The 2010/11 run proved to be a stressful one, with the results of the FA investigation into the Alejandro Faurlin transfer announced barely 90 minutes before the kick off of the final match of the season at home to Leeds United on 7th May. This year also saw the 35th anniversary of the tensest end Continue reading
David Samuel – The QPR Player That Was Lucky To Survive a Shooting Accident in 1949.
On 30th December 1949, the Willesden Chronicle reported that a young QPR amateur had been seriously injured in a gun accident in South Wales: ‘David Samuel, 16-year-old Queen’s Park Rangers amateur left-half was seriously injured in a gun accident near his home at Swansea on Tuesday. Samuel was apparently out shooting when he tripped and Continue reading
QPR v Leeds United
Carlsberg don’t do Saturdays, but If they did I hope they’d allow us to win ! QPR celebrated promotion to the Premier League on a day of high drama and sparked off parties all over Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith and Notting Hill, during and after the game. In years to come, QPR fans will be able Continue reading
We Are QPR – A Visual Record of Flag Day in the Bush
The threat of a points deduction by the FA was still a real possibility as Rangers fans flocked to the Bush in the morning, but this didn’t deter the celebrations or the abundance of flags. This for me was one of the many features of what later proved to be an even more memorable and Continue reading
He was in the Cafe in the Uxbridge Road When, ‘it Went Quiet & Someone Read Out the Announcement’
In the aftermath of the wild celebrations at Watford the previous Saturday, we once again had to come to terms with the fact that the FA was due to announce their decision on the eve of our final game of the season. As the week progressed, the tension was becoming more and more unbearable. Then Continue reading
Congratulations to Steve Gallen & the U18’s Squad on Winning the Title
A 0-0 draw at Harlington last Saturday was enough to secure the Football League Youth Alliance League Championship. Rangers were up against second place Millwall who themselves had needed a victory by a big margin do deny us the title. There was a good turnout from the Saturday Morning Crew which included Alan Barnes, Robbie Continue reading
The 11th Indy R’s Badge
At the time of writing, nearly 60 of my latest badge have been sold. My previous issue is also available. That one commemorated the U18’s winning the Youth Alliance National League Cup last May at Loftus Road. Lastly, there are very limited numbers of both Alec Stock badges. All the others have sold out. They Continue reading
Watford v QPR – We Shall Not Be Moved
Queen’s Park Rangers finally reached the Premier League after beating Watford 2-0 at Vicarage Road. Late goals from Adel Taarabt and Tommy Smith ended a 15 year wait and gave their 2,000 plus travelling fans reason for a double celebration as they also clinched winning the inaugural npower Championship in the process. Top of the Continue reading
QPR v Hull City – Anyone For Snooker ?
QPR now stand on the finishing line of promotion following a third consecutive draw, this time at home to Hull City. And for the third game in a row they were made to rue the chances missed both on the pitch and in the Championship table. Wayne Routledge gave them the perfect start and once Continue reading
The Charity Walk to Watford for the QPR Tiger Cubs Football Team
James Doe is an R’s fan who was responsible for last year’s superb Non-League Day. He has now helped organise a charity walk to Watford on Saturday: “I’m organising a charity walk from Loftus Road to Vicarage Road on 30th April ahead of our match against Watford. We are trying to raise funds for the Continue reading