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Yesterday, posted links to QPR Chairman, Gianni Paladini's Comments posted on QPR Rivals and QPR 1st. [See:
http://qprreport.blogspot.com/2006/05/qpr-chairman-gianni-paladini-answers.html
In response to Paladini's comments re his share dealings and the amount of money he supposedly made from the sale of his shares, former Chairman Bill Power ("BP") today posted a response on QPR Rivals. That Response can be read at
http://boards.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=16&style=2&forumId=3672&action=1&replytoid=532101446
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Thursday, May 04, 2006
QPR one of (Many) Clubs Visited by "Bung-Busters" Investigators
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Telegraph
Bung-busters quest only lasts 15 minutesBy Mihir Bose (Filed: 04/05/2006)
Premier League bung-busters headed by Dick Andrews, the chief executive of Quest, and managing director Nigel Layton spent only 15 minutes at each of the eight London clubs in preliminary visits this week.
This visit by Quest - the firm whose chairman, Lord Stevens, is the former head of the Metropolitan Police - included the six clubs in the Premiership along with Crystal Palace and QPR, who were involved in transfers being examined by the investigators.
I understand that the bung investigators had six questions similar to: 'Did you ever pay a bung? Do you know of a bung being paid in a transfer?'
Inevitably, the clubs all replied, no. The team have since visited the Midlands and next week move on to clubs in the North-West headed by Manchester United. But the investigators emphasised that they would be back to look at the books and examine the transfers.
However, I understand they have found more encouraging material in Paris. Two weeks ago they met a former French army officer who runs a company dedicated to flushing out agents who receive bungs and use transfers to launder money internationally.
Francois Raud is the general manager of Certification Network, a company set up in October, 2002, at the request of Phillippe Piat, president of Fipro, the international players' union. The company are funded by the Bolton player Bruno N'Gotty and their aim is not merely transfers but what Raud calls the growing "slave trade" of young African players being brought to Europe.
Raud told me Fifa's system of controlling transfers is not working. "What we need is European legislation which will allow us to look into the bank account of an agent who may be registered in Monaco," he said. "Having received one million euros for a player transferred from an English club, two days later he takes out 400,000 euros and sends it to a bank in the Cayman Islands.
"At the moment we do not know who that second payment is for. But if we had a proper certification process controlled by the Ministry of Finance then you would be able to use special investigating officers that the ministry has in France to force him to reveal who he sent the money to. We are working to push politicians to create such a system but it needs to be done Europe-wide.
"Fifa is not strong enough. We need certification of the payments made as part of the transfer and players' agents must be certified when making a transfer.
"In South America we have a form of modern slavery where a person owns part of the player and this, our investigations show, has led to many abuses."
When Quest return to the clubs to look at individual transfers they are likely to be armed with the leads that Raud has provided.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml;jsessionid=FYTQWJVWUCVJ1QFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?xml=/sport/2006/05/04/sfnbun04.xml&sSheet=/sport/2006/05/04/ixfooty.html
Telegraph
Bung-busters quest only lasts 15 minutesBy Mihir Bose (Filed: 04/05/2006)
Premier League bung-busters headed by Dick Andrews, the chief executive of Quest, and managing director Nigel Layton spent only 15 minutes at each of the eight London clubs in preliminary visits this week.
This visit by Quest - the firm whose chairman, Lord Stevens, is the former head of the Metropolitan Police - included the six clubs in the Premiership along with Crystal Palace and QPR, who were involved in transfers being examined by the investigators.
I understand that the bung investigators had six questions similar to: 'Did you ever pay a bung? Do you know of a bung being paid in a transfer?'
Inevitably, the clubs all replied, no. The team have since visited the Midlands and next week move on to clubs in the North-West headed by Manchester United. But the investigators emphasised that they would be back to look at the books and examine the transfers.
However, I understand they have found more encouraging material in Paris. Two weeks ago they met a former French army officer who runs a company dedicated to flushing out agents who receive bungs and use transfers to launder money internationally.
Francois Raud is the general manager of Certification Network, a company set up in October, 2002, at the request of Phillippe Piat, president of Fipro, the international players' union. The company are funded by the Bolton player Bruno N'Gotty and their aim is not merely transfers but what Raud calls the growing "slave trade" of young African players being brought to Europe.
Raud told me Fifa's system of controlling transfers is not working. "What we need is European legislation which will allow us to look into the bank account of an agent who may be registered in Monaco," he said. "Having received one million euros for a player transferred from an English club, two days later he takes out 400,000 euros and sends it to a bank in the Cayman Islands.
"At the moment we do not know who that second payment is for. But if we had a proper certification process controlled by the Ministry of Finance then you would be able to use special investigating officers that the ministry has in France to force him to reveal who he sent the money to. We are working to push politicians to create such a system but it needs to be done Europe-wide.
"Fifa is not strong enough. We need certification of the payments made as part of the transfer and players' agents must be certified when making a transfer.
"In South America we have a form of modern slavery where a person owns part of the player and this, our investigations show, has led to many abuses."
