Team: Kenny, Hill, Gabbidon, Ferdinand, Young (Orr), Traore, Barton, Faurlin, Wright-Phillips, Mackie, Helguson. Subs Not Used: Derry, Buzsaky, Smith, Hewitt. Murphy was originally named but got injured. Attendance: 27,678 A great trip to the Potteries. My brother is a Stoke fan and regularly sees them play away from home, but he had not been to Continue reading
QPR Flag Signed by (Viva) Brother – Independent R’s Fundraiser for the QPR Ladies.
This autographed QPR flag was kindly donated to the Indy R’s by Bob Cartwright, a Rangers fan from the East Midlands. Bob got the flag signed by the band at their gig at the Leadmill in Sheffield. The band includes at least two R’s fans. If you’re interested in making a bid, this collectable item Continue reading
QPR U18 (3) – Colchester United U18 (1)
Team: Deane, Walker, Downes, Champion, Browne, Sendles-White, Sutherland, Simmonds, Gibbons, Andrade, Webb. Prior to kick-off, the players, officials and spectators observed a minute’s silence in memory of the fallen. Marcel Henry-Francis was rested as he was still recovering from a slight thigh strain and we were surprised to see Bruno Andrade start up-front. Frankie Sutherland Continue reading
Corporal Albert ‘Ben’ Butler – QPR Player & the First Professional Footballer in the Ranks of the 17th Middlesex to be Killed in Action
Gordon Macey refers to a ‘J. Butler’ who made his debut for the R’s against Arsenal on Boxing Day, 1916 and went on to make 7 appearances. Dennis Signy had previously mentioned a player named ‘Butler’ in his book as ‘being a victim of the Great War’. Colin Woodley recently lent me a copy of, Continue reading
QPR U18 (2) – Dagenham & Redbridge U18 (1)
Youth Alliance Cup Team: Deane, Monthe, Downes, Champion, Browne, Sendles-White, Sutherland, Simmonds, Gibbons, Henry-Francis, Adekunle Subs: Comley, Webb, Hubble, Daly + 1 other The Dagenham entourage brought along their own bench, something perhaps the Saturday Morning Crew should consider ? The match kicked off over 10 minutes late, but Rangers got off to a lively Continue reading
QPR v Manchester City – If Carlsberg Did Football Adverts
QPR came so close to ending Manchester City’s unbeaten league start in a five-goal thriller at a packed Loftus Road. The mega rich team with an abundance of international footballers were given a stern test by QPR with a promising display that bodes well for the future. When the fixtures were revealed back in June, Continue reading
16th December 1944: Queen’s Park Rangers (4) – Fulham (4)
Team: Gregory, Rose, Dawes, Daniels, Ridyard, Attwell, Sibley, Shaw, Heathcote, Mallett, Darragon Attendance: 10,000 The previous Saturday Rangers had recorded a 5-4 win at Southampton which amazingly was a reversal of a 4-5 defeat in September ! This line-up against Fulham included a number of guest players which was common practice during the War years. Continue reading
Disabled R’s Fans Cry Foul Over Paltry Ticket Quota
The Fulham & Hammersmith Chronicle recently highlighted the allocation problems facing disabled R’s fans: ‘QPR are looking to form a disabled supporters ‘ association following howls of protest over the paltry 14 tickets allocated for the Spurs derby on Sunday in a ground that holds 36,000. The 14 disabled fans get a carer’s pass as Continue reading
Tottenham Hotspur v QPR – ‘It Was All Kicking Off, I Thought, They’re Going to Have a Go in the Second Half For Sure‚’
Team: Kenny, Young, Traore, Hall (Gabbidon), Ferdinand, Derry (Mackie), Faurlin, Barton, Taarabt (Bothroyd), Wright-Phillips, Helguson Subs Not Used: Murphy, Hill, Buzsaky, Smith Attendance: 36,147 (including nearly 3,000 R’s fans) We gave the ball away far too cheaply, with Taarabt the biggest culprit. It put us under immense pressure 1st half, against a good side who Continue reading
QPR U18 (3) – Leyton Orient U18 (1)
Youth Alliance Cup Team: Deane, Downes, Walker, Champion, Browne, Sendles-White, Simmonds, Hubble, Gibbons, Henry-Francis, Fitzpatrick Subs: McDonnell, Monthe, Koeris, Daly, Adekunle When I arrived the 1st team squad were going through their paces and two QPR Girls matches were set to take place. Marcel Henry-Francis was back having completed his loan spell with Hampton & Continue reading