Following on from the Phil Parkes Cossack Hairspray advert that I featured in February, recently, I came across this one from Gola which includes Dave Thomas and Don Givens. Gola were founded in 1905 and their first advert campaign was in the 1930’s when they displayed their slogan ‘Gola Means Goals’ on the sides of Continue reading
Month: July 2012
QPR Are Evaluating Three Potential Sites for a New Stadium
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has revealed the club are evaluating three potential sites for a new stadium. The Malaysian businessman completed his takeover at Loftus Road less than a year ago and had been quick to try and bring both the playing squad and facilities up to Premier League standard. The R’s have already announced Continue reading
Season Review – January 2012
2012 opened with an explosive match against my least-favourite team from Norfolk on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd January. At last, Amy was attending a Premier League home game AT Loftus Road (not through her computer !) to both of our joy. We enjoyed watching together as QPR took an early lead, arguably against the run Continue reading
The Hop Poles: 17-19 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6
In the 1800’s, Hammersmith was little more than a hamlet with a population of around 5,600. There were 37 public houses recorded in the area including no less than three of them named ‘The Hop Poles’. One theory is that it probably takes its name from the gangs of locals who provided seasonal labour for Continue reading
Dave Anderson’s Moving Tribute to His Friend Alan McDonald
Apparently Dave Anderson was too upset to appear on BBC London’s weekly Non-League Football Show last Monday. His very moving tribute to Macca is from the West London Sport website – Steve Russell ‘I’m incredibly sad today, but I’m also very proud to be able to say that Alan McDonald – a legend who meant Continue reading