When Quest return to the clubs to look at individual transfers they are likely to be armed with the leads that Raud has provided.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml;jsessionid=FYTQWJVWUCVJ1QFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?xml=/sport/2006/05/04/sfnbun04.xml&sSheet=/sport/2006/05/04/ixfooty.html
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Bircham and Bignot Speaking (Kilburn Times)
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Ben Kosky, Kilburn Times
Bignot: I'm not leaving yet
MARCUS Bignot insists his QPR career is far from over - despite being put up for sale as part of a major summer clearout.The Rangers right-back was one of eight players transfer-listed on Friday...- but Bignot, who is still contracted to QPR for another year, refuses to accept that his departure is inevitable.S
peaking after Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Reading, Bignot told the Times: "My message to the supporters is: that was not my last game for QPR."It'll only be my last game when the manager turns round and tells me I've got no future at the club - and the conversations I've had with Gary Waddock don't suggest that."When I spoke to him on Friday, he made me aware that there was a list being made public of players available for transfer."But he assured me that if I come back in pre-season and do well, he sees no reason why I shouldn't expect to be playing. That's going to be my attitude over the summer, to come back and give it a real good go."Leaving is the furthest thing from my mind. I've just bought a house in Buckinghamshire, only 20 minutes from the training ground and I'm looking forward to settling in and getting on with pre-season."The 31-year-old defender has little doubt that cost-cutting is the primary factor behind Rangers' decision to try and offload so many players, while acknowledging that they will consider offers for others.But Bignot also observed: "My wages aren't going to break anyone's bank balance. Whoever's supposedly coming in to replace me, I'd love to see what money they're on."If the club are struggling financially and an offer does come in, maybe we'll sit down and consider it, but it'd have to be right for me."You can be forced out and I'm not young and na*ve enough to think that everything's rosy. I'm professional and I think I've remained professional throughout this news."It's not nice when you feel the club doesn't want you and maybe they could have handled it better but, until my relationship with the manager changes, I'll continue as I have done."It's going to cost a lot of money to get rid of players who have got a year or two years left, but you'd best make sure they go because otherwise you've got eight unhappy players sitting around the club."I'm getting mixed messages - I hear the club's cutting costs and then I hear we're going for the play-offs next season, which doesn't add up, so there's a lot of uncertainty ahead."The list of available players is also a savage verdict on Ian Holloway's transfer policies of last summer - four of his seven close season signings are now viewed as surplus to requirements.Evatt, who cost Rangers £150,000 from Chesterfield, had already been transfer-listed by Holloway by January and Moore was earmarked for loan prior to the manager's suspension.Doherty, on the other hand, quickly became a supporters' favourite, but the leg injury he picked up at Plymouth in November saw him sidelined and he was loaned to Yeovil by caretaker manager Gary Waddock.Waddock stated: "These decisions have to be made for the sake of the club as a whole. After the summer, I want this to be a new era and I have to start planning for that now."
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED03%20May%202006%2014%3A22%3A11%3A997
Kilburn Times - Bircham's Column
MONDAY was our last day at training this season and it was strange saying goodbye to everyone, not knowing if they're going to be back next season or not.It's the weirdest situation I've ever been in during my career. I don't know whether I'll be there for pre-season training and it's out of my hands because I've been told the club want a fee for me.There's certainly going to be a strange atmosphere for the lads on the list if they do come back, knowing the club don't really want them but can't afford to pay them off.A lot can happen in the next three months or so. I'm going to go away and turn my phone off so that, if there are any bids, no-one can get hold of me!Like everyone, I'm feeling relieved the season's over - again, luck didn't go our way at Reading on Sunday.We played well to get back into the game at 1-1, then we missed a chance to go in front and I thought we'd done enough to get a draw.Furs really deserved his goal, given the horrendous luck he's had in the last few games and Jake Cole came on at half-time and made two or three good saves.But it was Reading's party and I don't think the referee wanted to spoil it, so he gave them a very dubious penalty and that was that.It goes without saying that it's disappointing to finish as low as we did in the league, but the season's included a few high points as well.The first week was good - especially the Sheffield United game, when I scored the first goal - and the return match at Bramall Lane was enjoyable as well, getting our first away win under Waddo.Captaining the team for the first time was a real honour for me and whatever happens now, I know I'll be back at QPR at some point.
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED03%20May%202006%2014%3A18%3A39%3A543
Ben Kosky, Kilburn Times
Bignot: I'm not leaving yet
MARCUS Bignot insists his QPR career is far from over - despite being put up for sale as part of a major summer clearout.The Rangers right-back was one of eight players transfer-listed on Friday...- but Bignot, who is still contracted to QPR for another year, refuses to accept that his departure is inevitable.S
peaking after Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Reading, Bignot told the Times: "My message to the supporters is: that was not my last game for QPR."It'll only be my last game when the manager turns round and tells me I've got no future at the club - and the conversations I've had with Gary Waddock don't suggest that."When I spoke to him on Friday, he made me aware that there was a list being made public of players available for transfer."But he assured me that if I come back in pre-season and do well, he sees no reason why I shouldn't expect to be playing. That's going to be my attitude over the summer, to come back and give it a real good go."Leaving is the furthest thing from my mind. I've just bought a house in Buckinghamshire, only 20 minutes from the training ground and I'm looking forward to settling in and getting on with pre-season."The 31-year-old defender has little doubt that cost-cutting is the primary factor behind Rangers' decision to try and offload so many players, while acknowledging that they will consider offers for others.But Bignot also observed: "My wages aren't going to break anyone's bank balance. Whoever's supposedly coming in to replace me, I'd love to see what money they're on."If the club are struggling financially and an offer does come in, maybe we'll sit down and consider it, but it'd have to be right for me."You can be forced out and I'm not young and na*ve enough to think that everything's rosy. I'm professional and I think I've remained professional throughout this news."It's not nice when you feel the club doesn't want you and maybe they could have handled it better but, until my relationship with the manager changes, I'll continue as I have done."It's going to cost a lot of money to get rid of players who have got a year or two years left, but you'd best make sure they go because otherwise you've got eight unhappy players sitting around the club."I'm getting mixed messages - I hear the club's cutting costs and then I hear we're going for the play-offs next season, which doesn't add up, so there's a lot of uncertainty ahead."The list of available players is also a savage verdict on Ian Holloway's transfer policies of last summer - four of his seven close season signings are now viewed as surplus to requirements.Evatt, who cost Rangers £150,000 from Chesterfield, had already been transfer-listed by Holloway by January and Moore was earmarked for loan prior to the manager's suspension.Doherty, on the other hand, quickly became a supporters' favourite, but the leg injury he picked up at Plymouth in November saw him sidelined and he was loaned to Yeovil by caretaker manager Gary Waddock.Waddock stated: "These decisions have to be made for the sake of the club as a whole. After the summer, I want this to be a new era and I have to start planning for that now."
