tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-198235302024-03-13T12:58:26.726+00:00 QPR REPORTWelcome to QPR REPORT - A completely unofficial and unaffiliated fan site focusing on G-d's Chosen Team, Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) FC. (Visit also QPR Report Messageboard and Follow on Twitter.) QPR Report accepts no sponsorship, advertising or financial contributions. In 2008, QPR Report was named as one of the top two blogs in the Football LeagueUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6956125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-43443564930070308522023-03-26T15:00:00.002+01:002023-03-26T15:04:12.991+01:00The Return of QPR Report!I first started the QPR Report Blog some 18 years ago in 2005 around the time of "The Boardroom Coup" and Gianni Paladini's take over at QPR.<br>
For years prior to that; poste regularly (some would say 'Inordinately") on the QPR Messageboards - primarily on Battletank's old "Dot.Org" site....But also elsewhere. And even continued posting on the boards after I set up the blog.<br><br>A lot of cpy and pasting! Wasn't wild about the messageboard vitriol and the inter-messageboard wars (which seems to have died down a bit). And particularly that one messageboard which seemed "very-in-tune" with the perspective of Gianni Paladini!<br>
For about a decade, I posted daily - often several times a day - on the QPR Report blog.
Mostly it was "Copy and Pastes" either of articles, match reports and some nostalgia.
But there was also a periodic semi-documenting (not reporting) re QPR ownership and things they were doing and saying.
This started in the days of Gianni Paladini...then followed through to the days of Flavio and Bernie...and carried onto
the early years of Tony Fernandes.<br> About a decade ago; this blog basically went on hiatus.And I focused on my <a href="www.twitter.com/qprreport">QPR Report</a> twitter feeed (<a href="twitter.com/qprreport%20">twitter.com/qprreport </a>and the messageboard <a href="">QPR Report </a>https://qprreport.proboards.com<br>
Anyway think it's time to revive the blog! (Although in a far more "restrained" manner than previously<br>
More to say later
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-41053421949485630352017-01-12T13:02:00.001+00:002017-01-12T13:02:24.321+00:00QPR CEO Lee Hoos on The Club and a Stan Bowles Benefit Match<i><b>Courtesy of Queens Park Rangers</b></i><br /><br /><b>CEO Lee Hoos</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>‘First things first, to set
the record straight - QPR, as a club, welcome the proposal of a Stan
Bowles Benefit Match. We are determined to help put on an event for Stan
that supports his care and raises money. Part of that is having the
right committee in place, which needs to be made up by fans with support
from the club.<br />
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As someone who has sadly had a family member suffer with Alzheimer’s, I
am fully understanding of the complexities of the illness and aware of
the daily work that goes into looking after someone who is suffering
from this sad illness.<br />
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We, as a club, believe this match is a fantastic idea and one that would
help build on the excellent work that was done by the club regarding
the highly successful Stan Bowles Day, hosted at Loftus Road on August
22nd 2015. That designated matchday, which saw proceeds split between
the Stan Bowles Go Fund Me fund and the Alzheimer’s Society, raised in
excess of £23,000, with funds from both the matchday programme and
bucket collections really uniting the club and its supporters in honour
of our legendary former player.<br />
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The matchday itself was a huge success from a fundraising point of view,
as well as an organisational point of view, thanks in part to the QPR
staff, as well as our friends at the Alzheimer’s Society.<br />
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The setting up of the Go Fund Me account in itself was a very
time-consuming task for members of staff, but thanks to some hard work
internally and excellent fundraising, a substantial amount now sits in
the account for the Bowles family.<br />
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Regarding the Bowles family, there is healthy dialogue between myself,
various members of staff, as well as The Forever R’s Club (our popular
ex-players’ association which launched earlier this season) committee
with Stan’s daughters. Stan and his family have been guests of the club
at home and away fixtures this season. We have extended invitations to
Stan to be a guest of the club at fixtures nearby to where he lives.<br />
<br />
Since the Stan Bowles Day, I have had a number of meetings and email
correspondences with QPR supporters regarding next steps for Stan.<br />
<br />
There have been various ideas which we have not been able to get off the
ground, but we will continue to be fully supportive as and where we
can.<br />
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I had a meeting with the Stan Bowles Benefit Match committee – a group
of QPR supporters - earlier in the season, where I once again reiterated
our support of assisting in the set-up of a benefit match for Stan.<br />
<br />
Initial discussions were encouraging, with the committee expressing a
desire to really make this work in cooperation with the club.<br />
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The idea was basing it around the usual procedure for a testimonial,
whereby the club grants the game; works with the testimonial committee
to drive the plan forward; but all costs are recovered from the revenue
and the rest is distributed by the committee to the recipient. This is
how any testimonial works.<br />
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The additional costs I mention relate to third party costs, namely
police, stewarding and traffic management order. What’s more, I believe
the committee stand a far better chance of cutting a deal with third
party contractors by pulling on their heart strings than we have as a
club. The contractors will simply view a deal with the club as another
commercial transaction, a point I made to Mr Steve Flannery at our
meeting yesterday.<br />
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The key discussion was formed around raising enough money to make a
meaningful difference to Stan’s care, which naturally means the event
itself running at a profit.<br />
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The committee said they would go away and do their due-diligence, whilst
also seeking potential sponsorship opportunities to the forecast sum of
approximately £50,000.<br />
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There are tax implications for the recipient which were also discussed
at length. The committee included Paul Finney, from IndyR’s, who has
taken an active lead on this and been very helpful. I have had regular
dialogue with Paul and my understanding is that he has met with a legal
advisor, who we introduced and is a QPR fan, to ensure the tax element
of the plan is handled in the right way.<br />
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Working on current forecasts for the match, the club would actually be
subsidising about a third of the total costs, which is a significant
amount, especially at a time when managing decreasing revenue streams
across the entire football club is one of my main concerns as CEO here.<br />
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The difficulty the club has is that while I’m dealing with Paul, the
committee has fallen out and various people are going off at different
angles and doing their own things. This obviously makes it very
difficult for the club and as I requested to Steve, everything needs to
be coordinated. Anyone who has ever worked on a testimonial match will
understand this has to happen for the event to take place.<br />
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The idea is for everybody to make a contribution to this, to not just
rely on the owners to pay for everything. This is a real opportunity to
promote unity in the club and for everybody to play the part.<br />
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This should be about everybody pitching in - and not creating an ‘us and
them’ mentality which I’m led to believe is how it’s being portrayed at
the moment. My goal is for EVERYONE to be able to participate and make a
contribution for the greater good of this benefit match. This is
supposed to be about the club putting on an event – that means
supporters, club employees, and the hierarchy of the club - yet the
current feeling from the committee and others is that we should fit the
bill anyway, under the theory that ‘the owners are rich – so let them
pay for it!’ That’s not my interpretation of everyone pitching in. Based
on the expenses that would be paid out of the revenue, the absolute
maximum cost per supporter to contribute to putting on this match, based
on Steve’s projections of an 18,000 sell out crowd, would be a maximum
of £2.20 per supporter. I’m sure you’d agree, that’s a reasonable amount
and one that ensures EVERYONE comes together and plays their part.<br />
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Taking this forward – which we are determined to – we want to help
reshape the organisational structure of committee so that there is the
right balance of skills in order to achieve the result we want: for this
game to go ahead and raise money for Stan. If anyone has professional
skills that they believe can help, or has testimonial experience, please
contact Andy Rees at the club via andyr@qpr.co.uk, who will then make
the necessary introductions.<br />
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Nothing would give me greater satisfaction than to help assist in
hosting this event, and I truly hope we can get this proposal over the
line, working together for the greater good of the legendary Stan, who I
have to say - having only met him for the first time in the last 18
months or so - is an incredible character, befitting of such a day.<br />
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The committee needs to present a concrete plan, which we can assist
with. Any project that would have a turnover of £50k plus requires
proper planning and due diligence, but taking to social media to vent
frustrations when only one side of the story is being told with an
extreme amount of bias, is certainly not the way to move this forward.<br />
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Here’s hoping this update will provide some perspective and help us move forward - collectively.<br />
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Thanks for listening.<br />
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Lee'</span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-20262896287213502302015-11-05T09:00:00.003+00:002015-11-05T09:00:40.598+00:00#QPRManagers: From Stuart Houston to Neil Warnock (II): #QPR Appointment and Departure Announcements<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b> CHRIS RAMSEY RELIEVED OF FIRST TEAM DUTIES</b></span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />Nov 4, 2015<br /><br />Chris Ramsey relieved of Head Coach duties with immediate effect ...<br /><br /> Ramsey leaves First Team role<br /> Ferdinand explains reasons for change<br /> Warnock to take temporary charge<br /><br />CHRIS Ramsey has been relieved of his First Team duties at QPR with immediate effect.<br /><br />Ramsey,
53, leaves his position as Head Coach following Tuesday night's 1-0
defeat to Derby County, a result which left the R’s in 13th place in the
Sky Bet Championship.<br /><br />Director of Football, Les Ferdinand, told
http://www.qpr.co.uk: “We've made this decision in the best interests of
the football club.<br /><br />“It’s no secret that we expected to sell some
key players in the summer transfer window, and as such, our target at
the start of the season reflected that.<br /><br />“However, keeping these players at the club has seen the mandate change, owing to what we believe this squad is capable of.<br /><br />“We're
all desperately disappointed it hasn't worked out with Chris. He has
had to deal with this shift in expectation and has worked incredibly
hard in doing so.”<br /><br />The club will undergo an immediate recruitment process as the search gets underway for a new Head Coach.<br /><br />In the interim period, Neil Warnock will take temporary charge of First Team affairs.<br /><br />A further announcement will be made in due course. <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/chris-ramsey-leaves-qpr-first-team-coach-2784931.aspx#geWgk9U8L14QTwmX.99">QPR<br /></a><br /><b><br /></b></span><br />
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<b> <i><span style="font-size: large;">QPR CONFIRM CHRIS RAMSEY APPOINTMENT</span></i></b><br /><br />May 19, 2015 <br />Chris Ramsey appointed QPR Head Coach on permanent basis until 2018 ...<br /><br />Chris Ramsey appointed Head Coach at QPR<br />53-year-old signs three-year deal until the summer of 2018<br />Ramsey vows to build a QPR fans can be proud of<br />CHRIS Ramsey has been appointed Head Coach at QPR.<br /><br />Ramsey has signed a three year contract at Loftus Road until the summer of 2018.<br /><br />Chairman
Tony Fernandes believes the 53 year-old – who took over the position on
a temporary basis following Harry Redknapp’s resignation in February –
is the right man to lead Rangers into the future, commenting: “When
Chris took over the role we were already in a very difficult position,
yet despite our relegation, we – as a board – have been impressed
with the professionalism and attention to detail he has demonstrated
since becoming Head Coach.<br /><br />“He
lives and breathes management and coaching, and I am sure he will
flourish in this role, as we look to bounce back from this season’s
disappointments.<br /><br />“This is a new start for us and one I am confident Chris will relish playing a major part in.”<br /><br />Director
of Football, Les Ferdinand, added: “From the board, to the players, to
the staff, Chris has impressed everyone here in his short time in
charge.<br /><br />“His coaching methods and techniques are second to none
and with an opportunity to work with new players going forward, he is
the ideal candidate for the role in terms of our new philosophy of
nurturing young talent and promoting from within.<br /><br />“Rebuilding the
club is our first target. If we can make an immediate return to the
Premier League, then great, but we have to focus on re-establishing the
traditions of QPR. That will take time, but in Chris we have a man who
is relishing the challenge that lies ahead.”<br /><br />image: <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/cms_images/player/les-ferdinand-chris-ramsey-61364-2461395.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.qpr.co.uk/cms_images/player/les-ferdinand-chris-ramsey-61364-2461395.jpg</a><br />LES FERDINAND CHRIS RAMSEY 613<br />MANTRA: Director of Football Les says Ramsey will 're-establish the traditions of QPR'<br /><br />Speaking exclusively to <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.qpr.co.uk</a>,
Ramsey expressed his delight at being handed the role on a permanent
basis, commenting: “This is a fantastic opportunity for me and one I am
tremendously excited about.<br /><br />“I enjoyed my time in temporary
charge, despite the way the season panned out, and now I’m looking
forward to the challenge of helping rebuild this club over the coming
years.<br /><br />“I am fully aware of what this club means to its
supporters and I intend to do everything possible to help build a QPR
team they can be proud of.”<br /><br />A further announcement regarding Ramsey’s backroom team will be made in due course. <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/chris-ramsey-appointed-qpr-head-coach-2018-2461411.aspx#xowm7PsRyFkExZdr.99">QPR</a><br /></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Feb 13, 2015<br /><br />Club appoint Ramsey until the end of the 2014/15 campaign ...<br /><br />QPR can confirm that Chris Ramsey has been appointed Head Coach until the end of the 2014/15 season.<br /><br />Ramsey
will work alongside Kevin Bond (First Team Coach) and Kevin Hitchcock
(Goalkeeping Coach). Director of Football Les Ferdinand will oversee the
trio whilst also having a presence on the training ground for the
remainder of the campaign.<br /><br />QPR Chairman, Tony Fernandes, told
http://www.qpr.co.uk: “In the wake of Harry Redknapp’s resignation, it
was my desire to identify the right individual for the job and at this
time, we believe Chris is the ideal candidate.<br /><br />“He has impressed
everyone here in his short time in charge and I firmly believe he is the
right man – working closely with Les – to lead us until the end of the
season.<br /><br />“Chris has an opportunity now to stamp his authority and class on the position. He is part of our long-term plans at QPR.”<br /><br />Fernandes
added: “A lot has been written and said about the position, including
by myself, but the decision has been taken to defer the permanent
appointment until the end of the season.<br /><br />“We spoke to many
individuals who were interested in the role, one of whom I was quoted on
as being a dream, but none of them were right to take the club forward
at this time for a variety of reasons, whereas we firmly believe Chris
is.<br /><br />“We are keen for the position to be a long-term appointment
that will play a major role in shaping the future on-field progression
of QPR. For that reason, it is vitally important that we get the right
individual.<br /><br />“As a Board of Directors, we are determined to make the right appointment in the best interests of the club.<br /><br />“Premier
League survival is our priority in the short term, but in the medium
and long term we want to make sure everything is in place, from the
Academy upwards, to create a lasting legacy and philosophy at QPR.”<br /><br />Ferdinand
added: “I’ve been liaising closely with the Board over the last week or
so regarding the position and it became apparent that Chris is the best
man for the job at this time.<br /><br />“He’s settled into QPR
fantastically well over the last few months. He is highly thought of by
everybody and has the respect of everyone connected to the club.<br /><br />“He
will have a huge part to play in the long-term future of this club at
all levels, and we are confident that Chris, supported by the backroom
staff, will be able to deliver our goal of Premier League survival.”<br /><br />Ramsey
said: “This is a great privilege and an honour for me. I am excited
about leading the club between now and the end of the season.<br /><br />“I believe in this group of players, the staff, and everyone working at the club.<br /><br />“I’d
like to thank the QPR supporters for their support so far and with
their backing, I am confident that we can build on Tuesday’s win at
Sunderland and start to climb the table.<br /><br />“During this period, I
will still be involved in the running of the Academy for the rest of
this season and beyond. Continuity is very important when it comes to
the development of young players, which is something I am very mindful
of.” <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/qpr-queens-park-rangers-chris-ramsey-tony-fernandes-les-ferdinand-2266517.aspx#hA6aQHUTEm0LeUDo.99">QPR</a><br /></span><br />
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Redknapp told <b><a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/www.qpr.co.uk">www.qpr.co.uk</a></b>:
“I have had such a fantastic time at QPR. I would like to thank the
Board, the players and all my staff, and especially the supporters who
have been absolutely fantastic to me since I arrived at the club for
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“Sadly I need
immediate surgery on my knee which is going to stop me from doing my job
in the coming weeks. It means I won’t be able to be out on the training
pitch every day, and if I can’t give 100 per-cent I feel it’s better
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relationship with Tony Fernandes has been one of the highlights of my
footballing career and I wish the club every success. I am confident
they will survive in the Premier League this year.”</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I can’t wait to get to work and get the results necessary to kick-start our season"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Harry Redknapp</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QUEENS Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Harry Redknapp as the club’s new manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The
65 year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year contract at Loftus Road
and will watch his new team from the stands when the R’s take on
Manchester United at Old Trafford this afternoon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Redknapp said: “I’m delighted to be back in the managerial hot-seat at QPR.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“When I spoke to the Shareholders and they told me about their plans I knew this was too good an opportunity to turn down.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“There’s
no doubt there’s a lot of ability in the squad, but for one reason or
another things haven’t gone as well as everyone expected since the start
of the season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“I can’t wait to get to work and get the results necessary to kick-start our season.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Redknapp’s arrival in W12 represents a significant coup for the club.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Widely-regarded
as one of the best English managers in the business, Redknapp’s track
record at the highest level speaks for itself.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">After
guiding Portsmouth to an FA Cup Final victory in 2007/08, he enjoyed
arguably his finest hour in management at Tottenham Hotspur, where he
led them into the Champions League for the first time in their history
at the end of the 2009/10 season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">He was also named Premier League Manager of the Year at the end of that campaign.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking
on behalf of the QPR Shareholders, QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes, said:
“Harry was our number one target, the unanimous choice of the Board and
we’re delighted we’ve been able to attract him to the club.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“He
has a proven track record in the Premier League and has all the
characteristics we were looking for to get us out of the current
situation we find ourselves in.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“His
man-management skills are second to none and we are confident he is the
right man to lead us away from the bottom of the table.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“We
believe we have a manager with significant experience at the highest
level of football, who can come in and immediately help deliver our
objectives.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
Shareholder Kamarudin Bin Meranun added: “While we look forward with
Harry we would also like to place on the record our appreciation to
Mark.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“Though
results have not been good this season, Mark has moved the club
forwards in terms of infrastructure and advancing QPR as a Premier
League club. For that, we want to thank him.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“He
was a consummate professional and it was a difficult decision to make
as we had all grown to respect him. We all wish him and his family well
for the future.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A further announcement regarding Redknapp’s backroom team will be made in due course. <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/241112-exclusive-redknapp-appointed-505785.aspx?pageView=full#anchored">QPR</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hughes contract terminated with immediate effect</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QUEENS Park Rangers Football Club has today (Friday) terminated the contract of manager Mark Hughes with immediate effect.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This
decision has been taken after careful consideration by the Board of
Directors, following numerous meetings over the last few days.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board of Directors wish to thank Mark for his commitment, hard work and dedication in his ten months in charge.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mark
has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but
ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the Board of
Directors with very little choice but to make a change.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board will now be working actively to put a new managerial structure in place as soon as possible.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mark
Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the R's trip to
Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday afternoon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The club will be making a further announcement in due course.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">EXCLUSIVE: HUGHES APPOINTED</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Posted on: Tue 10 Jan 2012</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Mark Hughes as the Club's new Manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The 48 year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Loftus Road and will take charge of First Team training this afternoon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Hughes said: "It's a great feeling to be back in football and to be the Manager of QPR.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'm fully aware of the challenge in the short and long term and I am genuinely excited about the ambition of the owners.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Nobody can doubt the history of this great Football Club and the passion of its fantastically loyal supporters.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Now
the immediate priority is to consolidate our place in the Barclays
Premier League, but beyond that, the future is very bright and fills me
with great enthusiasm."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
Chairman, Tony Fernandes, said: "Mark has a proven track record in the
Premier League, bringing a wealth of experience at both Club and
international level.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He has a great passion to achieve as a Manager and has already been hugely successful in his career.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"His ambitions match those of the Board and we are delighted to have him at the helm."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
Vice Chairman, Amit Bhatia, added: "Mark has a great managerial
pedigree and has proven over the years to be a very astute Manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I am looking forward to working with him to bring success to the Club."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
CEO, Philip Beard, said: "Having spoken at length with Mark, I know he
is brimming with enthusiasm and anticipation about the challenge of
taking QPR forward and I believe he is the perfect choice to deliver the
success we all desire."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Vastly-experienced,
Hughes has built a reputation as one of Britain's most admired
Managers, with success at both Club and international level.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">He
has a proven track record in the transfer market, recruiting the likes
of Vincent Kompany, Nigel de Jong, Moussa Dembele and Christopher Samba
to the Premier League.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In
his five years in charge of Wales, Hughes turned around the fortunes of
the national side, before being appointed Blackburn Rovers boss in
September 2004.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">He
guided Rovers to seventh place in the 2007/08 Premier League campaign,
before moving to Manchester City at the start of the following season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">City,
with the riches of the Abu Dhabi United investment group, would go on
to finish tenth in Hughes' first season in charge, as well as reaching
the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">His
spell in Manchester ended in December 2009, however, when he was
controversially replaced by Roberto Mancini despite City sitting pretty
in sixth place in the top-flight.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Fulham
was his next port of call, where he exceeded all expectations with an
eighth place finish and Europa League qualification through the Fair
Play League.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hughes
- who has only finished outside the top half of the top-flight once in
his managerial career - will be joined at the Club by Assistant Manager
Mark Bowen, First Team Coach Eddie Niedzwiecki and Goalkeeping Coach
Kevin Hitchcock.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">*Mark Hughes will be officially unveiled as the Club's new Manager at a Press Conference on Wednesday.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - January 2012 - WARNOCK AXED</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Posted on: Sun 08 Jan 2012</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park Rangers Football Club has today (Sunday 8th January 2012) parted company with Manager Neil Warnock.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Warnock joined the Club in March 2010, overseeing 84 matches in charge, winning 33, drawing 27 and losing 24.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Last season, he successfully guided the Club back to the Premier League for the first time in 15 years.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board's commitment to retaining our Premier League status ultimately led to this decision.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Assistant Manager Mick Jones and First Team Coach Keith Curle have also left the Club.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
Chairman, Tony Fernandes, said: "This decision has been made in the
best interests of the Club and I can assure everyone that this is not a
decision that was made lightly.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Sadly,
our recent run of poor form has seen us slip alarmingly down the table
and the Board felt it was the right time to make a change.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Neil
has acted with honesty, professionalism and integrity throughout his
time at the Club, and I would personally like to thank him for his
significant contribution to QPR over the last 22 months.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I genuinely wish him all the very best for the future and he will always be welcome back at Loftus Road."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Vice-Chairman, Amit Bhatia, added: "It is with a very heavy heart that we make this announcement.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I played a key role in bringing Neil to Loftus Road and consider him to be a close personal friend and a great professional.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I would like to place on the record my thanks to him for transforming us from a Championship Club to a Premier League Club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"As
a Club we have gained enormously from Neil's wisdom, experience and
leadership. He has always performed his managerial duties to the very
highest of standards.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I wish Neil every success going forward and he will always be welcome at QPR.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I now look forward to the future and the rest of the season as we work towards stabilising our position in the Premier League."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Neil Warnock said: "Obviously I'm very disappointed, but having achieved so much, I leave the Club with a great sense of pride.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I have enjoyed my time here more than anywhere else and the QPR fans have been brilliant with me - they deserve success.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"My
biggest regret is that the takeover didn't happen earlier, because that
would have given me the opportunity to bring in the targets I'd
pinpointed all last summer and probably given us a better chance to
succeed in the Premier League."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">He added: "The board at QPR are hugely ambitious and I wish them every success for the future.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I've
been involved in the game a long time and I will be spending the
immediate future with my family and friends before deciding my next
career move."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will now begin its search for a new Manager and will make a further announcement in due course.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Read
more:
http://qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=28762&page=1#ixzz1iwW50jnL</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">November 24, 2012</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - March1, 2010</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">EXCLUSIVE: WARNOCK CONFIRMED</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Queens Park
Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Neil
Warnock as First Team Manager with immediate effect.- Warnock has today
signed a three-and-a-half-year contract at Loftus Road after a
compensation agreement was reached with his former club, Crystal Palace
FC.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Warnock, who
guided Sheffield United to the Premier League in 2006, said: "I am
delighted to be joining a club with the history that QPR has.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "As a manager, Loftus Road is always a place I loved because of the fantastic atmosphere there.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "Looking from afar I believe this is the perfect time for me to come in, with the new structure and chairman in place.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "Together we can give the club the stability that it needs.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "I am really looking forward to the challenge that's in front of me."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- QPR Chairman
Ishan Saksena said: "Neil was always our number one target and so we are
delighted to announce him as our manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "He has great
experience in English football and a phenomenal track record. I believe
he is the right man to help QPR achieve its ambitions.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "Neil will be given the full support of the Board, and I know our fans will give him their full backing as well."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Caretaker manager Mick Harford and his assistant Tony Coton have stepped down from their respective roles.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Harford said:
"I was more than happy to help the club out when they asked me, and I
did the best I could during my time in caretaker charge.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "The club needs an experienced manager in order to move forward, and I wish Neil every success.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "He has joined a fantastic football club with brilliant supporters, and I sincerely hope he does well.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "The club is
in good hands now with the new structure, Ishan Saksena and Gianni
Paladini, and I believe QPR has a very bright future." QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">FEBRUARY 2010 - MICK HARFORD DEPARTS</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - CLUB STATEMENT Fri 15 Jan 2010 - PAUL HART DEPARTS...MICK HARFORD APPOINTED</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club can confirm that Manager Paul Hart has decided to leave Queens Park Rangers Football Club with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">-
Assistant Manager Mick Harford will be taking charge of First Team
affairs, starting with this weekend's Championship fixture at Blackpool.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">December 2009 - QPR OFFICIAL SITE: PAUL HART APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club is pleased to confirm the arrival of Paul Hart as First Team Manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Following
discussions late last night after Jim Magilton's and John Gorman's
departures, the appointment was concluded this morning.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hart will be joined at the Club by new Assistant Manager Mick Harford in a deal which runs until the end of the 2009/10 season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club would like to place on record its thanks to Steve Gallen and Marc Bircham for their efforts while in Caretaker charge.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PAUL HART DEPARTS & MICK HARFORD APPOINTED</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - CLUB STATEMENT Fri 15 Jan 2010</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club can confirm that Manager Paul Hart has decided to leave Queens Park Rangers Football Club with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">-
Assistant Manager Mick Harford will be taking charge of First Team
affairs, starting with this weekend's Championship fixture at Blackpool.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PAUL HART ARRIVES</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">December 2009</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club is pleased to confirm the arrival of Paul Hart as First Team Manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Following
discussions late last night after Jim Magilton's and John Gorman's
departures, the appointment was concluded this morning.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hart will be joined at the Club by new Assistant Manager Mick Harford in a deal which runs until the end of the 2009/10 season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club would like to place on record its thanks to Steve Gallen and Marc Bircham for their efforts while in Caretaker charge.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">JIM MAGILTON</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DEPARTURE - CLUB STATEMENT</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Wed 16 Dec 2009</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club can confirm that Jim Magilton and John Gorman have left Queens Park Rangers by mutual consent.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Recent events
have been widely reported and whilst Jim Magilton completely denies the
allegations, with the full support of John Gorman, it has been agreed
that it is in the best interests of the Club and Jim Magilton, if the
parties move on in their separate ways.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club would like to wish both Jim Magilton and John Gorman good luck in the future and thank them for their hard work.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">SUSPENDED -CLUB STATEMENT - December 9, 2009</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club can confirm that Manager Jim Magilton has been suspended with immediate effect, pending an internal investigation.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The suspension relates to an incident which occurred at Monday's Championship fixture against Watford at Vicarage Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">MAGILTON ARRIVAL</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official
Site EXCLUSIVE: MAGILTON APPOINTED - Queens Park Rangers Football Club
is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Magilton as the Club's
new Manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The 40
year-old, who made over 50 appearances for Northern Ireland during an
illustrious playing career for both Club and country, has put pen to
paper on a two year deal at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Speaking
exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, QPR Holdings Ltd Chairman, Flavio
Briatore, expressed his delight at Magilton's arrival, commenting: "We
had an incredibly high number of applicants, but Jim was the stand-out
candidate for the role.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "We (the
Board) sat down with him on four separate occasions over the last month
to discuss our goals and ambitions and he has really impressed myself,
Mr Ecclestone, Mr Mittal and Mr Bhatia with his knowledge, understanding
and passion for football.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "He did a
very good job at Ipswich Town, playing some fine, attacking football,
and he has great ambition to achieve in this next chapter of his
managerial career. We are all really looking forward to working with
him."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Magilton
enjoyed three seasons at the helm at Portman Road, inspiring the Tractor
Boys to an eighth place finish in season 2007/08, before guiding them
towards a comfortable top-half finish prior to his departure in April.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Speaking
exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, the R's new boss said: "I'm really looking
forward to the challenge of managing this great Football Club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "The Board
are highly ambitious, but they are very realistic at the same time. I
have huge ambitions to achieve as a Manager though, and our aim is to
keep progressing, year after year.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "There is a
very strong group of players at the Club and with one or two additions
over the summer, we can expect to be in a position to drastically
improve upon the eleventh place finish secured last season."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Magilton will be joined at the Club by a new Assistant Manager in the coming weeks.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">*The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PAULO SOUSA</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">SOUSA DEPARTURE</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site CLUB STATEMENT</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Queens Park
Rangers Football Club has today (Thursday) had to terminate Paulo De
Sousa's employment with the Club with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It
came to the Club's attention that Mr De Sousa had, without authority,
divulged highly confidential and sensitive information. The Club, with
legal advice, responded in this way to protect its position.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Player / Coach Gareth Ainsworth will take Caretaker charge on a temporary basis, from now until the end of the season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - November 19, 2008 - EXCLUSIVE: R'S APPOINT SOUSA</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Paulo Sousa as First Team Coach.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The 38
year-old, who won 51 caps for Portugal during an illustrious playing
career and spent five years as assistant to Luis Felipe Scolari with the
Portuguese national team, has penned a two-and-a-half year contract
until the summer of 2011.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Sousa, who
will retain the services of temporary Caretaker Manager Gareth Ainsworth
within his backroom staff, will take charge of the R's Coca Cola
Championship fixture against Watford on Saturday.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Speaking
exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Sousa said: "It is an honour to be part of
this project. I have always wanted to work for a big Club and I am very
excited about the opportunity to work for Queens Park Rangers.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "I have great
belief in my ideas and my coaching ability and I firmly believe I can
achieve the objectives set by the management."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Sousa added:
"I believe in playing positive, attacking football. To achieve positive
results you have to maintain a focused outlook and my team will aim to
do this, both for ourselves and for the fans.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "I am looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Flavio Briatore, QPR Holdings Limited Chairman, added: "Paulo is a very good appointment for this Football Club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "I have been keeping track of his work for the last few months and he is the right man for our project.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "He has great
experience after working with the Portuguese national team and he is
part of the new generation of coach. He has worked with some of the
World's best players and we are excited about having him.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "His football
career was highly impressive and he has great knowledge of the game.
