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Bowles. Reasons to be cheerful.

The tired, frail, confused old man I was expecting to shuffle out never appeared. Instead, out he bounded, shifty trilby donned, legs a-dancing, arms raised I salute, milking every moment. I hadn’t been particularly looking forward to the day, but I felt my appearance was the least Stan Bowles deserved from me. He had, after all been not only the figurehead for the most amazing period in QPR’s history, but also the icon for my formative years growing up in 70s Ladbroke Grove. If asked to bring back memories of this time I don’t conjure up images of flared jeans or the Bay City Rollers or Hendrix or winters of discontent or summers of drought or Dennis Waterman in The Sweeney. No. The 70’s for me brings up one image immediately. That of a long haired, long pork chopped blue and white magician dipping his shoulder in some sort of mesmerising dance. A ball charmer with a swagger and cheeky smile and style like no other. He also saved me the inconvenience of having to buy fifty baby name books or have agonising long discussions with the other half when we started a family. If the baby was a boy, and possibly even if the baby was a girl, the baby was going to be named Stanley. I braced myself as they announced his name. Here he was about to appear, surely a shadow of his former self, a stark reminder to us all of the frailty of life. Then out bounced Stan. Hair shorter, bones brittler. But in every other aspect every bit the Stan that used to bounce out of the very same tunnel 40-odd years before, always last and always a little late so he could milk the separate applause/abuse only players of his ability ever elicit. As he came out it was clear to see he was enjoying the whole thing, milking it in fact. The louder the applause got as he made his way to the middle, the more the swagger returned until he was quite literally dancing along, arms aloft once again the centre of attention at Loftus Rd. The consummate entertainer, it was as if he’d never been away.

I clapped him the whole way round and tried not to get too emotional. But I couldn’t help feeling a little sad and I began to explore why.

I guess the main reason is I’m getting older. Not old old. But old enough to start realising life is short. Youngsters have my permission to roll their eyes now, but it seems like only yesterday that I was watching Stan running out and terrorising defences and captivating me. But like I said, it was actually 40 years ago. Scary. I’m not one for the tired ‘it was better back then’ rhetoric but in the case of QPR I think it’s pretty clear that it was! It had me wondering, who do the seven year olds look to in our current team? Who captivates them? Who are their role models and why? Can it possibly feel as magic for them as it did for me? I looked round the ground. Ellerslie Rd was completely empty. The away end was a quarter full. And whilst SA Rd and the Loft more than made up for the empty seats with their reception, it just made me wonder if we could ever recapture those days. Not for me necessarily, but for a new group of local youngsters. Something to grab them and drag them off Overwatch for a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon. We’re a very different club to the one I started supporting back in ’77 and football is a very different game. That made me sad.

It also made me sad that the whole day hadn’t been a sell out. I wondered why it wasn’t. Iffy weather. Lots of people on holiday. Not a lot of spare cash around. All reasonable excuses. But for me it's safe to say that in the modern history of this club there are no more than a handful of people who are as important, have made such an impact, are such a figurehead as Stan Bowles. Stock, Gregory, Sexton, Marsh, Venables, Ferdinand at a push. But nobody defines the club more than Bowles. Bowles is the icon. And here he was, doing his thing in front of 10,000 hardy souls. I consoled myself with a reminder that we’re talking about a man who played for us 40 years ago. 40 years. It’s a lifetime. It’s to be celebrated that 10,000 people turned up. 10,000 people who remember what this man did and wanted to say thank you. But at the same time it also served as a reminder as to how important our history and culture is and how we must fight not to lose it. Our club could learn a lot by remembering how we went about things back then. Look back to look forwards. Tony Fernandes has made every mistake in the book since taking over QPR. All of them could have been avoided if he looked at the history and culture of this club and especially the period when Stan reigned supreme.

