I have been to Highbury four times to see QPR play against other opposition. I was also aware of a FA Cup replay in 1954 and the time when Loftus Road was closed in 1930 following crowd trouble, but further research revealed that there were in fact another three occasions. Later, I came across a Continue reading
Category: History
Drama At Highbury in A 1956 London Challenge Cup Tie.
The London Challenge Cup had been a regular fixture since 1908 and Rangers had in fact won it the previous season by beating Brentford 2-0 in the final. So then in 1956, the R’s travelled to Highbury after deposing of Walthamstow Avenue 7-0 in Round One, with goals from Locke 3, Cameron 2, Balogun and Continue reading
QPR Screen References: No. 14 – ‘Bottom’ – Episode: ‘Hole’
This episode opens with the sound of all the fun of the Fair and Eddie and Richie situated on top of the tallest Ferris Wheel in Western Europe. Eventually they realise that they are the only ones on it. They try to attract the attention of the operator which results in a barrage of bricks, Continue reading
When The Referee Threatened To Abandon The Game !
The match against Southend on 7th February 1959 was a lively affair by all accounts and not only did it end in a 1-3 defeat for the R’s but also evoked some crowd trouble. At the end of January, Rangers were in 18th position and the visitors were lying third. January had been a poor Continue reading
The UEFA Cup 4th Round Tie With AEK Athens In 1977 That Could Have Been Played At Wembley.
I have a flyer in my collection which was written by QPR Secretary, Ron Phillips, who made the following announcement regarding the intention to play the UEFA 4th Round tie against AEK Athens at Wembley:- ‘Due to difficulty in guaranteeing that the Rangers pitch will be in a playable condition, the venue for this Cup Continue reading
QPR Screen References: No.13 – ‘The Last Detective’
Kerrins put me on the trail of ‘The Last Detective’ and I have to say that at the time I didn’t know anything about it whatsoever. The screenplay is by Richard Harris and is based on the book by one time R’s fan Leslie Thomas, on the character ‘Dangerous Davies’. D.C Davies is based at Continue reading
In Memory Of Mike Keen
Although I went with my dad pre-1959, I always say that year was the start of me supporting QPR. For the next ten years or so, the one person that always seemed to be on the pitch was Mike Keen. He was tall for a mid-field player, over 6ft, but looked quite elegant. He had Continue reading
Mike Keen – QPR FC Legend
It was very sad to hear the recent news of the death of Mike Keen, a great QPR Club servant and true legend. Mike played over 400 first team games for the R’s during his spell at Loftus Road covering the period from June 1958 to January 1969 and scored 44 league and Cup goals Continue reading
Steve Marriott & The 1964 Friendly Against Hibernian.
I’m still a huge fan of the Small Faces and. I first became aware that Stevie Marriott had performed at Loftus Road when a picture of him with ‘The Moments’ appeared in a fanzine some years ago. I do remember seeing a local band, ‘The Midnites’ play at Loftus Road later in the 60’s but Continue reading
Michael Thomas Keen: 19th March 1940 – 12th April 2009
It came as a great shock when I heard that Mike Keen had died after a short illness. His family attended the Sheffield Wednesday match at Loftus Road and at their request there was a minute’s applause in his memory. As far as the match was concerned, it must be noted that the R’s came Continue reading