Richard Dunne

[DannyInvincible]

Booked early after a clumsy tackle on Beckford.

[DannyInvincible]

Played the full 90 minutes in a 1-0 victory.

[Stuttgart88]

Trap was at the game according to Sindo. Probable starter for Sweden?

[SolitudeRed]

Trap was at the game according to Sindo. Probable starter for Sweden?
He was at Goodison as well for the Everton match later that day saw him in the stand chatting to Hodgson on motd. whatever happened to him not going to matches!

[Deckydee]

http://talksport.com/football/qpr-defender-dunne-premier-league-quality-claims-redknapp-13090258332

[DannyInvincible]

He’s a good guy and good to have around. He’s different to people we’ve had here perhaps and he wants to work hard, train properly and try their best on Saturday for you.

Great to hear his commitment and work-ethic being commended as people seemed to doubt his fitness and drive over the years for some reason. Maybe it was because he's a big lump...


The QPR boss added that 6ft 2 Dunne possesses a little more than perhaps meets the eye.

"People never used to understand it when I told them that Richard Dunne is lightning quick," he said.

"People thought because he was a big lump that he could not run but he’s an absolute powerhouse sprinter."

[Charlie Darwin]

I have no doubt he's a powerhouse sprinter once he gets going. I'd be more worried about how long it takes him to stop.

[DeLorean]

Another clean sheet for Dunne in a 0-0 draw at home to Brighton. 5 clean sheets out of 5 for him, pretty impressive.

[paul_oshea]

Are QPR still playing 1-1-7-2?!

[DeLorean]

Are QPR still playing 1-1-7-2?!

Obviously it's a team effort but a fully functioning centre back is fairly critical when it comes to keeping clean sheets. After being out for over a year it's great to see. They had conceded in both their games pre-Dunne.

[DeLorean]

Another clean sheet in 1-0 win at Yeovil... 6/6....

QPR manager Harry Redknapp said:

"It was a tough three points and I thought Yeovil were unlucky to lose the game. They played well and put us under pressure.
"I've been around long enough to know that you rarely come to places like this and turn teams over. Yeovil will give anyone a game as this isn't an easy place to come.
"We defended well again and dealt with a lot of set plays late on. Richard Dunne was immense, and so was Rob Green."

[DeLorean]

7/7 after beating Boro 2-0 at home on Saturday. A club record.

[Stuttgart88]

In his Monday column in The Times a couple of weeks ago Tony Cascarino called Dunne the Vincent Kompany of The Championship and said it was mad that an EPL outfit didn't come in for him.

[DeLorean]

8/8. Beat Barnsley 2-0 at Loftus Road.

[Crosby87]

The beautiful Loftus Road Stadium, where I have enjoyed many a scotch egg.

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[Crosby87]

Dunne: Me hellbent on Euro 16 if manager wants me.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/richard-dunne-im-eager-to-play-part-in-euro-2016-bid-29663776.html

[Kingdom]

I think it's great that he's still interested, but he'll be 35 by the time the next qualifiers roll around, with no guarentee of his fitness, which in my opinion wasn't good in the Sept matches just gone.

I'd be looking to figure something out between Clark, the doc, Delaney, Duffy and possibly Wilson.

[DeLorean]

He was out for a year in fairness so he's still only working his way back to full fitness. He's still our best defender by far and could be crucial in the development of Clark in particular. I'd consider moving O'Shea to left back if Wilson doesn't up his game. Obviously he'd be limited in an attacking sense but pretty sound defensively.

[tricky_colour]

Good that he is still keen to play QPR's defense is premiership quality.

[DeLorean]

Welcome to my injury hell: Richard Dunne Interview (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2459753/Richard-Dunne-interview-QPR-defender-return-fitness-Harry-Redknapps-side.html?ico=sport^mostread)

[DannyInvincible]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xxZBdzCCb4

Liquid football!

[Crosby87]

Dunne concerned over Irish future:
http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2013/12/06/4458478/richard-dunne-concerned-about-ireland-future

[Yard of Pace]

Dunne has kept himself very fit, from what I can see, after Keegan balled him out of it.....Paul McGrath was almost 35 in 1994 and managed to turn in probably the best defensive performance I've ever seen. Dunne is a legend and at the very least he should be kept around the squad even if he isn't starting.

[Fixer82]

I remember Moran was in the USA '94 squad for cover. He certainly could have done a job had Babb or McGrath gotten injured

[DeLorean]

I've reasonably high hopes for Clark but he's only learning yet. I'd still feel safer with Dunne at the back than with anybody else.

[ArdeeBhoy]

Hopefully he can be around for some of the next qualifiers but definitely at the swansong stage.

[tetsujin1979]

Cracking finish today, two years and one day since his last strike, for Villa away to Arsenal
http://ballsdot.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dunne.gif

[Stuttgart88]

It was a bit like Zidane's legendary Champions League Final goal at Hampden. Slightly different context I'll admit, but technique was similar.

[tetsujin1979]

and Robbie Keane's goal in the World Cup against Saudi Arabia

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://blog.paddypower.com/2014/02/01/gif-its-a-travesty-that-richard-dunne-wont-be-in-rio-with-skills-like-this/?area=blog_homepage_topstories&button=gif-its-a-travesty-that-richard-dunne-wont-be-in-rio-with-skills-like-this&AFF_ID=16562

The goal.