After five years with Portugal, he is ready for a new challenge and I am
delighted he has agreed to join us."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Briatore
added: "I would like to thank Gareth Ainsworth for his contribution as
Caretaker Manager and confirm that he still has a very important role to
play at this Club. He is QPR through and through and will work very
closely with Paulo as we build for a successful future."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAIN DOWIE</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Iain Dowie's Departure</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR CLUB STATEMENT - 24 Oct 2008 - Dowie</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board of
Queens Park Rangers Football Club has given notice to terminate the
contract of Manager Iain Dowie with immediate effect.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dowie, who took
over the reins at Loftus Road in the summer, oversaw 15 matches in
charge in all competitions and leaves the R's in ninth place in the Coca
Cola Championship.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Player / Coach
Gareth Ainsworth has been appointed Caretaker Manager on a temporary
basis and will take charge of First Team affairs until further notice.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage - QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DOWIE APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- May 2008 QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: DOWIE APPOINTED</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park
Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain
Dowie as First Team Coach with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The 43
year-old, who spent three years in W12 during a distinguished playing
career, has today (Wednesday 14th May 2008) put pen to paper on a
two-year contract at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking about
the appointment, QPR Sporting Director Gianni Paladini, said: "Iain
Dowie has a proven track record in the Championship and we're delighted
to have him on board."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dowie, who
enjoyed a brief stint as Caretaker Manager of the R's, before working
under Gerry Francis in the role of Assistant Manager, also expressed his
delight, commenting: "This is a very exciting long-term project.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'm very
privileged to have been given the opportunity under the new ownership to
return to the Club where I served my managerial apprenticeship.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I've been
thoroughly impressed by the new investors and their fresh, aggressive
and innovative approach to all sporting matters, as well as the
marketing and commercial aspect of this Football Club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"QPR is a fantastic Club, with a steep and successful history and I'm going to relish the challenge that lies ahead." QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">[Note: Scroll down for Iain Dowie's previous QPR Departure]</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">LUIGI DE CANIO</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Farewell to De Canio QPR Official Site CLUB STATEMENT 8 May 2008</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park
Rangers Football Club have parted company with First Team Coach Luigi De
Canio by mutual consent with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club would
like to place on the record its thanks to Luigi for his contribution to
QPR and wish him all the best for a successful future.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mr De Canio
also wanted to express his gratitude for the opportunity to manage
Queens Park Rangers and also for the fantastic experience he had during
his time in England.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">An announcement on a successor will be made in due course.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">May 2008</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">October 29 - QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: DE CANIO APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Luigi De Canio as First Team Coach.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The contract period runs until the end of the 2009/10 season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The 50 year-old
has an extensive coaching pedigree having taken charge of Udinese,
Napoli, Reggina, Genoa and most recently Siena in Serie A - who he
helped keep in the top-flight for two consecutive seasons before
leaving.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking
exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, De Canio said: "I am very excited at this
fantastic opportunity to join Queens Park Rangers as their First Team
Coach.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"For me, it
will be an honour to work for Queens Park Rangers, a Club which is
backed by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, two businessmen with an
incredible track-record of success in sport and other fields.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I would like
to thank them and tell them I will not disappoint their expectations. I
am fully committed to the project and I am looking forward to getting to
work with the players in preparation for our forthcoming home fixture
against Hull City on Saturday."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">On behalf of
the new management of QPR, Chairman Gianni Paladini expressed his
delight at the capture of De Canio, commenting: "The Club is going
through a phase of total restructuring and for us the appointment of
Luigi De Canio is the first important step ahead in our long-term
strategy.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"De Canio is a
highly motivated professional, whose dynamic and aggressive approach
fits perfectly with the image and philosophy of the new Management."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Paladini added:
"De Canio is fully aware of the high standards and objectives that the
new Management has set for the future of the Club, and he is ready and
eager to take up the challenge"</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mick Harford,
who has acted as Caretaker Manager since the departure of John Gregory
in early October, has left the Club with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Paladini added:
"We offered Mick a role within the new set-up and we're disappointed
that he has turned this down. He has done a fantastic job since he
arrived here in the summer and his contribution will never be forgotten.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We all wish him the very best for the future."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">*The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">JOHN GREGORY</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">October 1, 2007 - John Gregory's Departure QPR Official Site - CLUB STATEMENT</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park
Rangers Football Club have today terminated the employment of John
Gregory as First Team Manager with immediate effect, following Sunday's
5-1 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">First Team
Coach, Mick Harford, has been appointed Caretaker Manager to take the
team to Wednesday's fixture against Colchester United.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Chairman,
Gianni Paladini, said: "The Club would like to thank John for everything
he has done during a difficult period as Manager, in particular for
saving us from relegation last season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"However, the performances and results this season have not met with our expectations. The league table does not lie.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"The Club have decided to act swiftly in time to turn things around for the remainder of the season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Mick will be
Caretaker Manager for Wednesday's away game at Colchester and a further
announcement about the post will be made after that.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Everyone at
QPR wants to wish John good luck and success in the future. In the
meantime, Mick and the entire team are focused on achieving the Club's
first win of the season at Colchester."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 - OFFICIAL SITE - GREGORY APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">John Gregory has been appointed as QPR First Team Manager with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gary Waddock will now work under the former Aston Villa boss in an Assistant Manager's role.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"John is a proven manager at the highest level and is very eager to get back in to the managerial game.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He's sat down with Gary and talked everything through and the situation is perfect as we look to climb the Championship table.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'd like to wish the pair of them the very best in their new roles.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"QPR are very close to my heart and it's a fantastic opportunity for me.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"This is a job I can very much get my teeth into and I'm relishing the challenge that lies ahead.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Winning matches is what matters most in the business and we aim to do that, starting Saturday.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I look forward to working with John, we both played together under Terry Venables and have the same work ethic.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'll learn a lot from him and I'm sure that this appointment will benefit the club I love."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GREGORY EXTENDED - Announcement of Gregory's Two Year Contract</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">April 23, 2007 - QPR Official Site -GAFFER STAYS ON</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club are delighted to announce that John Gregory has agreed a two year extension to his current contract.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Gregory said: "I'm delighted to accept the offer made to me by Chairman Gianni Paladini.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.''</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GARY WADDOCK</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">October 19, 2006 - QPR OFFICIAL STATEMENT - WADDOCK DEPARTS</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park Rangers Football Club have parted company with Gary Waddock.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Waddock was named as manager on June 28 after a spell as caretaker manager following the departure of Ian Holloway.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The former Rangers midfielder moved into a coaching role when John Gregory was then appointed at the end of last month.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR would like to thank Gary and wish him every success in the future.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">WADDOCK DEMOTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">OFFICIAL SITE - GREGORY APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">John Gregory has been appointed as QPR First Team Manager with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gary Waddock will now work under the former Aston Villa boss in an Assistant Manager's role.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"John is a proven manager at the highest level and is very eager to get back in to the managerial game.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He's sat down with Gary and talked everything through and the situation is perfect as we look to climb the Championship table.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'd like to wish the pair of them the very best in their new roles.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"QPR are very close to my heart and it's a fantastic opportunity for me.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"This is a job I can very much get my teeth into and I'm relishing the challenge that lies ahead.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Winning matches is what matters most in the business and we aim to do that, starting Saturday.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I look forward to working with John, we both played together under Terry Venables and have the same work ethic.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'll learn a lot from him and I'm sure that this appointment will benefit the club I love."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">June 28, 2006 - QPR OFFICIAL SITE - WADDOCK APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR have announced Gary Waddock as first team manager following the appointment of Ian Holloway at Plymouth Argyle.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The new role
for the former QPR boss means that Waddock, who was named as Caretaker
Manager in February, will now be able to officially take up the title of
QPR manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ian Holloway
was in charge at Loftus Road since February 2001 and oversaw 266 games
in his time at QPR, experiencing relegation and then promotion.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When he was
placed on gardening leave earlier this year, Waddock stepped up from his
position as first team coach to oversee the managerial side and has
since instilled a 'no nonsense' work ethic at Harlington.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Waddock first
recruited Alan McDonald as a first team coach before restructuring the
scouting network and transfer listing and releasing 14 players in a bid
to freshen up the squad and bring in his own men.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The new QPR boss said: "I'm delighted that QPR have finally been able to officially announce my position as first team manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Now I'll feel a
lot more confident in my role and I'm looking forward to implementing
further changes behind the scenes as well as on the pitch.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I've got a great back room staff here and we've been planning the coming season all summer.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"The work ethic
and training methods will be subjected to a complete overhaul and we're
looking forward to seeing the results on the pitch."You can see Gary
Waddock's first interview as QPR manager on QPR World tomorrow.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~853408,00.html</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAN HOLLOWAY</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - Feburary 2006 - HOLLOWAY ON GARDENING LEAVE</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITECLUB STATEMENT</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR have
announced that Ian Holloway has been placed on 'gardening leave.'Gary
Waddock has been appointed as caretaker manager and will be taking first
team training as of today.Waddock is currently being consulted about a
potential caretaker assistant manager to join him in the next few
days.The move follows speculation about Holloway joining Leicester City
as their new manager.The club is keen to avoid any distraction to the
playing side and to move forward with the rest of the season as speedily
as possible.It has therefore put Ian Holloway and his managerial staff,
Gary Penrice and Tim Breacker, on gardening leave with immediate
effect.Gary Waddock started at work on Monday morning in training with
the players and in preparation for next Saturday's derby game against
Millwall.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gianni Paladini
said: "QPR has not sacked Ian, but we are concerned about recent
performances and the effect the speculation about Ian joining Leicester
City might have on the players."I hope we can sort something out with
Ian as soon as possible. QPR will always be enormously grateful for the
contribution he has made over the past five years, in particular gaining
promotion for us in 2004."However, it is crucial the team are focussed
and able to move forward, which is why we have appointed Gary as
Caretaker Manager. I hope the fans will get behind Gary for the home
derby against Millwall on
Saturday."http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~779128,00.html</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">HOLLOWAY Appointed</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - February 26, 2001 - HOLLOWAY CONFIRMED AS BOSS</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAN HOLLOWAY was this afternoon unveiled as the new manager of Queens Park Rangers at a press conference at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The 37-year-old
who managed Bristol Rovers for four and a half seasons left the
Memeorial Ground earlier this season and returns to Loftus Road where he
spent five years as a player. Further details and quotes from the new
boss will appear here later.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - February 26, 2001- HOLLOWAY - I AM MY OWN MAN</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">New Rangers boss Ian Holloway insists his return to Loftus Road is a challenge he is cannot wait to undertake.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Holloway, who
spent five years as the club in the mid '90s takes over the reins at
Loftus Road less than a month after leaving his post as boss of Bristol
Rovers, and follows the path of Rangers' Director of Football Gerry
Francis, who also swapped the West Country for a return to West London
in 1991.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Subsequently
Holloway's respect for Francis, who he served under as a player for ten
years, is very high, but the 37-year-old insists that he is very much
his own man.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The new boss
has signed a contract until the end of the season with a view to another
year and he is very glad to be back at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I was lucky
enough to work with Gerry for over ten years at two different clubs and
when I met him I thought I knew a lot about football," he said.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"After I met
him I realised I knew nothing. What he doesn't know about the game you
can write on the back of a postage stamp and the affect that he had on
my overall career was so strong that I think without him I wouldn't be
say here right now.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"However, I am
my own person, I have my own ideas and I motivate players in a different
way to Gerry and I want to rub off on these players here and if I need
anybody watched or any guidance then I can talk to Gerry.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I am one of
life's optimists but my policy is to be honest and open with our fans.
They are the ones who pay the money to come in. Anyone who knows me will
tell you I am a wholehearted, passionate person and I was brought here
before to rub off on the other players.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I am hoping I
can do that here with the players at the club and I am desperately
looking forward to meeting them tomorrow morning and getting down to
work." "I am absolutely delighted to be taking this on this challenge
and I believe that by all pulling in the right direction we can get out
of the position we are in."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">More comprehensive quotes and a closer look at the new Rangers boss will appear here this afternoon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site, February 21, 2001 - DEPUTY CHAIRMAN (Nick Blackburn) ON HOLLOWAY APPOINTMENT</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN
Nick Blackburn believes the Rangers board have appointed the right man
in Ian Holloway to take over as manager from Gerry Francis.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We set a
certain criteria in appointing a new manager; we wanted someone the
ability to motivate, coach well, had experience of management but also
someone who was on their way up in the game, someone to help
re-structure the club in terms of the academy and the youth system and
finally a man who knows players at a lower level in the game or people
from Academy league clubs," he said.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We also knew
that Ian made a lot of money in the transfer market with Bristol Rovers
which is something we have failed to do in recent years and also his
ability to spot and develop players which he has done with the likes of
Barry Hayles, Jason Roberts and Bobby Zamora in his time there.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I know he
brings a lot of passion in the way he works and has a lot of passion for
this football club and after last Saturday's performance at Wimbledon, I
hope some of that passion transmits to the players.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Ian has signed
a contract until the end of this season with another year with options
and he is very heavily incentivised especially if he can keep us in the
First Division this year which is absolutley crucial to the future of
this club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He is also
heavily incentivised in terms of league positions so I hope he is going
to be here for another few years because if he is it will be because he
has been able to bring success to the football club</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAIN DOWIE II</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - March 7, 2001: DOWIE LEAVES QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">THREE ON THE MOVE AS OLLY MAKES HIS MARK - Mach 7. 2001</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAIN DOWIE has
left QPR after having his contract paid up in full by the club. Dowie
has worked very hard during his time at QPR and the club wishes him
every success in the future.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">New manager Ian
Holloway is looking to bring in his own backroom staff. Holloway said:
"When I got the job I talked about bringing in my own backroom staff
which most people do in football. I've taken this decision now in order
to give him the best chance of getting another job.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Iain has worked very hard for the club and I'm sure he will do very well in the future. We wish him all the best."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Antti Heinola
is also leaving Loftus Road and returning to his native Finland. The QPR
defender, whose contract has been terminated by mutual consent, is
going home to begin studying for an economics degree.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Another player to be leaving Loftus Road is Leon Jeanne after completing a period of notice issued by the club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - 2001 - IAIN - I'D LOVE TO BE BOSS</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IN THE build-up
to the Gillingham game, assistant boss Iain Dowie has been putting
forward his case in the interviews for the manager's job at Rangers.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Iain said: "I've had my interview and I put my point to the board. I think continuity here is very important.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We've got 18 players out of contract and it is important that the new manager does know the players.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I also feel I've got something fresh to give. I think I am an innovative coach and I can get a response from the lads.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I also feel I
can step into the mantle of a manager. I've got some bright ideas and
things I want to implement. Hopefully I'll get the opportunity.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I consider
this to be a very good club and one that I've really enjoyed my time at.
Hopefully my hard work will have earned me the opportunity to be the
next manager. If I don't get the job, it won't be through lack of hard
work when I've been coaching.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"It's nice that
a large percentage of the fans feel that I should get the opportunity. I
understand that people have been putting my name forward on the
internet, which is lovely. It's nice to know that I have that support
and I'd like to get Rangers back to a position where we can challenge
for honours."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GERRY FRANCIS</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">February 2001 CLUB STATEMENT 16 February 2001 - Francis StAnds Down</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We have known
that Gerry Francis was considering retirement at the end of this season
when his contract expires and this week he confirmed to the QPR Board
that this was the case.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Following
discussions with Gerry it was mutually agreed that it was important to
install a new manager now in order to plan for next season, particularly
with regard to existing players' contracts and any incoming players.
The new manager when appointed will immediately assume responsibility
for the First team and will obviously focus on doing everything possible
to ensure that QPR do not get relegated this season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gerry has been
asked to remain with QPR until his contract expires and will work with
the new manager on planning for next season, including such issues as
our Academy situation and our Scouting network.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board would
like to go on record as publicly thanking Gerry for the job he has
performed over the last two years in very difficult circumstances,
keeping QPR up in the first year and finishing tenth last season. His
commitment to the club is second to none and we feel that he has made a
major contribution in trying to turn the club around. He has been
offered a place on the Club Board next year should he wish to take it
up.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Discussions
with candidates for the manager's job have already started and the Board
hopes to be in a position to make an announcement as soon as possible.
In the meantime, Gerry Francis will be in charge for the match against
Barnsley and we hope he leaves the job with the win the club needs.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Febaury 2001 - GERRY SAYS GOODBYE</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GERRY FRANCIS was emotional about the 2-0 win over Barnsley in what was probably his last home game in charge as manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gerry said: "It was a very sad day and an emotional day for me. The fans were fantastic again on Saturday.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Some
supporters look deeply at the situation. They ask why did the man come
back in the first place? He didn't have to and the club was going
nowhere, bottom of the league and nine points adrift.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He knew the
situation, he didn't moan and groan because he didn't have any money, he
didn't moan and groan about having to cut wages, he didn't moan and
groan that he had no signing on fees. He brought a couple of kids
through, he went to non-League. And he found a couple of players which
are the club's future, like Peter Crouch and Clarke Carlisle.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He had tragic
injury problems this year with six broken legs, Rob Steiner retiring,
Danny Maddix not playing all season and two cruciate ligaments. Any
manager in the country - including Alex Ferguson - would have struggled
with those injuries. I've never known anything like it in my life.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"So I just feel
that supporters looking at football and managers can see beyond results
sometimes. Obviously I am delighted that they can.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"This has been
the hardest job I've had to do in my career, with some very difficult
circumstances and problems along the way. I feel I've earned a rest now.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"It was a very,
very nice gesture to offer me a place on the board here. But no one
knows what the situation will be here in a couple of months. The club is
still up for sale. A new owner might come in and not know who I am! So
you just don't know what is around the corner."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">October 16 1998 FRANCIS BACK HOME</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QUEENS PARK
RANGERS today announced that Gerry Francis has been appointed the club's
new Director of Football. Chairman Chris Wright confirmed that Francis
would take up the position immediately.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Francis who
sent more than 17 years at Queens Park Rangers, both as manager and
player, has been appointed on a three year contract and fills the gap
left recently by Ray Harford who resigned on September 28th.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Francis, who
has been out of football since leaving Spurs a year ago, said of his new
appointment:"I'm delighted to be back at Loftus Road. I spent many
happy and successful years here and it's great to be home again.
