QPR legend, Tony Ingham sadly passed away on this day, aged 85, eleven years ago. Rangers signed Tony from Leeds United on 9th June 1950, for a fee that was said to be approaching £5,000. Not only does he hold QPR’s appearance record, but he went on to become the Club’s commercial manager. He was Continue reading
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In Memory of Glenn Roeder
Glenn sadly passed away on 28th February, aged just 65, after battling a long illness. He was born in Woodford in Essex on 13th December 1955 and began his football career at Arsenal, but it was while he was at Leyton Orient that he made his league debut. Rangers paid £250,000 for his services in 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
In Memory of Tommy Docherty
Tommy Docherty sadly passed away at his home on New Year’s Eve, aged 92, following a long illness. Born in the Gorbals area of Glasgow on 24th April 1928, the “Doc” as he later became known, spent most of his playing career at Preston North End. He also represented his country on 25 occasions. Tommy Continue reading
On this Day: Remembering Gordon Macey
Former QPR Club historian, Gordon Macey, was born on this day in 1954. He had attended St. Luke’s Primary School in Queen’s Park and I remember Joe English telling me that they had both attended Marylebone Grammar in the 1960’s. His first Rangers game was the FA Cup tie against Newport County at the White Continue reading
In Memory of Pat Brady
Sad to hear the news that QPR full-back of the 1960’s, Pat Brady, has passed away. Pat along with his brother, centre-half Ray Brady, signed for the R’s from Millwall in time for the 1963/64 season. They formed a defensive partnership during the 1963/64 and 1964/65 campaigns. As I recollect Pat was a steady workman-like Continue reading
In Memory of Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson sadly passed away last month after a long illness. Born in Leicester on 12th July 1958, Michael’s league career started with Preston North End and he later played for Manchester City and Brighton. In December 1984 Michael moved from Liverpool to Loftus Road for a fee of £100,000. His debut for the R’s Continue reading
QPR U23 (2) – Bristol City U23 (2)
U23 Professional Development League 2 Team: Barnes, Kakay, Woollard-Innocent, Bettache, Gubbins, Mahorn, Clarke, Amos, Oteh, Frailing, Shodipo Sub Not Used: Brzozowski A cold breeze blew across the Harlington Sports Ground, but at least it managed to stay dry. It was good to see U18’s centre-back Trent Mahorn make his U23’s debut and as Chris Hewitt Continue reading
Enfield Town Ladies (1) – QPR Women (0)
Capital Women’s Cup Team: White, Peacock, Redhead-Ling, Perez, Grieve, Blodgett, Dench, Skiverton, Cutler, Hall, Petit I met up with Steve Bullard outside Turnpike Lane Station before taking the 217 bus, which took us close to the Queen Elizabeth 11 Stadium. We were handed a programme prior to kick-off and I noted that the Rangers starting Continue reading
In Memory of George Petchey
George Petchey, the Queen’s Park Rangers iron man wing-half of the 1950’s sadly passed away in December. George made 278 League and Cup appearances for the R’s and scored 24 goals during his seven-season spell from 1953 to 1960. He was tough tackling, fearless, dynamic and took no prisoners. That’s the way I remember him Continue reading