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QPR-Northampton Closed-Door Scrimmage Ends 2-2 -Northampton Official Site BAYO BACK WITH A GOAL
Adebayo Akinfenwa took a step closer to full fitness by playing 45 minutes in a behind closed doors friendly at QPR's training ground in West London on Tuesday morning as the Cobblers ended their pre-season with a 2-2 draw in a practice game with the Championship side.
Bayo scored and played half the game - Ian Henderson also netted, and boss Stuart Gray was happy with a successful exercise.
"Bayo looked strong and got a goal," confirmed the Cobblers boss.
"He played 45 minutes, that was always the plan, and he came through without any problems. This was a big step forward for him.
"We also topped Chris Doig up with 75 minutes and he came through fine as well. In fact, everyone came through unscathed and it was a successful exercise for us. A number of the lads benefitted from the game."
As well as Akinfenwa and Doig, Luke Guttridge, Abdul Osman and Ian Henderson also enjoyed a run out.
Northampton


QPR MISS OUT: SPORTINg LIFE - COBBLERS SUCCEED IN STARLET SWOOP
Northampton have fought off competition from Rangers and West Brom to complete a deal for highly-rated youngster Tom McBride from Derry.
QPR and Ipswich were also in the race to land the 16-year-old but the opportunity for early first-team exposure swayed the midfielder.
Head of youth Geoff Harrop was delighted to have secured the young star and told the club's official website: "To be honest he's probably one of the best signings I've made.
"He's a central midfielder and we've beaten off a lot of strong competition to bring him here.
"He's only 16 but he's got massive potential and I know the likes of Rangers and West Brom were desperate to sign him."
Sporting Life

Also Northampton Official Site on Signing


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GREENOCK Telegraph/Roger Graham - Shimmin is set to sign
MORTON hope to sign former Arsenal and Queen’s Park Rangers defender Dominic Shimmin in a sensational swoop before tonight’s CIS Cup tie at Stranraer.

The 20-year-old centre back played on trial with the Cappielow side in pre-season, but seemed destined for Ton’s county rivals St Mirren.

Now the defender, who impressed both Morton boss Davie Irons and Saints’ manager Gus McPherson, is set to sign on at Greenock today.

Morton assistant boss Derek Collins said: “We’re hoping we can get the business done today in time for him to play tonight.

“It would be a big signing. He played for us in pre-season but, with his background at Arsenal and QPR, we didn’t think it possible that he would come to us. He moved on to our friends up the road [St Mirren] for a trial but, for whatever reasons, that hasn’t worked out.

“Our reports on him have been very, very good. Hopefully we’ll have him in time to play tonight.”

Morton hope the CIS Cup tonight at Stair Park can be the springboard for a good run of form.

And further good news for Cappielow fans is that defensive pair Allan McManus and Ryan Harding are ready for action.

Assistant Ton boss Derek Collins said: “Allan trained on Monday and he should be available. Ryan [Harding] was on the bench on Saturday and he too is available.”

Added to that is that both David MacGregor and Allan Jenkins are back in light training, though tonight’s match comes too soon for either to be considered.

There was considerable disappointment at dropping a point at Broadwood on Saturday — Clyde equalising in the fifth minute of injury time. Manager Davie Irons felt anger at the amount of time the match official added on, but Collins said: “We are keen to move on. We looked at why we lost the goal, not just what role the officials played.

“We can now use this cup tie as a platform for a very big game against St Johnstone on Saturday. They are the front runners, but a lot of teams have been making noises about what they are going to do.

“We are not making any bold, brash statements. We are confident as a group. We know we have to improve our home form in particular and make Cappielow the fortress it once was.”

The feel-good factor will be enhanced with a win tonight, especially if Morton do add both Shimmin and goalkeeper Kevin Cuthbert to their squad. Greenock Telegraph


ABC Loan Payoff - BBC


BBC- QPR complete payment of £10m loan -Queen's Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers have repaid the £10m they owed the ABC Corporation.
The loan was taken out in 2002 to assist the west London club in coming out of administration.

QPR Holdings Limited were required to repay £10m to the Panama-registered corporation on or before the 31 July 2008 deadline.

ABC had an option over the club's Loftus Road ground which could be exercised if the debt had not been met in full.

QPR Holdings Limited chairman Flavio Briatore said: "The ABC loan has been of great concern to QPR fans, and has been a noose around the neck of this club for far too long.

"I am delighted that we have now made arrangements to put this saga to an end.

"Building for the future is what is important to me, and the rest of the QPR board. However, with certain issues it is always necessary to deal with elements from the past, and today we have done this.

"This once again highlights our commitment to this football club, and now I am looking forward to working on the continued growth of Queens Park Rangers, both as a club and as a brand." BBC