Peter Barnard wrote the following article in 1968 for ‘Goal’ magazine: ‘Epsom Station on any weekday morning displays its share of bowler-hatted City types waiting for the 8.16, and if one of them happens to break an ankle mowing the lawn he’ll still be on the platform next day, albeit sporting crutches. But the stockbroker Continue reading
Colchester United U23 (2) – QPR U23 (1)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Brzozowski, Felix, Genovesi, Bettache, Omar, Noel-McLeod, Tilt, Mesias, Platt, Bansal-McNulty, Shodipo. Sub Not Used: Bowman Confirmation that this fixture was to be played at the JobServe Community Stadium rather than Florence Park meant that this was to be a new ground for R’s fans to visit. Steve Bacon collected Alan Continue reading
When Gordon Jago Met ‘The Three Degrees’
Titled, ‘Gordon Jago gets the Third Degree’, the press photo shown below is from 1974. The caption reads as follows: ‘Gordon Jago, Queen’s Park Rangers manager, hails new signings, the American singing trio ‘The Three Degrees’ who were at the club to shoot pictures for their new LP cover.’ ‘Left to right: Sheila, Fayette and Continue reading
Shepherd’s Bush Shopkeeper & Burglar, Bertha Cruch, who Greeted Detectives with a Smile
The following article appeared in the Belfast Telegraph on 31st July 1924: ‘A young and attractive woman, whom the police consider the most extraordinary woman burglar of modern times, was sentenced to fourteen months’ imprisonment at the Middlesex Quarter Sessions yesterday. She is Bertha Cruch, a married woman with two children. She is a veritable Continue reading
‘All-Smiles’ Transfer as Thomas joins QPR
The following article appeared in the Birmingham Daily Post on 20th October 1972: ‘Dave Thomas moved from Burnley to Queen’s Park Rangers for £165,000 in a lightning transfer deal yesterday, and afterwards both club managers expressed their satisfaction at the way the move had been handled. Jimmy Adamson, the Burnley manager, said: “This deal between Continue reading
Dave Sexton: Posthumously inducted into the Forever R’s Club
Dave Sexton, Bobby Keetch and George Powell were posthumously inducted into the Forever R’s Club on Saturday. Their families were guests of the Club and were introduced to Rangers fans at half-time. Andy Sinton spoke very well about what it means to everyone when former managers and players are posthumously inducted. Michael Hart wrote the Continue reading
30th October 1905: QPR (5) – Southampton (1)
Team: Kingsley, Lyon, Newlands, Whyte, Hitch, Downey, Thompson, Sugden, Yenson, Ryder, Roberts Attendance: 4,000 On 30th October 1905, Rangers took on Southampton at Park Royal in a Western League fixture. The following match report appeared in the Bournemouth Daily Echo the next day: ‘The Saints, with the team that drew at Fulham on Saturday, played Continue reading
1938 Palace Cup Tie: Special Transport Facilities for 3,000 R’s Fans have been arranged
The following article appeared in the West London Observer the day before the 1st Round FA Cup tie at Selhurst Park on 26th November 1938: ‘Special transport facilities for 3,000 members of the Queen’s Park Rangers Supporters’ Club have been arranged by the L.M.S. Railway for the Crystal Palace v QPR Cup-tie at Selhurst Park Continue reading
Brentford B (3) – QPR U23 (1)
B Team/U23 Friendly at Jersey Road Team: Brzozowski, Dalling, Phillips, Rowan, Fox, Hamalainen, Alfa, Bettache, Walker, Bensal-McNulty, Mesias. All Six Subs Used: Michael Kelly, Jack Williams, Ben Wells, Ali Omar, Themis Kefalas and Kingsley Eshun. Brentford got off to a flying start with an opening goal within 90 seconds following a corner. Despite his initial Continue reading
Sign Please – No. 4 – Mark Lazarus (again)
I kicked off this series in September 2017 and No. 4 once again features Mark Lazarus. The pic comes from the local Gazette and must date from the first week of March 1962. . The caption reads: ‘It was a wonderful welcome back for Mark Lazarus at Loftus-road on Saturday after a four months’ stay Continue reading
