The following servicemen had at some time played for Queen’s Park Rangers and all tragically lost their lives serving their Country: Corporal Albert ‘Ben’ Butler’ – Apart from playing for QPR, he was also the first professional footballer in the ranks of 17th Middlesex to be killed in action (I wrote more about him in Continue reading
Month: November 2013
QPR U18 (4) – Crystal Palace U18 (2)
The U18’s got back to winning ways the previous week with a 2-1 win at Coventry. From 0-1 down at half-time, Steve Gallen’s side won the match with two goals after the interval from Cole Kpekawa. For their next game at Harlington last Saturday, Rangers lined up as follows: Team: Smith, Furlong, Kakay, Comley, Wise, Continue reading
The Comic Connection – No.11 – Roy of the Rovers – 17th December 1977
‘Roy of the Rovers’ has previously been featured four times so far in this series and this edition is dated 17th December 1977. QPR v Nottm. Forest was the ‘Big Action’ on the back page and the caption reads: ‘This exciting aerial action at Loftus Road shows Forest’s Kenny Burns and Dave Needham of QPR Continue reading
QPR v Derby County – R’s Midfield Dominate in Demolition Derby
QPR ‘s excellent home form continued with a well-deserved 2-1 victory against Derby County in an entertaining early November encounter at Loftus Road. It keeps Rangers biting at the heels of fellow promotion hunters Burnley and Leicester City as the Championship table begins to take a settled look about it. Rangers came into the game Continue reading
Wigan Athletic v QPR – A Night of Missed Opportunities and Poor Decision Making all Round
Wigan and QPR played out a dull goalless draw at the DW Stadium with both teams missing out on the 3 points as they try and play catch up with the top two. This game was the only fixture in the Championship midweek, having been put back 28 days due to Wigan’s debut European venture. Continue reading