So, sadness at my own mortality, sadness at the sight of a half full Loftus Rd for the greatest player in the club’s history and sadness with the current state of things at QPR. But the sadness dissipated as Stan did his lap, dancing and jigging as he went. We heard from other greats like Hollins and Francis, who compared Bowles to Messi. Praise indeed but when you look at it, their styles are incredibly similar. What a reception he got as he went round. It was clearly thrilling for Stan and he milked it. It gave me hope, made me feel better about things. Football’s become less and less important to me over the last few years. I still go to every home game but I fear it’s more out of habit than any love of the modern game, or for the culture my club is trying to build. The last few seasons have really knocked the stuffing out of the team I think. I can’t remember a worse team in our history than the one that was relegated with Redknapp. A group of soulless mercenaries rinsing us for every penny we had led by a manager who was no respecter of our values or our income. And a chairman so obsessed with staying in the Premiership short term that he completely lost sight of reality and tried to spend his way there without accepting that QPR were never that sort of club and never will be. And worse than all this, a set of fans who largely encouraged the whole thing, so hooked on the Prem crack the majority of us seemed to be, so blinded by the lights of the Prem that we couldn’t see what all this overspending was doing. Buying two world class international goalkeepers? At QPR? How could that possibly work? We forgot our place and our strengths. We bought Stan from Carlisle not Liverpool. He had a point to prove and was hungry, had real belief in his ability and was desperate to prove himself. Compare that with the signing of, say, Bosingwa. A man who the previous season won the Champions League with Chelsea and had only one thing on his mind when he signed to little old QPR. You could name 20 similar signings over the last five seasons. Embarrassing. But seeing Stan enjoy his moment made me think about our new manager and Director of Football. I’ve always been a huge fan of Holloway as both a player and a manager at the club. He may have limitations but they are all made up for with his energy, passion and hard work. And whatever the doubters think, that’s what we need now. In fact it’s the most we can ask for because only someone with a deep regard for the club, its history and culture can pour in the energy needed on the limited resources we have available to us now. He did it almost single handedly in his first tenure as manager and there’s no reason to think he can’t do it again given time and support. Same goes for Ferdinand. Here’s a man who has stopped the rot when it comes to our signings. We are now back in the habit of buying players the Stan Bowles way, with something to prove from lower divisions and Ferdinand is to be applauded for that. Holloway and Ferdinand are igniting my interest again. I enjoy watching Furlong (raw but classy) and Manning (tender but tenacious) so much more than the big name mercenaries that came in for one more quick pay cheque. Youngsters we have developed. Not the finished article but I look forward to watching them develop this season. I’m also loving watching Freeman, a player we picked up from Bristol City for a small fee. He plays with verve, just like Bowles did. He plays like he’s got something to prove. And against Bournemouth I also got a first look at Scowen, a player we bought from Barnsley. He looks like he enjoys his football, and how many QPR players could you say that about over the last few seasons? Remember Assou Akotto? Remember Traore? Players that simply didn’t want to be there. Oh to have them at Loftus Rd to see Bowles making the most of his likely last ever visit. Might it shame them into realising just how lucky they are and how appalling they attitude was?

As Stan disappeared back down the tunnel I realised he had made me think an awful lot about all sorts of things. My own mortality. The state of football in general. The state of my club. And he made me realise there’s actually much to be excited about for the coming season. So I knuckled down and took a keen interest in the second half of this final warm up game before the new season started in earnest.