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED03%20May%202006%2014%3A22%3A11%3A997
Kilburn Times - Bircham's Column
MONDAY was our last day at training this season and it was strange saying goodbye to everyone, not knowing if they're going to be back next season or not.It's the weirdest situation I've ever been in during my career. I don't know whether I'll be there for pre-season training and it's out of my hands because I've been told the club want a fee for me.There's certainly going to be a strange atmosphere for the lads on the list if they do come back, knowing the club don't really want them but can't afford to pay them off.A lot can happen in the next three months or so. I'm going to go away and turn my phone off so that, if there are any bids, no-one can get hold of me!Like everyone, I'm feeling relieved the season's over - again, luck didn't go our way at Reading on Sunday.We played well to get back into the game at 1-1, then we missed a chance to go in front and I thought we'd done enough to get a draw.Furs really deserved his goal, given the horrendous luck he's had in the last few games and Jake Cole came on at half-time and made two or three good saves.But it was Reading's party and I don't think the referee wanted to spoil it, so he gave them a very dubious penalty and that was that.It goes without saying that it's disappointing to finish as low as we did in the league, but the season's included a few high points as well.The first week was good - especially the Sheffield United game, when I scored the first goal - and the return match at Bramall Lane was enjoyable as well, getting our first away win under Waddo.Captaining the team for the first time was a real honour for me and whatever happens now, I know I'll be back at QPR at some point.
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED03%20May%202006%2014%3A18%3A39%3A543
QPR Chairman Gianni Paladini Answers QPR Rivals & QPR 1st Questions
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From QPR Rivals Interview/Q&A with QPR Chairman, Gianni Paladini:
Overview -
http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410351
"On the Pitch" http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410348
"Off The Pitch" http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410350
And an Update/Clarification http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410452
QPR 1st
FROM QPR 1st Supporters Trust - Report of their April 27th 2006 AGM which included an appearance/address from QPR Chairman, Gianni Paladini
http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/documents/QPR1stAGM06DOC.doc
Response to Rivals from Former Chairman Nigel Blackburn
http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410749
From QPR Rivals Interview/Q&A with QPR Chairman, Gianni Paladini:
Overview -
http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410351
"On the Pitch" http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410348
"Off The Pitch" http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410350
And an Update/Clarification http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410452
QPR 1st
FROM QPR 1st Supporters Trust - Report of their April 27th 2006 AGM which included an appearance/address from QPR Chairman, Gianni Paladini
http://www.qpr1st.co.uk/documents/QPR1stAGM06DOC.doc
Response to Rivals from Former Chairman Nigel Blackburn
http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8410749
At The Crown Court at Blackfriars
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At the Crown Court at Blackfriars
BAKER Andrew, REYNOLDS Michael L, MORRIS David, DAVENPORT David
http://www.courtnews2.co.uk/courtlists/current/indexdailies.htm
At the Crown Court at Blackfriars
BAKER Andrew, REYNOLDS Michael L, MORRIS David, DAVENPORT David
http://www.courtnews2.co.uk/courtlists/current/indexdailies.htm
Ex-QPR's Kevin McLeod Breaks Ankle/Out till Next Season
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BBC -Season over for Swansea's McLeod
McLeod faces an uncertain future at SwanseaSwansea City midfielder Kevin McLeod has played his final game this season after fracturing in his ankle in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Southend.
McLeod was playing only his second game since earning an unexpected recall after being transfer listed in March.
The midfielder's performances have impressed manager Kenny Jackett, but the 25-year-old could have played his final game for the club.
"He is looking at six weeks out," Jackett told the Evening Post.
"When I brought Kevin back into the team, the way I left it was that we would do the job for the club and then talk about his situation in the summer.
"Unfortunately Kevin's season is now over, but mine isn't. What I will do is wait until whenever our season does come to an end and then assess the situation."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/4965950.stm
BBC -Season over for Swansea's McLeod
McLeod faces an uncertain future at SwanseaSwansea City midfielder Kevin McLeod has played his final game this season after fracturing in his ankle in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Southend.
McLeod was playing only his second game since earning an unexpected recall after being transfer listed in March.