Although there is a major job ahead, I believe the club has huge
potential and I look forward to the challenge."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Welcoming
Francis back to Loftus Road, Chris Wright said "It is great to have
Gerry back. We chose him because of his proven track record and
significantly, his achievements as a manager. This talent, coupled with
his strong emotional commitment to the club, is a combination we beleive
is impossible to find elsewhere."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Iain Dowie, who
took over as caretaker manager following Harford's departure last
month, has been appointed player/coach working alongside Francis.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Francis' will
attend QPR's league fixture at Huddersfield tomorrow, but Dowie, who has
been preparing the team for this tough game, will remain in charge in
his role as caretaker manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - October 16, 1998 FRANCIS BACK HOME</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">NEW RANGERS
manager Gerry Francis has spoken about his decision to come back to
Rangers and is prepared for the cahallenges ahead.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Francis, the
fans top choice to succeed Ray Harford, was installed on Friday
afternoon at Loftus Road and is pleased to be back again at the club
that nurtured his prestigious career.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'm pleased to
be back, but I know what a challenge it is and I've committed myself to
the situation and now I have to see if I can pull QPR back to where I
left it."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"There is no
money to spend on players, but I knew this when I came on and you can't
hide behind those things, I put my reputation on the line and it's up to
me to sort it out."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I've gone into
this sort of situation before, Tottenham at ten months bristol Rovers
was dire I had to lend them money to buy players. It's a difficiult
situation but you've got to be positive."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In 11 months
I've turned down 12 opportunites flat to go back into the game, it was
only my love and concern for QPR that let me to talk to Chris Wright. I
was shocked when I found out the bottom line, and I had several other
meetings but I in the end I decided to take it - I know Chris will say I
did that with hy heart rather than my head, and he's probably right but
we'll have to see how things go. We've got to get up the league and
build a team that can get us promotion to the premeir league, because
that's where I want to be. I want to show my commitment to the club and
I'm prepared to buy in on the share side of it and try and change things
around.. What I'll be working for is to try and improve that and on the
field as well. Certainly we can't carry on with the current financial
situation, that has to be turned around. The likes of the Gallen's,
Quashie's and Dichio's that I lef there when i left have to be brought
through again because they are vital to the club because we have no
money to buy players.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAIN DOWIE I</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - October 12, 1998 - DOWIE IGNORES THE HYPE</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">CARETAKER boss
Iain Dowie has returned to training at Rangers after a successful
weekend away with Northern Ireland, and is ignoring all the media hype
regarding the vacant manager's position.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Iain says: "
Whatever the scenario is at QPR, I’m just taking it day by day and
working very hard to get the lads prepared for Saturday. I can’t affect
anything that goes on off the field. I had a chat with the directors at
Rangers and they will make their decision.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Whatever that
is, I’ll go along with it. I just want to see QPR do well. That’s the
most important thing at the moment. It’s not about personalities. It’s
about everyone fighting and pulling the same way for the benefit of the
club."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">RAY HARFORD</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - September 28, 1998 - HARFORD RESIGNS</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">RAY HARFORD STEPS DOWN</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Queens Park
Rangers FC announced on Monday morning the resignation of Manager Ray
Harford following the team's 4-1 defeat at Oxford United on Saturday.
Ray felt that at this difficult time it was in the Club's best interests
he should step down.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club has
appointed player/coach Iain Dowie, who has also been managing the
unbeaten Reserve Team, as Caretaker Manager. Dowie will be in charge of
the team for tomorrow's game at Wolverhampton Wanderers, and for next
Saturday's home match against Grimsby Town.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Board
intend to advertise the position of manager and will be hoping to
interview a short lisst of candidates over the next two weeks. An
appointment will be made in due course.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- In the
probability of the home game against Ipswich Town on 11th October being
postponed due to International duties, the Board will endeavour to have a
manager in place by the following game away to Huddersfield town (17th
October).</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Board
gave careful consideration to appointing Player/Assistant Manager Vinnie
Jones as Manager. The Board decided that it was in the best interests
of the Club to formulate a short list of candidates for the position of
Manager who will be interviewed in due course. Vinnie will be considered
as part of this process.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- A further announcement will be made in due course.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - December 1997 - RAY IS OUR MAN</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR CHAIRMAN
CHRIS WRIGHT tonight confirmed the widest known secret in football that
Ray Harford was to be appointed the new manager at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The QPR supremo
revealed that negotiations for Harford's signature were almost complete
and that he expected the former West Brom boss to be at the helm before
the weekend.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I can tell all Rangers fans that we have agreed the basic terms for Ray Harford to become the new manager of QPR."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" He has
resigned from his position at WBA, who are refusing to accept he is out
of contract. As far as we and our lawyers are concerned he is not in
contract and we hope to conclude the agreement sometime tomorrow morning
in time for him to take training."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Chairman
then indicated the reasons for Ray's selection and the role of John
Hollins who has been acting as caretaker manager since the dismissal of
Stewart Houston.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We have asked
Ray to take John Hollins as his assistant and at the moment John is
considering all his options, but we very much hope the two of them will
be managing the first team."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Ray's record
speaks for itself. He has managed at all levels, both in the lower
divisions and in the Premier League. He was coach at Blackburn with
Kenny Dalglish and then took over. He has done an excellent job at WBA,
taking a team last season who were close to relegation and turning them
into promotion candidates."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" He comes with
more experience than virtually any manager in the country, he has an
excellent record in the transfer market and is an expert at bringing
players on. He lives in London and he is welcoming the chance to work at
QPR believing we have the potential to get back into the Premier
League."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I believe Ray will prove to be an excellent choice to take QPR into the Premiership and stay there."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chris Wright
complimented John Hollins on the job he had done over the last few weeks
and complimented him for restoring spirit at the club and with the
fans.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" John has been brilliant. Spirit is excellent between the players and the fans think they have reclaimed their club."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'm looking forward to working with Ray and I am sure he will do an excellent job."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - HARFORD FREE FOR RANGERS</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">RANGERS and
West Brom reached an agreement over Ray Harford on Friday morning,
leaving the way clear for the former Hawthornes boss to take over this
afternoon at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">West Brom had
tried to prevent Harford, who resigned from his Hawthorns post on
Thursday morning, from taking up the Rangers post without them receiving
any compensation and were believed to be seeking a sum in the region of
£500,000 for the loss their boss.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Harford is now
free to resume as manager and is expected to take over training this
afternoon. A decision as to whether John Hollins will accept the
appointment as assistant manager is expected in the near future.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking after
the agreement between the two clubs had reached its faviourable
conclusion, Ray revealed his relief at the outcome.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I'm very excited about the opportunity and can't wait to get my feet under the table."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I think the
next few games are vitally important as given the right results they
could put us right in amongst the chasing pack."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ray will not be
in charge for Saturday's game against Sunderland, but will be watching
from the stands. John Hollins will be in the dugout and will select the
side.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">STUART HOUSTON (AND BRUCE RIOCH)</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - November 10, 1997 - BOARD RELEASE HOUSTON AND RIOCH</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">BOSS
Stewart Houston and Assistant Manager Bruce Rioch have parted company
with Queens Park Rangers, after a board meeting at Loftus Road on Monday
night.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A statement issued by the club read:</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Following a
meeting of the Board of QPR, at which Stuart Houston was present, the
club has reluctantly decided to release both Stuart Houston and Bruce
Rioch.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A caretaker manager will be appointed in the interim period."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chairman Chris
Wright will issue a full statement following the AGM of Loftus Road plc
tomorrow afternoon. The excusive interview will be available on this
site from around 6pm GMT.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - November 11, 1997 - THE WRIGHT WAY FORWARD</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">CHRIS
WRIGHT revealed today that fan power had necessitated the removal of
Stewart Houston and Bruce Rioch as the managerial team at Loftus Road</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As John Hollins
was installed as caretaker boss, the chairman insisted he would not be
rushed into finding immediate replacements.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I did feel it
was important that Stewart carried the body of the fans with him, we
had taken six points from 24 and the feeling was we were not moving in
the right direction."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I know that
Stewart never really endeared himself to the fans, he didn't see that as
part of his job and I felt Stewart was struggling to carry support with
him."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I wanted to give him until the end of the year, but I felt it was better to make a clean break."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Turning his attention to the fuure and the installation of the new man at the helm, Wright revealed.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I don't want
to lurch from one manager to another. I want to go into this feeling,
this is the best man, rather than getting in someone tomorrow
afternoon."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" It could be days, weeks, months or even the end of the season."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" Twelve months
ago we felt we were a Premiership Club who would be promoted. We gave
players contracts thinking we would be back in 12 months time. The
reality is now we are a Division One club. To get out of this division
is now a priority and we're looking for a manager capable of getting us
well equipped to survive and then getting us out of the division."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" We want
someone who knows about the Nationwide League and its players, who will
bring the best ones to QPR to get us into the Premier League."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As the Rangers
supremo laid out his plans, he apologised to Bruce Rioch over the way he
had found out about his dismissal, on Ceefax rather than having been
informed directly.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" Stewart was
to inform Bruce. I don't know why Stewart took a little longer than we
anticipated to contact him. I'm genuinely sorry Bruce found out the way
he did."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Having aligned
himself with popular opinion in making the managerial change, Chris made
a personal plea to R's supporters to get back and stand full square
behind John Hollins and the team saying.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" This is your
club. It's up to you to get behind your team. You've been quiet at home,
now show everybody how much you feel for the club. I know your
opinions, we've acted on them, now get behind us again."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">[JOHN HOLLINS]</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - November 18 - JOHN WANTS TOP JOB</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">CARETAKER boss John Hollins has expressed a keen interest in becoming the next manager of Queens Park Rangers.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">John is in charge on a temporary basis, starting with Saturday's home game against Stoke. But he'd like the job permanently.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hollins
says:"It would be an honour and I'd be very pleased. First things first,
though, and we've got one match on Saturday. Let's take each game as it
comes and look for a Rangers victory."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We have some
great guys to work with. I want Rangers a happy place to play. Football
is an enjoyable game and I enjoy working with the squad. I want these
guys to have a smile on their faces, but with grit and determination in
matches to make sure we win.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">[Note: The Wilkins departure/Houston appointment announcement yet to be found!]]</span></div>
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- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/15686/years-flashback-qprs-season-started">See Bushman QPR Archives for more from that season</a><br />
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- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975%E2%80%9376_Queens_Park_Rangers_F.C._season">QPR Results</a><br />
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-<b> Watching Liverpool "Steal" QPR's Title (Thanks Wolves!) </b><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-26011761409458367412015-08-13T10:54:00.002+01:002015-08-13T10:54:26.384+01:00Joint #QPRFan Group Reps Meeting with New #QPR CEO, Lee Hoos<b><span style="font-size: large;">Joint Fan Group Reps Meeting with New QPR CEO, Lee Hoos</span><br /><br /><i> </i></b><br />
<b><i>Report prepared and produced by Loft For Words' Clive Whittingham with minutes taken by </i></b><b><i><b>Neil Dejyothin.</b></i><br /><br /><i>This is being posted on the various QPR Messageboards</i></b><br /><br /><br /><b><br />Present from QPR: </b><br />Lee Hoos, CEO (LH)<br />Ian Taylor, head of media and communications (IT)<br />Paul Morrissey, press and media manager (PM)<br /><br /><br /><b>From the sites:</b><br />Steve Sayce, IndyRs (SS)<br />Paul Finney, QPR Podcast (PF)<br />Bethan Lang, Not606 (BL)<br />Saffa Michail, Dot.Org (SM)<br />Hud Saunders, WATRBs (HS)<br />Clive Whittingham, LFW (CW)<br />Eusebio, QPR Report (EQR)<br /><br /><b>Minutes:<br />Neil Dejyothin (ND)</b><br />
<b> </b><br /><b><br />1 - Introduction</b><br />LH began the meeting by running through his background prior to arriving at QPR.<br />-
Been in the UK for 19 years, originally from Maryland in the US with a
background in legal and HR. Starting to understand cricket.<br />- Started
at Fulham when Mohammed Al Fayed had taken over and was given a remit
to build the infrastructure of the club one-step ahead of its progress
on the field so that when it got to the Premier League the set up was of
sufficient standard for the highest level. Looked at the way major
clubs in other sports in the UK, US and Australia operated and
incorporated it into a blueprint he has used at the clubs he’s worked
at. LH said, when he first started in football, oddly, he found in the
UK a lot of the innovation, creativity and dynamism was coming from
clubs lower down the chain because they had to, and the higher up you
went the more static and stuck in their ways they were. <br />- Spent a
shorter period at Southampton post relegation from the Premier League
and after their parachute payments had ended. Regretted not being able
to stay there longer and have more effect. Said the board situation was
complex at the time and that made it difficult to make progress.<br />-
Milan Mandaric called him a week after he left Southampton and took him
up to Leicester just after their relegation from the Championship.
Integral to taking Nigel Pearson there following his departure from
Southampton. Mandaric subsequently sold the club to current Thai owners
after promotion back to the Championship and LH departed.<br />- Attracted
by the stable board and presence of Eddie Howe at Burnley. Subsequently
Howe went back to Bournemouth and Sean Dyche came in. Hoos, Dyche and
the board focused on crafting a “one club mentality” which had key
messages and aims – number one of which was ‘be financially
sustainable’. Dyche bought into this and worked within it very
successfully. Planning permission just granted for a training ground
development which will enable them to move up from category 3 academy to
category 2. <br />- Says the QPR owners are brilliant people, desperate
for success, who have learnt some expensive lessons. Rather than spend
big to get back to the Premier League the aim is to run the club more
rationally and that is LH’s remit – build a solid platform from which to
grow in a sustainable manner . Not a short term thinker.<br /><br /><br /><b>2 - Club values, strengths and weaknesses</b><br />LH
said he is keen to get a broad cross section of opinions, not just hear
from one specific interest group. He wants to hear from people from all
over the ground, season ticket holders and casual attenders, people who
work for the club and play for it so he can get to grips with the DNA
and the fabric of the club and build a blueprint from there. <br />LH
asked those in attendance to say what the club meant to them, what they
felt it should be and where they thought it was at the moment. From that
a list of strengths and weaknesses/opportunities was produced which, by
and large, tallied with what he’d been told by other QPR supporters
he’s spoken to so far.<br /><br /><br /><b>Strengths:</b><br />- The stadium, the location, the proximity to the pitch<br />- Colours/kit<br />- History, the flair and style of the 1970s team<br />- An active and pro-active fanbase, which has previously fought off mergers and collected money in hard times.<br />- The current media output from the club, behind the scenes access, reconnecting with supporters. <br />- The Community Trust<br />- Feels like we are moving now in the right direction.<br /><br /><br /><b>Weaknesses:</b><br />- Loss of loyalty. The club used to be known for its long serving players and staff.<br />- The lack of legacy that was left owing to a couple of seasons of spending in the Premier League<br />- Naivety. Past decisions were not informed decisions. Heart ruling the head.<br />- False promises, often through the chairman’s social media.<br />- The debt, and lack of clarity on who holds the debt, who’s responsible for it, what happens if the backing is withdrawn. <br />- The bad press we attract.<br />- Lack of consultation, often not realising a decision being taken really matters to supporters.<br />-
Lack of consistency in messaging has resulted in good ideas being
poorly executed (Family Stand). Skewed expectation levels as a result. <br /><br /><b><br />3 - Question and Answer<br /><br />New Stadium/Training Ground:</b><br /><br />LH
said he’s here to make the club sustainable. He said that even standing
still would be falling behind, because other clubs are moving forwards
all the time. The new stadium was a long term aspiration, but it is
important to do it in a staged way. The first stage of that is to grow
the fanbase to demonstrate there is a need for it, because it was
difficult going from 10,500 season ticket holders and suddenly having a
35,000 seater stadium. LH says the training ground and infrastructure is
– in his view – a key priority because improving the football is the
best way to grow the fanbase. <br /> “I would urge if it comes down to a
choice, which isn’t what I am suggesting is the case at the moment,
between investing in the training ground or investing in the stadium, do
the training ground because that’s where the players spend all their
time and that’s what will help make the difference on the pitch on
Saturday at three o’clock.”<br /><br /><br /><b>FFP</b><br />The club remains in
dialogue with the Football League and whilst this issue is ongoing, the
club is not in a position to comment publicly.<br /><br />How the roles divide up between Les Ferdinand and LH<br />LH
says he does not “try and play FIFA or Football Manager in real life,
it’s not my role.” LH says he knows the market but the model he wanted
at Burnley was the one we have now at QPR with a DoF with a CEO as a
back-up and support. Les Ferdinand and Chris Ramsey calls the shots, he
and Chris Ramsey are the football experts. LH says he works to enable
them to do their job. He has no input on the players coming in other
than how it affects the budget. They’re trying to integrate the whole
operation into the ‘one club’ mentality.<br />Les is in charge of the
playing side. LH says Les knows what financial position we have to get
to on the playing side and it’s everyone’s jobs to help Les to get us
there in a balanced manner.<br />“My job is to enable experts in their jobs and make sure they have everything they need to be successful.”<br /><br /><br /><b>Family Stand/Lower Loft</b><br />LH
asked about the potential take up for selling season tickets in the
Lower School End, trying to build a regular following there and
partially addressing that lack of vocal support behind the goals. The
group agreed there was potential for it to be ‘occupied’ and made our
own.<br />LH said from what he understood the idea of the Family Stand was
a very good one, but poorly executed due to the lack of consultation. <br /><br /><br /><b>Stats-based approach</b><br />LH
said he saw it as part of a wider picture. He likes managers who are
into their ProZone and Opta stats but doesn’t believe football works in
the same way as Baseball and the famous Moneyball example. There is a
place for it, it doesn’t replace the eyes and ears of a guy going out
and watching a player but can raise interesting players to watch and
target. Can also help reinforce what you think you saw.<br /><br /><br /><b>Sandro</b><br />Our
licence to sponsor foreign employees has been restored having initially
been suspended after the Sandro situation transpired. Sandro has
applied for his permit to return and the club is confident he will
return before the close of the transfer window. But he has conditioning
work to do having missed pre-season and will not be able to return
straight to the first team.<br /><br /><br /><b>Viagogo</b><br />LH said the
official relationship with Viagogo will not continue. That’s not to say
we won’t use them to occasionally sell tickets in the future, but the
current relationship is discontinued. The only way we’d consider using
them is to fill the Lower School End for certain matches. We want to
fill the stadium for every match, we want to move casual attenders up to
members and embers up to season ticket holders. We want to market to
the supporters we have data on ourselves.<br />LH says the club is looking
into other ticket re-sale options, possibly in-house. He says there
were 2,600 “no-shows” in the Premier League (people who have bought
tickets but don’t turn up) on average at QPR home games. Says that the
family stand rules affecting midweek attendances may skew that average.
