FA Women’s National League Plate 2nd Round Team: McLean, Curr, Searle, Carolan, Jordinson, Gunn, Pope, Blodgett, Cutler, Akerman, Petit To alleviate any doubts about playing the re-scheduled Cup fixture at the Powerday Stadium, it was decided that the match would be switched to Harlington. On a very cold afternoon, it was the visitors who took Continue reading
Liverpool (3) – QPR (2) – ‘Ferdinand had to be restrained by Players from both Sides’
FA Carling Premiership Team: Stejskal, Bardsley, Wilson, Impey, Barker, Wilkins, Peacock, Allen (B), Meaker, (Penrice), Ready, Ferdinand Attendance: 24,561 Rangers travelled to Anfield on 8th December 1993 following a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at Loftus Road four days earlier. Colin Wood filed his match report the next morning: ‘Liverpool completed a dramatic victory over Continue reading
QPR B (0) – Derby County U21 (2)
Premier League Cup Team: Halwax, Anthony (E), Pitblado, Angelov, Rossi, Woodman, Ajose, Murphy, Dougui, Bala, Anthony (M) Subs: Salamon, Cotter, Talla, Petrie As we gathered in Hanwell’s Clubhouse pre-match, the hot topic was the confirmation of Michael Beale’s departure. Then, speculating who may replace him, in walked Kenny Jackett, right on cue! The rain had Continue reading
QPR (2) – Arsenal (1): ‘Webb Glory – Heads Up…Dave Hits Arsenal’
Football League Cup Quarter Final Team: Parkes, Clement, Gillard, Hollins, McLintock, Webb, Thomas, Kelly, Masson, Bowles, Givens Sub: Leach Attendance: 27,621 After winning 2-0 at Upton Park in the previous round, Rangers were then scheduled to face Arsenal on 30th November 1976 at Loftus Road. However, the game ended up being played the following evening. Continue reading
QPR U18 (6) – Colchester United U18 (1)
U18 Professional Development League 2 Team: Clark, Siqueira, Leah, Brown, McDonald, McCann, Sackey, Tuck, Petrie, Talla, Lawrence Sub Not Used: Cant Strelly Katalay gave Colchester an early lead when his side-footed strike went in via the underside of the crossbar. Rangers began to grow into the game and create chances. Teddy Lawrence broke away and Continue reading
QPR (3) – FC Cologne (0) – ‘Bowles Slams European Best’
UEFA Cup 3rd Round 1st Leg Team: Parkes, Clement, Gillard, Hollins, McLintock, Webb, Thomas, Leach, Masson, Bowles, Givens Attendance: 21,143 After disposing of Brann Bergen and Slovan Bratislava in earlier rounds, the R’s then took on FC Cologne at Loftus Road on 24th November 1976. David Miller’s match report appeared the next day: ‘Stan Bowles, Continue reading
Everton (0) – QPR (3) – ‘Ray Wilkins even had Time Out from Running the Game to Sign an Autograph before he took a Corner – it was that type of Day for him’
Team: Stejskal, Bardsley, Wilson, Wlkins, Peacock, Yates, Impey, Barker, Ferdinand, Allen (B), Sinclair Attendance: 17,089 On the back of a 1-0 home win over Blackburn Rovers the previous week, the R’s then travelled to Goodison Park on 20thNovember 1993. Ken Gannon filed the following match report: ‘Howard Kendall was angry and disappointed after watching Everton Continue reading
QPR B (3) – Brighton & Hove Albion U21 (4)
Premier League Cup Team: Mahoney, Jude-Boyd, Pitblado, Rossi, Rendall, Cotter, Bala, Murphy, Lloyd, Pedder, Adarkwa Subs: Salamon, Dougui, Angelov, Ajose, Anthony On a mild evening at the Powerday Stadium, it was the R’s who took the lead on nine minutes. The Seagulls had enjoyed most of the early play, but after losing possession, Alfie Lloyd Continue reading
QPR FC Women (1) – AFC Wimbledon Women (7)
Vitality Women’s FA Cup 3rd Round Qualifying Team: McLean, Leys, Searle, Jordinson, Grieve, Gunn, Blodgett, Hennessy, Petit, Hall, Moore Overcast with the sun poking through intermittently, Katie McLean pulled off a superb full-length save and the ball going behind for a corner. Billie Brooks’ close-range header gave the visitors the early lead at the Powerday Continue reading
We Will Remember Them
Prior to kick-off at the recent home game against West Brom, the names of the players (from both sides) who had lost their lives during both World Wars, were read out. And Trumpeter Sgt. Warren Ringham of the Royal Air Force Band played the ‘Last Post’. The following servicemen had at some point in their Continue reading