Town manager Paul Jewell could be one of a number of Championship bosses tempted by the loan availability of QPR striker Rob Hulse, according to reports in London. The Premier League club are said to have circulated the 32-year-old’s name along with those of several other fringe players ahead of Thursday’s 5pm deadline.

Hulse is understood to have turned down a switch to Doncaster as he wants to remain in the south, while Blackpool were also claimed to be amongst those interested last week.

Jewell signed Hulse for £1.75 million from Sheffield United when Derby boss in July 2008 and the 6ft 1½in tall frontman was understood to have been in the Town manager’s thoughts when he was looking to add to his attacking options in the summer.

The likely exit of Tamás Priskin, coincidentally to Derby, could see Jewell seek to augment his striking ranks before Thursday's deadline, although the link with Hulse could just be down to the pair's previous association at Pride Park.

Hulse, who started his career with hometown club Crewe and has also played for Hyde United (loan), West Brom and Leeds, joined QPR ahead of 2010/11 for a £1 million fee but managed only 13 starts and nine sub appearances in their promotion season, scoring two goals.

In the summer, Hulse, whose Loftus Road contract runs to June 2013, decided against a move to Millwall as he was hoping for some involvement in QPR’s first season back in the Premier League, however, he is still to feature for Neil Warnock’s side.

Also on the circulated list are centre-half Danny Shittu, Brazilian defender or midfielder Bruno Perone and Norwegian winger Petter Vaagan Moen.

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Scuzzer added 13:58 - Nov 23 You're Shittu! And you know you are!
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Lombokblue added 14:09 - Nov 23 This is not a football club its a revolving door of tat
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icetruckiller added 14:52 - Nov 23 Un-fcuking-believable. We have a young striker scoring for fun in the reserves not being given the chance, and Jewell starts looking at another 30+ y.o striker from a Prem team.
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menacinho added 16:39 - Nov 23 "although the link with Hulse could just be down to the pair's previous association at Pride Park" "Town manager Paul Jewell could be" "according to reports in London." In light of the above, why are so many people taking this as gospel?? If it happens, complain by all means if you don't like it, but having a go at PJ over woolly newspaper reports in the capital is not really on.

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tomisamos added 17:22 - Nov 23 Literally any excuse to moan about the manager from some people at the moment.
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alfromcol added 17:27 - Nov 23 What a sad comment board TWTD has become. Lets switch it off for a few weeks. It is more depressing than the ITFC results!
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denhamblue added 18:15 - Nov 23 i demand graham harbey,now theres real youth and pace!
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wherescounago added 18:48 - Nov 23 I suppose if he will come he will feel at home in the "Pensioner" Club. Sorry a politically incorrect ageist comment!!!!!
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h32 added 18:51 - Nov 23 .......... just the type of player Jewell would sign - ticks all HIS boxes. Get rid of this excuse of a Manager before we literally disappear without trace - everyone can see it, the only requirement for anyone to do so, is to possess a grain of Football knowledge. As bluelady rightly says, only a link - but I would not be at all surprised if it all materialised.
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RegencyBlue added 18:58 - Nov 23 What is this, a football club or a retirement home? For gods sake Jewell get some young up and coming talent in or you will be history, sooner rather than later!
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TimmyH added 19:43 - Nov 23 Taxi for Jewell!!!! - will he ever learn? another over the hill ex prem player!
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SomershamBlue added 19:53 - Nov 23 "...according to reports in London." QPR rumour-mill.
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runaround added 20:44 - Nov 23 I really hope there isnt any truth in this and it is just lazy journalism. We have two excellent goalscorers at championship level in the team already in Chopra and Scotland, the problem is we are not providing them with the chances to score. Signing more strikers will not change this, changing the tactics and bringing in width and pace to midfield and defence will
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TractorJed added 20:53 - Nov 23 Dear Mr Jewell, I am the wrong side of 30, got a dodgy knee so a little injury prone, not blessed with great pace and if the going gets tough will probably shy away from working too hard. I have played for several clubs but never really had success, would really appreciate one last pay day before everyone realises I am completely past it. Where do I apply???
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Keaneish added 20:54 - Nov 23 Striker and a midfielder out, Keeper and a... ...right back, wide midfielder, centre back in plus bring some more of the fringe players into the mix....right Jewell?
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bobble added 21:12 - Nov 23 i love this club and if the manager wants to play a horse i will support that decision all the way
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TractorJed added 21:37 - Nov 23 I have supported a few donkeys over the years!!! We all moan but if that horse is wearing the blue and white you gotta ride it!!!!
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Pedlarjak added 02:24 - Nov 24 I see it as a significant step towards making us a more entertaining side. But we should only sign him if he agrees to bring Emu with him!
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bobble added 02:34 - Nov 24 if we had an emu a horse and a bullock in the team we would be unbeatable
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llewej_tuo added 03:21 - Nov 24 JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT JEWELL OUT

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fourth added 18:41 - Nov 24 PJ Stop winding us up with your stories of yesteryear.
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TimmyH added 19:43 - Nov 24 yeah...I should say if PJ gets him on loan (Taxi).
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