You may have seen the ad that appeared on the Official Website back in May and also in the Leeds United programme. Considering that no one knew which division we would be playing in come August, well done to the club and O Publishing for not letting all the hyperbole put them off and ruin Continue reading
When Rangers Fans Vented Their Anger at QPR Chairman Richard Thompson
In May 1993, the R’s were London’s top club finishing in fifth place in the inaugural Premier League season.But the frustration and anger amongst the Rangers faithful had been building up for some time in 1994 and it culminated with the sale of Darren Peacock. There were doubts regarding Gerry Francis’s future as Manager and Continue reading
Danny Boxshall – QPR Player & Winner of the Military Medal
In my souvenir edition of the FA Cup 6th Round tie against Derby County in 1948 it states: ‘Danny Boxshall is unique in that he was signed as a professional without having been seen by any of the club officials. Recommendation was so high that there was no necessity to bother about this formality. He Continue reading
The ‘Bush Ranger’ – The Official 80’s Club Newspaper
Following the article on ‘The Superhoop’ in February, next up is the ‘Bush Ranger’ in the series on various QPR fans periodicals that were issued by the Club/Supporters Club since the 1940’s. Costing 50p in October 1987, the first issue included the following message from the Chairman, David Bulstrode: ‘Welcome to your own newspaper. Let Continue reading
In Memory of ‘Big Paul’ Farley: 25th November 1966 – 18th June 2011
James Luck posted up on the 13th June that Paul was in hospital and not very well. I was then stunned just five days later when James then posted on the message board that, after being in intensive care, he had passed away that morning ! Paul used to travel to away games with the Continue reading
A Female Super Hoops Fan – From the Beginning
Well, where do I begin ? I was 7 years old when I first got into football, having Scottish parents meant that it was mainly Partick Thistle and Glasgow Rangers to begin with. But my best friend’s Dad was a QPR fan and used to talk animatedly to me about the ground/games/players etc, so a Continue reading
Arthur Longbottom, the 1959 Team Barber & the ‘Crazy Gang’ at Loftus Road
The following article was written by Nixon Farr and appeared in the popular football weekly magazine, ‘Soccer Star’ on 28th November 1959. ‘It was laughs all the way when we ran into QPR’s star forward, Arthur Longbottom and three of his player pals. Phew, they have a reputation for taking their soccer seriously, but off Continue reading
Stop Press News – Picked for International Trial – Article Written By Tom Cheetham in 1936
Thanks to Colin Woodley for sending me this superb newspaper article that appeared in ‘Football Weekly’ on 14th November 1936, as part of a series, ‘From Soldier to Soccer Star.’ The R’s had been knocked out of the FA Cup by Margate though, but I love the account of how he had found out that Continue reading
A Charity Appeal to QPR Fans Far & Wide
Not another one I hear you say ? Following the excellent fundraising in aid of Grace Murphy, the Tiger Cubs and Lorna’s recent breast cancer appeal, I’m making my appeal to you. As I’ve mentioned in the past, on Sunday 26th June 2011, I will be taking part in the London Bikeathon with about ten Continue reading
‘Man on the Run’ – Running in Memory of Neil Roberts
Last Sunday, over 400 runners took part in this year’s ‘Man on the Run Race for Life’ at Hampton, Herne Bay. Amongst them were a number of R’s fans who were competing in memory of our own Neil Roberts who sadly died a few months ago. The Rangers contingent included Dave Robinson, Justin Stone, Multi Continue reading