Gregory's QPR Record & What Was Said When He Signed

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A Look Back at John Gregory's Year at QPR

When Gregory replaced Gary Waddock in mid-September 2006, QPR had 1 victory from 8 league games this season and were in the bottom three (1 win, 3 draws and 4 defeats - 6 points). (Including the results from the end of the 2005-2006 season, QPR were actually on "a run" of 1 win in their last 19 games. (3 wins in Waddock's 22 game QPR managerial career).
QPR's record last season under Gregory was 47 points from 38 games.
(Played 38: 13 wins - 8 draws - 17 defeats) See below for results. And obviously over the past two-three months, the record is even more impressive.)
This season of course, has been a little different: 7 league games: 4 losses and 3 draws - 3 points.
Gregory's first game in charge: At Home to Hull, which QPR won 2-0. QPR's team for Gregory's first Game:
Jones; Bignot, Rehman, Stewart, Rose (Kanyuka); Cook, Bircham (Lomas), Bailey (Ward), Rowlands; Jones, Blackstock. - Subs: Royce, Baidoo. Scorers Jones and Blackstock in the second half.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 - OFFICIAL SITE - GREGORY APPOINTED
John Gregory has been appointed as QPR First Team Manager with immediate effect.
Gary Waddock will now work under the former Aston Villa boss in an Assistant Manager's role.
In an exclusive interview with www.qpr.co.uk, Chairman Gianni Paladini revealed his delight at the appointment: "It's a fantastic scoop for the Club.
"John is a proven manager at the highest level and is very eager to get back in to the managerial game.
"He's sat down with Gary and talked everything through and the situation is perfect as we look to climb the Championship table.
"I'd like to wish the pair of them the very best in their new roles.''
Gregory - who has been out of the game since leaving Derby County in 2003 - commented: "I'm back in the hot-seat and it's a huge challenge.
"QPR are very close to my heart and it's a fantastic opportunity for me.
"This is a job I can very much get my teeth into and I'm relishing the challenge that lies ahead.
"Winning matches is what matters most in the business and we aim to do that, starting Saturday.''
Waddock said: "It's the right decision for the club, I'm just thankful that Gianni thinks enough of me to keep me here as Assistant Manager.
"I look forward to working with John, we both played together under Terry Venables and have the same work ethic.
"I'll learn a lot from him and I'm sure that this appointment will benefit the club I love."

September 20, 2006 - QPR OFFICIAL SITE - GREGORY IN PROFILE
www.qpr.co.uk brings you an exclusive insight into the professional career of the R's new gaffer John Gregory.
John Gregory served his managerial apprenticeship at a variety of clubs.
He started his career with Portsmouth, before a brief spell at Plymouth Argyle.
Soon after he joined Leicester City in a coaching capacity, before being appointed First Team Coach at Villa Park in November 1994.
He left Villa to become manager of Wycombe Wanderers in October 1996.
After taking over a struggling Wanderers squad, he steered them clear of relegation in the 1996/97 season by eight points.
He led Villa to the top of the Premiership following an unbeaten start to the season in 1998, which lasted a club record 12 matches. However, they were not able to sustain their title tilt and fell away in the second half of the season.
In his four years in charge at Villa Park, the Villains never finished outside the top eight, finishing seventh in his first half-season as manager, sixth in 1999 and 2000 and eighth in 2001.
Noted for speaking his mind, Gregory had his fair share of run-in's with players and Chairman Doug Ellis alike, but he was always 100 per cent committed to the club and was unfortunate not to taste success in the FA Cup Final in 2000, losing to a single goal from Chelsea's Roberto di Matteo.
He had criticised the club for failing to invest sufficiently in new players, but his passion and determination to lead Villa to glory remained undiminished.
His departure came as a shock to players and fans alike and his achievements at Villa Park will be long-remembered by everyone connected with the Midlands club.
He was immediately linked with the managerial vacancy at his old club Derby County and, after being contacted by the club about the position, he was unveiled as Colin Todd's successor on January 30 2002.
His first priority at Pride Park was to keep The Rams in the Premiership, but with Derby lying second from bottom and six points adrift from safety at the time of his arrival, he was unable to save them.
Despite a slight improvement in their results, The Rams were relegated to the First Division, and Gregory eventually left the Club in March 2003.
As a player, Gregory enjoyed a distinguished career, which saw him play for several teams.
He was signed from apprentice at Northampton Town before moving to Aston Villa in 1977, where he spent two years before signing for Brighton.
From there he went to QPR, in 1981, making 188 appearances for the R's, before signing for Derby County in 1985, staying with the Rams for two years before effectively hanging up his boots.
Gregory was a tireless midfielder who made nearly 600 appearances in his career, scoring 83 goals, and winning six full international caps for England.