Barcoded tickets it makes it very easy to manage and it’s one of the
first things LH is looking at.<br /><br /><br /><b>Communication</b><br />LH has
previously operated a ‘Supporters’ Consultation Committee’ at other
clubs with a cross representation of supporters from different stands,
supporter associations, disability associations and so on to meet
regularly and provide feedback and get answers to key issues. The
websites were asked to nominate one individual, or run it on a rotation
basis, to meet with LH as part of that. First meeting early September.<br /><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-67157055331461728672015-03-09T09:37:00.002+00:002015-03-09T09:37:58.793+00:00The New #QPR Stadium: Conflicting Messages About Size?-<br />
<b><a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/board/5/history-qpr-photos"> See Bushman History Archives of QPR's Early Days</a></b><br />
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Since taking over the club almost four years ago, QPR's Owners have
been talking about building a new QPR Stadium away from Loftus Road.<br /><br />A New Stadium has in fact been a topic of conversation by various QPR's owners over the years (even over the decades)<br />
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The latest proposed QPR Stadium is targeted in the Old Oak area (as part of a much bigger development)<br />
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For
now, the new stadium is contingent on what is approved regarding the
future development of "Old Oak Commons/New Queens Park." For starters,
there is a "rival" development coalition spearheaded by Car Giant, who
have their own ideas re developing the area!<br />
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Whatever
happens, happens. But from the QPR perspective, if there is to be a
stadium, beyond questions of who exactly will own the stadium, and so
forth: <br />
<br />For the past couple of years, the club after
initially saying they had not decided on the size of the new
(multi-purpose) stadium, have basically been saying 40,000 size stadium.<br />
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Hitherto, QPR have been talking about 40,000. Various past
announcements from QPR. such as this one in December 2013 entitled "<a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/121213-new-stadium-plans-1232327.aspx#2XwyfpHX2pFrf0Ct.99">Club unveils plans for new 40,000 seater stadium in Old Oak..."</a> <br />
<br /> Various pronouncements and interviews since have continue to use the number "40,000" <br /><br /> The Official "QPR-offshoot" "<a href="http://www.new-queens-park.co.uk/">New Queens Park</a>" Site has under FAQs: "How big will the stadium be?The stadium will have 40,000 seats" (and this continues to be online)<br />
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Yet on Saturday, QPR's Chairman Tony Fernandes tweeted.<br />
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"who said we are getting 40 k. I'm more keen on 30 to 35"<a class="u-url customisable-highlight long-permalink" data-datetime="2015-03-07T11:08:59+0000" data-scribe="element:full_timestamp" href="https://twitter.com/tonyfernandes/status/574164836545753088"><time class="dt-updated" datetime="2015-03-07T11:08:59+0000" pubdate="" title="Time posted: 07 Mar 2015, 11:08:59 (UTC)"> 6:08 AM - 7 Mar 2015</time></a><div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">
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was just this a one-off tweet from the Chairman expressing his own
views rather than the corporate entity? Or is this a case (seemingly
like Warren Farm) in which the club owners have an "evolving" attitude
towards what they will be building?<br /></div>
On the basis of
over 125 years of Fan support for QPR and the size of their Fan support
one can make a very good case for a smaller-size stadium (ideally with
potential for future growth). <br /><br /> If the primary criteria is the
multi-purpose usage and the belief that a larger-size stadium is
necessary for that (along with hypothetically, greater growth in support
for QPR and "Neutrals" coming to watch the team.)<br />
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So a case can certainly be made either way. Many fans would probably welcome a smaller stadium.<br />
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Either way, a certain consistency might be nice though. Maybe the club
truly hasn't decided on size in which case, maybe it should make that
clear. <br /><br />Obviously behind all this, there is the fact that there
may not be a new Stadium, unless the London authorities give the go
ahead. But that is for another day!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-48701183950452793902015-03-05T10:31:00.000+00:002015-03-05T10:31:10.711+00:00#QPR Fans Among Better-Rated Fans of London Clubs...Chelsea and Millwall, the Worst-ViewedGood to read!<br />
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A <a href="https://yougov.co.uk/news/2015/03/04/chelsea-and-millwall-fans-voted-worst-london/">YouGov Survey </a>of
how residents viewed Fans of the various London Football Clubs in the
Premiership, Championship and League One. Results below.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- QPR
managerial arrival and departures have become a not-infrequent
occurrence at Loftus Road. For at touch of nostalgia, a look back at a
decade of QPR Official statements announcing their latest managerial
appointments and departures: Harry Redknapp...Mark Hughes</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">...Neil
Warnock...Mick Harford...Paul Hart....Jim Magilton...Paulo
Sousa...Gareth Ainsworth...Iain Dowie...Luigi De Canio...John
Gregory...Gary Waddock...Iain Holloway...Gerry Francis...Ray
Harford...Stuart Houston!.</span> - <a href="http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2093&teamTabs=managers">Complete list of QPR Managers</a></div>
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HARRY Redknapp has tendered his resignation at QPR, which has been accepted by the Board.</div>
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Redknapp
– who joined the club in November 2012, overseeing 105 matches in
charge – informed Chairman Tony Fernandes of his decision to resign this
morning.</div>
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He will undergo knee replacement surgery in the coming weeks.</div>
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Redknapp told <b><a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/www.qpr.co.uk">www.qpr.co.uk</a></b>:
“I have had such a fantastic time at QPR. I would like to thank the
Board, the players and all my staff, and especially the supporters who
have been absolutely fantastic to me since I arrived at the club for
their tremendous support.</div>
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“Sadly I need
immediate surgery on my knee which is going to stop me from doing my job
in the coming weeks. It means I won’t be able to be out on the training
pitch every day, and if I can’t give 100 per-cent I feel it’s better
for someone else to take over the reins.</div>
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“My
relationship with Tony Fernandes has been one of the highlights of my
footballing career and I wish the club every success. I am confident
they will survive in the Premier League this year.”</div>
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on behalf of the Board, QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes added: “I would
like to take this opportunity to thank Harry for everything he has done
for QPR during his time in charge.</div>
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“We part on good terms and I would personally like to wish him all the best for the future.”</div>
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Les Ferdinand and Chris Ramsey have been placed in temporary charge of the team until further notice.</div>
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<i>The club will be making no further comment. <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/qpr-harry-redknapp-tony-fernandes-les-ferdinand-chris-ramsey-2245953.aspx#CrJKoRKpeyC0Amgo.99">QPR</a></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">EXCLUSIVE: REDKNAPP APPOINTED</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">10:54 24th November 2012</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Harry pens two-and-a-half year deal ...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I can’t wait to get to work and get the results necessary to kick-start our season"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Harry Redknapp</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QUEENS Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Harry Redknapp as the club’s new manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The
65 year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year contract at Loftus Road
and will watch his new team from the stands when the R’s take on
Manchester United at Old Trafford this afternoon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Redknapp said: “I’m delighted to be back in the managerial hot-seat at QPR.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“When I spoke to the Shareholders and they told me about their plans I knew this was too good an opportunity to turn down.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“There’s
no doubt there’s a lot of ability in the squad, but for one reason or
another things haven’t gone as well as everyone expected since the start
of the season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“I can’t wait to get to work and get the results necessary to kick-start our season.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Redknapp’s arrival in W12 represents a significant coup for the club.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Widely-regarded
as one of the best English managers in the business, Redknapp’s track
record at the highest level speaks for itself.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">After
guiding Portsmouth to an FA Cup Final victory in 2007/08, he enjoyed
arguably his finest hour in management at Tottenham Hotspur, where he
led them into the Champions League for the first time in their history
at the end of the 2009/10 season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">He was also named Premier League Manager of the Year at the end of that campaign.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking
on behalf of the QPR Shareholders, QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes, said:
“Harry was our number one target, the unanimous choice of the Board and
we’re delighted we’ve been able to attract him to the club.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“He
has a proven track record in the Premier League and has all the
characteristics we were looking for to get us out of the current
situation we find ourselves in.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“His
man-management skills are second to none and we are confident he is the
right man to lead us away from the bottom of the table.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“We
believe we have a manager with significant experience at the highest
level of football, who can come in and immediately help deliver our
objectives.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
Shareholder Kamarudin Bin Meranun added: “While we look forward with
Harry we would also like to place on the record our appreciation to
Mark.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“Though
results have not been good this season, Mark has moved the club
forwards in terms of infrastructure and advancing QPR as a Premier
League club. For that, we want to thank him.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">“He
was a consummate professional and it was a difficult decision to make
as we had all grown to respect him. We all wish him and his family well
for the future.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A further announcement regarding Redknapp’s backroom team will be made in due course. <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/241112-exclusive-redknapp-appointed-505785.aspx?pageView=full#anchored">QPR</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hughes contract terminated with immediate effect</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QUEENS Park Rangers Football Club has today (Friday) terminated the contract of manager Mark Hughes with immediate effect.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This
decision has been taken after careful consideration by the Board of
Directors, following numerous meetings over the last few days.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board of Directors wish to thank Mark for his commitment, hard work and dedication in his ten months in charge.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mark
has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but
ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the Board of
Directors with very little choice but to make a change.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board will now be working actively to put a new managerial structure in place as soon as possible.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mark
Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the R's trip to
Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday afternoon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The club will be making a further announcement in due course.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Posted on: Tue 10 Jan 2012</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Mark Hughes as the Club's new Manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The 48 year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Loftus Road and will take charge of First Team training this afternoon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Hughes said: "It's a great feeling to be back in football and to be the Manager of QPR.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'm fully aware of the challenge in the short and long term and I am genuinely excited about the ambition of the owners.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Nobody can doubt the history of this great Football Club and the passion of its fantastically loyal supporters.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Now
the immediate priority is to consolidate our place in the Barclays
Premier League, but beyond that, the future is very bright and fills me
with great enthusiasm."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
Chairman, Tony Fernandes, said: "Mark has a proven track record in the
Premier League, bringing a wealth of experience at both Club and
international level.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He has a great passion to achieve as a Manager and has already been hugely successful in his career.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"His ambitions match those of the Board and we are delighted to have him at the helm."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
Vice Chairman, Amit Bhatia, added: "Mark has a great managerial
pedigree and has proven over the years to be a very astute Manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I am looking forward to working with him to bring success to the Club."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
CEO, Philip Beard, said: "Having spoken at length with Mark, I know he
is brimming with enthusiasm and anticipation about the challenge of
taking QPR forward and I believe he is the perfect choice to deliver the
success we all desire."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Vastly-experienced,
Hughes has built a reputation as one of Britain's most admired
Managers, with success at both Club and international level.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">He
has a proven track record in the transfer market, recruiting the likes
of Vincent Kompany, Nigel de Jong, Moussa Dembele and Christopher Samba
to the Premier League.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In
his five years in charge of Wales, Hughes turned around the fortunes of
the national side, before being appointed Blackburn Rovers boss in
September 2004.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">He
guided Rovers to seventh place in the 2007/08 Premier League campaign,
before moving to Manchester City at the start of the following season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">City,
with the riches of the Abu Dhabi United investment group, would go on
to finish tenth in Hughes' first season in charge, as well as reaching
the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">His
spell in Manchester ended in December 2009, however, when he was
controversially replaced by Roberto Mancini despite City sitting pretty
in sixth place in the top-flight.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Fulham
was his next port of call, where he exceeded all expectations with an
eighth place finish and Europa League qualification through the Fair
Play League.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hughes
- who has only finished outside the top half of the top-flight once in
his managerial career - will be joined at the Club by Assistant Manager
Mark Bowen, First Team Coach Eddie Niedzwiecki and Goalkeeping Coach
Kevin Hitchcock.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">*Mark Hughes will be officially unveiled as the Club's new Manager at a Press Conference on Wednesday.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2571588,00.html</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - January 2012 - WARNOCK AXED</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br />QPR PART COMPANY WITH WARNOCK</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Posted on: Sun 08 Jan 2012</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park Rangers Football Club has today (Sunday 8th January 2012) parted company with Manager Neil Warnock.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Warnock joined the Club in March 2010, overseeing 84 matches in charge, winning 33, drawing 27 and losing 24.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Last season, he successfully guided the Club back to the Premier League for the first time in 15 years.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board's commitment to retaining our Premier League status ultimately led to this decision.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Assistant Manager Mick Jones and First Team Coach Keith Curle have also left the Club.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR
Chairman, Tony Fernandes, said: "This decision has been made in the
best interests of the Club and I can assure everyone that this is not a
decision that was made lightly.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Sadly,
our recent run of poor form has seen us slip alarmingly down the table
and the Board felt it was the right time to make a change.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Neil
has acted with honesty, professionalism and integrity throughout his
time at the Club, and I would personally like to thank him for his
significant contribution to QPR over the last 22 months.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I genuinely wish him all the very best for the future and he will always be welcome back at Loftus Road."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Vice-Chairman, Amit Bhatia, added: "It is with a very heavy heart that we make this announcement.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I played a key role in bringing Neil to Loftus Road and consider him to be a close personal friend and a great professional.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I would like to place on the record my thanks to him for transforming us from a Championship Club to a Premier League Club.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"As
a Club we have gained enormously from Neil's wisdom, experience and
leadership. He has always performed his managerial duties to the very
highest of standards.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I wish Neil every success going forward and he will always be welcome at QPR.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I now look forward to the future and the rest of the season as we work towards stabilising our position in the Premier League."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Neil Warnock said: "Obviously I'm very disappointed, but having achieved so much, I leave the Club with a great sense of pride.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I have enjoyed my time here more than anywhere else and the QPR fans have been brilliant with me - they deserve success.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"My
biggest regret is that the takeover didn't happen earlier, because that
would have given me the opportunity to bring in the targets I'd
pinpointed all last summer and probably given us a better chance to
succeed in the Premier League."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">He added: "The board at QPR are hugely ambitious and I wish them every success for the future.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I've
been involved in the game a long time and I will be spending the
immediate future with my family and friends before deciding my next
career move."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will now begin its search for a new Manager and will make a further announcement in due course.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Read more: http://qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=28762&page=1#ixzz1iwW50jnL</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">November 24, 2012</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - March1, 2010</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">EXCLUSIVE: WARNOCK CONFIRMED</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Queens Park
Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Neil
Warnock as First Team Manager with immediate effect.- Warnock has today
signed a three-and-a-half-year contract at Loftus Road after a
compensation agreement was reached with his former club, Crystal Palace
FC.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Warnock, who
guided Sheffield United to the Premier League in 2006, said: "I am
delighted to be joining a club with the history that QPR has.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "As a manager, Loftus Road is always a place I loved because of the fantastic atmosphere there.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "Looking from afar I believe this is the perfect time for me to come in, with the new structure and chairman in place.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "Together we can give the club the stability that it needs.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "I am really looking forward to the challenge that's in front of me."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- QPR Chairman
Ishan Saksena said: "Neil was always our number one target and so we are
delighted to announce him as our manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "He has great
experience in English football and a phenomenal track record. I believe
he is the right man to help QPR achieve its ambitions.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "Neil will be given the full support of the Board, and I know our fans will give him their full backing as well."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Caretaker manager Mick Harford and his assistant Tony Coton have stepped down from their respective roles.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Harford said:
"I was more than happy to help the club out when they asked me, and I
did the best I could during my time in caretaker charge.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "The club needs an experienced manager in order to move forward, and I wish Neil every success.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "He has joined a fantastic football club with brilliant supporters, and I sincerely hope he does well.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "The club is
in good hands now with the new structure, Ishan Saksena and Gianni
Paladini, and I believe QPR has a very bright future." QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">FEBRUARY 2010 - MICK HARFORD DEPARTS</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - CLUB STATEMENT Fri 15 Jan 2010 - PAUL HART DEPARTS...MICK HARFORD APPOINTED</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club can confirm that Manager Paul Hart has decided to leave Queens Park Rangers Football Club with immediate effect.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">-
Assistant Manager Mick Harford will be taking charge of First Team
affairs, starting with this weekend's Championship fixture at Blackpool.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">December 2009 - QPR OFFICIAL SITE: PAUL HART APPOINTED</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club is pleased to confirm the arrival of Paul Hart as First Team Manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Following
discussions late last night after Jim Magilton's and John Gorman's
departures, the appointment was concluded this morning.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hart will be joined at the Club by new Assistant Manager Mick Harford in a deal which runs until the end of the 2009/10 season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club would like to place on record its thanks to Steve Gallen and Marc Bircham for their efforts while in Caretaker charge.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PAUL HART DEPARTS & MICK HARFORD APPOINTED</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - CLUB STATEMENT Fri 15 Jan 2010</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club can confirm that Manager Paul Hart has decided to leave Queens Park Rangers Football Club with immediate effect.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">-
Assistant Manager Mick Harford will be taking charge of First Team
affairs, starting with this weekend's Championship fixture at Blackpool.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PAUL HART ARRIVES</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">December 2009</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club is pleased to confirm the arrival of Paul Hart as First Team Manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Following
discussions late last night after Jim Magilton's and John Gorman's
departures, the appointment was concluded this morning.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hart will be joined at the Club by new Assistant Manager Mick Harford in a deal which runs until the end of the 2009/10 season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club would like to place on record its thanks to Steve Gallen and Marc Bircham for their efforts while in Caretaker charge.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">JIM MAGILTON</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DEPARTURE - CLUB STATEMENT</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Wed 16 Dec 2009</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club can confirm that Jim Magilton and John Gorman have left Queens Park Rangers by mutual consent.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Recent events
have been widely reported and whilst Jim Magilton completely denies the
allegations, with the full support of John Gorman, it has been agreed
that it is in the best interests of the Club and Jim Magilton, if the
parties move on in their separate ways.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club would like to wish both Jim Magilton and John Gorman good luck in the future and thank them for their hard work.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">SUSPENDED -CLUB STATEMENT - December 9, 2009</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club can confirm that Manager Jim Magilton has been suspended with immediate effect, pending an internal investigation.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The suspension relates to an incident which occurred at Monday's Championship fixture against Watford at Vicarage Road.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">MAGILTON ARRIVAL</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official
Site EXCLUSIVE: MAGILTON APPOINTED - Queens Park Rangers Football Club
is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Magilton as the Club's
new Manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The 40
year-old, who made over 50 appearances for Northern Ireland during an
illustrious playing career for both Club and country, has put pen to
paper on a two year deal at Loftus Road.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Speaking
exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, QPR Holdings Ltd Chairman, Flavio
Briatore, expressed his delight at Magilton's arrival, commenting: "We
had an incredibly high number of applicants, but Jim was the stand-out
candidate for the role.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "We (the
Board) sat down with him on four separate occasions over the last month
to discuss our goals and ambitions and he has really impressed myself,
Mr Ecclestone, Mr Mittal and Mr Bhatia with his knowledge, understanding
and passion for football.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "He did a
very good job at Ipswich Town, playing some fine, attacking football,
and he has great ambition to achieve in this next chapter of his
managerial career. We are all really looking forward to working with
him."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Magilton
enjoyed three seasons at the helm at Portman Road, inspiring the Tractor
Boys to an eighth place finish in season 2007/08, before guiding them
towards a comfortable top-half finish prior to his departure in April.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Speaking
exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, the R's new boss said: "I'm really looking
forward to the challenge of managing this great Football Club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "The Board
are highly ambitious, but they are very realistic at the same time. I
have huge ambitions to achieve as a Manager though, and our aim is to
keep progressing, year after year.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "There is a
very strong group of players at the Club and with one or two additions
over the summer, we can expect to be in a position to drastically
improve upon the eleventh place finish secured last season."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Magilton will be joined at the Club by a new Assistant Manager in the coming weeks.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">*The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">PAULO SOUSA</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">SOUSA DEPARTURE</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site CLUB STATEMENT</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Queens Park
Rangers Football Club has today (Thursday) had to terminate Paulo De
Sousa's employment with the Club with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It
came to the Club's attention that Mr De Sousa had, without authority,
divulged highly confidential and sensitive information. The Club, with
legal advice, responded in this way to protect its position.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Player / Coach Gareth Ainsworth will take Caretaker charge on a temporary basis, from now until the end of the season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - November 19, 2008 - EXCLUSIVE: R'S APPOINT SOUSA</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Paulo Sousa as First Team Coach.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The 38
year-old, who won 51 caps for Portugal during an illustrious playing
career and spent five years as assistant to Luis Felipe Scolari with the
Portuguese national team, has penned a two-and-a-half year contract
until the summer of 2011.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Sousa, who
will retain the services of temporary Caretaker Manager Gareth Ainsworth
within his backroom staff, will take charge of the R's Coca Cola
Championship fixture against Watford on Saturday.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Speaking
exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Sousa said: "It is an honour to be part of
this project. I have always wanted to work for a big Club and I am very
excited about the opportunity to work for Queens Park Rangers.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "I have great
belief in my ideas and my coaching ability and I firmly believe I can
achieve the objectives set by the management."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Sousa added:
"I believe in playing positive, attacking football. To achieve positive
results you have to maintain a focused outlook and my team will aim to
do this, both for ourselves and for the fans.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "I am looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Flavio Briatore, QPR Holdings Limited Chairman, added: "Paulo is a very good appointment for this Football Club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "I have been keeping track of his work for the last few months and he is the right man for our project.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "He has great
experience after working with the Portuguese national team and he is
part of the new generation of coach. He has worked with some of the
World's best players and we are excited about having him.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- "His football
career was highly impressive and he has great knowledge of the game.
After five years with Portugal, he is ready for a new challenge and I am
delighted he has agreed to join us."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Briatore
added: "I would like to thank Gareth Ainsworth for his contribution as
Caretaker Manager and confirm that he still has a very important role to
play at this Club. He is QPR through and through and will work very
closely with Paulo as we build for a successful future."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAIN DOWIE</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Iain Dowie's Departure</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR CLUB STATEMENT - 24 Oct 2008 - Dowie</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board of
Queens Park Rangers Football Club has given notice to terminate the
contract of Manager Iain Dowie with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dowie, who took
over the reins at Loftus Road in the summer, oversaw 15 matches in
charge in all competitions and leaves the R's in ninth place in the Coca
Cola Championship.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Player / Coach
Gareth Ainsworth has been appointed Caretaker Manager on a temporary
basis and will take charge of First Team affairs until further notice.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage - QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DOWIE APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- May 2008 QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: DOWIE APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park
Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain
Dowie as First Team Coach with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The 43
year-old, who spent three years in W12 during a distinguished playing
career, has today (Wednesday 14th May 2008) put pen to paper on a
two-year contract at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking about
the appointment, QPR Sporting Director Gianni Paladini, said: "Iain
Dowie has a proven track record in the Championship and we're delighted
to have him on board."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Dowie, who
enjoyed a brief stint as Caretaker Manager of the R's, before working
under Gerry Francis in the role of Assistant Manager, also expressed his
delight, commenting: "This is a very exciting long-term project.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'm very
privileged to have been given the opportunity under the new ownership to
return to the Club where I served my managerial apprenticeship.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I've been
thoroughly impressed by the new investors and their fresh, aggressive
and innovative approach to all sporting matters, as well as the
marketing and commercial aspect of this Football Club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"QPR is a fantastic Club, with a steep and successful history and I'm going to relish the challenge that lies ahead." QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">[Note: Scroll down for Iain Dowie's previous QPR Departure]</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">LUIGI DE CANIO</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Farewell to De Canio QPR Official Site CLUB STATEMENT 8 May 2008</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park
Rangers Football Club have parted company with First Team Coach Luigi De
Canio by mutual consent with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club would
like to place on the record its thanks to Luigi for his contribution to
QPR and wish him all the best for a successful future.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mr De Canio
also wanted to express his gratitude for the opportunity to manage
Queens Park Rangers and also for the fantastic experience he had during
his time in England.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">An announcement on a successor will be made in due course.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">May 2008</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">October 29 - QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: DE CANIO APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Luigi De Canio as First Team Coach.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The contract period runs until the end of the 2009/10 season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The 50 year-old
has an extensive coaching pedigree having taken charge of Udinese,
Napoli, Reggina, Genoa and most recently Siena in Serie A - who he
helped keep in the top-flight for two consecutive seasons before
leaving.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking
exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, De Canio said: "I am very excited at this
fantastic opportunity to join Queens Park Rangers as their First Team
Coach.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"For me, it
will be an honour to work for Queens Park Rangers, a Club which is
backed by Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore, two businessmen with an
incredible track-record of success in sport and other fields.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I would like
to thank them and tell them I will not disappoint their expectations. I
am fully committed to the project and I am looking forward to getting to
work with the players in preparation for our forthcoming home fixture
against Hull City on Saturday."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">On behalf of
the new management of QPR, Chairman Gianni Paladini expressed his
delight at the capture of De Canio, commenting: "The Club is going
through a phase of total restructuring and for us the appointment of
Luigi De Canio is the first important step ahead in our long-term
strategy.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"De Canio is a
highly motivated professional, whose dynamic and aggressive approach
fits perfectly with the image and philosophy of the new Management."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Paladini added:
"De Canio is fully aware of the high standards and objectives that the
new Management has set for the future of the Club, and he is ready and
eager to take up the challenge"</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Mick Harford,
who has acted as Caretaker Manager since the departure of John Gregory
in early October, has left the Club with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Paladini added:
"We offered Mick a role within the new set-up and we're disappointed
that he has turned this down. He has done a fantastic job since he
arrived here in the summer and his contribution will never be forgotten.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We all wish him the very best for the future."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">*The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">JOHN GREGORY</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">October 1, 2007 - John Gregory's Departure QPR Official Site - CLUB STATEMENT</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park
Rangers Football Club have today terminated the employment of John
Gregory as First Team Manager with immediate effect, following Sunday's
5-1 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">First Team
Coach, Mick Harford, has been appointed Caretaker Manager to take the
team to Wednesday's fixture against Colchester United.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Chairman,
Gianni Paladini, said: "The Club would like to thank John for everything
he has done during a difficult period as Manager, in particular for
saving us from relegation last season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"However, the performances and results this season have not met with our expectations. The league table does not lie.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"The Club have decided to act swiftly in time to turn things around for the remainder of the season.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Mick will be
Caretaker Manager for Wednesday's away game at Colchester and a further
announcement about the post will be made after that.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Everyone at
QPR wants to wish John good luck and success in the future. In the
meantime, Mick and the entire team are focused on achieving the Club's
first win of the season at Colchester."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 - OFFICIAL SITE - GREGORY APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">John Gregory has been appointed as QPR First Team Manager with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gary Waddock will now work under the former Aston Villa boss in an Assistant Manager's role.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"John is a proven manager at the highest level and is very eager to get back in to the managerial game.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He's sat down with Gary and talked everything through and the situation is perfect as we look to climb the Championship table.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'd like to wish the pair of them the very best in their new roles.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"QPR are very close to my heart and it's a fantastic opportunity for me.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"This is a job I can very much get my teeth into and I'm relishing the challenge that lies ahead.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Winning matches is what matters most in the business and we aim to do that, starting Saturday.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I look forward to working with John, we both played together under Terry Venables and have the same work ethic.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'll learn a lot from him and I'm sure that this appointment will benefit the club I love."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GREGORY EXTENDED - Announcement of Gregory's Two Year Contract</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">April 23, 2007 - QPR Official Site -GAFFER STAYS ON</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Club are delighted to announce that John Gregory has agreed a two year extension to his current contract.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Gregory said: "I'm delighted to accept the offer made to me by Chairman Gianni Paladini.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GARY WADDOCK</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">October 19, 2006 - QPR OFFICIAL STATEMENT - WADDOCK DEPARTS</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Queens Park Rangers Football Club have parted company with Gary Waddock.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Waddock was named as manager on June 28 after a spell as caretaker manager following the departure of Ian Holloway.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The former Rangers midfielder moved into a coaching role when John Gregory was then appointed at the end of last month.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR would like to thank Gary and wish him every success in the future.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">WADDOCK DEMOTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">OFFICIAL SITE - GREGORY APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">John Gregory has been appointed as QPR First Team Manager with immediate effect.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gary Waddock will now work under the former Aston Villa boss in an Assistant Manager's role.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"John is a proven manager at the highest level and is very eager to get back in to the managerial game.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He's sat down with Gary and talked everything through and the situation is perfect as we look to climb the Championship table.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'd like to wish the pair of them the very best in their new roles.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"QPR are very close to my heart and it's a fantastic opportunity for me.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"This is a job I can very much get my teeth into and I'm relishing the challenge that lies ahead.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Winning matches is what matters most in the business and we aim to do that, starting Saturday.''</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I look forward to working with John, we both played together under Terry Venables and have the same work ethic.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'll learn a lot from him and I'm sure that this appointment will benefit the club I love."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">June 28, 2006 - QPR OFFICIAL SITE - WADDOCK APPOINTED</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR have announced Gary Waddock as first team manager following the appointment of Ian Holloway at Plymouth Argyle.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The new role
for the former QPR boss means that Waddock, who was named as Caretaker
Manager in February, will now be able to officially take up the title of
QPR manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ian Holloway
was in charge at Loftus Road since February 2001 and oversaw 266 games
in his time at QPR, experiencing relegation and then promotion.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When he was
placed on gardening leave earlier this year, Waddock stepped up from his
position as first team coach to oversee the managerial side and has
since instilled a 'no nonsense' work ethic at Harlington.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Waddock first
recruited Alan McDonald as a first team coach before restructuring the
scouting network and transfer listing and releasing 14 players in a bid
to freshen up the squad and bring in his own men.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The new QPR boss said: "I'm delighted that QPR have finally been able to officially announce my position as first team manager.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Now I'll feel a
lot more confident in my role and I'm looking forward to implementing
further changes behind the scenes as well as on the pitch.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I've got a great back room staff here and we've been planning the coming season all summer.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"The work ethic
and training methods will be subjected to a complete overhaul and we're
looking forward to seeing the results on the pitch."You can see Gary
Waddock's first interview as QPR manager on QPR World tomorrow.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~853408,00.html</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAN HOLLOWAY</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - Feburary 2006 - HOLLOWAY ON GARDENING LEAVE</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITECLUB STATEMENT</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR have
announced that Ian Holloway has been placed on 'gardening leave.'Gary
Waddock has been appointed as caretaker manager and will be taking first
team training as of today.Waddock is currently being consulted about a
potential caretaker assistant manager to join him in the next few
days.The move follows speculation about Holloway joining Leicester City
as their new manager.The club is keen to avoid any distraction to the
playing side and to move forward with the rest of the season as speedily
as possible.It has therefore put Ian Holloway and his managerial staff,
Gary Penrice and Tim Breacker, on gardening leave with immediate
effect.Gary Waddock started at work on Monday morning in training with
the players and in preparation for next Saturday's derby game against
Millwall.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gianni Paladini
said: "QPR has not sacked Ian, but we are concerned about recent
performances and the effect the speculation about Ian joining Leicester
City might have on the players."I hope we can sort something out with
Ian as soon as possible. QPR will always be enormously grateful for the
contribution he has made over the past five years, in particular gaining
promotion for us in 2004."However, it is crucial the team are focussed
and able to move forward, which is why we have appointed Gary as
Caretaker Manager. I hope the fans will get behind Gary for the home
derby against Millwall on
Saturday."http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~779128,00.html</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">HOLLOWAY Appointed</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - February 26, 2001 - HOLLOWAY CONFIRMED AS BOSS</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAN HOLLOWAY was this afternoon unveiled as the new manager of Queens Park Rangers at a press conference at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The 37-year-old
who managed Bristol Rovers for four and a half seasons left the
Memeorial Ground earlier this season and returns to Loftus Road where he
spent five years as a player. Further details and quotes from the new
boss will appear here later.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - February 26, 2001- HOLLOWAY - I AM MY OWN MAN</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">New Rangers boss Ian Holloway insists his return to Loftus Road is a challenge he is cannot wait to undertake.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Holloway, who
spent five years as the club in the mid '90s takes over the reins at
Loftus Road less than a month after leaving his post as boss of Bristol
Rovers, and follows the path of Rangers' Director of Football Gerry
Francis, who also swapped the West Country for a return to West London
in 1991.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Subsequently
Holloway's respect for Francis, who he served under as a player for ten
years, is very high, but the 37-year-old insists that he is very much
his own man.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The new boss
has signed a contract until the end of the season with a view to another
year and he is very glad to be back at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I was lucky
enough to work with Gerry for over ten years at two different clubs and
when I met him I thought I knew a lot about football," he said.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"After I met
him I realised I knew nothing. What he doesn't know about the game you
can write on the back of a postage stamp and the affect that he had on
my overall career was so strong that I think without him I wouldn't be
say here right now.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"However, I am
my own person, I have my own ideas and I motivate players in a different
way to Gerry and I want to rub off on these players here and if I need
anybody watched or any guidance then I can talk to Gerry.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I am one of
life's optimists but my policy is to be honest and open with our fans.
