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Monday, January 28, 2008

And Yet Another QPR Departure: Dominic Shimmin

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After almost three years at QPR, Dominic Shimmin has been released by the club.

QPR Official Site -DOM DEPARTS
Dominic Shimmin has today (Monday) had his QPR contract terminated by mutual consent with immediate effect.
The defender, who joined the R's from Arsenal in March 2005, made just four appearances in all competitions during an injury interrupted spell in W12.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club would like to place on record its thanks to Dominic for his contribution during his time at Loftus Road and wish him all the best for the future. QPR

See Shimmin/Wikipedia

Flashback: BBC - March 21, 2005 Rangers target Arsenal youngster
Queens Park Rangers are hoping to sign teenager Dominic Shimmin from Arsenal.
The defender has played for England at Under-16 level and is regarded as a bright prospect.
Shimmin, 17, is the second Gunners player QPR have targeted since their appointment of John O'Brien as youth recruitment officer.
O'Brien previously worked at Highbury and was instrumental in Rangers' recent signing of former Arsenal left-back Matthew Hislop BBC

March 2005 - SkySports: Shimmin Signs for QPR
Rangers sign Gunners starlet
Queens Park Rangers have bolstered their squad with the signing Dominic Shimmin from Arsenal.
The 17-year-old defender inked a two-and-a-half-year deal at Loftus Road, signing for an undisclosed fee.
Rangers boss Ian Holloway believes Shimmin will prove to be a valuable addition to the squad.
"He's a great prospect and a player I think we're very fortunate to be signing - it's a great deal for us," said Holloway.
"I'm planning for the future and I want to build a QPR squad that will last for years.
"That means picking up quality youngsters and a lot of them are with the top Premiership clubs


Shimmin Signs for QPR