The midfielder's performances have impressed manager Kenny Jackett, but the 25-year-old could have played his final game for the club.
"He is looking at six weeks out," Jackett told the Evening Post.
"When I brought Kevin back into the team, the way I left it was that we would do the job for the club and then talk about his situation in the summer.
"Unfortunately Kevin's season is now over, but mine isn't. What I will do is wait until whenever our season does come to an end and then assess the situation."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swansea_city/4965950.stm
Sunday, April 30, 2006
QPR Finish 4th from Bottom...Winnless in Last 11 Games...
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Reading 2 QPR 1
After winning 2 out of his first 3 games, Garry Waddock's QPR finished winnless in their final 11 games, taking 5 points from those 11 games....with 1 point from final 7 games. Their last win was at the end of February. In today, Waddock picked up 11 points from 14 games...If that happens over a full season, we'd be relegated.
QPR's 2005-2006 Results
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10373,00.html
League Table
QPR 50
Crewe 42
Millwall 40
Brighton 38
Reading 2 QPR 1
After winning 2 out of his first 3 games, Garry Waddock's QPR finished winnless in their final 11 games, taking 5 points from those 11 games....with 1 point from final 7 games. Their last win was at the end of February. In today, Waddock picked up 11 points from 14 games...If that happens over a full season, we'd be relegated.
QPR's 2005-2006 Results
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Fixtures/0,,10373,00.html
League Table
QPR 50
Crewe 42
Millwall 40
Brighton 38
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Team Line-Ups for Final Game of Last Season...and From Two Years (Sheff Wed!)...of Three Years Ago (The Playoff Final)
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The QPR Line up for the Final Game of the 2005/05 season - May 8, 2005 (at Cardiff, lost 0-1)
Generoso Rossi
Marcus Bignot
Dan Shittu
George Santos
Gino Padula
Lee Cook
Marc Bircham
Martin Rowlands
Jamie Cureton
Tony Thorpe
Kevin Gallen
Subs:
Richard Edghill
Marcus Bean
Adam Miller
And for THE Sheff Wed Game two years ago
May 8, 2004 Shef Wed 1 QPR 3 (Gallen, Furlong & OG)
Lee Camp
Gino Padula
Clarke Carlisle
Matthew Rose
Richard Edghill
Gareth Ainsworth
Marc Bircham
Richard Johnson
Martin Rowlands
Paul Furlong
Kevin Gallen
Subs:
Arthur Gnohere
Jamie Cureton
Steve Palmer
And THE Playoff Game Three Years ago - vs Cardiff May 25 2003 (0-1)
Chris Day
Stephen Kelly
Clarke Carlisle
Danny Shittu
Gino Padula
Kevin Gallen
Marc Bircham
Steve Palmer
Kevin McLeod
Richard Pacquette
Paul Furlong
Subs
Nick Culkin
Terrell Forbes
Andy Thomson (for Pacquette)
Brett Angell
Tommy Williams (for Padula)
The QPR Line up for the Final Game of the 2005/05 season - May 8, 2005 (at Cardiff, lost 0-1)
Generoso Rossi
Marcus Bignot
Dan Shittu
George Santos
Gino Padula
Lee Cook
Marc Bircham
Martin Rowlands
Jamie Cureton
Tony Thorpe
Kevin Gallen
Subs:
Richard Edghill
Marcus Bean
Adam Miller
And for THE Sheff Wed Game two years ago
May 8, 2004 Shef Wed 1 QPR 3 (Gallen, Furlong & OG)
Lee Camp
Gino Padula
Clarke Carlisle
Matthew Rose
Richard Edghill
Gareth Ainsworth
Marc Bircham
Richard Johnson
Martin Rowlands
Paul Furlong
Kevin Gallen
Subs:
Arthur Gnohere
Jamie Cureton
Steve Palmer
And THE Playoff Game Three Years ago - vs Cardiff May 25 2003 (0-1)
Chris Day
Stephen Kelly
Clarke Carlisle
Danny Shittu
Gino Padula
Kevin Gallen
Marc Bircham
Steve Palmer
Kevin McLeod
Richard Pacquette
Paul Furlong
Subs
Nick Culkin
Terrell Forbes
Andy Thomson (for Pacquette)
Brett Angell
Tommy Williams (for Padula)
Bircham on Being Sold by QPR
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BBC - Bircham not keen to leave Rangers
Midfielder Marc Bircham insists he has "no wish" to leave Queens Park Rangers, despite being transfer-listed.
"I found out last week the club wanted to sell me, so I said they should put me on the transfer list," he said. "They turned down a bid from Sheffield United in January. I was told in March they wanted me to sign a new deal. "To be honest, it looks like I'm going, - I'm a bit angry about the situation. But being a (QPR) fan, a big part of me hopes no-one puts in a bid."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/4956260.stm
TEAMTALK
Bircham - I want to stay with Rangers
Marc Bircham has insisted he has no wish to leave QPR despite being placed on the transfer list.
The 27-year-old midfielder is among eight players to be listed as the west London club look to restructure their squad for next season.
Bircham is one of three players - including unlisted Dan Shittu and winger Lee Cook - who will depart Loftus Road if another club meets Rangers' asking price.
"I had no wish to leave," lifelong Rangers fan Bircham said. "I found out last week that the club wanted to sell me, so I said they should put me on the transfer list.
