{"id":703488,"date":"2026-01-18T04:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T04:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/703488\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T04:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T04:13:22","slug":"stoke-v-qpr-player-ratings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/703488\/","title":{"rendered":"Stoke v QPR player ratings"},"content":{"rendered":"

QPR defended well and picked up a point in a turgid goalless draw at Stoke. Here\u2019s how we rated each Rangers player.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joe Walsh: 7<\/p>\n

Following an encouraging performance in the FA Cup against West Ham, this was another very decent showing by Walsh, who produced a useful first-half save and dealt with balls into his area well.<\/p>\n

Amadou Mbgenue: 5<\/p>\n

Had problems at right-back, where his positioning was poor at times. His crossing was also wayward, but he stuck at it and competed well as always.<\/p>\n

Jimmy Dunne: 7<\/p>\n

The Rangers captain did really well, winning countless challenges and providing leadership at the back.<\/p>\n

Steve Cook: 7<\/p>\n

Also delivered a very good performance as Rangers kept Stoke at bay. Played very well at West Ham and his follow-up display suggests a return to form for the veteran defender.<\/p>\n

Rhys Norrington-Davies: 6<\/p>\n

Was given problems on the flank but never gives up and always looks to offer something going forward. Created a second-half chance when a purposeful run occupied Stoke defenders and opened space for Paul Smyth.<\/p>\n

Karamoko Dembele: 5<\/p>\n

Poor before going off in the second half. Made little impact going forward and didn\u2019t offer any defensive cover either.<\/p>\n

Isaac Hayden: 5<\/p>\n

A disappointing performance, particularly after playing well against West Ham. He looked off the pace throughout.<\/p>\n

Nicolas Madsen: 7<\/p>\n

As poor as Hayden for much of the first half, as Stoke dominated, but came to life in the second, with some precise passing and good movement.<\/p>\n

Paul Smyth: 5<\/p>\n

His work ethic is important, but too often Smyth made the wrong choice on the ball \u2013 and he missed a decent chance when he fired over.<\/p>\n

Richard Kone: 5<\/p>\n

Fluffed a chance when it came his way and generally seemed jaded.<\/p>\n

Rayan Kolli: 5<\/p>\n

Struggled to get into the game and wasn\u2019t helped by a lack of quality in midfield and out wide.<\/p>\n

Daniel Bennie: 6<\/p>\n

Worked hard after coming on as a substitute.<\/p>\n

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