The following article appeared in the West London Observer on 7th June 1957: ‘A piece of good luck set 18-year-old Carole Allen, of Askew Road, Shepherd’s Bush, on the road to stardom and since then she hasn’t looked back. Three years ago, an open radio audition was being held for youngsters at Portland Place. Carole Continue reading
QPR U18 (2) – Bristol City U18 (2)
U18 Professional Development League 2 Team: Salamon, Anthony, Bagan, Hamid, Harrack, Hawkins, Murphy, Christmas, Middleton-Tozer, Brown, Bala Sub Not Used: Zapieracynski It was the visitors who came closest to scoring in the opening minutes. Firstly, a cross from the left-wing was headed just wide, which was then followed by Matteo Salamon making a very good Continue reading
Nottingham Forest U23 (3) – QPR U23 (2)
Premier League Cup Team: Halwax, Drewe, de Wijs, Mahorn, Owens, Bettache, Ajose, Remy, Alfa, Aveiro, Kargbo Subs Not Used: Middlehurst, Bala Attendance: 126 After parking up, we headed for the Alfreton Town Social Club, situated adjacent to the ground. Surprised, but pleased, it was good to see Jordy de Wijs’ name on the team sheet. Continue reading
London Seaward (0) – QPR Women (1)
FA Women’s National League Division One (South East) Team: McLean, Petit, Jordinson, Grieve, Lewin, Searle, Blodgett, Hennessy, Moore, Edwards, Hall Subs: White, Maloney, Akerman, Kumaning, Curr London Seaward FC came into being after Leyton Orient had suddenly cut ties with their Women’s side in April 2021. In time for the commencement of the 2021/22 season, Continue reading
Coventry City (2) – QPR (3) – ‘Skies were Overcast & a Hailstorm Preceded Saturday Afternoon’s Match’
Team: Cunningham, Pollard, Pierce, McNab, Cockburn, Neil, Coward, Burns, Goddard, Rounce, Howe Attendance: 13,477 Rangers travelled to Highfield Road on 26th October 1929. The following match report later appeared in the Coventry Herald: ‘Skies were overcast, and a hailstorm preceded Saturday afternoon’s match at Highfield Road, where Coventry City entertained Queen’s Park Rangers. The visitors Continue reading
QPR U23 (3) – Bristol City U23 (4)
U23 Professional Development League 2 Team: Little, Jude-Boyd, Hamalainen, Owens, Mahorn, Pitblado, Ajose, Bettache, Kelman, Duke-McKenna, Mema Subs: Halwax, Williams-Lowe, Aoraha, Kargbo Prior to kick-off the Club announced that 19-year-old goalkeeper, Harry Halwax from Dublin, had been signed until the end of the season. The match was switched at late notice from Harlington to the Continue reading
QPR’s Proposed 1893 Tour to Dorset
On 21st January 1893, the Southern Times & Dorset County Herald reported that Queen’s Park Rangers would be making a tour to Dorset during the Easter period. ‘A match has been arranged with Weymouth, and other engagements are likely to follow.’ Two match reports, both played against Weymouth, appeared in the local press on 7th Continue reading
QPR U23 (0) – Middlesbrough U23 (5)
Premier League Cup Team: Little, Williams-Lowe, Woollard-Innocent, Owens, Woodman, Drewe, Ajose, Bettache, Kelman, Duke-McKenna, Aveiro Subs: Salamon, Pitblado, Jude-Boyd, Aoraha Following the 0-1 defeat in September at Bishop Auckland FC against Middlesbrough, the R’s came into this return Cup tie having previously beaten Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers respectively. The match was once again set Continue reading
In Memory of Brian Nicholas
The sad news that Brian Nicholas had passed away was reported in a recent match programme. It was noted elsewhere that he had died in October, aged 88. Brian was born in the Welsh mining village of Cwmaman, near Aberdare, on 20th April 1933. When he was aged four-years-old, the family moved to Slough. Although Continue reading
QPR Women (1) – Hashtag United Women (3)
FA Women’s National League Division One (South East) Team: White, Petit, Searle, Jordinson, Grieve, Lewin, Pope, Blodgett, Wardlaw, Moore, Hall The R’s had recorded a much-needed 2-1 away win against Norwich the previous Sunday, with goals from Brogan Moore and Erin Pope. QPR’s next opponents were table-toppers Hashtag United, who had impressively won ten and Continue reading