"They turned down a bid from Sheffield United last January and I was told in March that they wanted me to sign a new contract.
"To be honest, it looks like I'm going, and I'm a bit angry about the situation. But, being a fan, there is a big part of me that hopes there is no-one puts in a bid, and (caretaker-boss) Gary Waddock does not want me to go."
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1801_1188905,00.html
BBC - Bircham not keen to leave Rangers
Midfielder Marc Bircham insists he has "no wish" to leave Queens Park Rangers, despite being transfer-listed.
"I found out last week the club wanted to sell me, so I said they should put me on the transfer list," he said. "They turned down a bid from Sheffield United in January. I was told in March they wanted me to sign a new deal. "To be honest, it looks like I'm going, - I'm a bit angry about the situation. But being a (QPR) fan, a big part of me hopes no-one puts in a bid."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/4956260.stm
TEAMTALK
Bircham - I want to stay with Rangers
Marc Bircham has insisted he has no wish to leave QPR despite being placed on the transfer list.
The 27-year-old midfielder is among eight players to be listed as the west London club look to restructure their squad for next season.
Bircham is one of three players - including unlisted Dan Shittu and winger Lee Cook - who will depart Loftus Road if another club meets Rangers' asking price.
"I had no wish to leave," lifelong Rangers fan Bircham said. "I found out last week that the club wanted to sell me, so I said they should put me on the transfer list.
"They turned down a bid from Sheffield United last January and I was told in March that they wanted me to sign a new contract.
"To be honest, it looks like I'm going, and I'm a bit angry about the situation. But, being a fan, there is a big part of me that hopes there is no-one puts in a bid, and (caretaker-boss) Gary Waddock does not want me to go."
http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1801_1188905,00.html
14 Players Out? QPR Release 6 and Transfer List 8 Others
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14 Players possibly going....Add the several who've left during the season: Bean, Sturridge, Miller and Brown...And the ones who left at the end of last season: Thorpe, Cureton...and the ones who left in the middle of last season: Johnson, Ghnore, Forbes... Lot of players gone.
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - PLAYERS RELEASE
Today, following talks with Gary Waddock, several players have been released from Queens Park Rangers.
Those who still have contracts outstanding will be placed on the transfer list and those who have come to the end of their deals will be released.
Georges Santos, Richard Langley, Sammy Youssouf, Marcin Kus, Ryan Johnson and Luke Townsend will not be offered new deals by the club.
Stefan Moore, Tommy Doherty, Ian Evatt, Ugo Ukah, Marcus Bignot, Steve Lomas, Matthew Hislop and Marc Bircham will all be placed on the transfer list.
Waddock said: "Undoubtedly this is the part of management that no one in charge of a football club ever wants to do. "But these decisions have to be made for the sake of the club as a whole. "After the summer, I want this to be a new era, not just a new season and I have to start planning for that now. "I felt that those who I have released don't fit in with my plans for next season, but I would like to thank them for their efforts and hard work throughout their time at QPR." http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~822558,00.html
14 Players possibly going....Add the several who've left during the season: Bean, Sturridge, Miller and Brown...And the ones who left at the end of last season: Thorpe, Cureton...and the ones who left in the middle of last season: Johnson, Ghnore, Forbes... Lot of players gone.
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - PLAYERS RELEASE
Today, following talks with Gary Waddock, several players have been released from Queens Park Rangers.
Those who still have contracts outstanding will be placed on the transfer list and those who have come to the end of their deals will be released.
Georges Santos, Richard Langley, Sammy Youssouf, Marcin Kus, Ryan Johnson and Luke Townsend will not be offered new deals by the club.
Stefan Moore, Tommy Doherty, Ian Evatt, Ugo Ukah, Marcus Bignot, Steve Lomas, Matthew Hislop and Marc Bircham will all be placed on the transfer list.
Waddock said: "Undoubtedly this is the part of management that no one in charge of a football club ever wants to do. "But these decisions have to be made for the sake of the club as a whole. "After the summer, I want this to be a new era, not just a new season and I have to start planning for that now. "I felt that those who I have released don't fit in with my plans for next season, but I would like to thank them for their efforts and hard work throughout their time at QPR." http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~822558,00.html
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Ex-QPR Chairman, Bill Power Joins Swindon Board
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Very, very best of luck to him, but very sad for QPR fans.
Swindon Official Site
POWER TO JOIN TOWN BOARD
Swindon Town Football Club's Board of Directors are delighted to confirm that Mr Bill Power is to join the club as a Director from Monday 15th May 2006.
Power brings with him a wealth of football experience, having been both a Director and Chairman of Queens Park Rangers FC.
Mark Devlin, Swindon Town FC Deputy Chairman, commented:
"It is fantastic news for the club that Bill has decided to take up the challenge at Swindon. I had the pleasure of working with Bill in my time as Chief Executive at QPR and always found his commitment, passion and business knowledge invaluable."
Bill Power is to join the Swindon Town Board of Directors
The Board have actively been looking for someone with the right credentials and financial strength to come on board to assist the Directors in taking the club forward.
"It is very apparent that, on the football side, things have not gone according to plan this season," said Devlin.
"Bill's football experience helps us to bridge a gap in the Directors team, and will allow other individuals to concentrate on working with the Council and supporters on The County Ground redevelopment plans."