The game itself was full of huff and puff and actually for long periods we matched our Premier League counterparts, themselves playing the role of the ultimate underdogs in the Premiership and more power to them for that. It’s what gave Stan his powers. The role of the underdog. Bournemouth have been using it to good effect and we have to start doing that again. We are not big, never will be. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be brilliant. But while we matched Bournemouth for effort we couldn’t match them for guile in the final third. I spent most of the game wondering if Stan was even bothering to watch. I’m not sure there was enough on offer to keep him truly entertained and that’s what he’s all about. Entertainment. The current team would do well to remember that over the coming season. As I said, I like what Holloway is doing despite his critics. He’s working with a pigs ear and, given time, he could turn them into a silk purse. But before he does that he’s got to muster desire and effort. I saw enough of that against Bournemouth but the problem is, it was deathly dull. Every attack ended with the ball coming back from the ‘winger’ to a central player only to be snuffed out when the defence organised themselves. The key to getting space in the final third is simple. Beat a man. Beating a man creates space. Not just for the player that did it, but for the players close by who find themselves unmarked as opposition players pour towards the player with the ball. Stan was the master of this. Beating a man. The story goes he did it once and then, when the defender was on his arse, he turned around, came back and did it again. Apocryful it may be. But the best ones always are. The irony of the Bournemouth game was that there wasn’t anyone in the QPR team who could do what Stan did. Beat a man. Enjoy their football. Do something different without caring about ridicule. I’m so pleased we’ve managed to snaffle Lua Lua back from Brighton for the coming season. He’l miss more than he scores and he’ll try things that don’t come off. But he’ll have e a go at a defender and occasionally it’ll come off. That’s when goals happen. We need a few more players like this. Something to prove and a no fear attitude. It’s what Stan had in abundance. For years we were able to attract those players. Bowles replaced Marsh. Then Currie and Stainrod replaced Bowles. Then Byrne. Then Wegerle. There was a production line. A quite amazing production line at that. But it stopped after Wegerle. We still had fine sides. None finer than the one Ferdinand graced. But you can’t call Ferdinand a replacement for Bowles. Two totally different players. One full of guile and cheek and impudence. The other full of power and speed and aerial ability. No, we never got a true replacement until Taarabt turned up. And what an impact he made. For all his character flaws he had the ability to make the ball stick and just didn’t give a damn what anyone else was expecting on the pitch, he just did what he felt like. For me it was the most enjoyable period in QPR’s recent history. Watching him was worth the entrance money alone. It really was. He destroyed the championship almost single handedly and was expertly managed by Warnock. A difficult character who needed constant attention (I’m not talking about Warnock in this instance!). Redknapp just didn’t know how to deal with him and didn’t understand his cultural importance. With him on the pitch you felt there was always a chance. And so it was with Bowles. Anything could happen, and usually did. I don’t think Holloway or Ferdinand would let a talent like that slip through their fingers in the same way Redknapp did. Again, it’s about understanding the fabric of the club and the players we need, however high maintenance. Taarabt was a young QPR fan’s Bowles. A small taster as to what it was like back then. Here’s to finding the next one. If we really want to find success, unlock defences, get the crowd going, we’re going to need to find that player.

We lost 1-0 to Bournemouth. Lots to like about this workmanlike, energetic performance. But not too much to get excited about yet. The result didn’t really matter anyway. The star of the show was the number 10. Came on at half time. Dazzled the crowd and signed off in style. What an icon. The ultimate maverick. The ultimate underdog. Thank you Stan. For the memories and for helping re-ignite my interest in this current side. We won’t pull up any trees any time soon but we’re starting again and the early signs are good. An opening day 3-0 thrashing of promotion favourites Reading followed by a fine performance away to Sheff Wednesday resulting in an unlucky 1-1 draw. Holloway’s got us working hard. Now we just need a little of the Stan Bowles magic. To new beginnings. To Entertainment. To not giving a damn. To Stan.

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Live All Blacks Springboks Rugby 2022 Champs ' All you need to know '

Lucky it’s only the world champions they’ve going to visit, then. The Springboks welcome a wounded All Black side to Mbombela this weekend – here’s all the details you need .

It’s time for  greatest spectacle, as the Springboks kick-off their Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign against the all blacks.

All Blacks Springboks Rugby THE GAME

Rugby Championship, Rd 1: Springboks v All Blacks

Where: Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela

When: Sunday, August 7, 3.05am (NZ time)

Live coverage: Sky Sport 1, live updates on Stuff

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It’s time for 🏉’s greatest spectacle, as the Springboks kick-off their Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign against the @allblacks.#RSAvNZL #StrongerTogether #StrongerForever pic.twitter.com/vgC7odIxfs

— Springboks (@Springboks) August 6, 2022

the All Blacks open their Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship campaign with their first Test on South African  . There’s change aplenty up front for the All Blacks with Samisoni Taukei’aho named at hooker alongside George Bower and Angus Ta’avao in a new look front row.

