Net sales from the 27th Indy R’s badge were £125.00 and this amount has just been transferred to the Community Department. The badge was produced to commemorate QPR winning the Division Two title in 1983. Thanks to everyone who purchased them. Steve Russell
Category: Memorabilia
The 26th Indy R’s Badge Raised £330.00 for the No.10 Foundation
My 26th Independent R’s badge featured QPR legend Kevin Gallen. 100 badges were produced, 99 were sold and the other one was given to Kevin. Sales and donations realised £330.00 and this amount was transferred to the Trust accordingly. The No.10 Foundation, which is a charitable (restricted) fund managed by ‘QPR in the Community Trust’, Continue reading
QPR: The Road to ‘76
The book examines the rise and performances of the seminal team of the 70’s. Fashioned by Gordon Jago and Dave Sexton, QPR played a continental style of football previously unseen on our shores. With household names like Stan Bowles, Dave Thomas, and Gerry Francis, the Loftus Road outfit gave the big boys a run for Continue reading
The 25th Independent R’s Badge
My 25th Indy R’s badge is now available and features Trevor Sinclair. Limited to just 104, they are priced at £3.00 each. Also, for sale are a few of some of my previous badges. I’m always happy to do mail order within the UK. For further information or to place an order please email Continue reading
My 24th Independent R’s Badge is a Fundraiser for QPR Women FC
My latest badge is a designated fundraiser for QPR Women FC. Limited to just 102, they are priced at £3.00 each and all monies raised will be presented to Steve Quashie. Also available are a few of some of my previous badges. I’m happy to do mail order and for further information or to place Continue reading
The World War Two Prisoner’s QPR Pennant
The following fascinating article appeared in issue five of ‘The Ranger’ (‘The Official Newspaper for Supporters of QPR’), in the Autumn of 1994. ‘Rangers have been presented with a pennant designed by Second World War prisoners. It was originally made by a group of merchant seamen who were all QPR supporters. They were captured at Continue reading
The 22nd Independent R’s Badge
My 22nd Independent R’s badge is now available and it features the iconic No.10 shirt. Limited to just 80, they are priced at £3.00 each and £200.00 will be presented to the ‘QPR No.10 Foundation’. I also have a few of some of my previous badges. I’m always happy to do mail order and for Continue reading
Adventure’ Comic’s ‘Famous Club Colours & Players’ Series featured QPR’s Jimmy Birch in 1923
Better described as a ‘Lively, Healthy and Up-to-Date Story Paper’, the first edition of ‘Adventure’ hit the streets on 17th September 1921. On the 17th February 1923, the first sheet of nine footballers was issued and the players included were: Cliff Jones of Burnley, F. Knowles of Stockport County and Linfield’s Bob Wallace. I managed Continue reading
The 1909 Smith’s QPR ‘Cup Tie’ Cigarette Card featuring E. H. Lintott
During 1908/09 F & J Smith issued a series of 50 football ‘Cup Tie’ cigarette cards and number 34 featured QPR’s England international, E. H. Lintott. On the reverse side of the card it reads: ‘An artistic left-half, who plays amateur. Caps: v Scotland 1908, 09, v Ireland 1908, 09, v Wales, 1908.’ Also included Continue reading
The 1910 Gallaher’s QPR Cigarette Card featuring William Barnes
In 1910 Gallaher’s Ltd of Belfast/London, issued a series of 100 cards in their Association Football Club Colours series and number 68 featured QPR winger, William Barnes. On the reverse side of the card it reads: ‘Queen’s Park Rangers became a Southern League Club in 1899, and did fairly well before winning the championship in Continue reading