They are the ones who pay the money to come in. Anyone who knows me will
tell you I am a wholehearted, passionate person and I was brought here
before to rub off on the other players.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I am hoping I
can do that here with the players at the club and I am desperately
looking forward to meeting them tomorrow morning and getting down to
work." "I am absolutely delighted to be taking this on this challenge
and I believe that by all pulling in the right direction we can get out
of the position we are in."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">More comprehensive quotes and a closer look at the new Rangers boss will appear here this afternoon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site, February 21, 2001 - DEPUTY CHAIRMAN (Nick Blackburn) ON HOLLOWAY APPOINTMENT</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN
Nick Blackburn believes the Rangers board have appointed the right man
in Ian Holloway to take over as manager from Gerry Francis.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We set a
certain criteria in appointing a new manager; we wanted someone the
ability to motivate, coach well, had experience of management but also
someone who was on their way up in the game, someone to help
re-structure the club in terms of the academy and the youth system and
finally a man who knows players at a lower level in the game or people
from Academy league clubs," he said.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We also knew
that Ian made a lot of money in the transfer market with Bristol Rovers
which is something we have failed to do in recent years and also his
ability to spot and develop players which he has done with the likes of
Barry Hayles, Jason Roberts and Bobby Zamora in his time there.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I know he
brings a lot of passion in the way he works and has a lot of passion for
this football club and after last Saturday's performance at Wimbledon, I
hope some of that passion transmits to the players.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Ian has signed
a contract until the end of this season with another year with options
and he is very heavily incentivised especially if he can keep us in the
First Division this year which is absolutley crucial to the future of
this club.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He is also
heavily incentivised in terms of league positions so I hope he is going
to be here for another few years because if he is it will be because he
has been able to bring success to the football club</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAIN DOWIE II</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - March 7, 2001: DOWIE LEAVES QPR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">THREE ON THE MOVE AS OLLY MAKES HIS MARK - Mach 7. 2001</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAIN DOWIE has
left QPR after having his contract paid up in full by the club. Dowie
has worked very hard during his time at QPR and the club wishes him
every success in the future.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">New manager Ian
Holloway is looking to bring in his own backroom staff. Holloway said:
"When I got the job I talked about bringing in my own backroom staff
which most people do in football. I've taken this decision now in order
to give him the best chance of getting another job.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Iain has worked very hard for the club and I'm sure he will do very well in the future. We wish him all the best."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Antti Heinola
is also leaving Loftus Road and returning to his native Finland. The QPR
defender, whose contract has been terminated by mutual consent, is
going home to begin studying for an economics degree.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Another player to be leaving Loftus Road is Leon Jeanne after completing a period of notice issued by the club.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - 2001 - IAIN - I'D LOVE TO BE BOSS</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IN THE build-up
to the Gillingham game, assistant boss Iain Dowie has been putting
forward his case in the interviews for the manager's job at Rangers.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Iain said: "I've had my interview and I put my point to the board. I think continuity here is very important.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We've got 18 players out of contract and it is important that the new manager does know the players.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I also feel I've got something fresh to give. I think I am an innovative coach and I can get a response from the lads.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I also feel I
can step into the mantle of a manager. I've got some bright ideas and
things I want to implement. Hopefully I'll get the opportunity.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I consider
this to be a very good club and one that I've really enjoyed my time at.
Hopefully my hard work will have earned me the opportunity to be the
next manager. If I don't get the job, it won't be through lack of hard
work when I've been coaching.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"It's nice that
a large percentage of the fans feel that I should get the opportunity. I
understand that people have been putting my name forward on the
internet, which is lovely. It's nice to know that I have that support
and I'd like to get Rangers back to a position where we can challenge
for honours."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GERRY FRANCIS</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">February 2001 CLUB STATEMENT 16 February 2001 - Francis StAnds Down</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">We have known
that Gerry Francis was considering retirement at the end of this season
when his contract expires and this week he confirmed to the QPR Board
that this was the case.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Following
discussions with Gerry it was mutually agreed that it was important to
install a new manager now in order to plan for next season, particularly
with regard to existing players' contracts and any incoming players.
The new manager when appointed will immediately assume responsibility
for the First team and will obviously focus on doing everything possible
to ensure that QPR do not get relegated this season.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gerry has been
asked to remain with QPR until his contract expires and will work with
the new manager on planning for next season, including such issues as
our Academy situation and our Scouting network.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Board would
like to go on record as publicly thanking Gerry for the job he has
performed over the last two years in very difficult circumstances,
keeping QPR up in the first year and finishing tenth last season. His
commitment to the club is second to none and we feel that he has made a
major contribution in trying to turn the club around. He has been
offered a place on the Club Board next year should he wish to take it
up.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Discussions
with candidates for the manager's job have already started and the Board
hopes to be in a position to make an announcement as soon as possible.
In the meantime, Gerry Francis will be in charge for the match against
Barnsley and we hope he leaves the job with the win the club needs.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Febaury 2001 - GERRY SAYS GOODBYE</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">GERRY FRANCIS was emotional about the 2-0 win over Barnsley in what was probably his last home game in charge as manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Gerry said: "It was a very sad day and an emotional day for me. The fans were fantastic again on Saturday.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Some
supporters look deeply at the situation. They ask why did the man come
back in the first place? He didn't have to and the club was going
nowhere, bottom of the league and nine points adrift.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He knew the
situation, he didn't moan and groan because he didn't have any money, he
didn't moan and groan about having to cut wages, he didn't moan and
groan that he had no signing on fees. He brought a couple of kids
through, he went to non-League. And he found a couple of players which
are the club's future, like Peter Crouch and Clarke Carlisle.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"He had tragic
injury problems this year with six broken legs, Rob Steiner retiring,
Danny Maddix not playing all season and two cruciate ligaments. Any
manager in the country - including Alex Ferguson - would have struggled
with those injuries. I've never known anything like it in my life.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"So I just feel
that supporters looking at football and managers can see beyond results
sometimes. Obviously I am delighted that they can.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"This has been
the hardest job I've had to do in my career, with some very difficult
circumstances and problems along the way. I feel I've earned a rest now.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"It was a very,
very nice gesture to offer me a place on the board here. But no one
knows what the situation will be here in a couple of months. The club is
still up for sale. A new owner might come in and not know who I am! So
you just don't know what is around the corner."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">October 16 1998 FRANCIS BACK HOME</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QUEENS PARK
RANGERS today announced that Gerry Francis has been appointed the club's
new Director of Football. Chairman Chris Wright confirmed that Francis
would take up the position immediately.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Francis who
sent more than 17 years at Queens Park Rangers, both as manager and
player, has been appointed on a three year contract and fills the gap
left recently by Ray Harford who resigned on September 28th.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Francis, who
has been out of football since leaving Spurs a year ago, said of his new
appointment:"I'm delighted to be back at Loftus Road. I spent many
happy and successful years here and it's great to be home again.
Although there is a major job ahead, I believe the club has huge
potential and I look forward to the challenge."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Welcoming
Francis back to Loftus Road, Chris Wright said "It is great to have
Gerry back. We chose him because of his proven track record and
significantly, his achievements as a manager. This talent, coupled with
his strong emotional commitment to the club, is a combination we beleive
is impossible to find elsewhere."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Iain Dowie, who
took over as caretaker manager following Harford's departure last
month, has been appointed player/coach working alongside Francis.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Francis' will
attend QPR's league fixture at Huddersfield tomorrow, but Dowie, who has
been preparing the team for this tough game, will remain in charge in
his role as caretaker manager.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - October 16, 1998 FRANCIS BACK HOME</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">NEW RANGERS
manager Gerry Francis has spoken about his decision to come back to
Rangers and is prepared for the cahallenges ahead.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Francis, the
fans top choice to succeed Ray Harford, was installed on Friday
afternoon at Loftus Road and is pleased to be back again at the club
that nurtured his prestigious career.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'm pleased to
be back, but I know what a challenge it is and I've committed myself to
the situation and now I have to see if I can pull QPR back to where I
left it."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"There is no
money to spend on players, but I knew this when I came on and you can't
hide behind those things, I put my reputation on the line and it's up to
me to sort it out."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I've gone into
this sort of situation before, Tottenham at ten months bristol Rovers
was dire I had to lend them money to buy players. It's a difficiult
situation but you've got to be positive."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">In 11 months
I've turned down 12 opportunites flat to go back into the game, it was
only my love and concern for QPR that let me to talk to Chris Wright. I
was shocked when I found out the bottom line, and I had several other
meetings but I in the end I decided to take it - I know Chris will say I
did that with hy heart rather than my head, and he's probably right but
we'll have to see how things go. We've got to get up the league and
build a team that can get us promotion to the premeir league, because
that's where I want to be. I want to show my commitment to the club and
I'm prepared to buy in on the share side of it and try and change things
around.. What I'll be working for is to try and improve that and on the
field as well. Certainly we can't carry on with the current financial
situation, that has to be turned around. The likes of the Gallen's,
Quashie's and Dichio's that I lef there when i left have to be brought
through again because they are vital to the club because we have no
money to buy players.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">IAIN DOWIE I</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - October 12, 1998 - DOWIE IGNORES THE HYPE</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">CARETAKER boss
Iain Dowie has returned to training at Rangers after a successful
weekend away with Northern Ireland, and is ignoring all the media hype
regarding the vacant manager's position.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Iain says: "
Whatever the scenario is at QPR, I’m just taking it day by day and
working very hard to get the lads prepared for Saturday. I can’t affect
anything that goes on off the field. I had a chat with the directors at
Rangers and they will make their decision.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Whatever that
is, I’ll go along with it. I just want to see QPR do well. That’s the
most important thing at the moment. It’s not about personalities. It’s
about everyone fighting and pulling the same way for the benefit of the
club."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">RAY HARFORD</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - September 28, 1998 - HARFORD RESIGNS</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">RAY HARFORD STEPS DOWN</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- Queens Park
Rangers FC announced on Monday morning the resignation of Manager Ray
Harford following the team's 4-1 defeat at Oxford United on Saturday.
Ray felt that at this difficult time it was in the Club's best interests
he should step down.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Club has
appointed player/coach Iain Dowie, who has also been managing the
unbeaten Reserve Team, as Caretaker Manager. Dowie will be in charge of
the team for tomorrow's game at Wolverhampton Wanderers, and for next
Saturday's home match against Grimsby Town.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Board
intend to advertise the position of manager and will be hoping to
interview a short lisst of candidates over the next two weeks. An
appointment will be made in due course.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- In the
probability of the home game against Ipswich Town on 11th October being
postponed due to International duties, the Board will endeavour to have a
manager in place by the following game away to Huddersfield town (17th
October).</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- The Board
gave careful consideration to appointing Player/Assistant Manager Vinnie
Jones as Manager. The Board decided that it was in the best interests
of the Club to formulate a short list of candidates for the position of
Manager who will be interviewed in due course. Vinnie will be considered
as part of this process.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">- A further announcement will be made in due course.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR OFFICIAL SITE - December 1997 - RAY IS OUR MAN</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR CHAIRMAN
CHRIS WRIGHT tonight confirmed the widest known secret in football that
Ray Harford was to be appointed the new manager at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The QPR supremo
revealed that negotiations for Harford's signature were almost complete
and that he expected the former West Brom boss to be at the helm before
the weekend.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I can tell all Rangers fans that we have agreed the basic terms for Ray Harford to become the new manager of QPR."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" He has
resigned from his position at WBA, who are refusing to accept he is out
of contract. As far as we and our lawyers are concerned he is not in
contract and we hope to conclude the agreement sometime tomorrow morning
in time for him to take training."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Chairman
then indicated the reasons for Ray's selection and the role of John
Hollins who has been acting as caretaker manager since the dismissal of
Stewart Houston.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We have asked
Ray to take John Hollins as his assistant and at the moment John is
considering all his options, but we very much hope the two of them will
be managing the first team."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Ray's record
speaks for itself. He has managed at all levels, both in the lower
divisions and in the Premier League. He was coach at Blackburn with
Kenny Dalglish and then took over. He has done an excellent job at WBA,
taking a team last season who were close to relegation and turning them
into promotion candidates."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" He comes with
more experience than virtually any manager in the country, he has an
excellent record in the transfer market and is an expert at bringing
players on. He lives in London and he is welcoming the chance to work at
QPR believing we have the potential to get back into the Premier
League."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I believe Ray will prove to be an excellent choice to take QPR into the Premiership and stay there."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chris Wright
complimented John Hollins on the job he had done over the last few weeks
and complimented him for restoring spirit at the club and with the
fans.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" John has been brilliant. Spirit is excellent between the players and the fans think they have reclaimed their club."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"I'm looking forward to working with Ray and I am sure he will do an excellent job."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - HARFORD FREE FOR RANGERS</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">RANGERS and
West Brom reached an agreement over Ray Harford on Friday morning,
leaving the way clear for the former Hawthornes boss to take over this
afternoon at Loftus Road.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">West Brom had
tried to prevent Harford, who resigned from his Hawthorns post on
Thursday morning, from taking up the Rangers post without them receiving
any compensation and were believed to be seeking a sum in the region of
£500,000 for the loss their boss.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Harford is now
free to resume as manager and is expected to take over training this
afternoon. A decision as to whether John Hollins will accept the
appointment as assistant manager is expected in the near future.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Speaking after
the agreement between the two clubs had reached its faviourable
conclusion, Ray revealed his relief at the outcome.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I'm very excited about the opportunity and can't wait to get my feet under the table."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I think the
next few games are vitally important as given the right results they
could put us right in amongst the chasing pack."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Ray will not be
in charge for Saturday's game against Sunderland, but will be watching
from the stands. John Hollins will be in the dugout and will select the
side.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">STUART HOUSTON (AND BRUCE RIOCH)</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - November 10, 1997 - BOARD RELEASE HOUSTON AND RIOCH</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">BOSS
Stewart Houston and Assistant Manager Bruce Rioch have parted company
with Queens Park Rangers, after a board meeting at Loftus Road on Monday
night.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A statement issued by the club read:</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"Following a
meeting of the Board of QPR, at which Stuart Houston was present, the
club has reluctantly decided to release both Stuart Houston and Bruce
Rioch.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A caretaker manager will be appointed in the interim period."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chairman Chris
Wright will issue a full statement following the AGM of Loftus Road plc
tomorrow afternoon. The excusive interview will be available on this
site from around 6pm GMT.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - November 11, 1997 - THE WRIGHT WAY FORWARD</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">CHRIS
WRIGHT revealed today that fan power had necessitated the removal of
Stewart Houston and Bruce Rioch as the managerial team at Loftus Road</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As John Hollins
was installed as caretaker boss, the chairman insisted he would not be
rushed into finding immediate replacements.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I did feel it
was important that Stewart carried the body of the fans with him, we
had taken six points from 24 and the feeling was we were not moving in
the right direction."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I know that
Stewart never really endeared himself to the fans, he didn't see that as
part of his job and I felt Stewart was struggling to carry support with
him."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I wanted to give him until the end of the year, but I felt it was better to make a clean break."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Turning his attention to the fuure and the installation of the new man at the helm, Wright revealed.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" I don't want
to lurch from one manager to another. I want to go into this feeling,
this is the best man, rather than getting in someone tomorrow
afternoon."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" It could be days, weeks, months or even the end of the season."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" Twelve months
ago we felt we were a Premiership Club who would be promoted. We gave
players contracts thinking we would be back in 12 months time. The
reality is now we are a Division One club. To get out of this division
is now a priority and we're looking for a manager capable of getting us
well equipped to survive and then getting us out of the division."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" We want
someone who knows about the Nationwide League and its players, who will
bring the best ones to QPR to get us into the Premier League."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">As the Rangers
supremo laid out his plans, he apologised to Bruce Rioch over the way he
had found out about his dismissal, on Ceefax rather than having been
informed directly.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" Stewart was
to inform Bruce. I don't know why Stewart took a little longer than we
anticipated to contact him. I'm genuinely sorry Bruce found out the way
he did."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Having aligned
himself with popular opinion in making the managerial change, Chris made
a personal plea to R's supporters to get back and stand full square
behind John Hollins and the team saying.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">" This is your
club. It's up to you to get behind your team. You've been quiet at home,
now show everybody how much you feel for the club. I know your
opinions, we've acted on them, now get behind us again."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">[JOHN HOLLINS]</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">QPR Official Site - November 18 - JOHN WANTS TOP JOB</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">CARETAKER boss John Hollins has expressed a keen interest in becoming the next manager of Queens Park Rangers.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">John is in charge on a temporary basis, starting with Saturday's home game against Stoke. But he'd like the job permanently.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Hollins
says:"It would be an honour and I'd be very pleased. First things first,
though, and we've got one match on Saturday. Let's take each game as it
comes and look for a Rangers victory."</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"We have some
great guys to work with. I want Rangers a happy place to play. Football
is an enjoyable game and I enjoy working with the squad. I want these
guys to have a smile on their faces, but with grit and determination in
matches to make sure we win.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">[Note: The Wilkins departure/Houston appointment announcement yet to be found!]]</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-55662751409115899302014-12-30T08:56:00.001+00:002014-12-30T08:56:31.435+00:00"#Antisemitism in Football" - Excerpt from the Government Report "Government Action on Anti-Semitism" <br />
<b><i> Brief football-related Excerpt from the UK Government Report from the Department for Communities and Local Government <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/390904/Government_Action_on_Antisemitism_final_24_Dec.pdf">"Government Action on Anti-Semitism"</a></i></b><br />
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<b>II Antisemitism in football</b><br />
<br />
"While not as overt as
abuse directed at black players in the 1970s and 1980s, there has been a
worrying rise in antisemitism in the last few years that has received
less back-page coverage than it perhaps ought to have done.<br />
<br />
At
the urging of the All-Party Parliamentary Group Against Antisemitism and
following a special meeting of the Cross Government Working Group on
Antisemitism, the Football Association held a conference to highlight
their work to tackle antisemitism in football. Among the issues of
concern that were discussed was the nature of communication between the
Football Association and the Jewish community specifically with
reference to former West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka who was
fined £80,000 by the English Football Association after making the
"quenelle" gesture during a match.<br />
<br />
The Football Association said
that in the 2012 -13 season they had handled ten disciplinary cases
involving antisemitism. Five were in the professional game and five at
grassroots. Nine resulted in some kind Of Football Association action,
either punishment or education (for young players in grassroots
football.<br />
<br />
Reports to Kick It Out of antisemitic incidents rose by
284% from the 2012-13 season to the 2013 - 14 season, from 7 incidents
to 57. This was mainly due to social media: the number of incidents
involving antisemitism on social media rose from 2 to 43. Overall, 20%
of reports to Kick It Out involve antisemitism.<br />
<br />
The Premier
League is now working with the British Council to run cultural awareness
programmes for footballers and will be running equality training for
youth teams.<br />
<br />
The Football Association has introduced Strict
Liability for clubs regarding fans’ behaviour. This means that clubs
are no longer able to argue the due diligence defence, that if they have
taken all reasonable steps to safeguard against (for example) racist
chanting then they can’t be punished for it. The Football Association
will also punish clubs if there are two offences involving the same club
within 12 months."<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-15378927174002177362014-12-10T10:04:00.002+00:002014-12-10T10:04:56.710+00:00#QPR: Merry Christmas from Loftus Road <br />
<i><b><span style="font-size: large;"> Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah!</span></b></i><br />
<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-32154729415070219312014-11-29T13:44:00.000+00:002014-11-29T13:54:05.178+00:00#QPR Report Saturday: Car Giant's "Old Oak Park" 'Alternative' to QPR Owners' "New Queens Park" Exhibition Newsletter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee423/jenufa1/1968-69/leicester1of1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Good Luck QPR Against Leicester!</b></i></span><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee423/jenufa1/1968-69/leicester1of1.jpg" height="320" width="206" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/8320/bump-years-raheem-sterling-arsenal">Five Year Flashback: Clubs after QPR's 14 Year-old Raheem Sterling!</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/8383/years-ago-amazing-bolton-qpr">45 Year Flashback: Bolton 6-QPR 4: Teams/Report</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/8383/years-ago-amazing-bolton-qpr">Premier League Club Spending on Agents (including QPR)</a></b></span><br />
<h1 class="doc_title book_title">
<span style="font-size: large;">-<a href="https://twitter.com/sportingintel/status/505013976108113920"> (From August) Football League (Championship) Spending on Agents (including QPR)</a></span></h1>
<h1 class="doc_title book_title">
<span style="font-size: large;">( So THINK that means QPR Agents spending this past Summer 2014 Window was just under £1.5 million <br /><br />- <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/248473573/Old-Oak-Park-Exhibition-Newsletter-One">The Car Giant "Alternate" - Old Oak Park Exhibition Newsletter One</a></span></h1>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-53810100604472359592014-11-28T10:26:00.001+00:002014-11-28T10:35:48.675+00:00#TonyFernandes Says No Change in Running #QPR<b>-</b><br />
<i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tony Fernandes Says No Change in Running QPR</b></span></i><br />
<br />
-<br />
A
couple days ago, a brief part of a supposed interview with QPR (and Air
Asia) Chairman, Tony Fernandes in some publication, was sent around originally on twitter, and then reposted on various QPR Messageboards.<br />
<br />
In that apparent interview excerpt, Tony Fernandes said "...I have moved out
of Formula 1 Work and [English Premier League team] QPR work. I am now
leaving it to Ruben (Gnanalingam) and Amit (Bhatia, son-in-law of Indian
tycoon Lakshmi Mittal) to take a bigger role in managing this. I am
also reducing the number of directorships I have in Tune [group]. I will
be spending more time in Malaysia working on Air Asia and Air Asia X" <a href="http://twitter.com/hillmania/status/537644199286689792/photo/1">Original Twitter Link</a><br />
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A number of people took note of this and further disseminated it in tweets and on Messageboards<br />
<a class="u-url profile" data-scribe="element:user_link" href="https://twitter.com/QPRReport"><span class="full-name">
</span><span class="p-nickname" data-scribe="element:screen_name" dir="ltr">"@<b>QPRReport</b></span></a> If anyone missed yesterday: Snippet <a class="profile customisable h-card" data-scribe="element:mention" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/tonyfernandes">@<b class="p-nickname">TonyFernandes</b></a> interview saying was leaving more to Ruben & Amit Running of <a class="hashtag customisable" data-query-source="hashtag_click" data-scribe="element:hashtag" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QPR?src=hash" rel="tag">#<b>QPR</b></a> <a class="link customisable" data-expanded-url="http://goo.gl/zhx4hV" data-scribe="element:url" dir="ltr" href="http://t.co/1IKY2V468W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://goo.gl/zhx4hV"><span class="tco-hidden">http://</span><span class="tco-display">goo.gl/zhx4hV</span><span class="tco-hidden"></span><span class="tco-ellipsis"><span class="tco-hidden"> </span></span></a><br />
Last
Night, Chairman Fernandes declared in a tweet "absolute rubbish as per
normal. No Change in my position Chairman as long as everyone wants
Ruban and Amit have always helped"<a class="link customisable" data-expanded-url="http://goo.gl/zhx4hV" data-scribe="element:url" dir="ltr" href="http://t.co/1IKY2V468W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://goo.gl/zhx4hV"><span class="tco-ellipsis"><span class="tco-hidden"><br /></span></span></a>
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absolute rubbish as per normal. No change in my position. Chairman as
long as everyone wants . RUBAN and amit have always helped<br />
7:23 PM - 27 Nov 2014 </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-86349832194585550192014-10-03T12:54:00.001+01:002014-10-03T12:54:54.548+01:00#QPR FANS SITES-CLUB MEETING – SEPTEMBER 2014 – MINUTES<br />
<i>Thanks to Ian Taylor and the others in the QPR Communications Department; to Mark and to the Fan Reps from the other boards</i><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>FANS SITES MEETING – SEPTEMBER 2014 – MINUTES</b></i></span><br />
<br />
Date: Wednesday 24th September 2014<br />
Venue: Loftus Road Stadium<br />
Agenda<br />
-QPR Player / You Tube<br />
-New Matchday App<br />
-Former Player Recognition<br />
-@qpr handle<br />
-Players Social Media Conduct<br />
-London Call-In<br />
-#weRtogether campaign<br />
-Lower Loft<br />
-New Stadium PR<br />
-AOB<br />
<b><br />Introduction</b><br />
•
Ian Taylor (Head of Media & Communications) thanked everybody for
attending and touched upon the previous fan site meetings over the past
year, re-iterating their usefulness and that they were part of a wider
effort by the club to improve communication with supporters over all
areas of the business.<br />
• Ian Taylor stated that the meeting was to
discuss items relating to the media department, and that he, Paul
Morrissey (Press Manager) and David Scriven (Webmaster) would not be
