant Hall. Duncan Watmore. You could add injured duo Dael Fry and Marcus Tavernier to the list.
He didn't reveal the identity of those who "want out" but perhaps evidence will be provided on teamsheets at Rotherham and beyond. If those players don't want to be here then they shouldn't be included. Play those who want to be here. Play those who are likely to still be here next season, who want to still be here next season.
Granted, Warnock is short on numbers and not helped by injuries, but including young players desperate to impress is surely better than those whose mind is elsewhere.
You'll have read, I'm sure, what Warnock told the written press. If not, that's HERE.
There was more of the same in his chat with BBC Tees post-match.
"We've got lads who don't want to here and I want to make sure I weed them out. That's easier said than done," he said.
"I can usually sort out a dressing room in 12 months but with contracts being what they are it's taken me a big longer. It's going to need a bit of work to sort it out even further."
Britt Assombalonga is one of those whose contract is up and Warnock has already confirmed he's leaving. With that in mind, then, it was strange that Assombalonga was the first - and only - striker introduced, especially considering Warnock said only a couple of weeks ago that his former captain was unlikely to play again for Boro if the other forwards are fit.
We're left to try and read between the lines as to who Warnock means when he's talking about those who want out.
That a season of such promise - and progress - is ending on this tone is disappointing.
Boro have played a lot worse this season than they did against QPR. OK, the start was awful, and ultimately that was what settled the game. But Warnock's side battled back and should have taken at least a point. The sending off, as ridiculous as it sounds, didn't help Boro's cause. When it was 11 vs 11 QPR were open and expensive and that meant Boro were able to create chances. When the visitors when down to 10, they suddenly shut up shop and Boro had to pick their way through.
It didn't help that Joe Lumley came on and had a Simon Eastwood, making two superb pointblank saves. But Boro weren't good enough, the story of the second half of the season.
A passage of play in the 95th minute summed things up for Boro. In the dying seconds they had bodies in the box but passed and passed and passed and failed to cross, eventually losing possession.
When the camera cut to boss Warnock in stoppage time, he cut an angry and deeply frustrated figure.
This, he later said, was useful in that he learnt a lot about his players and who needs to go.
His findings will become clear in the coming weeks - perhaps as early as Wednesday night at Rotherham.
Those who 'want out' shouldn't play again for Boro this season
Warnock's QPR findings will become clear in the coming weeks - perhaps as early as Wednesday night at Rotherham
www.gazettelive.co.uk
Warnock's QPR findings will become clear in the coming weeks - perhaps as early as Wednesday night at Rotherham
On Friday Neil Warnock told of his confidence that his players wouldn't be "on the beach" but in the opening stages against QPR Boro played with flip-flops on.
The first 20 minutes when they were given the runaround proved costly as Warnock's side slipped to another defeat in this grim run.
At least we're one game closer to the end of the season.
Afterwards, Warnock was as critical as he's been of his players. Earlier this season, the boss often said he won't criticise this group but the second half of the campaign has been nothing like he hoped for or expected.
The mood music has changed. Just a matter of weeks ago, Warnock was planning to put the finishing touches to a squad that he didn't think was far away. Now, he's talking about an overhaul.
In a strong press conference, Warnock did name names, but only of those who he pities. Who he feels deserve better than the way this season has petered out. Jonny Howson. Paddy McNair. Grant Hall. Duncan Watmore. You could add injured duo Dael Fry and Marcus Tavernier to the list.
He didn't reveal the identity of those who "want out" but perhaps evidence will be provided on teamsheets at Rotherham and beyond. If those players don't want to be here then they shouldn't be included. Play those who want to be here. Play those who are likely to still be here next season, who want to still be here next season.
Granted, Warnock is short on numbers and not helped by injuries, but including young players desperate to impress is surely better than those whose mind is elsewhere.
You'll have read, I'm sure, what Warnock told the written press. If not, that's HERE.
There was more of the same in his chat with BBC Tees post-match.
"We've got lads who don't want to here and I want to make sure I weed them out. That's easier said than done," he said.
"I can usually sort out a dressing room in 12 months but with contracts being what they are it's taken me a big longer. It's going to need a bit of work to sort it out even further."
Britt Assombalonga is one of those whose contract is up and Warnock has already confirmed he's leaving. With that in mind, then, it was strange that Assombalonga was the first - and only - striker introduced, especially considering Warnock said only a couple of weeks ago that his former captain was unlikely to play again for Boro if the other forwards are fit.
We're left to try and read between the lines as to who Warnock means when he's talking about those who want out.
That a season of such promise - and progress - is ending on this tone is disappointing.
Boro have played a lot worse this season than they did against QPR. OK, the start was awful, and ultimately that was what settled the game. But Warnock's side battled back and should have taken at least a point. The sending off, as ridiculous as it sounds, didn't help Boro's cause. When it was 11 vs 11 QPR were open and expensive and that meant Boro were able to create chances. When the visitors when down to 10, they suddenly shut up shop and Boro had to pick their way through.
It didn't help that Joe Lumley came on and had a Simon Eastwood, making two superb pointblank saves. But Boro weren't good enough, the story of the second half of the season.
A passage of play in the 95th minute summed things up for Boro. In the dying seconds they had bodies in the box but passed and passed and passed and failed to cross, eventually losing possession.
When the camera cut to boss Warnock in stoppage time, he cut an angry and deeply frustrated figure.
This, he later said, was useful in that he learnt a lot about his players and who needs to go.
His findings will become clear in the coming weeks - perhaps as early as Wednesday night at Rotherham.