Bill Power commented: "It was fantastic to have served on the Board of QPR at a very exciting time in their history, and since leaving Loftus Road, I have missed the involvement at a club. Mark Devlin and the Board explained the situation at Swindon and asked me if would be interested in getting involved.
"I am now looking forward to playing my part in trying to bring the good times back to Swindon and seeing the fans with smiles on their faces once again," he concluded.
http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10341~821767,00.html
SWINDON OFFICIAL SITE
Devlin on Power Arrival
Swindon Town Deputy Chairman Mark Devlin has given his views to the press following today's announcement that Bill Power is to join the club as a Director.
Power was Chairman at Queens Park Rangers during Devlin's tenure with the London club and will officially join Swindon Town on May 15th.
"It is a well-known fact that the club have been looking for an extended of period of time for someone to come in and share the burden of running the club. I spoke to Bill about the possibility of joining us and he has been down to see a few games, met the Board and he is keen to get involved," said Devlin.
Swindon Town Deputy Chairman Mark Devlin
"We have an understanding of where we are, and I must stress that we have not brought Roman Abramovich to the club. However, Bill is a passionate football fan and is looking forward to coming to Swindon and playing his part in taking the club forward.
"Sir Seton has put money into the club over recent years and that burden has fallen squarely on his shoulders. By bringing Bill Power to the club it does two things. Firstly it gives us a bit more financial strength and shares the burden of responsibility, as well as bringing someone in who can help out the Manager with transfer targets."
The Board believe that Power will bring a breath of fresh air to the club, with Devlin grateful to Power for accepting the challenge.
"Bill will be much more hands on that we have been used to before. I don't envisage him being here five days a week but I'm sure he will be in a couple of days a week or so, taking an interest in things all across the club," continued Devlin.
Bill Power is to join Swindon Town as a Director
"I am grateful to Bill for accepting the challenge here at Swindon Town as he is someone with a genuine passion for football. I am sure he can pass on his passion and knowledge and he will be an asset to this club.
"Bill is the type of guy who you enjoy working both with and for. He is a very humble person and has been very successful in business. His friendly and unassuming nature is something that strikes you and he is very much a people's person.
"His arrival will make a significant difference to many aspects of the club. It is really positive news as the Board look to make the most of the coming months as we look to pick up the pieces after what has been a fairly horrendous season and build toward trying for an immediate return to League One, if that is what we have to do," concluded Devlin.
http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10341~821807,00.html
This is Swindon
A significant step forward 27th April 2006
DEPUTY chairman Mark Devlin worked alongside Bill Power during their spell together at Queens Park Rangers. He tells JON RITSON why he feels Town have made a ‘significant’ signing to help take the club forward, although not to expect Roman Abramovich mark two! It’s a well known fact that we’ve been looking for additional help in terms of sharing the burden that Sir Seton Wills has had for years, putting money into the club.“The club have actively been looking for some time, years rather than months, and have spoken to several people and come very close on a couple of occasions, although it hasn’t quite come off.“A chance discussion between someone on the board and myself back in January suggested whether Bill Power, having known him from my QPR days, would be interested in getting involved in football.“My initial reaction without talking to Bill and knowing that he is a passionate QPR fan, is that he was a bit fractured by what went on at QPR and was unlikely to want to get involved in another club.“Fair play to Bill, I spoke to him on two or three occasions, brought him down here, he’s seen three or four games, got to meet members of the board has a good understanding of the situation the club is faced with, where we currently are and he’s really quite keen to get involved and use his knowledge and expertise and bring some additional finance.“It takes a bit of the burden off Sir Seton and maybe from time to time helping us to do things that at this moment we’re unable to do – looking at transfer targets that may carry a transfer fee.“I have to stress that we haven’t brought Roman Abramovich to Swindon.“Bill is a passionate football fan and he’s really looking forward to coming here and to helping put the club on the road again and take us forward.“From my perspective it’s a significant investment that Bill is putting in.“As we all know in football if you want to make a small fortune out of football you generally start with a big fortune and it gets nibbled away at.“There’s no definite outcome in terms of Bill ever getting his money back or even making money out of the club, irrespective of what people might feel.“I think he’ll be a great asset to the place. He’s very much a people’s person. a very humble guy, who’s done well in business.“He comes with no baggage, doesn’t have the last fractured decade of Swindon Town’s history with him.“There have been people the club have been speaking to that have had more than one eye on the development and any potential that might come out of that.“Bill has got involved in this because it’s a footballing opportunity.“I believe Bill’s addition to the board will make a crucial difference as we look to pick up the pieces after what has been a fairly horrendous season and try and use this close season as something positive.“At this moment in time we are not aware of any significant wealthy individuals or group of individuals who just wanted to invest in the club.“We don’t own our stadium, we’ve been losing money and it isn’t something that immediately gets the juices flowing when you’re looking to invest in something to make money for yourselves.“Despite several sightings of people with bulging pockets full of cash, they’ve not made themselves known to us so I’m very grateful to Bill that he’s accepted the challenge, and it is a big challenge, to help take the club forward.
http://www.thisisstfc.co.uk/news_headlines_Story.asp?NewsID=5484
Very, very best of luck to him, but very sad for QPR fans.
Swindon Official Site
POWER TO JOIN TOWN BOARD
Swindon Town Football Club's Board of Directors are delighted to confirm that Mr Bill Power is to join the club as a Director from Monday 15th May 2006.
Power brings with him a wealth of football experience, having been both a Director and Chairman of Queens Park Rangers FC.