able to speak on behalf of other departments, but any feedback that did
overlap would be passed on where appropriate.<br />
• Recent issues such as
the Lower Loft and New Stadium PR were added to the initial agenda very
late on, but Ian Taylor thought it was essential they were discussed
from a communications perspective.<br />
(QPR – QPR Media / FS – Fans Sites)<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>*QPR Player / You Tube</b><br />
Why
have there been so many changes recently in terms of what is available
through each platform? Why don’t we get extended highlights for free on
You Tube this season?<br />
QPR - The service offered through Player has
changed recently. This is owing to pressure that has been applied
through other clubs offering much of their interview content free via
their YouTube channels. It has been a difficult decision for us, but
ultimately we have decided to follow a similar path.<br />
QPR - The prime
benefits of the Player service are the live audio commentary from every
first-team fixture, and extended match highlights which are not
available anywhere else. In the Championship, we were able to show some
highlights on our YouTube channel and London Call-In, but PL
broadcasting rights prevent this, so this is a major driver for the
Player service. <br />
FS - We felt this was not clear to fans (that it’s a
restriction placed on the club, not a decision by the club) and should
maybe be explained.<br />
QPR - Player video does not work on some mobile
devices and this is something the 3rd party developers have been
promising to resolve but we have not yet seen any progress on this
problem.<br />
FS - This was raised as probably the biggest issue as all YT
content is freely available on mobiles – thus driving people away from
player, in addition to the free content available elsewhere.<br />
FS -
There are fan complaints about the standard of video in the ‘paid for’
player offer – especially compared to the free video available via
youtube.<br />
QPR - The club explained video quality of QPR player cannot
be at the level of YouTube simply due to the scale of the Youtube
infrastructure and the encoding we require to get the video into player.<br />
QPR
- We can only put 30 seconds of Premier League highlights on YouTube /
Facebook 14 days after the match. Therefore, we can no longer provide
regular highlights the day after a game on these platforms, which is why
Player is the default platform for highlights in the Premier League.<br />
QPR
- Embargo times: Saturday game (Sunday midnight), Sunday game (Sunday
midnight), Midweek game (midnight that night). We will continue our
highlights on Player as normal. Please note, these have moved from
midday to midnight (Premier League rules).<br />
QPR - Other media outlets
(Mail / The Sun / BT Sport / Sky etc) publish our pre and post-match
press conferences for free. Previously in the Championship, we were the
only people filming the pre and post-match press conferences. We are
forced to put out more content for free so we are not charging fans for a
service which is free elsewhere.<br />
QPR - Fans may have noticed we now
use our YouTube channel to raise the profile of our academy with
highlights and post-match interviews every week. We also use the
channel, as well as the Ladies Facebook page, to raise the profile of
our Ladies team.<br />
FS - The coverage on the academy and ladies team was welcomed and seen as a positive step.<br />
FS
- It was recognised that the site has significantly improved over the
past months, although still within the very out-dated site design and
structure we are using. It is very likely the club will move away from
the centralised templates shared with other clubs when the contract
comes up for renewal in 2017.<br />
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<b><br />*New Matchday App</b><br />
What is the latest with the App? How successful has it been etc?<br />
QPR
- We are one of six clubs currently piloting this app. Brighton &
Hove Albion worked with Sussex University 12 months ago to come up with
a solution to improve mobile connectivity inside their stadium. The app
works by sharing internet connectivity between users running the app
who can get online to access basic matchday information.<br />
QPR - It
also works away from the stadium in the week and serves as an app to
access latest QPR news. We’ve some ideas about what we’d like to do next
with it like integrate QPR Player in it and also ticketing, shopping
etc … however we must first decide if we are going to continue with it
as whilst the trial has been free, we’re looking at costs of 5-10k for
the app and 5k a year running costs.<br />
FS - General feedback from those
in the group who had used the app was positive, although one member
reported issues accessing the app during the last home game – something
the club will look at.<br />
FS - It was raised that the “sharing” element of the app should be made a little more transparent to the end user. <br />
FS
- The other benefits of the app (greater connectivity on match day)
should probably be pushed more visibly, as this is a frequent complaint
of fans at the game.<br />
FS - There were also questions raised about the
need to download 2 apps on android devices which is something the club
will look into with the developers to try and align with iTunes and a
single-app approach.<br />
QPR - Concerning in-stadium Wi-Fi, the club have
yet to find a solution that is effective; this includes having tested
the services proposed at several other grounds around the country.<br />
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<b>*Former player recognition</b><br />
What is being done now? How receptive have former players been to the club’s new ideas?<br />
QPR
- Continued effort being made to improve this aspect of the club – IT
& PM met with R’s fans Martin Percival and Chris Guy.<br />
QPR - Ray
Wilkins, Richard Langley, Wayne Fereday, Andy Sinton, Kevin Gallen, Rob
Steiner, amongst former players already in attendance at fixtures this
season , A small number of tickets are set aside for every home game for
former players and partners. <br />
QPR - Some former players wish not to
attend. Others happy to do so, but not interested in the on-pitch
interview so it is not always visible to the fans in the stadium when we
are inviting former players back to the club.<br />
FS - This was
discussed by the group as there was a lot of surprise that players we
all remembered fondly may have reservations about putting themselves in
front of the fans on the pitch. It was suggested that we should think
about other ways of reassuring the players in order for them to receive
the recognition they deserve on the pitch.<br />
FS - It was mentioned that
the continued effort the club is making in this area is welcomed and,
along the same lines, asked if there were any plans to also approach any
players from our legendary 1975-76 squad, particularly in light of the
memorable Paul Morrissey interview with Ian Gillard. The likes of Webb,
McLintock, Hollins, Masson, Givens and Thomas would be hugely popular. <br />
QPR - Trevor Sinclair, Clive Wilson, Rufus Brevett all confirmed for upcoming fixtures.<br />
<b><br /><br />*@QPR handle</b><br />
A discussion about the handling of the @qpr twitter handle with QPR Report<br />
QPR - Admit we could have handled the situation better, and IT & AH apologised to Mike / QPR Report.<br />
QPR
- Contact at Twitter on @qpr: "It is a great benefit to football clubs
to have short, easily identifiable @handles, so that fans understand at a
glance how to interact with their club before, during and after
matches. It is not enough for QPR to just continue with the excellent,
on-Twitter conversations they have. In order to reach more fans, they
need to promote the @handle and relevant hashtags in and around Loftus
Road. Those calls to action - on the dugout, for example - will be all
the stronger if they point to @qpr, which is the identity fans would
expect the club to own on Twitter."<br />
QPR - The @qpr account has only tweeted four times since July 29th 2014.<br />
QPR - Disappointed that we couldn’t work together as the point of these meetings is to work together.<br />
QPR
- Understand now that we could have retrieved the situation after
initial fall-out, but didn’t feel like that at the time. If we could
have been tipped off that it was still retrievable, it would have been
useful to know. Surprised conversations were taking place between
members of the group, and no-one actually let us know. If we didn’t do
enough in the end to satisfy him, why couldn’t one of the guys say to us
on the quiet, it would have been good to have been told by others
involved ‘Listen, he’s not happy but if you do X, Y and Z, you might be
able to sort this out amicably’?<br />
FS - It was raised that the vast
majority of people have never heard Mike's side of the story, which
seems unfortunate in terms of getting a more overall and balanced
understanding of the issue. Fans will inevitably jump to their own
conclusions otherwise. It is noted however that he did offer to share
his correspondence with the club to our group, but in the end it was
decided against doing so because this wouldn't have allowed enough time
for other matters on the agenda.<br />
FS - QPR Report’s representative stated that he and others from the forum encouraged Mike to hand over the handle to the club.<br />
<br />
<b><br />*Players social media conduct</b><br />
On-going
concerns about the players tweeting their views on non-footballing
matters that don’t necessarily portray the club in the best light<br />
FS -
There was a discussion around the unease created by some players’
comments, especially Joey Barton, when he strays into politics and/or
religion. It was felt that the club needed to be able to distance
themselves from personal comments that may have offended some of our
fans. Our fanbase is extremely diverse and we must be mindful of
comments that may upset any fans, as they will inevitably be linked to
the club. However, the group also accepted the upside of the access to
players on twitter is that we actually learn far more about the
individuals playing for our club than ever before (for good or for bad).<br />
QPR - As discussed previously, new code of conduct in place for all staff.<br />
QPR - Working towards integrating ‘all views are my own’ into bios of players.<br />
QPR - Individuals reminded of twitter behaviour as and where relevant.<br />
<br />
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<b>*London Call-In</b><br />
What is being done this season and going-forward to improve the show?<br />
QPR - New studio setting.<br />
QPR - Intention to have regular on-sofa guests.<br />
QPR - Plans to move to Harlington restricted by internet limitations when players are in building.<br />
QPR - Club looked into dedicated internet connection, and cost was substantial.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>*#weRtogether campaign</b><br />
How successful was the campaign and what was the feedback like from the club?<br />
FS
- This campaign was welcomed as extremely successful and positive by
all – the timing of it, and the introduction of Steve Black, were seen
as key factors in uniting both the team and the fanbase. <br />
FS - The
mosaic at Loftus Road in the semi-final, and the flags at Wembley, were
both seen as high-impact initiatives that helped created the atmosphere.
It was also mentioned that the Derby fans were frustrated that their
teams hadn’t done anything similar.<br />
QPR - 382,000 views to #weRtogether related content.<br />
QPR
- Joey Barton, QPR Player: “The campaign really helped the fans to
relate to where we, as a club, were coming from, and the mind-set that
was within the training camp and the group of players. For us to be able
to see that playing out in social media space amongst the supporters
was very powerful. We certainly felt galvanised by it and anybody who
turned up at Wembley saw first-hand how together our football club
became. From the volunteers who put out 40,000 flags for the fans –
which was a Sisyphean task in itself – to the people who supported us,
to the players on the pitch, it was a powerful occasion. For what it’s
worth, I don’t think we would have made it to the Play-Off Final without
the unity that existed between the players, staff and supporters. It’s
amazing the impact that campaigns like the #weRtogether one can have. It
may seem relatively simple or futile to the outside eye, but when you
see how powerful it was during the most vital games of our season, it’s a
huge credit to everyone that was involved in it.”<br />
QPR - The campaign
has been shortlisted in the Football Business Awards on November 6th,
as well entering into this season’s Digital Football Awards.<br />
<br />
<b><br />*Lower Loft</b><br />
What happened at the recent home fixture against Stoke City? Why did it happen? What is being done?<br />
FS
- The level of negative feedback in the forums over the activities
against Stoke City, where multiple fans complained about being refused
entry or being treated badly by stewards at the entrance to the Lower
Loft was raised. This has created a significant amount of negativity and
it is generally felt that this was handled very badly.<br />
FS - The
question as to whether the Lower Loft is the right place for the family
stand was considered a separate issue to the apparent abuse of the
current system in place. The Club received complaints from other family
season ticket holders about adults attending without juniors and using
bad language. <br />
QPR - Club received complaints from other family
season ticket holders about adults attending without juniors and using
bad language. As a result we opted to monitor those attending to
discover the extent of non-compliance to the requirement to have an
Under 16 year old in the family group.<br />
QPR - To be clear, no one was refused entry, despite a few delays.<br />
QPR
- Some of the stewarding was inappropriate on the day and Operations
have taken responsibility for this and replied to all emails from fans
voicing their concerns.<br />
FS - It was raised that over-zealous stewarding has often been the root of problems at the ground, not the way to solve them.<br />
QPR - Next steps – the club has written to every adult Season Ticket holder in the Family Stand.<br />
QPR
- A group of families will be invited into Loftus Road for a meeting
with club staff to discuss any outstanding issues This meeting will take
place before the next home match (Liverpool) and Customer Services, Box
Office, Marketing and Operations will all be represented.<br />
QPR -
There is no intention of preventing anyone following the official
guidelines on seating in the family stand from attending the Liverpool
match.<br />
QPR - The guidelines around the family stand are that any
ticket holder who should normally attend with a child but finds
themselves in the situation that the child is unable to attend the game
must get in touch with the club at the earliest possible opportunity.
This should be done either by phone to the box office in advance of the
game or in person at the box office on the day of the game.<br />
QPR - In the meantime, we welcome any further feedback. Please email boxoffice@qpr.co.uk<br />
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<b><br />*New Stadium PR</b><br />
The
fact that we now find ourselves in a situation whereby the matter is
being played out in the media, with what appears to be two opposing
sides<br />
FS - We are very disappointed with the image that this apparent
‘dispute’ with a former sponsor is happening in the public eye and were
keen to know if this could have been avoided by the club. <br />
FS - It is unfortunate that only negative stories are appearing in the press.<br />
QPR - Owing to the current and sensitive nature of this subject, we aren’t in a position to discuss at length.<br />
QPR - All PR is controlled and decided by Forty Shillings, whose area of expertise is in the PR of such projects.<br />
QPR - Consultation with fans sites / fans groups will continue over the coming weeks and months.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-71119541353990317252014-09-18T14:31:00.002+01:002014-09-18T14:31:57.118+01:00Update: #QPR's COO Unequivocally Confirms QPR's #WarrenFarm Training Ground Going Ahead-<br />
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<b> QPR Fans have been led to believe that QPR had abandoned their plans for a new Training Complex at <a href="http://www.wfig.org.uk/">Warren Farm</a></b><br />
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But at this past Tuesday's London Assembly "Regeneration" meeting with
QPR's Chief Operating Officer, Mark Donnelly and others, Donnelly spoke
about the new Stadium and area plans. He then unequivocally stated the QPR Training Ground at Warren Farm in Ealing was going ahead.</b><br />
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<b>-<a href="http://www.london.gov.uk/webcasts/38356/asx"> Donnelly's comments</a> start at around the 40 minute mark of the London Assembly Video of the Meeting- </b><b><a href="http://www.london.gov.uk/webcasts/38356/asx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.london.gov.uk/webcasts/38356/asx <br /></a></b><br />
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<b> I'll leave to others to "Square the Circle" with previous comments about the QPR Training Facilities.<br /> </b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-33954769728750034242014-09-18T09:41:00.004+01:002014-09-18T09:41:43.863+01:00#QPR Still Interested in #WarrenFarm?...QPR COO Met with London Assembly to Discuss "Regeneration" <br />
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who serve on the Regen Committee declared: @muradqureshiam: At
Regeneration Committee @londonassembly where @qpr 's Mark Donnelly
confirms club is still committed to Warren Farm facilities in Ealing”</div>
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<a href="http://www.london.gov.uk/media/assembly-press-releases/2014/09/qpr-v-west-ham-assembly-examines-their-regeneration-schemes">QPR V West Ham- Assembly examines their regeneration schemes</a></h3>
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The London Assembly’s Regeneration Committee will meet <b>tomorrow</b> to examine the stadium-led regeneration schemes underway at the Olympic Park and proposed at Old Oak Common.<br />
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The Committee will hear from West Ham United FC and QPR FC on how
they plan to engage with their local communities and deliver successful
regeneration schemes.<br />
The Committee will question the following guests;<br />
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<li>Neale Coleman, Deputy Chair, LLDC</li>
<li>Tara Warren, Marketing and Communications Director, West Ham United Football Club</li>
<li>Mark Donnelly, Chief Operating Officer, Queen’s Park Rangers Football Club</li>
<li>Kim Bromley-Derry, Chief Executive, London Borough of Newham</li>
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The Committee is also inviting Londoners living or working near a
football stadium to have their say on how rebuilding or refurbishing
facilities has affected them or benefited their community. The <a href="http://talklondon.london.gov.uk/content/impact-new-stadium">survey</a> is currently live.<br /><br />
The meeting will take place on <b>Tuesday, 16 September from 10.00am</b> in Committee Room 5 (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).<br />
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<b>Media and members of the public are invited to attend. </b>The meeting can also be viewed via webcast.<br />
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<b>Notes to editors:</b><br />
1. The stadium-led regeneration survey: <a href="http://talklondon.london.gov.uk/content/impact-new-stadium">http://talklondon.london.gov.uk/content/impact-new-stadium</a><br />
2. Gareth Bacon AM, Chairman of the Regeneration Committee, is available for interview. See contact details below.<br />
3. As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.<br />
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For more details, please contact Lisa Lam in the Assembly Media Office
on 020 7983 4067. For out-of-hours media enquiries please call 020 7983
4000 and ask for the Assembly duty press officer. Non-media enquiries
should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit, Greater London Authority,
on 020 7983 4100. <a href="http://www.london.gov.uk/media/assembly-press-releases/2014/09/qpr-v-west-ham-assembly-examines-their-regeneration-schemes">London Assembly</a></b></div>
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<b>Regeneration Committee - Tue 16 September 2014, 10am</b> (With QPR's Mark Donnelly)<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-32910688444100288522014-09-08T09:43:00.002+01:002014-09-08T09:43:37.226+01:00Renaming QPR "London FC"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />
Reading Terry Venables' new autobiography, "Born to Manage" (a prize
from Queen's Park Rangers FC), I was fascinated - and shocked - to read
that Terry Venables, when manager of QPR back in the early 1980s, had
suggested changing the name of QPR to London FC. But QPR Chairman Jim
Gregory had demurred.<br />
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Venables writes "I
even suggested changing the club's name, but I have to admit that Jim
Gregory was uneasy about the idea. His love affair with QPR was
genuine. When I put it to him that London FC would be a name for the
future, he could see what I was trying to achieve but never sounded
convinced."<br />
<br />
"I find it astonishing that London is the
capital
city, yest there is not one club with London as part of its
name.....Rangers is not even in Queens Park. That was why I wanted to
see us adopt a new name . London FC would have been simple,
straightforward and instantly recognisable but it didn't happen as it
went against the grain for traditionalists such as Jim."<br />
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<br />
Ironically just a few years ago (September, 2008), Charles Sale in the
Daily Mail reported that "The super-rich owners of London Championship
team QPR have been discussing changing the name of the club to Queens
Park City in order to emphasis its location in the capital. Renault
boss Flavio Briatore...has been openly debating the
idea with friends in football and motor racing."<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-1063092/QPC-definitely-far-Flavio.html"> Daily Mail</a><br />
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In response to that Sale article, QPR Chairman Flavio Briatore issued an official Statement <br />
"This
is pure fabrication and I don't know where the story has come from. I
haven't spoken to anybody about this subject. "I don't know the
journalist, but I know the story is totally untrue
and we will be contacting our lawyers to pursue this matter further. "I
can categorically deny that there is any truth in this article...."Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-50669319303414674782014-08-16T10:21:00.001+01:002014-08-16T10:21:11.368+01:00#QPR Report: A New Season Begins: "Another opening day...All future, no past."...Flashback On This Day: QPR's 1975-76 Season Kicks Off with Win Over Liverpool-<br />
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<b>Another New Season begins today for QPR: As Brooklyn Dodgers Owner, Branch Rickey phrased it (in the film 42) "It's another opening day, Harold. All future, no past. "</b><br />
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<b>- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/39713/previous-encounters-hull">Past QPR-Hull Encounters: Old Programmes (from Bushman Archives)</a></b><br />
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<b>- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/15686/years-flashback-1975-season-started">39 Years ago today: QPR's 1975-76 (so-close!) Title Season Began with Win over Liverpool: Season in Photos and Videos</a></b><br />
<b><br />- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/15687/on-day-games">Two Other "On This Day" Games: Opening Game at Oldham after Selling Clive Allen AND Paul Goddard...and First away Game (Preston) after our Disastrous 1968/69 Season</a><br /><br /><br />- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/5988/flashback-chairman-paladini-warns-administration">7 Years ago Today: QPR Chairman Warns of Club Going into Administration Unless there's a Takeover</a><br /><br /><br />- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/36895/birthday-coach-bowles-teammate-gorman">65th Birthday for Ex-QPR Coach and Stan Bowles Team Mate, John Gorman</a><br /></b><br />
<b><br />- <a href="http://www.espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/11354724/kit-deal-more-important-ever-premier-league">ESPN piece ranks QPR 7th in the Premiership in Kit and Sponsorship Worth</a><br /><br /></b><br />
<b>- <a href="http://www.bdo.co.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/214825/FD-Football-Survey-2014.pdf">Football Finances - BDO Annual Survey of Football Finance Directors</a><br /><br /><br />- <a href="http://www.ghanasoccernet.com/constant-sex-demands-girls-thailand-destroying-talented-ghanaian-footballers/">Constant Sex Demands Destroying Footballers</a><br /><br /><br />- <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/28796590">Premier League Warns of Posting Goals Online (including Twitter links)</a></b><br /><br /><br /><b>The 2014-15 Squad (as of now)</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> -<a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/39327/rules-queens-rangers-football-season"> QPR History: Queen's Park Rangers Rules of 1896-97 (from the Bushman Archives)</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> "...the colours be green and white stripes"</b></span><br />
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1963 Video: Frank Sibley Interviewed on the eve of his making his QPR
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://davidmcintyre.wordpress.com/2013/06/03/end-of-season-ratings/">Year Flashback: David McIntyre's Player-by-Player Assessment of the 2012-13 "Team"</a></b></span></span><br />
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<br />Premier League "...Queens Park Rangers join the champions of the
Championship, Leicester City, and Burnley in getting promoted to the
Barclays Premier League. They will formally become members of the
Premier League at the shareholders' meeting on 4 June. " <a href="http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/may/qpr-promoted-to-barclays-premier-league-after-play-off-final-win.html">Premier League</a><a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/39338/todays-officially-join-premier-league" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[/quote]</a><br />
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<br /><b>Premier League - Thursday 06 June 2013</b><br /><br /><b>Premier League AGM marks changing of the seasons<br />The promotion of Cardiff City, Hull City and Crystal Palace to Premier League is formally confirmed</b><br /><br />At
the Premier League's Annual General Meeting in Darlington on Thursday, 6
June, one of the procedures undertaken is the formal end of the 2012/13
season and the start of the 2013/14 campaign, where the relegation and
promotion of clubs are confirmed. This is done through the transfer of
the ownership of shares from the relegated clubs to those promoted.<br /><br />T<b>he
Premier League is a private company wholly owned by its 20 member
clubs, who each are a shareholder (the FA holds a "golden share" with
the ability to vote on certain issues). Although the Premier League is a
company incorporated in England under the Companies Acts, it differs
from a normal company in how it manages its affairs.</b><br /><br /><b>In
contrast to a normal commercial company, the Board of Directors has less
power to manage the Premier League's affairs, with the shareholders
being more active in the decision-making process, in that they are
consulted on and make all significant commercial and operational
decisions.</b><br /><br />Shareholder meetings, where such decisions are
made, are held at regular intervals during the course of the season with
the AGM taking place at the close of each season. During shareholder
meetings decisions have been made on matters such as youth development,
governance, solidarity payments and media facilities.<br /><br />The 20
clubs who will gather for the AGM this year will include the three
promoted clubs, Cardiff City, Hull City and Crystal Palace. Before then,
the Premier League asks the three clubs who were relegated from the
Barclays Premier League at the end of the season (Wigan Athletic,
Reading and Queens Park Rangers) to transfer back their share
certificates that confirmed their status as a shareholder in the Premier
League, which then cancels them.<br /><br />Before the AGM, the Premier
League Board of Directors meet and confirmation is made of the
cancellation of the relegated clubs’ shares and the three new share
certificates for the promoted clubs are signed by the Premier League
directors and company secretary. The clubs are entered into the share
register, as required under company law.<b><br />At the AGM,
Anthony Fry, the new Premier League Chairman, formally welcomes the new
clubs to the League and the clubs are awarded their framed share
certificates.</b><br />Then they will await with anticipation the release
of the fixtures for the 2013/14 season on 19 June to see who their
opponents will be. "<a href="http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/jun/premier-league-annual-general-meeting-marks-changing-of-the-seasons.html"> Premier League</a><br /><br /><br />- <b>BBC - <a href="http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27681085">Football
League clubs to discuss B-league plan at AGM Football League clubs will
meet in Faro, Portugal on Thursday for their Annual General Meeting,
where the issue of B teams will be top of the agenda. </a></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19823530.post-25061113126972036292014-05-02T08:45:00.002+01:002014-05-02T08:45:15.341+01:00RIP: Ex-QPR and WBA's Clive Clark (Scorer of two goals in 1967 League Cup Final!)-<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>10 Ago today, Gianni Paladini Buys Into QPR</b>-</span><br />
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back [10] years, on this day....At the time, Jones and Blackburn (and
Davies) were running the club. Bill Power had just recently also bought
into the club. Within a couple of months of Paladini's purchase of
shares, Power and Paladini had taken over from Blackburn,Jones and
Davies. 18 months later, Paladini was Chairman.</i><br />
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<b>BBC - April 28, 2004 - Paladini buys stake in QPR</b><br />
QPR have finally found an investor <br />
Italian businessman and agent Gianni Paladini has bought a 22% stake in Queens Park Rangers. <br />
Paladini,
who has represented Fabrizio Ravanelli and Benito Carbone, has invested
around £650,000 and more cash may follow in the future. <br />
<br />
QPR have been seeking investors since coming out of administration in 2002. <br />
<br />
The
board are speaking to other groups interested in buying a major stake,
including American Tim Krause and a consortium fronted by Brian Rowe. <br />
Krause is the president of Milwaukee Wave, the American club QPR entered into a partnership agreement with last year. <br />
Lifelong R's fan Rowe was commercial director at Loftus Road under former owners Jim Gregory and Richard Thompson. BBC<br />
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<b>Standard/Matt Hughes - April 28, 2004<br />Rangers are lifted as Italian pumps millions into club. </b><br />
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QUEENS
PARK RANGERS have received a huge boost ahead of Saturday's promotion
clash with Swindonin the form of a multi-millionpound investment from
Italian businessman and agent Gianni Paladini, writes Matt Hughes. <br />
Paladini's
Leeds-based property company, Moorband Limited, have bought a 22 per
cent share in QPR Holdings and could increase their stake further if the
club win promotion-to the First Division. Paladini has more than 30
years' experience as a football agent and will play a key role in
restructuring the QPR squad this summer."<br />
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<b>QPR 1st - 28th April 2004 </b><br />
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QPR1st
gives a cautious welcome to the investment made by Moorbound Ltd, a
company of former-football agent Gianni Paladini. We are pleased to see
that the Club Board has at last succeeded in attracting inward
investment to QPR, but there are a number of questions that we would
like to see addressed, primarily to do with the deal itself and with the
business credentials of Mr Paladini and his team. <br />
<br />
In
particular, we are keen to know roughly how much has been invested to
secure 22% of QPR shares and what further investment plans Mr Paladini's
company has. These questions alone have become pressing, since Mr
Paladini's emergence as a bidder has generated substantial rumour, which
QPR1st does not believe is good for either the Club or its support. <br />
<br />
Also,
should Mr Paladini's company exercise its option, as a part of this
agreement, to extend the 22% to 51%, it would make this deal the
beginning of an effective takeover rather than an 'investment', although
QPR confirms that the Board is at the advanced stages of negotiations
with other interested parties. <br />
<br />
Given the potential that Mr
Paladini could shortly have control of QPR, we call on the Board to
explain what checks of Mr Paladini's business credentials and background
have been done (we understand from QPR chief executive David Davies
that every test so far put in front of Mr Paladini has been met on
time). Meanwhile, we are seeking talks with Mr Paladini, to establish
exactly what his company's involvement will mean for QPR. <br />
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<br />
<b>QPR1st -15th April 2004 - Three investors circle QPR </b><br />
<br />
QPR1st
has learnt that a third potential investor in QPR has emerged. In some
respects this could be positive news if it means that people are
beginning to see Rangers as a viable business proposition. However,
there is still plenty of room to be cautious, since two have previously
explored investing in QPR and have not yet gone through with it while
the third has plenty of history elsewhere in the football world. <br />
<br />
The
latest interested party to emerge is Gianni Paladini. This was reported
in the Daily Express this morning but the story has subsequently been
confirmed to QPR 1st by QPR chief executive David Davies. Davies stated
that Paladini is looking to invest, rather than take a controlling
stake. <br />
<br />
Gianni Paladini came very close to a majority buyout of
Port Vale in December 2003, through a corporate vehicle named Vantis.