[Crosby87]

QPR wants Dick for one more year.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26867655

[Crosby87]

Richard has lots left in the tank, thanks in part to Harry, insists the Herald.
http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/richard-is-far-from-dunne-30166752.html

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/richard-dunne-accepts-his-ireland-future-hangs-in-balance-30176029.html

Chequered flag in sight but Dunne has no intentions of retiring; will skip summer friendlies.

[Crosby87]

Dunne rooting hard for Man City.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/374092/Man-City-legend-Richard-Dunne-desperate-for-title-showdown-victory-over-Liverpool

[Deckydee]

Thought everyone would like to read this report from his performance in the play off final:

And that’s how it was. Derby attacked in steady, repetitive, waves, but every time they got near the QPR penalty area there was Dunne or Onuoha. The Rams forced 14 corners in the end – Dunne headed ten of them clear himself, and on two other occasions climbed to nod the returned ball out as well. The two of them read the game as if operating from an advanced computer programme – it wasn’t human. Dunne stood like a 100 foot tall concrete monument to the art of defending. A year ago he was finished, aged 33 and coming back from a long term injury. Three months ago he looked spent, even Harry Redknapp admitting he was running on empty. Dominant just doesn’t cover it. He was colossal. If you thought he was exceptional for the extra-time period against Wigan at Loftus Road – and he was – that was nothing compared to this. Astonishing.

[back of the net]

Thought everyone would like to read this report from his performance in the play off final:

And that’s how it was. Derby attacked in steady, repetitive, waves, but every time they got near the QPR penalty area there was Dunne or Onuoha. The Rams forced 14 corners in the end – Dunne headed ten of them clear himself, and on two other occasions climbed to nod the returned ball out as well. The two of them read the game as if operating from an advanced computer programme – it wasn’t human. Dunne stood like a 100 foot tall concrete monument to the art of defending. A year ago he was finished, aged 33 and coming back from a long term injury. Three months ago he looked spent, even Harry Redknapp admitting he was running on empty. Dominant just doesn’t cover it. He was colossal. If you thought he was exceptional for the extra-time period against Wigan at Loftus Road – and he was – that was nothing compared to this. Astonishing.


Quite literally reading that gave me a lump in my throat

From an Ireland perspective , i desperately wanted to see Keogh and Hendrick in the premiership next season as they are the future

But it is without a doubt fantastic to see the big man back in the premiership after so many (myself included) thought he was on the way out

Legend!!

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Queens Park Rangers want to make Steven Caulker their next signing, according to the Daily Mail. It is reported that QPR have made a bid for the Cardiff City centre-back and ideally want to team him up with Rio Ferdinand at the heart of a new-look defence.

http://www1.skysports.com/transfer-centre/

[Crosby87]

Yes, Caulkner to put some serious pressure on Dick:
http://www.thescore.ie/qpr-agree-fee-caulker-richard-dunne-competition-1579543-Jul2014/

[tetsujin1979]

Dunne included in QPR's squad for pre season tour of Germany, alongside Brian Murphy and Frankie Sutherland: https://twitter.com/QPRFC/statuses/491156016491687936

[Deckydee]

Would like to see this guy get a good run this year: http://www.qpr.co.uk/team/player-profile/michael-harriman

[dr_peepee]

Rio is going to die on his arse at QPR this year. Don't be surprised if he does a Gary Neville and retire mid season after getting rode in a few games...

[Stuttgart88]

Sky can only see Caulker and Rio starting, that's how they talk about it on SSN.

If those two started the playoff final Derby might be in the Premier League.

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Sky can only see Caulker and Rio starting, that's how they talk about it on SSN.

If those two started the playoff final Derby might be in the Premier League.

I saw a Harry Redknapp interview on Sky Sports news last week - when QPR were in negotiations with Cardiff over Caulker and Harry said that they were hoping to play 3 centre backs in the premiership next season

[seanfhear]

I saw a Harry Redknapp interview on Sky Sports news last week - when QPR were in negotiations with Cardiff over Caulker and Harry said that they were hoping to play 3 centre backs in the premiership next seasonIf Rio is going to be strolling (Rio's top speed now) about then you probably need 3 centre backs.

[paul_oshea]

Good news from oneill on Dunne.

was it cd who said he didn't see him featuring again under oneill?

Anyway good to see:
“While Richard didn't play for us since I took over, I know all about his ability. I have said this before, I'm in no position to exclude people, especially people like Richard.”

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[TheOneWhoKnocks]

https://twitter.com/QPRFC/status/493741842056634368/photo/1

Rio Ferdinand has taken Dunne's squad number.....

[Olé Olé]

https://twitter.com/QPRFC/status/493741842056634368/photo/1

Rio Ferdinand has taken Dunne's squad number.....

Completely commercially-driven move that. Ferdinand wore 5 for United and is sponsored by Nike, the makers of QPR's new kit.

[tetsujin1979]

Completely commercially-driven move that. Ferdinand wore 5 for United and is sponsored by Nike, the makers of QPR's new kit.
Also, Ferdinand has a magazine called 5 and sells a baseball cap embroidered with #5

[Olé Olé]

Also, Ferdinand has a magazine called 5 and sells a baseball cap embroidered with #5

He has 5.76 million followers on his twitter profile- rioferdy5.

[Fixer82]

He has 5 braincells