Ahead of ‘Stan Bowles Day’, the home fixture with Rotherham United, we spoke to budding writer and Millers fan George Sanders (@GeorgeyRUFC). Here’s what he told us… Q. The Millers secured their Championship status on the penultimate day of last season. How did survival feel? A. It felt amazing, it was the same kind of Continue reading
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Visitor preview Q&A – Cardiff City
To kick off this season’s visitor previews, we spoke this week to Bluebirds fan Adar Gleison (@AdarGleision) who also runs the @CCFC_Central Twitter account. Here is what he had to say… Source: Jon Candy / Creative Commons Q. Former Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade has been in charge of the Bluebirds for ten months. What Continue reading
Charlton Athletic 2 QPR 0 – Underprepared, undercooked and plain unfit
Team: Green 5, Perch 5, Onuoha 6, Hill 6, Konchesky 6, Luongo 6, Henry 6 (Faurlin 6), Chery 7 (Emmanuel-Thomas 6), Phillips 5, Austin 6 (Polter 6), Mackie 7 Substitutes not used: Hall, Lumley, Doughty, Hoilett I was going to title this report “Queen’s Park Reality Check” until I spotted that’s what I called my Continue reading
QPR Podcast Live – At the Good Ship Kilburn 26 May 2015
The world’s most popular QPR Podcast will be holding its traditional end-of-season party in front of a live audience at a not-to-be-missed event on May 26th The podcast regulars will also be joined on stage by Lee Cook and Kevin Gallen who’ll be on hand to give their take on the season and answer questions Continue reading
R.I.P. Rebecca Ellison, wife of Rio Ferdinand
The Independent R’s wish to express our condolences to Rio Ferdinand, his family and friends, at the loss of Rebecca Ellison, his wife of six years. We were truly shocked and saddened to hear that Rebecca lost a short battle with cancer at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. No words can provide solace in Continue reading
Minutes of Fan Group Meeting with QPR 18 March 2015: Operations and Safety
On 18 March we attended a meeting of fan groups with club officials and a representative of the Metropolitan Police. Here are the minutes. Fan Group Meeting – Operations Attendees Jenny Winstanley – Operations Manager Jim McNeil – Saftey Officer Jason Taff-Evans – Football Intelligence Officer (Metropolitan Police) Andy Rees – Customer Services Manager / Continue reading
Opposition Q&A: Crystal Palace – ” I won’t be counting any chickens until the fat lady sings at the end of the day”
This week we spoke to comedian and Palace Fan Kevin Day (@kevinhunterday) for his thoughts about the crunch clash at Selhurst Park this Saturday… Q. Crystal Palace are currently lying twelfth in the Premier League table. Are you pinching yourself? Do you think Palace can make it any higher in the final ten games of Continue reading
Opposition Q&A: Arsenal Part 2 – “We pine for Highbury every waking moment”
Next up in our oppo preview of the Arsenal games is Inbetweeners co-writer and producer Damon Beesley (@bwarker). We caught up with Damon this week for his views ahead of Wednesday night… Q. In spite of the first leg Champions League performance against Monaco, Arsenal are four points off second place in the Premier League Continue reading
Opposition Q&A: Arsenal Part 1- At Home With The Lermans
We’re pleased to present a very special double-header ahead of this Wednesday’s game against Arsenal. First up, Hannah and Mike Lerman, daughter and husband of IndyRs contributor Sandra Lerman (@Sandyhoops), give us their views and explain what it’s like to live in a household split Hoops vs Gooners… Divided loyalties – The Lerman Family. From Continue reading
Opposition Q&A – Hull City: “Quite simply I hate Allam”
This week we spoke to Hull City fan Paul Greendale (@3Greendog) for his take on this Saturday’s fixture at the KC Stadium… Q. Hull City has lost six of its last ten games in the Premier League. How nervous are you about the possibility of relegation? A. After the West Ham and Newcastle capitulations, safe Continue reading