There was barely a bad word about Steven Caulker from more than 50 fan postings after he reaffirmed his future with QPR.

Supporters to a man and a woman believe the Feltham-born defender will come good in the Championship.

Forums were rock solid saying Caulker will find the second tier to his taste - even though the ex-Cardiff man was castigated long and loud as Rs took the Premier League plunge last season.

As one put it with tongue in cheek: “The fact they won't be facing the likes of Aguero, Sanchez, Rooney, Silva, Yaha, Kane and Mata week-in, week-out may help slightly.

“With respect, MK Dons, Rotherham & Preston don't posses the same sort of threat.”

Another insisted the 23-year-old will finally come good.

“He will be the best centre back in the league. He loses concentration too easy for the Prem which is so unforgiving. The Championship he's got to deal with strikers like Darren Bent, he'll be fine.”

One supporter believes staying in west London will do Caulker good.

“I'm sure he’s fairly happy to be home and close to his family etc.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing what he can do in the Championship. His size alone should make him a beast and I can see him nicking a few goals from set pieces if we can actually get somebody taking them properly!”

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Caulker himself insisted as things stood, he would line up against Charlton on day one of the new campaign.

The defender said: “For me at the moment, I am staying at QPR.

"There is a much more positive vibe this year, everyone is feeling confident ahead of the season and we are looking to do good things.

"I can't assure the fans (I will be there next season) because things happen and change day to day in football. But as things stand I will be at QPR."