On the bench, Tyrel Lomax and Ethan de Groot are named for the first time in the 2022 season while Dane Cole gets the nod on the pine ahead of Codie Taylor. The Springboks have named a powerful starting trio of Trevor Nyakane, Malcolm Marx and Frans Malherbe. The inspirational Marx will also be playing his 50th Test match.

An eye-catching selection for the All Blacks is Caleb Clarke in the number 11 jersey for the first time since 2020. With Olympics aspirations and injury keeping him off the All Blacks team sheet since his then, Clarke will provide genuine firepower out wide and completes a dangerous back three of Will Jordan and Jordie Barrett. Clarke will provide an unknown quantity for the Springboks having never faced the South Africans in a Test match previously.

While the All Blacks have not played on South African soil since their nail-biting 32-30 win at Loftus Versfeld in 2018, the Test will also see several classic player rivalries resume. This is nowhere more apparent than at halfback where Aaron Smith faces Faf de Klerk. The two world class halfbacks have had many great battles at Super Rugby and Test level over the years and de Klerk said their was a mutual respect between the pair. “We’ve become friends off the field, but once we’re on the field, it’s back to business,” de Klerk said.

“He’s one of their key players with over 100 Tests which makes him unbelievably successful. There’s a lot to learn from him – it’s always good to learn from one of the best players in the world.”

All Blacks at Springboks TEAMS

All Blacks: Jordie Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, David Havili, Caleb Clarke, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (c), Akira Ioane, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Angus Ta’avao, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Bower. Reserves: Dane Coles, Ethan de Groot, Tyrel Lomax, Tupou Vaa’i, Shannon Frizell, Finlay Christie, Richie Mo’unga, Quinn Tupaea.

Springboks: Damian Willemse, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi, Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk, Jasper Wiese, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (c), Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx, Trevor Nyakane. Reserves: Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Salmaan Moerat, Franco Mostert, Kwagga Smith, Jaden Hendrikse, Willie le Roux.

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How DGSE Went From “Second Most Likely to Go Bankrupt” to Unprecedented Profits Looking Back on CEO’s First 1,000 Days

DGSE Companies, Inc.

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Primary Exchange: NYSE Under the Symbol: DGSE

Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:00 AM

DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / September 12, 2019 / September 8, 2019 marked John R. Loftus’ 1,000th day as Chief Executive Officer of DGSE Companies, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN:DGSE) (“DGSE” or the “Company”). Following years of losses before his arrival, the board asked Mr. Loftus to step in and rescue the embattled retailer who at that time had limited cash and a depressed corporate culture.

After years of leadership pursuing a host of uncompleted ideas, DGSE determined to focus on the one thing we do best – recommerce. And in doing so, the Company intentionally sought to consider the interests of its customers, employees, community and environment in each decision. This approach quickly led to increased bottom-line profits, satisfying the Company’s goal of delivering a profit in Mr. Loftus’ first full quarter with the retailer.

Although DGSE had begun gaining traction with its core customers and seeing the benefits of this strategy, less than four months after Mr. Loftus transitioned into the role of CEO, analysts at S&P Global Market Intelligence had named DGSE the second most likely company to go bankrupt, behind Sears Holdings. Today, by comparison, under Loftus’ leadership, DGSE continues to deliver profits for the brick-and-mortar retailer. The Company reported back-to-back profits in 2017 and 2018, first- and second-quarter profits in 2019, and is looking to expand its brick-and-mortar stores further.

During Mr. Loftus’ first 1,000 days as CEO, DGSE has made significant achievements:

Back-to-back profits in 2017 and 2018, and 1st & 2nd quarter profits in 2019.

