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Observer: "Behind the scenes at QPR with Flavio Briatore (8 pictures) -
Flavio Briatore is the new Messiah at QPR. OSM spent a typical matchday with the Hoops' owner, venturing behind the scenes to witness his impromptu team-talk, the authentic Loftus Road cuisine and the post-victory love-in with the players. [Photos by Chris Floyd. [Especially this photo and this photo.]
Photo 1 - Formula one team owner, fashion entrepreneur and supermodel magnet, Flavio Briatore takes on his latest incarnation as the Messiah of QPR.
Photo 2 - At home in the QPR directors' box
Photo 3 - Justification, if ever it was needed, that Briatore was right to consider setting up a London restaurant.
Photo 4- QPR fans are hoping that Flavio's touch of glamour will reflect on the field as well as off it.
Photo 5 - Flavio wonders whether his complex tactical team talk ("We pay you. You win") has worked.
Photo 6 - It has. Flavio celebrates as The Hoops score against Bristol City.
Photo 7 - Briatore welcomes the 3-0 win with a salute for the players.
Photo 8 - Briatore offers some words of congratulations and to Mikele Leigertwood while Damion Stewart goes for brownie points by tucking into a plate of pappardelle.
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