Team: Smithies, Perch, Onuoha, Hall, Bidwell, Cousins, Henry, Shodipo, Chery, El Khayati (Sylla), Polter (Washington) Subs Not Used: Ingram, Caulker, Kakay, Paul, Borysiuk Attendance: 13,210 (including 598 Rovers fans) Sam Gallagher’s header earned Blackburn just their second Championship point of the season as they salvaged a draw against Queen’s Park Rangers. Tjaronn Chery’s sublime 25-yard Continue reading
‘They said I was too Small’ – Ron Springett’s Tough Climb to the Top
Former Rangers and England goalkeeper, Ron Springett, sadly passed away one year ago today, aged 80 years old. The following article appeared in a football periodical in 1965: ‘The last England cap I won was against Switzerland, at Basle, in 1963. We beat the Swiss 8-1. It was the last match of a very successful Continue reading
In Memory of John O’Rourke: 1945 – 2016
It was very sad to hear the recent news that the one-time QPR FC forward of the early 1970’s, John O’Rourke had passed away at the age of 71. John O’Rourke throughout his career at his clubs including; Luton, Middlesbrough, Ipswich, Coventry and QPR, was a high ratio goal scorer. His finishing was sharp and Continue reading
QPR U23 (4) – Crystal Palace U23 (1)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Lumley, Barzey (Folkes), Williams, Campbell-Young, Arthur, Lang, Prohouly (Akinola), Manning (Alfa), Adams, Eze, Darbyshire Sub Not Used: Dieng This fixture was originally scheduled for Selhurst Park, but five days prior to kick-off, Palace asked for the game to be switched. It was the visitors who got off to a blistering Continue reading
QPR Ladies (0) – Crystal Palace Ladies (1)
FA Women’s Premier League (Southern Section) Team: Caldwell, Lopes, Engels, Sseninde, Sloan, Peck, Searle (O’Callaghan), Godden, Anu (Peacock), Netschova (Thompson), Knell Sub Not Used: Smith The ladies squad had lost a large number of players prior to the end of last season. One incoming player we were told about was Lauren Peck, a winger who Continue reading
Wigan Athletic (0) – QPR (1) – The Fat Lady Sings but the R’s Hold On
Team: Smithies, Perch, Onuoha, Hall, Bidwell, Henry, Luongo, Cousins, Chery (Borysiuk), Ngbakoto, Polter Subs Not Used: Ingram, Kakay, Paul, El Khayati, Shodipo, Washington Attendance: 10,606 (including 768 R’s fans) It was a very pleasant and eventful day out for myself at the Wigan v QPR fixture last Saturday. Rangers triumphed 1-0 which was nice, in Continue reading
QPR U23 (4) – Ipswich Town U23 (1)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Brzozowski, Barzey, Hamalainen, Comley, Arthur, Kpekawa, Darbyshire, Akinola, Adams, Eze, Manning Subs: Williams, Klass, Prohouly Brandon Adam was made captain and he lined up at centre-forward, whilst Danny Darbyshire moved over to the right-wing. Eberechi Eze made a fine interception outside the box, but his follow up effort lacked power Continue reading
The Ealing Theatre/Hippodrome – Formerly Located at 22, Ealing Broadway, London W5
The theatre dominates the right-hand side of the postcard (circa 1907) shown below, with the tower and right-hand spire and the elaborate gable bearing the name ‘Ealing Theatre’ in the centre. A hall of variety was Ealing’s sole place of entertainment in 1832. It stood next to the New Inn in St. Mary’s Road and Continue reading
QPR (2) – Rochdale (1)
EFL Cup 2nd Round Team: Ingram, Bidwell, Onuoha, Hall, Perch, Kakay (Polter), Borysiuk (Luongo), Sandro, El Khayati (Chery), Shodipo, Washington Subs Not Used: Smithies, Comley, Paul, Grego-Cox Attendance: 3,928 (including 211 Rochdale fans) We won despite Hasselbaink’s team selection, not because of it. He was forced into making an early change as El Khayati came Continue reading
QPR U23 (3) – Crewe Alexandra U23 (3)
U23 Professional Development League Team: Brzozowski, Akinola, Hamalainen, Comley, Arthur, Kpekawa, Prohouly, Manning, Darbyshire, Eze, Adams On a hot, humid and overcast afternoon, the Harlington Crew also included; Clive Kingham, ChrisPTenner, Ray Marno (who had travelled up from Eastbourne), Roger Stokes and Sammy. Brandon Comley put a good ball into the box from the left Continue reading