The following article appeared in the West London Observer on 25th November 1955: ‘Pass the door and it looks like an ordinary public hall. Go through the door and walk down the long narrow corridor. Then the music suddenly bursts your eardrums; the rhythm runs all over your body. A tingle spreads from head to Continue reading
A 1908 Taddy & Co. QPR Cigarette Card from Series 2 – A. Nicholls
Taddy & Co. produced three sets of 15 cards per set, in their Prominent Footballer series: 1907, 1908 and finally in 1913. The first series has already been featured and this particular card of A. Nicholls is the fifth from the second series that was issued during 1908. Once again the series included two different Continue reading
QPR U18 (2) – Colchester United U18 (0) – Welcome back Paul Furlong
Professional Development League 2 Team: Dickinson, Williams-Lowe, Woollard-Innocent, Mesias, Drewe, Gubbins, Brooks, Remy, Platt, Bansal-McNulty, Francis-Adeyinka Sub Not Used: Bowman I missed the first-half mainly due to big problems on the Piccadilly Line. Anyway, ChrisPTenner kindly handed me a team sheet upon my arrival and informed me that the R’s were two up. Shiloh Remy Continue reading
Shepherd’s Bush Station & the Opening of the Central London Railway in 1900
Shepherd’s Bush Station opened on 30th July 1900 and was at that time, the western terminus of the Central London Railway. The following article appeared in ‘Black and White Budget’ magazine on 11th August: ‘The opening for traffic of the Central London Railway ought to be the signal for further electric underground travel in London. Continue reading
QPR U23 (5) – Charlton Athletic U23 (1)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Dieng, Furlong, Perch, Lynch, Williams, Shodipo, Manning, Owens, Eze, Oteh, Osayi-Samuel Subs Not Used: Bowman, Kakay On a dark afternoon with a cutting icy wind blowing across the Harlington training ground, Paul Hall fielded a strong side, which included the welcome return of James Perch. Seny Dieng did really well Continue reading
On this Day in 1974: The 0-0 FA Cup Draw at Stamford Bridge
Team: Parkes, Clement, Gillard, Venables, Mancini, McLintock, Thomas, Francis, Leach, Bowles, Givens Attendance: 31,540 The FA Cup 3rd Round tie at Stamford Bridge on 5th January 1974, ended goal-less. It was a lively affair and Gerry Francis missed a penalty. Dave Sexton was Chelsea’s manager at the time and their starting line-up included John Hollins Continue reading
From January 1927: Rangers lost 1-0 at Highfield Road & the Air was thick with Snowballs!
Team: Hebden, Sweetman, Pierce, McAlister, Eggleton, Gough, Charlesworth, Mustard, Goddard, Middleton, Lofthouse Attendance: 8,187 Rangers travelled to Highfield Road on 22nd January 1927. Under the title: ‘Mixed Sport at Highfield Road’, the following match report appeared in the Coventry Evening Telegraph later that day: ‘With three inches of snow on the ground and only the Continue reading
QPR U23 (2) – Watford U23 (2)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Herdman, Kakay, Williams, Owens, Phillips, Hamalainen, Shodipo, Ngbakoto, Oteh, Grego-Cox, Darbyshire Subs Not Used: Hudnott, Paul, Stylianides It was a sunny, crisp afternoon at Harlington and amongst those looking on were Gareth Ainsworth and Gary Waddock. After a scrappy start, Rangers took the lead from the penalty spot after a Continue reading
Christmas Day 1954: A 1-0 win at Loftus Road over Northampton Town
Team: Brown, Woods, Ingham, Nicholas, Rutter, Angell, Fidler, Cameron, Clark, Smith, Shepherd Attendance: 8,666 On Christmas Day 1954, the R’s took on Northampton Town at Loftus Road. The following match report appeared in the West London Observer a week later: ‘Rangers took two points from Northampton Town in a very scrappy game, at Loftus Road, Continue reading
The 2-2 Draw with Bristol City in 1978
Team: Parkes, Clement, Gillard, Hollins, Howe, Abbott, Shanks, Busby, James, Bowles, Givens Sub Not Used: Cunningham Attendance: 17,051 Rangers sitting third from bottom, one point behind West Ham, took on Bristol City at Loftus Road on 25th February 1978. Laurie Mumford wrote the following match report: ‘Stan Bowles was rewarded for his masterly control in Continue reading