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by Steve Russell
Sat May 11, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: On this Day in 1968 & Steve Zico was there!
Replies: 3
Views: 35

Re: On this Day in 1968 & Steve Zico was there!

As was Bernard Lambert.... Dateline Saturday 11th May, 1968, venue Villa Park. There comes a tide in the affairs of men which if taken at the flood etc etc. Well the waves of opportunity were certainly breaking upon the shores of Loftus Road. We were only 90 minutes away from reaching the top flight...
by Steve Russell
Sat May 11, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: On this Day in 1968 & Steve Zico was there!
Replies: 3
Views: 35

On this Day in 1968 & Steve Zico was there!

The last game of the Season, and as an 11 year old, it all seemed so simple to me. All we had to do was play Aston Villa away, beat them, and we would be in the ‘Promised Land’ (the old First Division) for the first time in our history. I was lucky enough to be taken to the game by a family friend. ...
by Steve Russell
Fri May 10, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: On this Day: The 4-0 Win at Highbury...
Replies: 0
Views: 28

On this Day: The 4-0 Win at Highbury...

QPR Won 4-0 At Highbury in 1966 to Lift the London Challenge Cup Again. On Tuesday 10th May 1966, Rangers won the London FA Challenge Cup Final for the fourth time. The R’s lifted the trophy at Highbury after an emphatic 4-0 victory. The game kicked off at 7pm and oddly, apart from the line-up, ther...
by Steve Russell
Thu May 09, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: And Good Luck to Aaron Drewe....
Replies: 0
Views: 30

And Good Luck to Aaron Drewe....

All the best for the future Aaron, from the Club... AARON Drewe will be moving on from QPR this summer following the expiry of his contract. Drewe, 23, joined the club when he was just eight years old. He rose through the youth setup before making his senior debut in January 2022 against Rotherham i...
by Steve Russell
Wed May 08, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: MHWC
Replies: 2
Views: 74

Re: MHWC

From the Club... QPR legends, social media influencers and former professional players are coming together this weekend to raise money for QPR in the Community Trust, Mental Health World Cup and Beder. Former R’s favourites Jamie Mackie, Danny Shittu, Nedum Onuoha and Hogan Ephraim will be returning...
by Steve Russell
Wed May 08, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: Good Luck Ossie.....
Replies: 1
Views: 57

Good Luck Ossie.....

Good luck & thanks Ossie. From the Club... 'OSSIE Kakay will be leaving the club this summer following the conclusion of his contract. The 26-year-old has been with QPR for almost two decades, having joined at the age of just seven. “It’s been an amazing journey,” said the defender. “I still rem...
by Steve Russell
Wed May 08, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: On this Day: Promotion at Hillsborough....
Replies: 0
Views: 32

On this Day: Promotion at Hillsborough....

On this Day in 2004 – QPR Promoted at Hillsborough Team: Camp, Edghill, Carlisle, Rose, Padula, Ainsworth, Johnson, Bircham, Rowlands, Gallen, Furlong. Subs: Gnohere, Cureton Attendance: 29,313 I had travelled up to Hillsborough on the train and packed in the away end were 7,360 R’s fans with others...
by Steve Russell
Tue May 07, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: Jimmy Dunne's Contract Extended...
Replies: 1
Views: 46

Jimmy Dunne's Contract Extended...

Good news, well deserved.... 'QPR have triggered an extension to Jimmy Dunne’s contract which will see him remain with the club #beyond the end of the current season. Dunne, 26, joined the R’s three years ago from Burnley and he is now looking forward to continuing his journey in West London. “I am ...
by Steve Russell
Tue May 07, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: 0-2 Defeat for the Development Squad Earlier Today....
Replies: 0
Views: 49

0-2 Defeat for the Development Squad Earlier Today....

With the possibility of securing a play-off spot, we witnessed a very flat performance at Loftus Rd earlier today. Rayan Kolli went close with a curling shot that bounced off the post. I was surprised (again) to see so many trialists involved? 4 started & 1 came off the bench :roll: ht 0-0. Raya...
by Steve Russell
Sun May 05, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: The Boot Room
Topic: QPR FC Women Drew 5-5 Earlier Today...
Replies: 0
Views: 43

QPR FC Women Drew 5-5 Earlier Today...

Just back from Harlington where the QPR FC Women secured a damatic 5-5 draw. With no recognised keeper available Alice Curr went in goal. Went 0-1 down & Grace Stanley then equalised. The visitors went ahead & I was told that their third was clearly offside!!! Then we went 1-4 down before Jo...