Grown by acquiring multiple recommerce businesses with potential long-term rewards.

Continued operational improvements, including landing a SWATCH parts account.

For this dramatic turnaround, DGSE returned to its roots. “The DGSE brand is a trusted name in recommerce, so getting back to basics was paramount to our success,” says Mr. Loftus. He added that “the recommerce business is strong, and DGSE is dedicated to expanding our presence in this sector for the benefit of our stakeholders and the environment.”

Mr. Loftus takes a symbiotic approach to leadership and DGSE’s business model. “If the Company wins, everybody wins,” says Mr. Loftus. “Our ultimate goal is to grow – recommerce acquisitions are among the most effective ways to expand our business in a manner that benefits all of our stakeholders.”

“Our plan for the next 1,000 days is to continue growing the brands we’ve acquired and make them stronger and more relevant in the marketplace. We’ll also continue to look for other recommerce growth opportunities that can make an immediate impact on our bottom line to offer greater value to our stakeholders.” says Mr. Loftus.

Investor Relations Contact: David Vadala Head of Investor Relations DGSE Companies, Inc. 13022 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75240 972-587-4049 [email protected]

This press release includes statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements, including statements regarding the potential future growth, expansion and success of business strategies, acquisitions, and lines of business. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, market conditions and other risks detailed in the Company’s periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release except as required by law.

SOURCE: DGSE Companies, Inc.

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Our Week Scouted // August 29, 2019

There’s a lot happening in our Blue Ridge jewel this week, from a new performance polo we’re excited about to tiny art, packing demos, sales, food and spirits. What more could you want? Read on to get the inside line on all of it. 

LOVE: Have you guys heard about Rhoback? It’s a new Charlottesville-based company that puts out amazing performance polos, tees, and pullovers. The three founders (Matt Loftus, Kristina Loftus, Kevin Hubbard) live in Charlottesville, and two of them (Matt & Kristina) are recent graduates of The Darden School of Business, where they came up with Rhoback and built the brand. And you know we adore dogs, right? Well, Rhoback gets its name from the Rhodesian Ridgeback, a dog bred in Africa to hunt lions. The Ridgeback perpetually craves activity and has an unmistakable ridge that runs down its back. “Wearing the ridge on our back inspires us to always be ready for the next adventure,” the trio shared. “We needed a shirt that could transition seamlessly from one activity to the next. We never found that shirt, so we made it. We took our favorite designs and colors, mixed in the best performance fabrics, and made a top of the line set of shirts to fit our lifestyle and hopefully yours, too.” We know we’re huge fans and look forward to supporting and watching this great local business grow. Grab a POLO, TEE, or PULLOVER for yourself, and remember them when it comes to giving season!

LISTEN: Pattie Boden of the amazing Animal Connection holistic pet store hosts an award-winning podcast “What‘s Barkin’ Local” where she celebrates and spotlight the amazing animal community in Charlottesville and Central Virginia. On Wednesday, September 4 Susie and Christy will be her guests where they will chat about local love and their bevy of pets. You can be a part of the conversation when you visit the the Animal Connection Facebook page or The I Love CVille Network  at 3pm where your questions and remarks are welcome. Mark your calendars! Animal Connection | McIntire Plaza, 1701-E Allied St. | 434.296.7048 

SHOP: Surprise! Scarpa is having a Labor Day Sale! On Friday and Saturday, sale items will be 50% off. On Sunday 60% off and on and Monday 70% off. So pop in and check it out, and keep going in to score those really amazing deals. Plus, join Scarpa for the Lafayette 148 Trunk Show and an early look at Fall 2019 on Thursday, September 5 and Friday, September 6 from 10-6. SCARPA | Barracks Road Shopping Center,  2114 Barracks Rd | 434.296.0040

Folly is also having their Back to School Sale through Saturday. So get in there and scoop up some choice finds. FOLLY | Barracks Road Shopping Center, 2134 Barracks Rd. | 434.295.0688

