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21. Paul Jones 
Paul
Jones answered the SOS from Gary Waddock when we had no fit goalkeepers and Jones
signed for free from Wolves until the end of the season. He
made his debut in Gary Waddock's first match in charge against Millwall and played
in every other game until the end of the season. Jones made
a sold start looking comfortable in the win over Millwall and the defeat at palace
but it was in the next few weeks that he came into his own. At
Sheffield United Jones started well as Rangers raced into an early lead but we
found ourselves 2-1 down at the start of the second when a dodgy penalty was given.
Paul Ifill stepped up but Jones produced a magnificent save to keep the home side
out. Jones's save proved to be a crucial one and Rangers went
on to win the game 3-1. His form went from good to great over the next few weeks.
He was excellent for his country against Paraguay before returning to face his
old club Wolves and making several spectacular saves. First
Alliadaire's effort was parried onto the post, Cort got the rebound on target
but Jones got up and saved again pushing against the post before Shittu cleared
to a huge cheer and a standing ovation. Jones was making save
after save as Rangers were picking up a few draws, he was getting a reputation
for double saves producing some quality ones against Wolves, Cardiff and Sheffield
Wednesday. Towards the end of the season results began to go against us but Jones
continued to perform well. Despite some excellent performances
I was a little surprised to see Jones given a new one year contract at the end
of the season. Considering his age (39) and the fact we have
three other goalkeepers it is a little strange to see him kept on but no one can
doubt the mans ability and if called upon next season I'm sure he'll do well for
the team.
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Awards on This Web Site: | | |
| 2006/07 |
| N/A | |
2005/06 | | March
2006 Player of the Month | | | QPR
Career | *Upto
and including April 21st 2007* | |
| | Club | Season |
Apps |
Subs |
Conceded |
Average Rating | Yellow
Cards | Red
Cards | Man
of the Match | | Q.P.R. | 2006/07 |
12 |
0 |
20 |
6.3 | 1 | 0 |
0 | | Q.P.R. | 2005/06 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 |
2 | | TOTAL | |
26 | 0 |
38 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
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