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
Memories of QPR winning the Championship Play-Off Final: Part Three – Belgrade to Wembley
For Easter holiday, Rangers played away in Leicester and at home to Watford. Injury to Charlie Austin and run of bad results took Rangers out of automatic promotion spots, so these two games were just some kind of warm-up for play-offs. I went to Leicester alone, by train. Due to rail maintenance, I travelled only 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 1979 QPR Open Day at the West London Sports Stadium, Du Cane Road, W12
The 1979 Open Day was held at the West London Sports Stadium, Du Cane Road, W12 and admission was by programme (50p). The Secretary of the Supporters Club, Daphne Biggs, welcomed Rangers fans to this summer event: ‘This afternoon you will be able to meet the players, watch them train, ask for their autographs, even Continue reading
Introduction and Part One of – “Let’s have Dinner” by Irish Jack
Just over eight years ago on Monday 22nd May 2006, I sat down in front of a camera on the floor of the Goldhawk Social Club, to an inch of the very spot I had sweated through my Mod clothes high on energy tablets and danced ‘The Dog’ to the Who’s rendition of ‘Heatwave’. Behind 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
The Comic Connection – No. 14 – Scorcher and Score – 26th January 1974
I have featured Scorcher and Score before and this edition dates back to 26th January 1974. The R’s were featured on the front cover and for the uninitiated all readers had to do was solve some of the clues and.SPOT THE TEAM! As for some of the contents inside, ‘The Boy in the Velvet Mask’ Continue reading
Macca – The Passing of a QPR Legend Two Years Ago Today
Big Dave got to know Alan McDonald personally and to commemorate his sad passing two years ago today, I’ve put together some of Dave’s memories: ‘My son Dan used to play for Acton Ealing Whistlers football team. Many of the managers and players were supporters of the R’s. Kevin Gallen’s dad was also with the Continue reading