Ian McCullough evaluates Queens Park Rangers early season performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 2:23 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Queens Park Rangers started the new season with a series of matches that journalist and supporter Ian McCullough characterizes as progress for the club. McCullough notes that the squad's improved depth, specifically regarding the strength of the bench, contributed to a win against Blackburn over the weekend. He contends the team has demonstrated growth compared to the previous season. However, he cautions that the club should remain grounded, as the early fixture list included opponents the team was expected to defeat. According to his analysis, the club has navigated matchups against Blackburn, Portsmouth, and Bolton without dropping points. He maintains that failing to secure results in these specific games would have necessitated significant scrutiny regarding the team's standing.
- •Ian McCullough observes positive growth in the current Queens Park Rangers squad.
- •The team utilized bench depth to secure a win against Blackburn.
- •Queens Park Rangers completed matches against Blackburn, Portsmouth, and Bolton.
- •McCullough emphasizes that the club has not yet faced top-tier competition.
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — 'QPR have progressed but shouldn't be losing anyway'
"Queens Park Rangers fan and journalist Ian McCullough believes the team have demonstrated growth in their strong start to the season - but thinks fans should not get too ahead of themselves just yet.
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