Podcasters and people from fan sites alike gathered at Loftus Road on a chilly Tuesday evening in late November to meet QPR’s new manager Ian Holloway. The first hour of the meeting consisted of the recording of the 200th QPR Podcast, with ‘Ollie’ being interviewed by the founder members, Messrs Fraser, Finney, Mendes and Charles. Continue reading
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“I’d love Polter in a North End shirt” – PNE next at Loftus Road
This week I spoke to Preston North End fan Stephanie Lambert to get her insight on Saturday’s game at Loftus Road. Stephanie runs the PNEFansForum Twitter and Facebook accounts, and gave me an honest assessment of her hopes for the game… Q. Former Leeds player and manager Simon Grayson has been in the hotseat at Continue reading
“Cellino is an absolute parasite” – Leeds Utd first up at QPR
Ahead of our Sunday lunchtime season-opening clash at Loftus Road, I spoke to Leeds Utd fan Alex Metcalf (@AlexMetcalfLUFC) to find out the fan’s view of our first visitors… Q. The Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino has a reputation for “interesting” decision-making which arguably surpasses the owners of QPR in recent times. Where do you Continue reading
Planes, Trains and Automobiles: The 2016 Pre-Season Tour to Holland
As everyone knows the tour was to entail two friendly matches in Holland but a week before we were due to set off, Dutch Police put a spanner in the works. As it turned out, by not being allowed into the PSV game, the day eventually became one that will go down in QPR fans Continue reading
The Indy R’s Fundraising Presentation to Stan Bowles
My limited edition 18th Indy R’s badge was produced in order to raise some funds towards Stan’s on-going care. It quickly sold out of course and I would like to thank everyone who purchased one (or more in some cases). Some (of around 80 people) even contributed more than the ¬£5 asking price, which nudged Continue reading
The QPR Podcast will be Live at the ‘Good Ship’, Kilburn on 5th May 2016
The world’s most popular QPR Podcast will once again be holding its traditional end-of-season party in front of a live audience this coming Thursday night. ‘The Good Ship’ is situated at 289 Kilburn High Road, London NW6. Kilburn tube and Brondesbury British Rail station are close by. The podcast regulars will be joined on stage Continue reading
In Memory Of Martin Fitzmaurice: 3rd June 1940 – 14th April 2016
It was sad to hear the recent news that the famous professional darts scorer/announcer/Master of Ceremonies and one time QPR supporter, Martin Fitzmaurice, had passed away. Martin was well known for that elongated announcement: “One hundred…AND EIGHTY’ which belted out at darts championship tournaments. But he was also equally responsible for a chant when he Continue reading
Les Ferdinand Supports Fundraising for Baby Bleu
Les Ferdinand has donated a signed shirt to help the fundraising for newborn baby Bleu Saunders from Hanworth who is in hospital fighting for his life after being born with a brain tumour. http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/brave-newborn-baby-bleu-fights-11214207 Les’s signed shirt will be one of the lots in a silent auction this Saturday (30 April) from 1pm – 6pm Continue reading
Stan Bowles Print and T Shirts now available
Now available from the Art of Football are these prints and T shirts of Stan Bowles. 20% of every sale will be donated to the Alzheimers Association. http://art-of-football.com/collections/qpr
The Rise of a Ranger
Back on a cold Christmas Eve night in 1969 I came into the world at the world’s best hospital, and so my love for West London was born. My first memories are from Wendell Road, just off the Askew Road. My Dad worked at Claridges and my Mum worked part-time. We went to Ravenscourt Park Continue reading