QPR will doubtless interview plenty of potential supervisor candidates within the subsequent week as they seek for an inheritor to Michael Beale at Loftus Highway, they usually might discover a high alternative in Steve Morison.
Based on The Mirror‘s print version [30th November, page 51], Morison is within the combine to take over after Beale made the transfer to Rangers earlier this week, though former Aston Villa assistant Neil Critchley is at present the favorite.
Morison is out of labor after being sacked by Cardiff Metropolis in September after a disappointing begin to the season which noticed them lose 5 of their opening 10 video games within the Championship this marketing campaign, successful simply three.
Nonetheless, it was a call that pissed off followers and gamers alike after the previous Millwall striker had progressed plenty of youth gamers into the primary workforce, with the 39-year-old not afforded a lot time to show the Bluebirds’ fortunes round.
Cardiff participant Callum O’Dowda shared his disappointment in a press convention, saying:
“I’m upset. I felt we as gamers owed quite a bit to Steve Morison. He was the one which did it for me, he was the one which received it over the road.
“I should be cautious what I say, however I’m fairly upset with all of it. However I suppose, that’s soccer.”
Would Morison be higher than Beale?
He was clearly a preferred determine within the Welsh capital and can little question be focusing on a swift return to soccer administration, and will even show to be a Beale improve at Loftus Highway.
Throughout Morison’s 45 video games in control of Cardiff, he would win 16, together with a 2-1 win at Loftus Highway in March, with a points-per-game average of 1.24, whereas Beale would average 1.41 factors per recreation throughout his time with the Hoops.
Nonetheless QPR’s squad, in line with Transfermarkt, is price £10m greater than Cardiff’s squad, which means that Morison might do extra with a greater squad at his disposal, having arguably overachieved with the Welsh aspect.
Upon his appointment on the Cardiff Metropolis Stadium, chairman Vincent Tan said:
“I’ve been inspired by the workforce’s improved performances over the previous three video games, with the adoption of a extra enticing and progressive model of soccer.
“What’s extra, I believe that the wonderful work accomplished by Steve and Tom at U’23 stage this season places them in the perfect place to assist develop a gifted crop of younger gamers rising at senior stage.”
Contemplating QPR managed just one goal and one point in Beale’s final 5 video games in cost, the prospect of hiring a supervisor who performs enticing and progressive soccer will certainly be an thrilling one for Hoops followers.