However, at the very last minute, another party was given priority by
the Port Vale board. Some sources say that this was related to
Paladinis' stated desire to be the new Port Vale Chairman, others that
he simply wasn't a credible bidder with sufficient funds. In an
interview with BBC Stoke he claimed he had shown the Port Vale board
proof of funds before they pulled-out of the deal. <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/sport/portvale/2003/12/vale_takeover3.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/sport/portvale/2003/12/vale_takeover3.shtml</a> <br />
<br />
Whatever
the truth, there does appear to have been a significant falling-out
between Paladini and Bill Bratt the Port Vale Chairman. <br />
<br />
QPR 1st
continues to explore Paladinis' provenance. It is understood that Vantis
had recently taken an interest in 'investing in' or 'acquiring' a
couple of clubs ... Port Vale and Notts County. <br />
<br />
Opinion amongst
Vale supporter groups appears to back the Port Vale boards' position in
rejecting Paladinis' advances. Port Vale Supporters' Trust (VAST) and
Supporters Direct uncovered a series of County Court Judgments against
him. Davies explained to us that these are public knowledge and arose
from disputes between Paladini and another football agent. That does not
mean that they should be ignored, however. <br />
<br />
Supporters groups
also discovered that, despite his early denials, Paladini was a director
of several companies, including a Leeds-based property development
company. <br />
<br />
Davies confirmed that the critical difference between
the Vantis interest in Port Vale and the current Paladini interest in
QPR is that at Vale Vantis was attempting a complete takeover attempt,
whilst Paladini is seeking to invest in QPR as an individual and not to
take a majority stake. This,claims Davies, should ease supporters'
worries about the ground being property-developed, as the rest of the
QPR board would have to agree to such a thing. At the time of the
Paladini takeover attempt at Vale, it was claimed by some that he was
only interested in Vale for property development. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile
Milwaukee Wave, whose owner Tim Krause has long been looking at
investing in QPR, remains interested and looks to be moving to reflect
that through investment. <br />
<br />
Last, but not least, the Brian Rowe-led consortium, which also includes the Anelka brothers, is still looking to invest. <br />
<br />
Davies
confirmed that there was a possibility of a combination of two of the
three parties/ groups working together and being able to invest
independently. He also confirmed that an announcement about this could
come earlier or later than this Monday, as stated in the Express. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile,
the board must pick none, one or two from three. QPR1st calls on the
board of QPR to take great care making their decision. Whilst
recognising that failure to secure inward investment will almost
certainly leave the club dangerously exposed as the season draws to a
close, we recommend that prospective bidders be examined as closely as
ever. At a time when the club is about to play a crucial promotion game,
we have a critical weekend ahead of us. QPR1st<br />
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<b>Dave's Queens Park Rangers Site - "Moorbound Ltd Buy 20% of QPR" -Moorbound Ltd Buy 20% of QPR"</b><br />
Moorbound Ltd Buy 22% of QPR Holdings<br />
<br />
QPR
have announced that Moorbound Ltd have bought 22% of the PLC's issued
shares giving the club a much needed cash injection of around £650,000. <br />
<br />
The
deal sees Azeem Malik and Gianni Paladini join the board at QPR. Gianni
Paladini is a former agent who represented many of the foreign stars
who joined Middlesborough in the 1990's. Ravenelli, Juninio and Emerson
were all on Paldini's books but he is now no longer a football agent
after investing his money into QPR. <br />
<br />
Chief Executive David Davies was delighted with the investment and told <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.qpr.co.uk</a>
" "Moorbound were hoping to retain some confidentiality until the end
of the season, but following speculation in the press, the Board have
decided to confirm the investment.<br />
<br />
"They have taken a substantial stake in the business and with Gianni's experience in football, it should be a great aid to us.<br />
<br />
"They bring skills to the table and Nick, Ian and I are looking forward to working with them."<br />
<br />
Gianni
Paladini has the option to buy up to 51% of the shares if no new
investment is forthcoming which would make his move a take-over and a
little more concerning to QPR fans. Paldini attempted to take over Port
vale earlier this season but fans grew nervous of the agents plans and
were very pleased when his bid failed. ....<br />
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<b>BOARDROOM BLUES<br />PALADINI'S REP JOINS THE BOARD</b><br />
<br />
Tuesday 27 April 2004 <br />
<br />
QPR
Holdings today confirmed that 22% of the issued plc shares have been
sold to Moorbound Ltd of Leeds, and that Mohammed Azeem Malik has joined
the board of QPR Holdings plc.<br />
<br />
At the plc's last AGM
shareholders voted to allow the board to issue further shares. To
acquire 22% of the plc, Moorbound must presumably have bought a
combination of newly issued shares and QPR Nominees shares. The plc has
not announced how many new shares it has issued.<br />
<br />
Gianni
Paladini's representative Azeem Malik is recorded on the Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants' website as being employed by Rehman
Michael & Co of 277 Roundhay Road, Leeds. <br />
<br />
Moorbound Ltd was
incorporated as a private limited company in June 2003 and its
registered address is also Rehman Michael & Co, 277 Roundhay Road.<br />
<br />
Director Bill Power, posting on the <a href="http://www.qprnet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.qprnet.com</a>
messageboard today in response to concerns about the future of the
Loftus Road ground, said: "I don't think I am breaking any
confidentiality agreement by confirming that anyone who has asked to buy
a majority stake within QPR have a stipulation in the agreement stating
that they must guarantee our ground stays as is or improve it."<br />
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<i><b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">- <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/220414-qpr-new-stadium-fan-survey-1493592.aspx">OFFICIAL QPR STADIUM SURVEY</a><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Fill in! ESPECIALLY The question re your view of the capacity of the stadium!</span></span></b></i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><br />- <a href="http://www.qpr1st.com/draft-survey-stadium/">QPR1st's recent "Draft" Stadium Survey</a></b></i></span><br />
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<i><b><br /><span style="font-size: large;">- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/21857/flashback-akutrs-qpr-efforts-fans">Four Year Flashback: AKUTRS looking back at Club-Fan Relations under Gianni Paladini</a><br /><br />- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/21833/years-today-oxford-league-final">On This Day, 28 Years ago: QPR Lose in the League Cup (Milk Cup) Final to Oxford United!</a></span></b></i>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes today (Sunday) announced there
would be a May 1, Fan Forum, with the Chairman taking part. Details to
follow.</b></i></span><br />
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(The <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/031013-fans-forum-watch-again-1091597.aspx">last QPR fan forum</a> was held last October - without Fernandes taking part)<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br />Four Questions to QPR</b></span></i><br />
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1) When's the committed Fan Meeting with Tony Fernandes?<br />
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2) When's the next Fan Forum (or that is going to be submerged) into the Meeting?<br />
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3)
Is the Club going to hold a "Player of the year" Dinner - and when are
they going to announce? (After years of having them, hasn't been one since Tony Fernandes took over)<br />
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4) When are next season Ticket Prices (and new kits) going to be announced? (Hasn't yet been fan input into next season kits)?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">-<b> <a href="http://talksport.com/football/rodney-marsh-why-likes-luis-suarez-should-be-encouraged-cheat-14041687558">Rodney Marsh on Talksport: Cheating and Diving, OK</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/35736/otd-1967-qpr-clinch-titlehttp://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/35736/otd-1967-qpr-clinch-title"><b>On This Day in 1967 (Yesterday) QPR Clinch the Title</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- <br />- </span><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2ldnVIuhjc"><span style="font-size: large;">Video: 4 Future QPR Players in this 1964 Fulham Team vs Manchester United</span></a></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://www.qpr1st.com/news/stadium-survey-published/">QPR1st DRAFT Stadium Survey</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/35635/13-years-qpr-trust-administration">13 Years of QPR Trust - and since QPR went into Administration</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/37935/past-qpr-leicester-games-videos">Flashback: Videos of Past QPR-Leicester Games</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/2973/years-today-first-mention-paladini">10 Years Ago: First Mention of Gianni Paladini and QPR</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/wales-sport-power-list-2014-6945941">Mark Hughes Makes the "50 Most Powerful People in Welsh Sport</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>- <a href="http://www.offbeat.group.shef.ac.uk/statues/">World List of Sporting Statues</a></b></span><br />
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The Top 100 Premier League matches: Thrill providers, city dividers and title deciders<br />
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<b><br />1. Manchester City 3-2 QPR, 13/05/2012</b><br />
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– managed by former City boss Mark Hughes, who had his own reasons for
wanting an unlikely win: not only had he been rather brusquely shoved
out for City to hire Roberto Mancini, but the 17th-placed Rs were only
two points above relegation. <br />
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A tense first half got even
nervier when Wayne Rooney's goal put title rivals Man United ahead at
Sunderland, and although Pablo Zabaleta scored before the break, Djibril
Cisse's equaliser early in the second half ramped up the blood
pressure. Red-carded Joey Barton tried to take some City players with
him but Jamie Mackie put the Hoops into an unlikely 66th-minute lead. <br />
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City
entered the five minutes' added time 2-1 down, but Edin Dzeko's
92nd-minute leveller gave hope. Three minutes later Mario Balotelli's
first assist of the season was larruped home by Sergio Aguero. City were
champions at the very death. GP<br />
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<b><br /><br />ESPN The salary survey says ...<br /><br />The Mag, with Sportingintelligence, identifies the highest-paying teams i</b>n the world<br />
Originally Published: April 14, 2014<br />
By Maya A. Jones and Ross Marrinson | ESPN The Magazine<br />
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WHO
SAYS MONEY can't buy happiness? According to the ESPN The
Magazine/Sportingintelligence Global Salary Survey, the 2013 Super Bowl
champion Seattle Seahawks spent an average of $2.3 million per player
last season, the second-highest total in the NFL. Though the franchise
spent more per player than 30 other NFL teams, it ranked No. 116
overall, behind all 30 NBA teams, all but two major league baseball
clubs and 13 of 20 English Premier League squads.<br />
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"A lot of
people think because the NFL has great ratings, the players must be the
wealthiest," says Sportingintelligence editor Nick Harris. "A list like
this over time shows the disconnect."<br />
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The NBA is the
highest-paying league in the world, as roughly $2 billion was paid to
441 players, for an average salary of $4,522,283 per player. The 2013-14
Brooklyn Nets, thanks largely to Russian billionaire Mikhail
Prokhorov's desire to build a contending team immediately, have the
highest average payoll at $6.8 million per player, up from $5.5 million
last season. The offseason acquisitions of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce
increased the overall team payroll from $82,726,245 to $102,211,009, a
jump from No. 16 to No. 6 on the overall list. The larger payroll is
costing Prokhorov more than $80 million in luxury taxes alone.<br />
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Other
notable items in the survey include Serie A behemoth A.C. Milan's
dropping 21 spots, from No. 6 to No. 27. A.C. Milan's team payroll
declined from $177,909,000 in 2011-12 to $155,928,000 in 2012-13. Back
in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers fell from No. 7 to No. 19 in team
payroll, due in large part to the departures of Dwight Howard and Metta
World Peace, whose combined salary was $26.8 million.<br />
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In addition
to the yearly salary data, Harris compiled a list of 198 teams that are
ranked by the total salary an average player made over the past five
seasons. Of these 198 teams, 49 had an average player who has earned $20
million or more since 2009. La Liga's Barcelona tops this list with an
average five-year spend of $37,975,600 per player. Real Madrid comes in
at No. 2 at $37 million, followed by the New York Yankees' $35.8
million, Manchester City's $31.7 million and Chelsea's $31 million to
complete the top five. Over the span, the Lakers were the NBA's
highest-paying club, coming in at No. 7 overall, having spent
$29,883,100 on the average player over the past five years. The NFL's
highest-paid team, the Dallas Cowboys, doesn't land until No. 93, and
the average Cowboy was paid $11.8 million over the five years.<br />
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The
results of the survey reveal the spending trends of 294 teams in 15
leagues in seven sports across the globe. The total wages of the 8,663
athletes surveyed amounted to $16.15 billion. Figures exclude
endorsements, appearance fees and sponsorships and have been converted
to U.S. dollars. The lists include money paid in salaries to players who
form the "first-team squad" or active roster across a season. Salaries
for the survey are taken from the following years:...<br />
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<b>List of Clubs (QPR 70th)</b><br />
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<b>Official Site - April 15, 2009<br /><br />QPR OFFICIAL SITE - EXCLUSIVE: FLAVIO BRIATORE INTERVIEW</b><br />
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- Flavio Briatore has spoken exclusively to <a href="http://www.qpr.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.qpr.co.uk</a> to <b>set the record straight</b> regarding the media frenzy surrounding Paulo Sousa's departure from QPR.<br />
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<b>The
QPR Holdings Ltd Chairman sets the record straight on a number of
issues, including team selection and the recently reduced Season Ticket
prices.</b><br />
<b><br />- Flavio, there's been a lot written and discussed regarding Paulo Sousa's departure - can you set the record straight?</b><br />
<br />
- Firstly, despite what has been reported in the press, Paulo wasn't sacked by QPR. <b>Paulo's contract was terminated, after he - without authority - divulged highly confidential and sensitive information</b>. The Club, with legal advice, responded in this way to protect its position.<br />
<br />
-
Furthermore, despite what's been written this weekend, we didn't sack
Mick Harford, we didn't sack Luigi De Canio and, as I said, we didn't
sack Paulo.<br />
<br />
- Mick was offered improved terms to stay on the
backroom team but chose to move on. He was aware that we had lined up a
new Coach and he was only a temporary option, but we were happy for him
to stay on as Assistant, on improved terms. He chose to decline that
role. Mick has already stated that this is the truth.<br />
<br />
Luigi had
to return to Italy for personal reasons, and he has also confirmed that
is correct. It was very unexpected for me and I was disappointed about
it, because I wanted him to stay on.<br />
- For the press to say we've sacked all these people is totally inaccurate and our lawyers are dealing with this.<br />
-
We terminated the employment of John Gregory who was already at the
Club before we arrived. We had De Canio lined up, but there were
complications to get him for the first few weeks.<br />
- But it is true, Iain Dowie was sacked.<br />
<br />
<b>The media have reported you told Paulo Sousa which team to pick - is that correct?</b><br />
<br />
- That is incorrect. Paulo picked the team all the time.<br />
-
As a Board, we spoke about wanting to see QPR play a more attacking,
aggressive brand of football, in a 4-4-2 formation, and he promised us
he would do that.<br />
There were two incidents which disappointed us.
When we beat Preston North End before Christmas, Paulo made six changes
for the next match and we only drew at Charlton Athletic, who were
bottom of the league.<br />
- And against Ipswich Town, he stuck to a 4-5-1 formation, when we were at home, and that is when we became very disappointed.<br />
- I was very surprised to see Damion Stewart on the bench and Radek Cerny not involved for that match.<br />
- <b>But I'd like to repeat, I never once told Paulo, or any other Coach for that matter, which team to pick.</b><br />
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<b>-
It has also been suggested that it was solely your decision to loan
Dexter Blackstock. Is it right that Paulo Sousa knew nothing about the
striker leaving to join Nottingham Forest?</b><br />
<br />
- Dexter's agent, Eric Walters, has spoken about this. That statement tells the facts.<br />
- He said: 'Dexter was unhappy at QPR for some time, as he had only started six of a possible 21 fixtures.<br />
-
'He wasn't even on the bench for QPR's home fixture against Bristol
City and seeing as he was the Club's top goalscorer, Dexter was unhappy
about this situation.<br />
'A few Clubs approached me for Dexter,
including Nottingham Forest. I spoke with Gianni Paladini and he advised
me that we needed to clear this with Paulo Sousa.<br />
'Paulo came back
from Portugal on March 26th at lunchtime. Dexter discussed the situation
with Paulo, and he didn't say anything to Dexter about the possibility
of him staying with QPR.<br />
'At 4.00pm on March 26th 2009, Dexter signed the paperwork to complete his loan transfer to Nottingham Forest.'<br />
<br />
-<b>
Moving on, when you arrived at QPR, you spoke quite openly about a
four-year project to reach the Premier League. Are you happy with the
progress so far?</b><br />
<br />
- We're progressing very well.<br />
- On the
pitch, we're already up to the 60 point mark this season, which hasn't
been achieved by QPR in many years at this level.<br />
- People seem to
have very short memories here. Just this season alone, we have taken
points off all the top eight with the exception of Burnley.<br />
- We beat
Wolverhampton at home; we drew with Sheffield United; we beat
Birmingham City at home; we've drawn twice with Reading; we beat Cardiff
City at home; and - we've beaten both Preston North End and Swansea
City at Loftus Road too.<br />
- That can't be forgotten and anyone that
was at Loftus Road on Easter Monday could see that we not only have a
great team spirit, but we can also play some very exciting, entertaining
football in a 4-4-2 formation.<br />
Off the pitch, the infrastructure is improving all the time. We have invested over £34 million in to the Club.<br />
- We have signed 17 players - Delaney, Mahon, Hall, Leigertwood, Routledge, Vine, Buzsaky, <b>Agyemang,</b> Gorkss, Ramage, Connolly, Cook,<b> Alberti</b>, Cerny, Ephraim, Helguson and <b>Borrowdale.</b><br />
<br />
-
Plus, we have a very strong Youth team, who have just returned from a
very successful tour in Sardinia, where we won the Fair Play Cup.<br />
- We have dropped our Season Ticket prices by five per-cent for the renewal period in response to feedback from our supporters.<br />
- We have taken this decision following detailed discussions with fan groups and supporters in general.<br />
- <b>The
QPR fan-base plays an integral role in the decision-making process and
we were wary that the initial deadline only took into account supporters
receiving one pay packet during the initial time period.</b><br />
<br />
-
We want to attract fans to Loftus Road and we believe our new prices
offer an affordable option to them. Children under the age of eight can
come to watch for free - and that is important, because we are always
working towards a long-term future, and fans, of all ages, are hugely
significant to that.<br />
- Furthermore, we are constantly striving to
improve the facilities we have at both the main ground and the training
complex, with the re-laying of the Loftus Road pitch over the summer
months integral to our plans going forward next season.<br />
- On the
commercial side, we are in lucrative partnerships with some major
worldwide brands, including Santander, Chronotech, Gulf Air and Lotto
Sport Italia. Financially, these deals are amongst the best in English
football, let alone the Championship.<br />
- We are looking for a 360
degree improvement in all areas and whilst we admit it will take time,
with the support of the whole QPR family, we are progressing well and as
a Board, we are confident we will reach our goals.<br />
<br />
<b><br />Speaking of Loftus Road, can you confirm what the current situation is?</b><br />
- <b>We have sorted the ABC issue, which was crippling the Club, at a 12 per-cent interest rate</b>.<br />
-
They would have taken the ground had we not met the deadline, so the
fans can be rest assured, that we now own the stadium, which is a great
assurance for the future of this Club.<br />
- We would love to see the
ground full every week and we are hoping that by introducing the new
five per-cent Early Bird reduction, that supporters will follow us in
greater numbers, both home and away, next season.<br />
<br />
- Speaking of supporters, what are your thoughts on the fans who booed the Board of Directors on Monday?<br />
- It was only a small minority of supporters who booed, but naturally it disappoints me.<br />
- The fact is though; <b>we saved the Club</b> when it was within minutes of going under. If it wasn't for us, this Club would not be here. That is a fact.<br />
- Furthermore, when we arrived here, we had nobody behind us, but now we are only looking towards the top.<br />
-
It is similar to at Renault. When we arrived we were last on the grid,
and we progressed to the very top. That is what we want to happen at
QPR.<br />
- No-one likes being booed, but we know we are doing the right
things for the long-term future of this Club and we, the Board of
Directors, are unanimous on that.<br />
- This is a very expensive hobby for us and we have already invested significant sums in to the Club.<br />
-
But we enjoy the moments when the supporters are behind us in the
adventure. That is why we are involved, to bring joy to the fans.<br />
-
If we were fighting against relegation, I could understand the booing.
But we are making positive strides in our four year programme. This was
the first full year and we are a comfortable top half side and have a
very strong squad, which is improving all the time, ahead of next
season.<br />
- If the supporters don't support us, the project won't work, so all I can ask is you come out and show your support.<br />
-
When the stadium is full, there is no better place to watch football.
