Category: Memorabilia

On 22nd March, Judith Orsmond launched her eagerly awaited book to correspond with the QPR Women’s home game against Actonians. Prior to that, she had been a guest on Robert Elms’ Show on BBC Radio London. Judith’s press release follows: ‘Now you would think why would someone want to write a book about women’s football Continue reading

My latest badge has just arrived.  102 were produced and it features Frank McLintock.  They are priced at £4.00 each and they can also be purchased via mail order, within the UK only.  For further information and to place an order, please contact me via email at:  stevenrussell67@icloud.com  Steve Russell

Last November, Don Shanks completed the New York City Marathon, when he ran in memory of Stan Bowles, and for every family affected by dementia. Once again, well done Don.  To commemorate this, the 33rd Indy R’s badge featured Don and 100 were produced.  Then, a few days ago £250.00 was paid into Don’s ‘Just Giving’ page. Thanks to everyone who purchased them and also for their extra donations. I would also like Continue reading

After the Adel Taarabt badge had sold out, £200 was donated recently to the ‘QPR in the Community Trust’ for their ‘Extra Time’ Club.  The project was introduced in 2009 and has helped to bring many local people together on a weekly basis for those who are isolated, lonely or just keen to be part of a regular social and activity session.  Thanks to everyone that purchased them.  With the anniversary of Continue reading

My latest badge features the ‘Moroccan Magician’, Adel Taarabt.  Limited to just 100, they are priced at £3.00 each and can also be purchased via mail order, within the UK only.  This time the profit from sales, plus donations, will go to the Club’s “Extra Time” project. Andy Evans sent me this:  ‘The “Extra Time” Continue reading

The Trevor Francis ‘Mush from Shepherds Bush’ badge made a profit from sales of £150.00  This amount was handed over to Simon Lavall, (on behalf of Loft Flags’) at Leicester on Saturday.  Thanks to everyone that purchased them and a big well done to everyone at ‘Loft Flags’ for everything that they do.  Steve Russell 

Some years ago, I managed to pick up this very rare Battock’s card, for what turned out to be a real bargain, as I recently saw one on offer for £95.00!  The back of the card reads as follows: ‘Battock’s Football and Jersey Cards. Our Footballs and Jerseys are easy to win (see window bills).  Continue reading

The latest badge features Trevor Francis, which includes the inscription: ‘From A Mush in Shepherd’s Bush. They are priced at £3.00 each and can also be purchased via mail order, within the UK only. For further information and to place an order, please contact me via email at: stevenrussell67@icloud.com   The profit raised from sales will Continue reading

Francis’ latest book was launched earlier this month at the Hull City game. The book has 300 pages and includes over 100 photographs.  Francis’ introduction poses two questions: ‘Why QPR? Both sides of my family hailed from the part of West London that provides the focus for our story.  My grandfathers were born at either Continue reading

Net sales from the 27th Indy R’s badge were £125.00 and this amount has just been transferred to the Community Department. The badge was produced to commemorate QPR winning the Division Two title in 1983. Thanks to everyone who purchased them. Steve Russell