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Birthdays: Today: Don Shanks. Tomorrow Steve Wicks>
Don Shanks Turns 55 -
Born October 2nd, 1952. Dave Sexton's first signing, when he took over at QPR in 1974: Shanks was signed from Luton in November, 1974. A full back, who also played a few games in midfield. He initially was mostly a reserve, before playing most games in his last four seasons at QPR. In August, 1981, Shanks joined Brighton on a free. (Shanks was also known for being good friends with Stan Bowles!)Record. See Also Shanks/Wikipedia
Tomorrow: Steve Wicks Turns 51: Born October 3rd 1956
Beginning at Chelsea; then joined Derby. Wicks was signed by Tommy Docherty from Derby in September 1979. Wicks played two seasons for QPR before Terry Venables sold Wicks to Crystal Palace in a part exchange for Clive Allen. (QPR got Allen + Cash) in June 191
Six months later, on transfer deadline day, in March 1982, Wicks was brought back to QPR (for a lot than QPR paid!) Unfortunately Wicks was cup-tied and so couldn't play against Spurs. Wicks remained at QPR till July 1986 when he rejoined Chelsea after QPR's calamitous "League Cup" Final against Oxford.
Wicks didn't win a full cap, but came close. Another in a long line of ex-Chelsea players who shone at QPR and about whom, QPR fans have very warm feelings!
Wicks Record. See also Wicks/Wikipedia
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