TASTE: As reported here awhile back, Early Mountain has a new executive chef on board, Tim Moore, who joins them after a long tenure at The Inn at Little Washington where he was part of the team who earned first two, then three Michelin stars. He is really bringing Early Mountain’s program back to the mission of representing the Virginia Table, and that’s none the more evident than with the new menu he rolled out last week. Each dish is designed to complement Early Mountain’s wines while honoring the bounty around the region. Personally, we can’t wait to try the snapper crudo and pork belly, but really, it all looks amazing. Check out the complete menu here and make plans to head up to the winery to give it all a try. Keep your eyes peeled in an upcoming “Our Week Scouted” for their new wine releases.  Early Mountain Vineyards | 6109 Wolftown-Hood Road, Madison | 540.948.9005

DRINK: We obviously love all things local, and that applies to what we drink, too. Virginia Distillery Company, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountain in Lovingston, is releasing its first American Single Malt whisky on Sept. 1 in Virginia, Prelude: Courage & Conviction. Be the first to taste this distinctive, much-anticipated whisky by day tripping to the distillery’s visitor center or popping into the Barracks Road Virginia ABC store. This release is a sneak peek to the company’s flagship offering of Courage and Conviction which will hit shelves nationally in Spring 2020.  

LEARN: Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters are hosting an informative demonstration,  PACKING 101: The Basics at on September 7 at 11:00 am. Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters approaches packing as an art and a skill. Learn essential packing tips and tricks of packing efficiently and keeping your suitcase organized at their Packing 101 class hosted by an in-house packing specialist. Please RSVP by Thursday, 9/5 to 434-977-1415 or events@peacefrogstravel.com. Space is limited.

If you can’t make the class Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters offer complimentary private packing demos as well — and they can tailor that demo to meet your specific travel needs. Schedule a personal or group packing demo by calling 434-977-1415 or email events@peacefrogstravel.com. Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters | 1043 Millmont St. | 434.977.1415

Sarah Boyts Yoder, "Color Block II", 2019 acrylic, oil stick, and spray paint on panel, 6 x 4 inches

SEE: Second Street Galley is pleased to announce the return of Teeny Tiny Trifecta 2 from September 6 - 27. The exhibition will consist of a collection of three works of art, all measuring nine inches or smaller, from a carefully curated selection of artists. Based on the smashing popularity of last year’s exhibition, this one is guaranteed to be another success. Eighty-five artists will be included, primarily from Virginia and the surrounding region (you know we love that!), representing diverse styles, techniques and mediums. The theme for this year’s show is inspired by both Cabinets of Curiosities,  as well as the Paris Salons of the 19th Century. Each work of art is priced at $100, providing a very accessible introduction to contemporary art collecting. Second Street Gallery | 115 Second Street SE | 434.977.7284 Open: Tuesday- Friday, 11am - 6pm and Saturday, 11 am - 4pm

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EFL Championship Match Previews – 8th February Saturday

Brentford v Middlesbrough

Brentford enter this clash on a real, real high having defeated Hull City 5-1 away from home last weekend. Securing a big win on the road will have done them the world of good as it is normally Griffin Park for where they reserve their stronger displays for. Nevertheless, they’ll be glad to be back on home soil here, as they’re only a few months away from moving to a brand new stadium.

Middlesbrough have definitely improved in more recent times from the perspective of becoming harder to beat. This Boro side are finally showcasing some of the defensive qualities that their manager Jonathan Woodgate so often showed during his playing career. Him being a former central defender. It’s two defeats in ten, one being away to Tottenham in an FA Cup replay.

Thomas Frank’s team had gone three without a win themselves prior to their heavy triumph in Hull, and they are normally a team that tends to go on positive runs of form. So often this season they’ve produced runs of two or three matches in succession winning, and they’ll very much aim to continue that here, in a match they are expected to win.

