QPR fan Derek Lamb successfully brought legal action against a Bolton Wanderers player following an incident at Loftus Road in October 1980. Rangers had won the game 3-1 with goals from Tommy Langley, Steve Burke (pen) and Dean Neal. The caption on the reverse side of the press photo dated 13th February 1981 reads as Continue reading
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Opposition Q&A: Crystal Palace – ” I won’t be counting any chickens until the fat lady sings at the end of the day”
This week we spoke to comedian and Palace Fan Kevin Day (@kevinhunterday) for his thoughts about the crunch clash at Selhurst Park this Saturday… Q. Crystal Palace are currently lying twelfth in the Premier League table. Are you pinching yourself? Do you think Palace can make it any higher in the final ten games of Continue reading
Opposition Q&A: Arsenal Part 2 – “We pine for Highbury every waking moment”
Next up in our oppo preview of the Arsenal games is Inbetweeners co-writer and producer Damon Beesley (@bwarker). We caught up with Damon this week for his views ahead of Wednesday night… Q. In spite of the first leg Champions League performance against Monaco, Arsenal are four points off second place in the Premier League Continue reading
Opposition Q&A: Arsenal Part 1- At Home With The Lermans
We’re pleased to present a very special double-header ahead of this Wednesday’s game against Arsenal. First up, Hannah and Mike Lerman, daughter and husband of IndyRs contributor Sandra Lerman (@Sandyhoops), give us their views and explain what it’s like to live in a household split Hoops vs Gooners… Divided loyalties – The Lerman Family. From Continue reading
In Memory of John ‘gramps‚’ Clifford
The very sad news came through last month that John had passed away. The obituary in the Southampton match programme was as follows: ‘John Clifford was a wonderful, caring and thoughtful husband, father and grandfather. The most-selfless person you could ever meet. Even until his last days his thoughts were for others. He loved his Continue reading
Opposition Q&A – Hull City: “Quite simply I hate Allam”
This week we spoke to Hull City fan Paul Greendale (@3Greendog) for his take on this Saturday’s fixture at the KC Stadium… Q. Hull City has lost six of its last ten games in the Premier League. How nervous are you about the possibility of relegation? A. After the West Ham and Newcastle capitulations, safe Continue reading
Opposition Q&A: Southampton – Koeman “not a reckless manager”
This week we spoke to comedian and Saints fan Tom Deacon (@TomDeaconComedy) about his thoughts ahead of Saturday’s fixture on Saturday. Q. It’s been a tumultuous week at Queen’s Park Rangers – What do you make of Harry Redknapp’s departure? Who do you think will take the hotseat at Loftus Road? A. Hi to everyone. Continue reading
Opposition Q&A Stoke City – “Hughes is just who we need right now”
This week we spoke to Britannia Stadium season ticket holder Donna from Stoke (@DoubleD1908) and here’s her take on our upcoming fixture. Q. How pleased are you with the Potters’ progress this season? In the Premier League and in the cup? A. I’m not surprised by how well we are playing we have built on Continue reading
Opposition Q&A – Arsenal – Redknapp “reasonably entertaining but I wouldn’t want him as our boss”
This week we spoke to media producer, podcaster and Arsenal fan Josh Landy (@Josh_Landy) for his thoughts ahead of our Boxing Day clash at the Emirates… Q. How far is this Arsenal team off from being a title-winning side? What are the priorities during the upcoming transfer window? Who’s on your shopping list? A. We’re Continue reading
Christmas Greetings from the Indy R’s
As always, we would like to thank everyone that has contributed over the last 12 months to the Indy R’s website, the Facebook page and our match day Vox Pop videos. At the beginning of the month, Alan Hayes reported for ‘Get West London’ that tragically 19-year-old R’s fan Alice Brooks had died after collapsing Continue reading