Mark Devlin, Swindon Town FC Deputy Chairman, commented:
"It is fantastic news for the club that Bill has decided to take up the challenge at Swindon. I had the pleasure of working with Bill in my time as Chief Executive at QPR and always found his commitment, passion and business knowledge invaluable."
Bill Power is to join the Swindon Town Board of Directors
The Board have actively been looking for someone with the right credentials and financial strength to come on board to assist the Directors in taking the club forward.
"It is very apparent that, on the football side, things have not gone according to plan this season," said Devlin.
"Bill's football experience helps us to bridge a gap in the Directors team, and will allow other individuals to concentrate on working with the Council and supporters on The County Ground redevelopment plans."
Bill Power commented: "It was fantastic to have served on the Board of QPR at a very exciting time in their history, and since leaving Loftus Road, I have missed the involvement at a club. Mark Devlin and the Board explained the situation at Swindon and asked me if would be interested in getting involved.
"I am now looking forward to playing my part in trying to bring the good times back to Swindon and seeing the fans with smiles on their faces once again," he concluded.
http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10341~821767,00.html
SWINDON OFFICIAL SITE
Devlin on Power Arrival
Swindon Town Deputy Chairman Mark Devlin has given his views to the press following today's announcement that Bill Power is to join the club as a Director.
Power was Chairman at Queens Park Rangers during Devlin's tenure with the London club and will officially join Swindon Town on May 15th.
"It is a well-known fact that the club have been looking for an extended of period of time for someone to come in and share the burden of running the club. I spoke to Bill about the possibility of joining us and he has been down to see a few games, met the Board and he is keen to get involved," said Devlin.
Swindon Town Deputy Chairman Mark Devlin
"We have an understanding of where we are, and I must stress that we have not brought Roman Abramovich to the club. However, Bill is a passionate football fan and is looking forward to coming to Swindon and playing his part in taking the club forward.
"Sir Seton has put money into the club over recent years and that burden has fallen squarely on his shoulders. By bringing Bill Power to the club it does two things. Firstly it gives us a bit more financial strength and shares the burden of responsibility, as well as bringing someone in who can help out the Manager with transfer targets."
The Board believe that Power will bring a breath of fresh air to the club, with Devlin grateful to Power for accepting the challenge.
"Bill will be much more hands on that we have been used to before. I don't envisage him being here five days a week but I'm sure he will be in a couple of days a week or so, taking an interest in things all across the club," continued Devlin.
Bill Power is to join Swindon Town as a Director
"I am grateful to Bill for accepting the challenge here at Swindon Town as he is someone with a genuine passion for football. I am sure he can pass on his passion and knowledge and he will be an asset to this club.
"Bill is the type of guy who you enjoy working both with and for. He is a very humble person and has been very successful in business. His friendly and unassuming nature is something that strikes you and he is very much a people's person.
"His arrival will make a significant difference to many aspects of the club. It is really positive news as the Board look to make the most of the coming months as we look to pick up the pieces after what has been a fairly horrendous season and build toward trying for an immediate return to League One, if that is what we have to do," concluded Devlin.
http://www.swindontownfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10341~821807,00.html
This is Swindon
A significant step forward 27th April 2006
DEPUTY chairman Mark Devlin worked alongside Bill Power during their spell together at Queens Park Rangers. He tells JON RITSON why he feels Town have made a ‘significant’ signing to help take the club forward, although not to expect Roman Abramovich mark two! It’s a well known fact that we’ve been looking for additional help in terms of sharing the burden that Sir Seton Wills has had for years, putting money into the club.“The club have actively been looking for some time, years rather than months, and have spoken to several people and come very close on a couple of occasions, although it hasn’t quite come off.“A chance discussion between someone on the board and myself back in January suggested whether Bill Power, having known him from my QPR days, would be interested in getting involved in football.“My initial reaction without talking to Bill and knowing that he is a passionate QPR fan, is that he was a bit fractured by what went on at QPR and was unlikely to want to get involved in another club.“Fair play to Bill, I spoke to him on two or three occasions, brought him down here, he’s seen three or four games, got to meet members of the board has a good understanding of the situation the club is faced with, where we currently are and he’s really quite keen to get involved and use his knowledge and expertise and bring some additional finance.“It takes a bit of the burden off Sir Seton and maybe from time to time helping us to do things that at this moment we’re unable to do – looking at transfer targets that may carry a transfer fee.“I have to stress that we haven’t brought Roman Abramovich to Swindon.“Bill is a passionate football fan and he’s really looking forward to coming here and to helping put the club on the road again and take us forward.“From my perspective it’s a significant investment that Bill is putting in.“As we all know in football if you want to make a small fortune out of football you generally start with a big fortune and it gets nibbled away at.“There’s no definite outcome in terms of Bill ever getting his money back or even making money out of the club, irrespective of what people might feel.“I think he’ll be a great asset to the place. He’s very much a people’s person. a very humble guy, who’s done well in business.“He comes with no baggage, doesn’t have the last fractured decade of Swindon Town’s history with him.“There have been people the club have been speaking to that have had more than one eye on the development and any potential that might come out of that.“Bill has got involved in this because it’s a footballing opportunity.“I believe Bill’s addition to the board will make a crucial difference as we look to pick up the pieces after what has been a fairly horrendous season and try and use this close season as something positive.“At this moment in time we are not aware of any significant wealthy individuals or group of individuals who just wanted to invest in the club.“We don’t own our stadium, we’ve been losing money and it isn’t something that immediately gets the juices flowing when you’re looking to invest in something to make money for yourselves.“Despite several sightings of people with bulging pockets full of cash, they’ve not made themselves known to us so I’m very grateful to Bill that he’s accepted the challenge, and it is a big challenge, to help take the club forward.