One big plus for Brentford is that earlier in the season they were actually struggling for goals, and was quite low down the table for the first month or two. Finding the back of the net is no longer an issues for the Bees, and when they do win these days it quite often tends to be high-scoring. 5-1, 3-1, 4-0 and 3-1 have their last four Championship wins, so Middlesbrough have been warned.

A word of caution for Brentford however is that this Middlesbrough team can spring a surprise. Not so long ago they won back-to-back away games at West Brom and Preston without conceding, but the reality is that this Brentford team always create chances and opponents need a lot of luck to keep a clean sheet and deny them. The reality is that those were Boro’s only two away wins of the season, whilst Brentford have won seven of their last nine at Griffin Park.

Middlesbrough will come to play on the counter attack but Brentford are used to facing teams of this nature. An early goal could easily open this up to be quite a convincing home win, as Brentford do win well when they do win, so we’ll back the -1.00 Asian Handicap in quite confident manner.

Asian Handicap Betting Recommendation: Brentford -1.00 at 2.060

Huddersfield v QPR

For all that the perception is that Huddersfield Town are indeed involved in a relegation battle, Queens Park Rangers only find themselves five points better off. Therefore, this is quite a big game on the Championship card this weekend. QPR have lost three of their last four, whilst Huddersfield lost a thriller at Fulham last time out.

Danny Cowley himself has acknowledged since entering the club that Huddersfield were indeed battling to stay in the league. His sole job for this season is to stay in the league. As things stand, he is achieving on that goal, but they’re only three points ahead of the drop zone so cannot afford to let off in matches like this.

QPR are a team that can do on an amazing run, but are just as likely to drop off and go in the opposite direction. Certainly from a style of play perspective they are one of the more entertaining outfits in the Championship when in full flow, but Mark Warburton himself will probably concede they don’t have enough of those days. That’s especially the case away from home.

One thing Cowley will be particularly keen to improve upon is their home record. Naturally a team at the wrong end of the table will look more so to their home encounters for points, but two wins in seven at the John Smith’s Stadium isn’t up to the very high standards he undoubtedly sets. Within that run included a 5-2 loss to Stoke City, which proves that this team still aren’t quite reliable game-by-game. On the flip side, they’ve lost just three of 12 at home since Cowley took charge, but still room for improvement.

As touched upon, QPR do struggle to replicate the kind of performances they produce at Loftus Road away from home. They’ve lost four in a row on the road, and won just one of the last eight on their travels. The fact of the matter is that all season long they’ve conceded far too many goals, and only Barnsley and Luton Town have conceded more goals at this level.

Huddersfield defensively have been a bit of a shambles as well and having the fourth-worst defensive record in the division highlights that. The major difference between these two however is that QPR score more goals; 12 more to be precise. Could that be a telling factor going into this? Maybe, but Cowley managed to guide Huddersfield to a clean sheet against Brentford in their last home game and they’re arguably the best attacking unit in the league.

This is a match which does instantly scream goals and Over 2.5 looks an appropriate play. 66.66% of QPR’s league matches this season has seen this selection pay out, including three of their last four away. Also, three of Huddersfield’s last four at home has done so, too, and both teams ultimately will play to win, and both dodgy defences could have tough afternoons.

Asian Total Goals Betting Recommendation: Over 2.50 at 1.910

Luton v Cardiff

16 games remain in the Championship season and Luton Town are in the position that no teams wants to be in at any point of the campaign; bottom. The Hatters indeed sit 24th out of 24, and there are many obvious statistics as to why that is the case. The biggest issue is that they’ve lost the most (20), meaning they’ve only gained points in ten matches so far.

Cardiff City are very much rooted in mid-table, although they will harbour hopes for possibly getting involved in the play-off picture. Neil Harris’ side have no relegation concerns giving there is a sizeable gap, but they do need to strike some consistency to creep into the promotion race. That has ultimately been a major issue for them, and it is the clear reason why they are in mid-table; they win games, but not enough.

