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
Author: Finney
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
Leeds United v QPR
QPR’s third 1-0 league victory in a row ensured that they left West Yorkshire with all 3 points in another tightly contested Championship match at Elland Road. This was the R’s first victory over Leeds since a 3-1 win back in the 1995-96 season. The 1-0 score-line in this game suggests it was a narrow Continue reading
QPR v Swindon Town – Capital One Cup 2nd Round
Team: Murphy, Suk-Young, Onuoha, Hill, Simpson, Diakite (Johnson),Jenas, Faurlin (Hitchcock), Wright-Phillips, Austin, Zamora (Sharif) Subs Not Used: Green, Young, Ehmer, Henry Attendance: 9,715 (including 1,684 away fans) I suppose I should have known better than to have such a match for my first game of the season. After a good day with Steve Russell and Continue reading
Bolton Wanderers v QPR
Team: Green, Simpson, Dunne, Onuoha, Hill, Wright-Phillips (Traore), Barton, Henry, O’Neil, Johnson (Jenas), Austin (Zamora) Subs Not Used: Murphy, Suk-Young, Faurlin, Hitchcock, Attendance: 14,999 “There’s been no stutter,” said Joe Jordan, considering QPR’s start to life back in the Championship. It was some understatement from QPR’s first-team coach. Harry Redknapp’s unbeaten side have not so Continue reading
In Memory of Ray Jones – A Tribute to a Special Young Talent
The following tribute to the late Ray Jones appeared in the Ealing Gazette on 31st August 2007: QPR will mourn the tragic death of teenage striker Ray Jones when they play Southampton this weekend. Jones, who was killed in a car accident on Saturday, would have celebrated his 19th birthday this week. His death has Continue reading
When will Rangers Learn ?
Over the past few weeks, Queen’s Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has been offering a one-man commentary on the deliberations, desires, thoughts and ambitions of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker. Four days ago, the former Tottenham Hotspur boss announced that a “good offer” had been agreed with his former club for the England international, who Continue reading