Announcement of Gregory's Two Year Contract
April 23, 2007 - QPR Official Site -GAFFER STAYS ON
The Club are delighted to announce that John Gregory has agreed a two year extension to his current contract.
In the wake of the R's guaranteeing their Championship status with victory against Cardiff City on Saturday, Gregory has activated a clause within his existing contract that will see him remain at Loftus Road until the end of the 2008/09 campaign.
Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Gregory said: "I'm delighted to accept the offer made to me by Chairman Gianni Paladini.
"I feel very honoured to have been the Manager of QPR for the last seven months and to have been given the task of keeping us in the Championship. Now that has been secured, the rebuilding has to begin.
"We need to put some concrete in the foundations to make sure the Club does not sink to the appalling depths that it has done this season. That means making changes throughout the Club, which will not always be popular ones.
"I personally have never been happier. I look forward to working alongside Gianni, as we strive to build a better future for our loyal fans. All you need is love.''
Gregory joined the R's on September 20th 2006, replacing Gary Waddock, whose ten games in charge in all competitions at the start of the season heralded just two victories.
His impact was immediate, as the R's clinched back-to-back wins in his first two games, before four wins in five outings, culminating in Saturday's 1-0 win against the Bluebirds, confirmed the R's place in the second tier of English football.
Chairman Gianni Paladini expressed his delight at the news, commenting: "John Gregory has done a fantastic job in his short time in charge here and we are all delighted that he has agreed to be part of our future.
"The impact he has made since he arrived here in September has been quite staggering. The signings he has made have been inspirational and he's proven what a top Manager he is.
"He has our one hundred per-cent backing and he is most definitely the right man to lead us to what we hope will be a very bright future.''

2006-2007 Last Season's Results Under John Gregory

QPR 2-0 Hull City 23-09-2006
Southampton 1-2 QPR 30-09-2006
QPR 3-3 Norwich 14-10-2006
QPR 1-2 Derby 17-10-2006
Sheff Wed 3-2 QPR 21-10-2006
QPR 1-1 Leicester 28-10-2006
West Brom 3-3 QPR 31-10-2006
QPR 4-2 C Palace 04-11-2006
Luton 2-3 QPR 11-11-2006
Cardiff 0-1 QPR 17-11-2006

QPR 0-1 Coventry 25-11-2006
QPR 1-2 Sunderland 28-11-2006
C Palace 3-0 QPR 02-12-2006
Stoke 1-0 QPR 09-12-2006
QPR 0-1 Wolves 16-12-2006
QPR 1-0 Barnsley 23-12-2006
Birmingham 2-1 QPR 26-12-2006
Norwich 1-0 QPR 30-12-2006
QPR 1-0 Colchester 01-01-2007
Hull City 2-1 QPR 13-01-2007

QPR 0-2 Southampton 20-01-2007
Barnsley 2-0 QPR 30-01-2007
QPR 3-1 Burnley 03-02-2007
Southend 5-0 QPR 09-02-2007
Leeds 0-0 QPR 20-02-2007
QPR 1-1 Plymouth 24-02-2007
Ipswich 2-1 QPR 03-03-2007
QPR 1-1 Sheff Wed 10-03-2007
Derby 1-1 QPR 13-03-2007
Leicester 1-3 QPR 17-03-2007

QPR 1-2 West Brom 31-03-2007
QPR 1-0 Preston 03-04-2007
Coventry 0-1 QPR 07-04-2007
QPR 3-2 Luton 09-04-2007
Sunderland 2-1 QPR 14-04-2007
QPR 1-0 Cardiff 21-04-2007
Wolves 2-0 QPR 28-04-2007
QPR 1-1 Stoke 06-05-2007


GREGORY'S LEAGUE RECORD THIS SEASON (2007-2008)

Bristol C 2-2 QPR 11-08-2007
QPR 0-2 Cardiff 18-08-2007
QPR 0-3 Southampton 01-09-2007
Leicester 1-1 QPR 15-09-2007
QPR 0-2 Plymouth 18-09-2007
QPR 1-1 Watford 22-09-2007
West Brom 5-1 QPR 30-09-2007