U21 Professional Development League 2 Team: Warren, Adamson, Putman, Smith, Akindileni, Alemayehu, Sanyaolu, Aoraha, Bennie, Pearman, Hassan Subs: Halliday, Street, Dyke, Coomes, O’Brien On an overcast afternoon at the TSG Training Centre, captain for the Bristol City side was no other than Joe Lumley. And, also at Heston were the Senegal National squad who were Continue reading
£200 has-been Donated to the ‘QPR in the Community Trust’ & the Latest Indy R’s Badge Featuring Gerry Francis
After the Adel Taarabt badge had sold out, £200 was donated recently to the ‘QPR in the Community Trust’ for their ‘Extra Time’ Club. The project was introduced in 2009 and has helped to bring many local people together on a weekly basis for those who are isolated, lonely or just keen to be part of a regular social and activity session. Thanks to everyone that purchased them. With the anniversary of Continue reading
QPR FC Women (0) – Actonians Ladies (0)
FA Women’s National League One (South-East) Team: Clarke, Lewin, Searle, Wellesley-Davies, Gotch, Hill, Ali, Mehmet, Dzyadyk, Leach, Adebowale-Arimoro Attendance: 102 Played at the home of North Greenford, it was the R’s who had the best of the early stages on a very heavy pitch. However, Ellie Searle’s superb block on the bye-line prevented what could Continue reading
QPR Development Squad (2) – Cardiff City U21 (2)
Premier League Cup Team: Warren, Adamson, trialist, Smith, Akindileni, Alemayehu, Poku, Aoraha, Bennie, Kolli, Pearman, Subs: Halliday, Putman, Agbude, Coomes, O’Brien Following the 3-1 win at Stockport, Rangers’ next opponents in the Premier League Cup were Cardiff City. On a cold night with some intermittent drizzle, the Rangers starting line-up included Rayan Kolli, Kwame Poku, Continue reading
Brentford (1) – QPR (2) – ‘And with only Two Minutes before the Interval, Pat Kerrins Crashed Home a Fine Right-Footed Shot’
London Challenge Cup Final Team: Springett, Nelson, Woods, Temby, Powell, Crickson, Pounder, Dean, Petchey, Quinn, Kerrins Attendance: 10,400 After defeating Arsenal 2-1 at Highbury in the London Challenge Cup semi-final, on 15th November 1955 Rangers travelled to Griffin Park for the final. The following match report appeared a few days later in the local Gazette: ‘Queen’s Park Rangers won the London Challenge Cup for the third time Continue reading
QPR FC Women (1) – Fulham FC Women (1)
FA Women’s National League One (South-East) Team: Clarke, Searle, Wellesley-Davies, Gotch, Lewin, Hill, Ali, Mehmet, Orchard, Adebowale-Arimoro, Dzyadyk Subs: Monaghan, Reid, Sampson, Owen, Morris, D’Santos, Leach Rangers faced a strong, unbeaten Fulham side under the lights. Two minutes in and Annie Dzyadyk’s dangerous cross was successfully pushed away to safety by Jacqui Goldsmid. And six minutes later, Juliet Adebowale-Arimoro did well to stay onside, and her shot then rattled the crossbar. The R’s got the goal they Continue reading
QPR Development Squad (1) – Hendon (1) – Rangers go through 2-1 on Penalties
Middlesex Senior Challenge Cup Team: Halliday, Sandiford, Moore, Balogun, Cuthbert, Wiles, McAvoy, Neill, Oluwabusola, Sanyaolu, Neziri Subs: Fittall, Edouard-Marisson, Majesty, Brunson, Kennedy Joe English told me that Frankie Beckles was making his debut in goal because the regular keeper was unavailable after being sent off on Saturday. The R’s starting line-up included the five substitutes from the previous evening, with all four outfield players being involved at some Continue reading
QPR FC Women (0) AFC Bournemouth Women (1)
FAWNL League Cup Team: Clarke, Lewin, Wellesley-Davies, Searle, Gotch, Dzyadyk, Ali, Hill, Leach, Mehmet, Adebowale-Arimoro Subs: Blodgett, Doyle, D’Santos, Owen, Sampson, Munro, Orchard A strong Bournemouth side included the likes of Welsh international, Elena Cole in the starting line-up, and Bermudian international, Kenni Thompson on the bench. Two minutes into the game, it was the visitors who provided the first shot on target, when Kenny Clarke held Elena Cole’s attempt from distance. Continue reading
Brentford U21 (4) – QPR Development Squad (0)
U21 Professional Development League 2 Team: Warren, Agbude, Putman, Wilkie, Akindileni, Alemayehu, Coomes, Dyke, Hassan, Pearman, Trujillo Subs: Halliday, Moore, Neill, Oluwabusola Neziri For my first visit to the Gtech Community Stadium, I had first met up with Sammy at Ealing Broadway before taking the 65 bus to Kew Bridge. Rangers fans were allocated the away section of the ground, and there were over 200 present. A minute’s silence in memory of former Brentford academy coach, Christopher Continue reading
We Will Remember Them
The following servicemen had at some point in their careers, played for Queen’s Park Rangers Football Club, and all tragically lost their lives serving their country. Albert Edward Bonass: In June 1939, Albert arrived at Loftus Road from Chesterfield. He went on to make 61 appearances for the R’s. He was one of the RAF crew who lost their lives when their Stirling bomber crashed Continue reading