Independent R’s Statement.
We have noted the new Season Ticket prices and generally view them with great disappointment. Accordingly, we had hoped that the Club would in fact reward the loyal fans of Queen’s Park Rangers rather than penalise them and encourage others to return to Loftus Road.
For the first time in years, expectations for success on […]
Open Letter To Flavio Briatore
Far be it my intention for us to fall out, but just a few observations about your recent interview. I realise that you do hundreds of interviews and that folk can then ponder them and pick up on every word (and they do) but you said……
“People believe this Club is owned by the fans but […]
QPR Screen References: No.9 – ‘Steptoe And Son’
‘My Old Man’s A Tory’
In this episode from 1965, Harold returns from ‘the round’ and is horrified to see ‘Vote Conservative’ posters and slogans displayed around the yard. Banter and insults follow between him and his father. Harold is Chairman of the local Labour Party and aspires to be adopted as a candidate for the […]
Do You Remember The First Time ? (Part One)
Recently I was talking about the Hillsborough Disaster on the 19th anniversary and the old adage, ‘I know where I was that day’ came up. We’ve all done it haven’t we ? There are loads of them…30th July 1966…22nd November 1966…4th March 1967…21st July 1969…11th September 2001 and the 8th May 2004…to name a select […]
The Youth Kit Sponsors Evening And Our Trophy Presentation
On Thursday 17th April, the Youth Kit Sponsors Evening was held once again in the Tony Ingham Suite. We were told by Steve Brown that over £3,600 had been raised this time. “We were able to purchase several laptops for the Scholars which has helped enormously with assisting with their studies at Harlington.” After Steve […]
In Memory Of Ray Drinkwater
Ray Drinkwater sadly passed away on 24th March, aged 76. He was the first QPR keeper I ever saw and he made 214 league and cup appearances for the R’s before moving on to Bath City. Michael Woodley kindly sent me the image of the Northway Youth Club team in Guildford. Ray is shown third […]
Congratulations To The U18’s On Winning The Title Again
I was unable to attend the match due to illness but Pat Harrison informed me that they lined up against Brentford as follows:-
Team: Goodchild, Coyne, Wright, O’Brien, Ford, Harris, Morgan-Cummings, Maguire, German, Fernandez, Arthur.
Known Subs: Folkes, Vanterpool and Terry Smith
The R’s took the lead after about 30 minutes but the home side scored 2 goals […]
QPR OSC Race Night
The Race Night will take place in the Tony Ingham Suite at Loftus Road on 23rd April. Its entry by ticket only and they are still available from the Box Office at £4.00 each or from the following Committee Members:
Pat on 07710 178653
Karen on 07809 229882
All the money raised will go to the QPR Girls […]
From Milk Cup To Potless (The 2007 Accounts)
This all started 6 months ago…in a pub where most of these things tend to start. There I was minding my own business, when one of the owners of this Site blindsided me. I know two or three of them but this one pretends to be my friend but I know that he really hates […]
QPR U18 ( 3 ) – Leyton Orient U18 ( 2 )
Team: Bulmer, Coyne, ilesanmi, O’Brien, Ford, Brown, Morgan-Cummings, Maguire, German, Fernandez, Arthur.
Subs: Smith, Lawrence, Harris, Wright.
In goal today was Niki Bulmer who was on Manchester United’s books and we think that he has signed for two years. At left back was Femi ilesanmi, the trialist from AFC Wimbledon who turned out for the Watford Reserve […]