With your support - both home and away - we believe we can keep
progressing and one day reach the Premier League.<br />
- If we see that support, we will, of course, do our part by investing more in the future.<br />
<br />
Finally, when do you hope to appoint a new First Team Coach?<br />
- Gareth Ainsworth is in charge until the end of the season and we will assess the situation once the campaign finishes.<br />
-
In the meantime, I want us to enjoy the last three matches and show the
same passion and skill we showed against Sheffield Wednesday on Monday.
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<b>April 16, 2008 - A Fanzine Perspective of The New QPR<br />-<br />Nick Gordon Brown - Goalfood.com--<br /><br />cash from chaos:<br />surreal times in london W12</b><br />
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<br />
“Oh,
how Richard Keys would chastise me if he read this. Deluded flights of
fancy from a grumpy old sod. Next you’ll be telling us that a disgraced
former Thai Prime Minister and an Icelandic biscuit magnate are
competing with a shady Russian oil baron to be the most powerful man in
English football…”<br />
<br />
So concluded my rant on these pages last
summer about modern football’s obsession with money. Or, to be more
accurate, modern English football. Or, even more accurately, the
Premiership and its attendant throng of hangers on.<br />
<br />
I felt out of
step with the modern game, and argued millions of others felt likewise.
Are we just getting old, I asked (rhetorically, natch)…after all, to
younger fans, the modern way IS football. If you’re old enough to have
fathered half the Prem’s current crop, then it’s your problem not ours –
get with the times daddio.<br />
<br />
Then it happened. I was going to say
“then the inevitable happened”…only I can’t think of anything less
inevitable. My own club, one of those I’d pitied for being forever
locked outside the Premiership playground, was taken over. Allegedly
only hours before a second stint of administration this decade, at a
time when a 10 point deduction would have consigned us to a certain
relegation from which we might never have recovered.<br />
<br />
However, not
only were we taken over, we were taken over by two very rich, very high
profile men with a track record of success in the business of sport
that is second to none. They’d never even been to our ground before
(though one of them admitted it was regularly on his helicopter’s flight
path). We were available on the cheap, and they fancied a flutter.<br />
<br />
<b>Welcome to Queen’s Park Rangers FC of Shepherd’s Bush, London W12. </b>For
the first 85 years of it’s history, nothing more than a foot note in
the rich tapestry of the game. Think “Third Division South”. A maverick
owner and a succession of (mostly) inspired managerial appointments then
led to a period of relatively sustained success. Thirty odd years spent
knocking around the top flight or just below. An above average number
of flair players, a unique kit (back then it was Reading FC of Elm Park
and English football’s fourth tier, and Mr Madjeski was still flogging
second hand motors), and an improbable amount of BBC airtime thanks to
our location meant we actually became, if not famous, then certainly
quite well known.<br />
<br />
<b>Then in 1996, just as the Prem gravy train began to go full steam ahead, we fell off. </b>And
never really looked like getting back on, despite bizarre managerial
choice Stewart Houston (currently residing in the “where are they now?”
file) telling terminally unhip music biz mogul and celebrity chairman
wannabe Chris Wright, “get me Mike Sheron and I’ll get you back in the
Premiership.”<br />
<br />
“You’re not famous anymore”, Peterborough fans told
us. Harsh but true. “You’re not quite well known anymore” didn’t scan
so well.<br />
<br />
<b>This season’s events took a further bizarre twist
when the two very rich men sold on 20% of the club’s shares to a man who
is even richer than them</b>. Richer, too, than Roman Abramovich. 4th or 5th richest in the world, depending on which of those tiresome lists you read.<br />
<br />
As
I surmised in the pre-season article, fan reaction to such a takeover
at any club is to a great extent dictated by your age. Those Rangers
fans who grew up in the early 90s with Les Ferdinand and regular top
half Prem finishes (often above Arsenal & Chelsea) see it as the
return of a footballing birth right, and the cash injection will simply
take us back to our rightful place in football’s hierarchy. For even
younger fans, like my own kids, it’s simply football as they know it.
The Rs have been crap for as long as they can remember, but rich foreign
blokes are always buying football clubs and throwing money at them, and
now it’s our turn – and mum and dad always say everyone should get a
turn.<br />
<br />
<b>However, for many Rs fans, one of the big talking points of the season has been how do we as fans react to our new found wealth?</b>
“Not like that lot down the road” appears to be the consensus. Chelsea
may be happy to be the Premiership equivalent of Millwall (no one likes
us, we don’t care), but over the years, we’ve been used to being quite
liked by most – or at least not especially disliked. “A kindly aunt”,
Danny Baker once called us.<br />
<br />
Fans of other clubs liked Stan
Bowles, they liked Les Ferdinand. Many liked our kit. And despite its
limitations (lack of leg room in and poor views from the away end among
them), many liked our tight knit stadium, where you’re right on top of
the players, and a crowd of 12,000+ can create a great atmosphere.<br />
<br />
<b>Much of that goodwill has evaporated overnight. </b>In
this internet age, it’s easy to find out what others think of your own
club, and the venom directed towards W12 has not been the sole preserve
of rival fans’ messageboards. The pre-match previews in the regional
media frequently talk of our opponents taking on “money bags QPR”. We as
fans have done nothing to provoke that reaction. Such matters are now
beyond our control.<br />
<br />
<b>Many of us have even sensed the envy from
friends who support clubs outside of the big 4. “Why not us?” is the
understandable refrain.</b> There are dozens of clubs, not just in the
Championship but also many in the Premiership and some in League One,
who would consider themselves to be “bigger” (fanbase, history, however
you want to judge that most subjective of issues) than “bloody QPR!”.<br />
<br />
<b>To be honest, many of us are thinking along similar lines. “Why us?” </b>It’s
all as confusing as it is exciting, and we still can’t quite believe
it. All we asked Santa for was a minor millionaire or two who could
ensure we could compete on a Palace / Charlton kind of a level, and
didn’t have to return to derby games with Brentford. Not only did we get
three big cheeses, but there appear to be no human rights skeletons in
closets…and whilst I’m not an F1 fan myself, it’s a damn sight cooler
than American Football or, indeed, biscuits.<br />
<br />
When Jack Walker
bankrolled Blackburn to the title in the early days of the Premiership,
the neutrals were split. Some applauded a lifelong fan for putting his
riches into his hometown team and breaking the monopoly of the big
clubs. Others derided the setting of a precedent whereby a club could
live beyond its relatively meagre means due only to its sugar daddy.
Although times have changed greatly since then, and a latter day Walker
couldn’t repeat that trick (just ask Steve Gibson), it’s probably the
closest comparison that can be found (not that there is anything
approaching a lifelong fan involved).<br />
<br />
Walker’s legacy is
impressive. Prior to his investment, what odds would you have got on
Blackburn in 2008 being where they are? However, the new men at the
Bush, for all their relatively cautious talk, don’t seem the sort to
settle for Prem consolidation and the odd tilt at the UEFA Cup.<br />
<br />
<b>They always refer to what they’re doing at QPR as “the project”. </b>So
does the canny Italian manager they employed. Put them in front of a
derelict building that still has a few visible traces of former grandeur
but that is going for a song, and imagine Grand Designs’ Kevin McLoud
interviewing them, and you’ll get the picture. Had they bought, say,
Tottenham, not only would it have cost 20 times what it cost to purchase
lil’ ol’ QPR, but also they would have spent months & millions
ripping out and replacing much of what the previous owners had put in
place. This lot would rather start from scratch and, to use another one
of their already well worn phrases, “do it our way”.<br />
<br />
This
approach has thus far struck the right chord with the majority of fans.
The “1-0 to the billionaires” song, funny the first time but very
quickly embarrassing, has died a quiet death after its author ran a poll
on a fans’ website about it and a whopping 90% gave it the thumbs down.
(That’s not to say that our new found riches haven’t led to some off
the cuff terrace classics, such as chanting “we won’t be signing you” to
Shaun Wright Philips after he characteristically blazed high and wide
in the cup tie at Stamford Bridge…or serenading Bramall Lane with a
chorus of “we’ve got more steel than you” in honour of our richest
investor and the business that earned him his billions).<br />
<br />
<b>More
and more, as the ‘project managers’ allow a few more very minor details
of their plans to seep out, it is clear that location is paramount</b>.
Chris Wright often talked of moving us out to “the M4 corridor” (where
we’d probably have been about as welcome as Terminal 5 – and about as
well planned too, given Wright’s track record at the helm). Not these
guys. Whilst the Bush and White City may not be amongst the more
salubrious parts of town, we’re still the closest London club to the
West End (and, coincidentally, Wembley). The urban regenerators are
chucking plenty of money at the area, and it’s clearly seen as a good
base for the planned international operation in a way that, say,
Southampton, Nottingham or Sunderland are not.<br />
<br />
<b>The London factor cannot be undervalued,</b>
for all that it already has five clubs (albeit it likely to be four
soon) in the Premiership. A huge population; culturally diverse and full
of second, third and fourth generation immigrants from all the world’s
football mad countries; always in the glare of the world’s media…outside
of Liverpool and Manchester United with their awe-inspiring footballing
heritage, no other English clubs can hope to compete with a
well-managed London-based club.<br />
<br />
Fans of the likes of Aston Villa
and Manchester City, or one club cities like Newcastle and Leeds, would
no doubt like to argue the toss about this, but it’s what QPR’s owners
are banking on. At the heart of their vision for ‘the project’ is a
London location that money could buy…and just about enough of a fanbase /
history to start building from.<br />
<br />
On the surface, this appears to
be a takeover like no other. Shinawatra, Lerner, DIC, Ashley…all these
names now trip off the football fan’s tongue readily, but the words
tripping off the tongues of the QPR board appear to be different from
the rest. Not necessarily better or worse, it’s far too early to judge –
but certainly different.<br />
<br />
<b>QPR fans can expect an interesting
ride. And as hopes and dreams turn into expectations and demands (from
fans and owners alike), there’s the potential for it all to get very
messy</b>. <br />
<br />
<b>The aim appears to be to build phoenix-like a
London-based football superpower from the ashes of a modest but once
much respected club…to do it shrewdly and with business savvy remaining
intact…and playing attractive football.</b> It seems an awful lot to
ask. However, after a decade that has seen administration, two
relegations, the tragic deaths of two of our brightest young prospects,
the mass brawl with the Chinese Olympic team, our main fanzine editor
threatened with legal action by our Chairman, and the same Chairman
being the central figure in an embarrassing court case about alleged
guns in the boardroom…well, I for one aim to enjoy that ride.<br />
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25th Birthday for Daniel Parejo<br />
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Years Team Apps† (Gls)†<br />
2006–2008 Real Madrid B 37 (11)<br />
2008–2009 Real Madrid 5 (0)<br />
2008 → Queens Park Rangers (loan) 14 (0)<br />
2009–2011 Getafe 64 (9)<br />
2011– Valencia<br />
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FLASHBACK to 2008<br />
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<b>Dani Parejo Arrives<br />-
"Dani of the 100 Days: From Summer Hype To Cold Reality." - Recalling
the Arrival at Loftus Road of Daniel Parejo "We are delighted to have
agreed a deal to sign arguably the hottest prospect in European
football..."<br /><br />QPR REPORT on QPR Rivals in 2008<br /><br />Dani of the 100 Days</b><br />
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QPR Report takes us back to the summer and the revelation that Queens Park Rangers had signed Spanish wonder-kid Daniel Parejo<br />
<br />
The
return to Real Madrid of Daniel Parejo after just a few short months at
Loftus Road, brings to a disappointing end what just a few months
earlier had appeared to be a brilliant, bold, mold-shattering signing,
exemplifying the new QPR era under Flavio Briatore and friends.<br />
<br />
First
came the press story in early summer reporting that QPR's Briatore and
Managing Director, Alejandro Agag had met with Parejo`s agents about a
possible move.<br />
<br />
Then at the beginning of August, QPR and Real
Madrid made their respective announcement: The radically different
announcement approaches reflecting the vast chasm between the two clubs:
For QPR it was the signing of the century for which they held a press
conference, streaming it live.<br />
<br />
And throughout it was made very
clear: This was a Chairman Briatore signing made possible by his
contacts and 'Friendship' with Real president Ramon Calderon. And beyond
Parejo, it was the harbinger of future QPR signings.<br />
<br />
For Real
Madrid, it was the ho hum sending out on loan of one of their
youngsters. This was reflected in the Real Madrid announcement, which in
its entirety said: "Real Madrid Castilla's Daniel Parejo has been
loaned to Queens Park Rangers for one year. The youth team midfielder
will therefore play in the Football League Championship next season,
where he will continue progressing and honing his skills."<br />
<br />
QPR by contrast devoted a lengthy statement to Parejo's arrival: "Spanish Starlet Signs"<br />
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Queens Park Rangers Football Club have agreed a deal with Real Madrid for highly-rated midfield ace Daniel Parejo Munoz.<br />
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Rangers
have beaten off stiff competition from a number of Europe's top Clubs -
including Arsenal, Deportivo La Coruna, Espanyol, Getafe and Villarreal
- for the young starlet, who made his name playing for Madrid's nursery
Club Castilla last season.<br />
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QPR Chairman, Flavio Briatore, said: 'This is an incredible coup for Queens Park Rangers Football Club.<br />
<br />
'We are delighted to have agreed a deal to sign arguably the hottest prospect in European football.<br />
<br />
'I
am eternally gratefully to Ramon Calderon (Real Madrid President) for
giving QPR the opportunity to sign such a talented young player.<br />
<br />
'Daniel is a great, young talent and we are looking forward to welcoming him to the QPR family.'<br />
<br />
Currently
rated as the best youth player in Madrid's set-up by the legendary
Alfredo di Stefano, the 19 year-old made 33 appearances for Castilla in
the 2007/08 season, scoring ten goals.<br />
<br />
He also featured for
Madrid in this weekend's Emirates Cup, where his 85th minute header
clinched a 2-1 victory for the Spaniards against Hamburg.<br />
<br />
Parejo said: 'I am very happy to be coming to London to play for Queens Park Rangers.<br />
<br />
'When Madrid informed me I could come here on loan, I - and my family - were very excited.<br />
<br />
'I had a very nice meeting with Mr Briatore and he has great ambitions for this Club.'<br />
<br />
Parejo
emerged as a possible target for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger after he
sent scouts to check on the youth international during last year's
Under-19 European Championships, but Rangers have stolen a march on the
North London giants to clinch the teenager's signature, to the delight
of R's boss, Iain Dowie.<br />
<br />
Dowie said: 'Daniel is a special talent and I am delighted that we've been able to add him to our ever-improving squad.<br />
<br />
'It's an incredibly exciting signing for the Football Club - a real coup.<br />
<br />
It
shows the benefit of having Flavio Briatore's contacts and we're
indebted to him and his relationship with Ramon Calderon that we've
managed to bring in one of the brightest youngest prospects in Spain.<br />
<br />
'He's one of the stars of their academy. He gets it and gives it and is the link man we've been looking for.<br />
<br />
'He's comfortable on the ball, has great technique and is deadly from set-pieces.<br />
<br />
'To
get in any Real Madrid starting XI, you've got to be a very good player
and I've got no doubts whatsoever that he'll prove to be a very good
addition to our squad.'<br />
<br />
Arguably Spain's brightest prospect, Parejo inspired his nation to win the Under-19 European Championships last summer.<br />
<br />
A
technically gifted midfielder with pace and skill in abundance, Parejo
has been earmarked by the Spanish giants as the next product off their
impressive academy production line, following in the footsteps of
international trio Raul, Iker Casillas and Guti.<br />
<br />
And in press reports the following day: Briatore was quote by Sky Sports: 'One or two years in England will make him tough,<br />
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'The championship is very tough, he is a kind of superstar in Spain but he is a normal guy who will do well here.'<br />
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And
the Daily Mirror reported that: 'QPR yesterday signed Real Madrid
wonderkid Daniel Parejo and vowed to continue to raid Europe's top clubs
in their quest to reach the Premier League.<br />
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Chairman Flavio
Briatore used his friendship with Real president Ramon Calderon to seal a
one-year loan deal for Parejo 19, fending off Arsenal, Deportivo La
Coruna and Villarreal for the youngster's signature.<br />
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And Briatore
warned the rest of the Championship he is well connected at clubs such
as AC Milan and Juventus and is not afraid to splash the cash on the
cream of Europe's talent. 'I obviously have very good links with Real
Madrid, but also with AC Milan, Juventus and other top clubs,' aid
Formula One supremo Briatore after completing the deal for Parejo, who
starred at last weekend's Emirates Cup.<br />
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'A lot of the time in
England people just go for the same players. You often have five or six
managers watching the same player - it's a very closed country.<br />
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'What
we will try to do is open our eyes and work with the likes of Real
Madrid, AC Milan and Juventus. We aren't looking only in the UK.<br />
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'We
are lucky in that we have a reputation for doing things properly and we
have been in sport a long time. We know who our targets are and maybe
Dani is here with us for a year, two years, maybe forever - let's see
how well he does.'<br />
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Well a few months later after various stories
about Briatore insisting on Parejo's place in the team; and various
match reports about Parejo's non-performance during various games; the
Parejo 'experiment' has come to a premature end. Hopefully the Chairman,
with his third permanent manager of 2008, will have learned some
lessons about the Manager-Chairman Relationship; and re the signing of
players.<br />
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Dani Parejo Departs:<br />
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The Sun: QPR have sent teenager Dani Parejo back to Real Madrid — and
are ready to offload Emmanuel Ledesma to Genoa next. The loan pair
caused chaos when Iain Dowie was Rangers boss as club owner Flavio
Briatore insisted that they play. New chief Paulo Sousa seems to have
more control and told Briatore they are not in his plans - The Sun<br />
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HIS ARRIVAL<br />
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Monday, August 04, 2008<br />
Parejo to QPR - Official Announcement<br />
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UPDATED: Listen to Press Conference on QPR World...<br />
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Real Madrid Official Announcement - Parejo to QPR on One Year Loan Real Madrid - Daniel Parejo loaned to Queens Park Rangers<br />
Real
Madrid Castilla's Daniel Parejo has been loaned to Queens Park Rangers
for one year. The youth team midfielder will therefore play in the
Football League Championship next season, where he will continue
progressing and honing his skills. Real Madrid Statement<br />
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Reminder - QPR Press Conference today<br />
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QPR Official Site - PRESS CONFERENCE - LISTEN LIVE<br />
QPR
World subscribers can listen to live coverage from today's Press
Conference, in which Flavio Briatore will unveil the Club's latest
signing.<br />
Following the unveiling, Mr Briatore and the R's new recruit will take questions from the gathered media.<br />
QPR
First Team Coach Iain Dowie and Lee Cook - who re-joined QPR on Friday
evening - will also be in attendance, and answering questions on the
season ahead.<br />
To listen to live coverage, log on to the 'LIVE - PRESS
CONFERENCE' article which will appear shortly before the Press
Conference starts at 12noon.<br />
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- Parejo Profiles - Parejo Profile -- Real Madrid Profile -- A lengthy Arsenal blogger<br />
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Various stories in Monday's papers.<br />
Stories just repeating the Real Madrid announcement<br />
- BBC<br />
- The Sun<br />
- FIFA<br />
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GOAL.COM - Steve Michaels - Parejo Joins QPR - Official<br />
Real Madrid have announced the one year loan of Dani Parejo to Queen's Park Rangers of the English Championship..<br />
19-year-old
Parejo signs up at Loftus Road for a full season loan just days after
scoring for the blancos against Hamburg in the Emirates Cup.<br />
Madrid announced, "Real Madrid Castilla's Daniel Parejo has been loaned to Queens Park Rangers for one year.<br />
"The
youth team midfielder will therefore play in the Football League
Championship next season, where he will continue progressing and honing
his skills."<br />
Parejo broke through to the Castilla squad in 2006 but
only truly made a name for himself last season as he managed a healthy
tally of ten goals in 33 Segunda B games.<br />
QPR will hope that the capital-born youngster can propel them back to the Premier League for the first time since 1996.Goal<br />
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From June: re QPR's Supposed Interest in Parejo<br />
- Parejo Says No to Arsenal and QPR<br />
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DECEMBER 2008<br />
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008<br />
Parejo Has Now 100% "Left The Building" - Returns to Real Madrid - QPR & Real Statements<br />
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views are welcomed! See: QPR Report Articles of Interest - Wednesday<br />
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Parejo's Departure: Interesting/Fortuitous (or Whatever!): Real Madrid
recall Dani Parejo at the very time that QPR were playing him less and
less under their Chief Coach, Paulo Sousa.<br />
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"...Parejo made 18 appearances for QPR during an impressive loan spell at Loftus Road." Sporting Life<br />
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QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE : PAREJO RETURNS TO REAL<br />
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Daniel Parejo has returned to Real Madrid, after the Spanish giants
activated a recall clause within the players' loan contract with Queens
Park Rangers.<br />
- The 19 year-old will officially return to Madrid on
January 1st 2009, however, Rangers have agreed to release Parejo - who
made 18 appearances in all competitions for the R's - with immediate
effect.<br />
- Speaking about Parejo's impending return to Spain, Rangers
boss Paulo Sousa said: "We have a very good working relationship with Mr
Calderon and Mr Mijatovic at Real Madrid and we are very grateful to
them for allowing us to take Daniel on loan in the first place.<br />
- "He
is a player of great potential and I am sure that with a good
professional attitude, he has the talent to achieve at the very highest
level.<br />
- "I will continue to follow his progress at Madrid, and of course, we wish him all the best for his future career."<br />
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Real Madrid - Official Announcement Parejo Returns to Real Madrid<br />
The midfielder was loaned out to Queens Park Rangers and will now join the first team<br />
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Daniel Parejo, an international for Spain's Under-21 side, was loaned
out to English First Division team Queens Park Rangers this summer. He
played for Castilla last season after a brilliant run on other youth
system teams. He even had some minutes of playing time with the first
team. Parejo has become one of Real Madrid's winter transfer window
reinforcements.<br />
- Through their spokesman, Queens Park Rangers
thanked the player and Real Madrid for their disposition and
collaboration in the past few months, during which Parejo has completed
his formation.<br />
-The 19-year old is already in Madrid and will start working for Juande Ramos right away. Real Madrid<br />
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And Real Madrid Official Site Parejo regresa al Real Madrid<br />
- El centrocampista, que jugaba cedido en el Queens Park Rangers, se incorpora al primer equipo<br />
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Parejo, internacional sub '21 español, fue cedido el pasado verano al
Queen Park Rangres, club inglés que milita en la First Division. El
centrocampista, tras una brillante trayectoria en las secciones
inferiores del Real Madrid, jugó la campaña anterior en el Castilla e
disputando incluso minutos ya en el primer equipo. Daniel Parejo se
convierte así en uno de los refuerzos del Real Madrid en el mercado de
invierno.<br />
- El Queens Park Rangers, a través de su portavoz y
director deportivo Paulo Sousa, agradeció a Dani Parejo y al Real Madrid
la disposición y la colaboración máxima en estos meses donde el
futbolista ha completado su formación.<br />
- Dani Parejo, de 19 años, se
encuentra ya en Madrid y se pondrá de inmediato ya a las órdenes de
Juande Ramos en la Ciudad Deportiva de Valdebebas. Real Madrid<br />
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This Day in 1969: QPR beat Stoke 2-1 (Stoke with Gordon Banks in
goal). Spratley Clement Hazell Hunt Harris -Bridges Watson Sibley
I.Morgan - Leach Clarke Sub Wilks (Leach 2)</b></i></span></span><i> </i></div>
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Years ago Today: The Famed "We Shall Return" Editorial in QPR's Final
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/38806/video-years-today-ferdinand-hatricks">21 years Ago Today: Les Ferdinand's Second hatrick in 3 Days (Video)</a></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/2862/flashback-briatore-international-brand-qpr">Flashback: Flavio Briatore on QPR as an International "Brand"</a><br /><br />- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/2887/birthday-beloved-chairman-magic-64">FC Business: QPR Top Social Media Table in Championship</a><br /><br /><br />- <a href="http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/38801/presumably-paying-julio-cesar-wages">QPR Still contributing to Julio Cesar's Wages?</a><br /><br /><br /><br />46 Years Ago<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br />On
This Day in 1968, QPR played Jimmy Scoular's Cardiff, with Wilks in for
Rodney...And Cardiff, with John Toshack wearing #10...QPR were 3 points
clear at the top (p35, 49 points).Ipwsich and Blackpool with 46
points... Cardiff 6 away from bottom! (although Cardiff were in the
European Cup Winner Cup Semi Final) QPR won 1-0....<br /><br />In the South East Counties League, QPR were top with 42 points. Chelsea 2nd with 39....<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And in the programme: Announcement of the New Stand (later to be called South Africa Road Stand)<br /><br />"We have decided after a lot of discussion and speculation, that our future is here and that we mean to sta<span style="font-weight: normal;">y."</span></span></span></span></h3>
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