The following gem was plucked from the archives recently by Colin (ESSEXURs) and Bernard (Kerrins). The article appeared in the West London Observer on 20th August 1920 and provides such fascinating and interesting detail: The wonderful growth of Queen’s Park Rangers FC was illustrated on Tuesday when the new grandstand – which is able to Continue reading
Category: History
Keith Friend’s 1977 Interview with Peter Eastoe for the ‘Superhoop’
Issue No.7 of the Supporters Club magazine, ‘The Superhoop’ included an interview with Peter Eastoe. Keith Friend recorded the interview at Rangers Stadium on the afternoon of the League Cup Semi-Final on 1st February 1977: KF: Right, Peter, would you like to outline your career so far. PE: Yes, well I was spotted by a Continue reading
‘You Will Score Goals said ‘Psychiatrist’ Alec Stock – and I Did!‚’ – Brian Bedford
I came across the following article written by Brian Bedford, in a copy of Charles Buchan’s Football Monthly from March 1962: ‘Change you clubchange your luck! That’s what they say in soccer and that’s the way it has gone for me. A little over two years ago I was unwanted, had been transferred for the Continue reading
In Memory of Norman (Jimmy) Golding
Sadly the march of time has caught up with Norman Golding and another ex-QPR player of the 1959/61 era is no longer with us. Norman Golding burst upon the Loftus Road scene during the early stages of the 1959/60 Division 3 season. He was one of several fresh faces installed into the first team squad Continue reading
Keith Friend’s 1975 Interview with Dave Thomas for the ‘Superhoop’
Issue No.2 of the Supporters Club magazine, ‘The Superhoop’ included an in-depth interview with the legendary Dave Thomas. Editor Keith Friend conducted his interview at the Rangers Training ground on Thursday, 23rd October 1975: KF: Right Dave, tell us a little bit about yourself and your family. DT: Well, my wife’s name is Brenda and Continue reading
From 1904 – Park Royal from a Football Aspect (Its Possibilities as regards the Future)
The following fascinating article was written by J.V.A. Kelly and appeared in the Great Western Railway magazine in 1904: ‘Park Royal sprang into prominence like a streak of lightning as the permanent head-quarters of the Royal Agricultural Society and with equal suddenness it seemed likely to disappear from notoriety when in June last that society’s Continue reading
David McCallan – My Perfect Cousin
David McCallan is one of the most prolific goal scorers in Irish League history, he is also my cousin. During a career spanning the 1980’s and 90’s, David’s goals clinched several important trophies for the many teams he has served with great distinction. He also has a special place in the history of Bangor FC Continue reading
A New Era of Luxury for the Fans as QPR Move into London’s White City
In November 1962, QPR manager Alec Stock was the guest writer in Charles Buchan’s Football Monthly: ‘Now it has happened and we are on our way. Right now I should say that the switch from Loftus Road to the fabulous White City Stadium for the rest of the season’s games is just about the most Continue reading
The Formation of Queen’s Park Old Boys by ‘Old Johnny’ Wrightson and his naming of the ‘Rangers‚’
Gordon Macey and Peter Lupson are among those that have uncovered fascinating information on the origins of our club; Christ Church Rangers, Droop Street School, St Jude’s Institute and also the likes of the Rev. Sidney Bott and the Rev. Charles Gordon Young. Whilst re-reading through my 1973/74 home programmes recently another name jumped out Continue reading
Veberods AIF v QPR – 31st July 1982
Rangers embarked on a Swedish tour in the summer of 1982 which commenced with a match against IS Halmia on 25th July. The R’s won the game 3-2 with goals from Simon Stainrod, Terry Fenwick and Steve Wicks. Two days later the opponents were Myresjo IF, Clive Allen scored the only goal of the game. Continue reading