The Bluebirds have actually drew 13 games this season, which is the most of any side in the Championship. They’ve only lost seven, which comes as a big surprise considering their league position. To put this into context, it is the same amount as Leeds (2nd) and Nottingham Forest (4th), whilst one less than West Brom (3rd). It is again another inconsistency issue.

Luton have been consistent in the sense that they’ve been losing a lot of games; six of their last seven overall to be precise. They are reasons for this and in their defence they have had a lot of injuries to key players. The good news is that Izzy Brown returned to the bench last weekend and will surely soon be starting again. Getting Martin Cranie back on the pitch will be a big help from a defensive point of view, too.

Boss Graeme Jones said that he needed his best players fit for them to be competitive in this league, and the reality is that hasn’t been the case as much as they’d have wanted. However, they did win their game at home versus Derby, and they gave West Brom a decent game in defeat last weekend. Maybe now is the time to side with Luton, especially when the odds don’t particular favour them.

Given that Cardiff are draw specialists, can we really expect them to go away from home and win in the Championship? They’ve won only two away matches all season in the league, and yet they are favourites on Saturday. Sure, Luton are bottom, but injuries are healing up and they really need to target wins from games like this, versus mid-table opponents.

Luton +0.25 is a selection which may surprise many purely looking at the league table, but there is a bigger picture here. Also, Cardiff were involved in the FA Cup in midweek in a replay, so in terms of preparation that is another tick in the Luton column. Luton have deserved more points than they’ve got, and recent performances suggest we will soon see them in a better light in terms of better results.

Asian Handicap Betting Recommendation: Luton +0.25 at 1.920

Preview by:@JamesOR1.

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"I can't believe this", "Gutted if he goes" - Lots of Charlton fans react to concerning reports

According to Sky Sports, Lee Bowyer is keen to speak to QPR about taking the manager role, although neither he nor Charlton have been approached by the R’s yet.

The reports come in the wake of The Evening Standard breaking the news that QPR were looking at the former Newcastle and Leeds midfielder as a candidate to take the helm at Loftus Road, so there is understandably some concern amongst the Addicks faithful that there could be some truth in it.

Bowyer has done a fantastic job since being appointed permanent manager in September 2018 and has guided the London outfit to the League One play-off places despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding his and a number of the players’ futures.

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The 42-year-old is emerging as one of the brightest young managers in England this season and he surely fits the bill for QPR, although it would be a huge shock if he was to ditch Charlton now, when they are so close to Wembley and possible promotion.

Here’s what the Valley faithful had to say on Twitter…

How has Lee Bowyer not been given a contract before now!! Something needs to be done to get the rat out!! Destroying the club more and more! ROLAND OUT!!#cafc

— danny.k (@dan_k87) April 2, 2019

I can’t believe this for a minute mate , lazy journalism I think

— Danny Blackwell (@Fire_Cafc) April 3, 2019

I would be absolutely gutted if bowyer takes the QPR Job #Cafc But I would totally understand why . Love you Mr Lee Bowyer ♥ pic.twitter.com/RQOIPVL4xO

— 100%Charlton (@100PercentCafc) April 2, 2019

At the end of the season, yes I’d understand. Right now, no. I’d very annoyed with him and hold a grudge. After everything we’ve been through, to leave like in the position we’re in. Missing out on a chance to win promotion with us. No way would I accept and be ok with that.

— Reece (@ReeCAFC15) April 2, 2019

Noooooooooooooooooo…. gutted if he goes

— Charlton Kev (@StrawdogUK) April 2, 2019

He ain’t going no where

— Danny (@dannyowen54) April 2, 2019

I wouldn’t blame Lee Bowyer leaving #cafc as he has been shafted like every other Charlton Manager ! When are the fans going to wake up and realise we are finished under RD !? If we weren’t going for promotion there would be protests every home game for new owners

— Simon Bruce (@Bruce21Simon) April 2, 2019

Not a chance. He has always said how he wants to get the club back to where it belongs. Not a bloody chance

— Millie Edmundson (@MillieRExo) April 2, 2019

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