Thanks to Declin for alerting me to a wonderful article by Rob Brennan that appeared recently in the ‘Irish Post’: ‘Outside of Donegal, the name of Gallen isn’t that common. But if you’re Irish, support QPR, live in West London or have an interest in soccer – it is familiar to you – it’s been Continue reading
Author: Steve Sayce
Interview With David Bardsley
SR: Dave, growing up in Manchester in the 60’s, were you a City or United fan and did you have any footballing heroes at the time ? DB: Well I was a schoolboy with Coventry City for a long time, but in the end they decided that I was not good enough. When I began Continue reading
Tony Currie’s Sentimental Journey
The following article appeared in ‘Shoot’ magazine in 1979: ‘It had been quite a day for Tony Currie. After putting in a hard morning’s training with Tommy Docherty and his new mates at QPR, he went back to the London streets he knew as a boy for a sentimental journey. “It was always my dream Continue reading
Detailed Minutes from the Recent Supporters Group Meeting with QPR Representatives
Date: Monday 18th March 2013 Time: 5.45pm In attendance: From the club: Philip Beard, Mark Donnelly and Andy Rees From the supporter groups: Neil Dejyothin (QPR 1st – http://www.qpr1st.com) John Reid & Joe Hylton (QPR LSA – http://wwwqprlsa.co.uk) Paul Finney & Jonathan McKee (Independent R’s – https://www.indyrs.co.uk) Paul Moore (QPR DSA – http://www/facebook.com/pages/QPR-diab…99?fref=ts) Apologies: Dave Continue reading
The Sun – 120 Askew Road, London W12
The Sun – 120 Askew Road, London W12 ‘The Sun’ was one of the oldest pubs in the Borough and was included on a list in 1716. Although there may well be some confusion with another establishment in the Borough with the same name ? On 13th March, 1715 at the ‘Kings Arms’ in Fulham, Continue reading
Aston Villa v QPR – Rangers’ Revival Extinguished at Villa Park
The last time I went to Villa Park was nearly twenty years ago. To be precise it was Saturday 13th August 1993, the first game of the season. It was a forgettable game and a forgettable score-line. Ron Atkinson’s side mullered us 4-1 that day. A brace from Dalian Atkinson, and goals from Dean Saunders Continue reading
Bobby Cameron of Queen’s Park Rangers says: ‘You are never too Young to Start‚’
The following article dates from the 1950’s and I think it appeared in ‘Charles Buchan’s Football Monthly’: ‘Can you remember your sixth birthday ? I can. My home was in Greenock, and the local Well Park was a favourite childhood haunt. One day I walked into the park and asked a group of older boys Continue reading
QPR v Sunderland – Another Big Step towards Reigniting the Race for Premier League Safety
Team: Green, Samba, Hill, Bosingwa, Fabio, Park, Townsend, Mbia, Hoilett (Wright-Phillips), Remy (Jenas), Zamora (Mackie) Subs Not Used: Murphy, Onuoha, Granero, Bothroyd Attendance: 18,169 Queen’s Park Rangers took another big step towards reigniting the race for Premier League safety with a convincing 3-1 win against Martin O’Neill’s Sunderland side. Harry Redknapp once again raised eyebrows Continue reading
German R’s Vox Populi – Part Two
Back in the summer of last year, a number of us travelled to Germany for the pre-season friendly in Augsburg. We were surprised to meet several German Rangers fans who had travelled considerable distances to be at the game. Since then several of them have travelled to the UK to attend both home and away Continue reading
Southampton v QPR – A Massive 3 Points at St. Mary’s gives the R’s Renewed Hope
Team: Cesar (Green), Traore, Samba, Hill, Bosingwa, Park, Granero (Jenas), Mbia, Remy, Hoilett, Bothroyd (Fabio) Subs Not Used: Onuoha, Taarabt, Townsend, Mackie Attendance: 31,728 For the first 15 minutes we were second best with the Saints finding space at will in the last third. When we did win the ball back, we ended up giving Continue reading