Team: Springett, Whittaker, Angell, Keen, R. Brady, Gibbs, Lazarus, Bedford, Leary, Collins, Vafiadis Attendance: 8,713 On 30th September 1963, the R’s took on Bristol Rovers at Loftus Road. This, a fixture that has been well lodged in my memory mainly because of my own personal circumstances prior to kick-off. Let me explain… I was tasked Continue reading
Author: Steve Russell
QPR (3) – Norwich City (1) – “Come on the Reserves!”
Team: Roberts, Bardsley, Brevett, Doyle, Maddix, McDonald, Impey, Wilson, Ferdinand, White (Allen), Meaker Attendance: 13,892 The Canaries arrived at Loftus Road on 6th March 1993 in third position of the Premier League, whilst the R’s were in seventh place and ahead of all the other London sides. Brian Glanville wrote the following match report: “Come Continue reading
In Memory of Johnny Gibbons
Last month we heard the very sad news that Johnny Gibbons had passed away. It was believed that 95-year-old Johnny had been QPR’s oldest living former player. Johnny was born in Charlton on 8th April 1925 and he began his football career with the Charlton Rovers youth team. He joined the army in 1943 and Continue reading
The Park Cinema, 251 Goldhawk Road, London W12.
Situated virtually next to ’The Seven Stars’, the Park Cinema opened its doors at 6pm on 27th June 1912. Prior to its opening the following article appeared on 16th May in ‘The Bioscope’, titled: ‘Application Against a Shepherd’s Bush Cineatograph Company.’ ‘In the Chancery Division on Friday, before Mr Justice, on behalf of the occupier Continue reading
‘Capital Soccer Shocker – Fulham Park Rangers – Two London Clubs are to join Forces’
On 21st February 1987, Rangers were knocked out of the FA Cup at Elland Road, but even worse for R’s fans were the rumours beginning to filter through that there was a proposed merger with Fulham! A shocking headline appeared three days later on the back page of Mirror Sport: ‘Capital Soccer Shocker – Fulham Continue reading
From 1972: Rodney Marsh takes on Gordon Jago in a Game of Darts
Rodney Marsh’s final match for the R’s took place at Ashton Gate on 4th March 1972. Rangers lost the game 0-2. The press photo shown below appeared in an Eastbourne newspaper in 1972 and features Rodney Marsh and Gordon Jago. It isn’t dated, but apparently soon after it was taken, Marsh was transferred to Manchester Continue reading
QPR (3) – Hull City (3) – ‘But then in the 77th Minute, Collins completed his hat-trick to put Rangers ahead yet again’
Team: Springett, Watson, Langley, Keen, Hunt, Sibley, Lazarus, Collins, Allen (Hazell), Sanderson, Morgan (R). Attendance: 12,327 On the 19th February 1966, two of the top three Third Division sides met at Loftus Road. The R’s, sitting in third position, met Hull City, one place above them. The following comprehensive match report was written by Brian Continue reading
Aston Villa (2) – QPR (2) aet – League Cup Semi-Final – 2nd Leg
Team: Parkes, Clement, Gillard, Hollins (Eastoe), McLintock, Webb, Thomas, Francis, Masson, Bowles, Givens Attendance: 48,439 Rangers started their 1976/77 League Cup campaign with a 3-1 away win at Cardiff and followed this up with a 2-1 home win against Bury in Round 3. The R’s then went on to beat West Ham United 2-0 at Continue reading
Friendly Scottish Opposition: No.6 – Hibernian v QPR in 1995
QPR: Roberts (Dykstra), Ready (McDermott), Brevett, Barker, McDonald, Maddix, Impey, Holloway (Osborn), Dichio (Charles), Gallen, Sinclair. Hibernian: Reid, Willie Miller, Donald, McGinlay, Tweed, Hunter, Weir (Graham Miller), Millen, Harper, Evans (Greg Miller), Jackson (Riley). Attendance: 6,005 QPR have taken on Hibernian on three occasions. Firstly, at Loftus Road on 15th February 1964 when the R’s Continue reading
The Conditions were absurd,” he snapped. “It’s a wonder no-one broke his neck!”
On 12th January 1963, the R’s lost 0-5 at Swindon. It was during the Big Freeze and Colin Woodley recorded his memories of that day last month. http://www.indyrs.co.uk/2021/01/the-big-freeze-of-1963-qpr-lose-0-5-to-a-swindon-side-wearing-basketball-boots/ But what angered Alec Stock even more was the state of the pitch. Hugh John’s wrote the following article for ‘The People’: ‘Alec Stock, Queen’s Park Rangers’ Continue reading