In Memory of Andy Malcolm It is sad to have to report the recent death of Andy Malcolm, the ex-West Ham, Chelsea and QPR pro-footballer. He was a busy, energetic quality half-back who played 94 first team games for the R’s and scored 6 goals. Although the prime of his playing career was spent with Continue reading
Month: January 2014
The Brook Green Hotel, 170 Shepherd’s Bush Road, London W6
Built as a hotel in 1886, the premises were originally a Coach House which was owned by the Swail family until Young’s Brewery purchased it in 1944. It is said that the original Brook flows underneath the building. A review in 1981 described the Brook Green Hotel as ‘a two-bar pub that was once a Continue reading
Everton (4) – QPR (0)
FA Cup 3rd Round Team: Cesar, Simpson, Onuoha, Hill, Assou-Ekotto, Traore (Kranjcar), Barton, Henry (Johnson), O’Neil, Phillips, Austin (Benayoun). Subs Not Used: Murphy, Dunne, Onyewu, Zamora Attendance: 32, 283 Harry Redknapp left Goodison Park well beaten but with the consolation of a five-star scouting report on a striker he may sign. Everton’s Nikica Jelavic could Continue reading
From 1930 – Another Win for the Legendary Notting Dale Boxer Alf Mancini
Rosemarie Tedeschi recently informed me that the legendary Alf Mancini grew up at 57 Bramley Road, W10 and that her grandfather was Alf’s brother. Alf Mancini recorded another victory on 29″ January, 1930 at Paddington Baths against Pop Newman. The following article titled: ‘Mancini’s “Snappy” Display’, appeared in the West London Observer on 7th February, Continue reading
QPR v Doncaster Rovers – Austin Inspires Rangers to Win
Charlie Austin scored a dramatic winner two minutes into time added on to secure QPR’s first win in four games. Austin rose highest in the area to plant a thumping header into the corner of the net following a superb cross on the run from Danny Simpson. To say it was harsh on Doncaster would Continue reading
Watford Vs QPR – Food for thought for toothless Rangers
Queen’s Park Rangers made the short journey up the A41 off the back of two straight defeats. Christmas cheer remained in short supply as it became clear that Rangers’ prolific marksman Charlie Austin would remain sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Captain Clint Hill was also injured and missing from the lineup. Harry Redknapp accounted Continue reading