Team: Howes, White, Newlands, Yenson, McLean, Downing, Green, Sugden, O’Donnell, Ryder, Blake Attendance: 10,000 On 22nd September 1906, the Rangers took on Millwall at the Agricultural Showground, in a Southern League (Division One) fixture. A match report appeared in the Woolwich Gazette the following Friday: ‘A capital attendance witnessed the meeting of these old opponents Continue reading
QPR (1) – Preston North End (1) – “It was like the Alamo for a Spell there in the 2nd half”
Team: Woods, Shanks, Gillard, McCreery, Hazell, Wicks, Bowles, Roeder, Allen, Goddard, Burke Sub: Walsh Attendance: 14,316 On 13th October 1979, the R’s took on Preston North End at Loftus Road. Dennis Signy filed the following match report: ‘Hoarse-voiced Nobby Stiles met Rangers’ manager Tommy Docherty outside the dressing rooms minutes after the game and said: Continue reading
From 1943: Chelsea (1) – QPR (3) – ‘In the Event of an Air Raid Warning….’
Team: Brown, Abel, Jefferson, Smith, Ridyard, Mallett, Swinfen, De Busser, Heathcote, Burley, Pattison Attendance: 9,469 On 28th August 1943, the R’s travelled to Stamford Bridge for their opening Football League South match of the season. It was noted in the programme that: ‘In the event of an Air Raid Warning the Ground exits will be Continue reading
Sign Please – No.6 – The Morgan Twins
The Morgan twins were born in Walthamstow on 14th November 1946. The ‘Quick Pars on Rangers’ section of the Palace match programme, dated 2nd November 1963, stated that: ‘This week we added to our professional staff by signing-on the identical Morgan twins – Roger and Ian, on apprentice professional forms. The twins, both wingers – Continue reading
QPR (1) – Hull City (1) – ‘Hectic Finish at Shepherd’s Bush’
Team: Drinkwater, Baker, Ingham, Keen, Rutter, Angell, McClelland, Bedford, Francis, Towers, Barber Attendance: 9,950 Rangers took on Hull City at Loftus Road on 30th September 1961. Brian Taylor’s comprehensive report for the Hull Sports Mail appeared later that day: ‘There must be something about the air that does something for little John McSeveney, Hull City’s Continue reading
On this Day in 1974 – QPR (2) – Everton (2) – ‘Pearson Power Robs Rangers’
Team: Parkes, Clement, Gillard, Beck, Webb, Hazell, Thomas, Francis, Busby, Abbott (Rogers), Givens Attendance: 16,638 After losing 1-2 to Newcastle on 21st September 1974, the R’s returned to Loftus Road three days later to take on an Everton. Side. Steve Curry wrote the following match report for the Express: ‘Jim Pearson, playing only his second Continue reading
The Top of the Table Clash at Dean Court in 1948 with nearly 10,000 Fans Locked Out!
Team: Allen, Powell (G), Jefferson, Powell (I), Smith (G), Smith (A), Hartburn, Hatton, Durrant, Mills, Pattison Attendance: 25,495 Rangers travelled to Dean Court on Wednesday 14th April 1948, in a Third Division (South), top of the table clash. Leyton Orient had beaten the R’s 1-2 at Loftus Road four days earlier. The league table as Continue reading
London’s Supreme Talkie Theatre – The Commodore, 395 King Street, Hammersmith
Located at 395 King Street, Hammersmith, the Commodore opened its doors in September 1929. The Cinema’s monthly publication announced that for June 1934, their ‘Big Picture Parade’ would commence on the fourth with the ‘Scotland Yard Mystery’. Starring Sir Gerald du Maurier (cert. “A”), it was to run for seven days The film was described Continue reading
The 1-1 Draw with Birmingham City in 1980 & Don Shanks gets to grips with Mark Dennis
Team: Woods, Shanks, Gillard, McCreery, Wicks, Roeder, Goddard, Busby, Allen, Currie, Burke Attendance: 16,609 On 5th April 1980 the R’s took on Birmingham City at Loftus Road. Tony Rand wrote the following match report: ‘Young keeper Chris Woods was blamed by his boss for giving Birmingham a point. “It was bad keeping,” fumed Tommy Docherty. Continue reading
Appearing on Stage at the Gaumont Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush in 1956 – the QPR Players
The following article appeared in the West London Observer on 2nd March 1956: ‘Queen’s Park Rangers football team, who appear before thousands each week at Loftus Road, will be making their debut before a different public next Thursday when they make a personal appearance on the stage of the Gaumont Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, in connection Continue reading