The Chairman sat forlornly at his desk, staring at the pile of bills and invoices in front of him. Whatever anyone said, he knew that he’d tried his very best, but now the time had come to face facts. There was so much more money going out than there was coming in, and try as Continue reading
Month: June 2009
The Alan Barnes Youth Team Report
For some reason, it was a strange season to me. Amazingly, the U18 team played 46 games including pre-season, games in Germany, league matches, Youth Alliance Cup, FA Youth Cup, friendlies and two tournaments in Italy. When we lost to Grimsby in the YAC Final, someone remarked that we looked tired. Well, I ain’t surprised Continue reading
Rangers Change Manager’s Role
New QPR boss Jim Magilton has vowed to assess ‘every aspect of the club’ writes Dave McIntyre in the local Gazette. Magilton has been given the green light to take over control of football matters, which will include identifying transfer targets and improving areas such as scouting and youth development. It appears to signal a Continue reading
Introducing Ryan McLaughlin
I introduce you to Ryan McLaughlin, the latest QPR fan – straight out of the factory who was born on 15th May. He weighed in at nine pounds nine and a half which was heavier than Wayne Fereday but lighter than Sammy Lee. Extra time in the delivery suite meant that I was forced to Continue reading
The London Masters – Heat 3 At Wembley Arena
James Taylor from Masters Football has been in touch regarding the six a-side legends tournament at Wembley Arena this Saturday. The R’s squad includes Danny Maddix, Steve Palmer, Michael Meaker, Bradley Allen, Tony Thorpe, Andy Tilson and Tony Roberts with David Bardsley still to be confirmed. The other London sides competing are: West Ham, Fulham, Continue reading
The UEFA Cup 4th Round Tie With AEK Athens In 1977 That Could Have Been Played At Wembley.
I have a flyer in my collection which was written by QPR Secretary, Ron Phillips, who made the following announcement regarding the intention to play the UEFA 4th Round tie against AEK Athens at Wembley:- ‘Due to difficulty in guaranteeing that the Rangers pitch will be in a playable condition, the venue for this Cup Continue reading
‘Put Me Back On My Bike’ – Tim Burrows
Tim Burrows is a QPR fan from Brouncker Road in London W3 who I’ve known for a good few years now. Sadly, his dad passed away last year but it’s prompted him to attempt a very tough bike ride up Mount Ventoux to raise awareness and some funds for the following:- Diabetes UK A Centre Continue reading
The Appointment Of Jim Magilton – A Media View
Queen’s Park Rangers have appointed the former Ipswich Manager Jim Magilton on a two-year contract to replace Paulo Sousa, with the Chairman Flavio Briatore describing him as “the stand-out candidate for the job”. The 40-year-old, who spent three seasons at Portman Road before being sacked in April for failing to secure a play-off place, has Continue reading