SR: Did the team know at the start of the 66-67 season that it would be a ‘special’ one, were the players aware that we would be the team to beat ? ML: I can honestly say that yes, we knew it would be special because of the previous season, when we had finished third. Continue reading
Month: July 2009
QPR Screen References: No. 14 – ‘Bottom’ – Episode: ‘Hole’
This episode opens with the sound of all the fun of the Fair and Eddie and Richie situated on top of the tallest Ferris Wheel in Western Europe. Eventually they realise that they are the only ones on it. They try to attract the attention of the operator which results in a barrage of bricks, Continue reading
Forest Green Rovers
My first visit to Forest Green in deepest Gloucestershire began with the 12.15 from Paddington to Swindon. The next stage of the journey was via the one track branch line to Stroud followed by a bus ride to Nailsworth. I then took up ‘Bradleyog’s’ recommendation by visiting ‘The Village Inn’ for a pint. The final Continue reading
In Memory Of Keith Cassidy
Keith Cassidy was only in his early 40’s when he died tragically last week following a fall at work. Keith was from Limavady in Northern Ireland and his funeral was last Sunday. On Friday 24th July, Stephen Cross will run the Cookstown Half-Marathon in his memory. http://www.cookstownhalfmarathon.co.uk Stephen also informs me that if anyone would Continue reading
Interview With Mark Lazarus – Part One
We recently spent an afternoon at the home of Mark Lazarus. He spoke openly and honestly about his football career and his time with QPR. The interview lasted around six hours and will be split into two parts. The Independent R’s would like to thank both Mark and his wife Fay, for their warm welcome Continue reading
Patrick Maguire’s Exhibition At The Kingsgate Gallery, London, NW6
Pat is a season ticket holder in the Lower Loft and his first ever exhibition is being presented at the Kingsgate Gallery, NW6. The Press release details are as follows:- Preview: 8th July, 6pm – 9pm 9th July – 26th July 2009 Thursdays to Sundays only: 12pm – 6pm Kingsgate Gallery is proud to present Continue reading
When The Referee Threatened To Abandon The Game !
The match against Southend on 7th February 1959 was a lively affair by all accounts and not only did it end in a 1-3 defeat for the R’s but also evoked some crowd trouble. At the end of January, Rangers were in 18th position and the visitors were lying third. January had been a poor Continue reading