http://www.thisisstfc.co.uk/news_headlines_Story.asp?NewsID=5484
Ex-QPR's Paul Murray Staying on at Carlisle
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Murray is United’s man for 2006-07
Published on 26/04/2006
By Jon ColmanCUMBRIAN midfield ace Paul Murray will help launch Carlisle United’s League One campaign next season after signing a new one-year deal with the Blues.The 29-year-old former England Under-21 and ‘B’ star was originally contracted to United until the end of this season after rejoining the club in February.But he has been unable to feature for Paul Simpson’s side, who clinched promotion at the weekend, due to a registration wrangle with his former club, Portuguese top-flight outfit Beira-Mar.But Carlisle-born Murray expects those problems to be resolved in the summer, so he has now penned a new deal and will be eligible to play when pre-season training starts in July. http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/viewarticle.aspx?id=359277
Murray is United’s man for 2006-07
Published on 26/04/2006
By Jon ColmanCUMBRIAN midfield ace Paul Murray will help launch Carlisle United’s League One campaign next season after signing a new one-year deal with the Blues.The 29-year-old former England Under-21 and ‘B’ star was originally contracted to United until the end of this season after rejoining the club in February.But he has been unable to feature for Paul Simpson’s side, who clinched promotion at the weekend, due to a registration wrangle with his former club, Portuguese top-flight outfit Beira-Mar.But Carlisle-born Murray expects those problems to be resolved in the summer, so he has now penned a new deal and will be eligible to play when pre-season training starts in July. http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/viewarticle.aspx?id=359277
QPR Players For Sale and Paladini's Playoff Expectations
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Daily Mail - April 27, 2006 - Players for Sale
Marc Bircham, Danny Shittu and Lee Cook have been put on the transfer list at QPR as part of costcutting measures. Bircham, 27, said: 'They've put a price on me, Danny and Lee, and if those prices are met we'll be gone in the summer. 'I've got a year left on my contract and I could stay but the club wouldn't get money for me, so it would be stitching them up a bit which I obviously don't want to do. 'I know every player has his time to go, but I'm gutted, especially as they had a bid for me from Sheffield United in the transfer window. 'It was turned down and so was one for Danny and that's when they released the statement that they didn't need to sell any players because we were financially stable. 'I was promised a new contract at the end of the season. Four months down the line, they have to get the wage bill down and we're the only three players they can get money for, so we have to go.' Gary Waddock is set to make further cuts to his playing staff with 16 players expected to be moved on.
BBC Gossip/Independent
QPR chairman Gianni Palladini has made it clear he expects Rangers to make the play-offs next season. (Independent)
Sporting Life - PALADINI AIMING HIGH
QPR chairman Gianni Paladini has demanded caretaker-boss Gary Waddock take the team into the play-offs next season.
Waddock is expected to be given the job permanently once an agreement is reached with former manager Ian Holloway, who was sacked in February.
But even though Waddock could struggle to hang onto some of his most valuable assets, Paladini has set his sights on a top-six finish in next year's Championship table.
"We will be looking to end next season in the top six," Paladini said. "I've told Gary it is what I'm expecting, and I have every faith in him.
"Our original three year plan was reached: promotion to the Championship, and then survival. Now, however, it's time to raise the bar.
"We want a strong, young, fast side who are hungry and can help get us where we want to be and play the kind of football that people are happy to watch."
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/cc_championship/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/06/04/26/manual_132746.html&TEAMHD=nationwide1
Daily Mail - April 27, 2006 - Players for Sale
Marc Bircham, Danny Shittu and Lee Cook have been put on the transfer list at QPR as part of costcutting measures. Bircham, 27, said: 'They've put a price on me, Danny and Lee, and if those prices are met we'll be gone in the summer. 'I've got a year left on my contract and I could stay but the club wouldn't get money for me, so it would be stitching them up a bit which I obviously don't want to do. 'I know every player has his time to go, but I'm gutted, especially as they had a bid for me from Sheffield United in the transfer window. 'It was turned down and so was one for Danny and that's when they released the statement that they didn't need to sell any players because we were financially stable. 'I was promised a new contract at the end of the season. Four months down the line, they have to get the wage bill down and we're the only three players they can get money for, so we have to go.' Gary Waddock is set to make further cuts to his playing staff with 16 players expected to be moved on.
BBC Gossip/Independent
QPR chairman Gianni Palladini has made it clear he expects Rangers to make the play-offs next season. (Independent)
Sporting Life - PALADINI AIMING HIGH
QPR chairman Gianni Paladini has demanded caretaker-boss Gary Waddock take the team into the play-offs next season.
Waddock is expected to be given the job permanently once an agreement is reached with former manager Ian Holloway, who was sacked in February.
But even though Waddock could struggle to hang onto some of his most valuable assets, Paladini has set his sights on a top-six finish in next year's Championship table.
"We will be looking to end next season in the top six," Paladini said. "I've told Gary it is what I'm expecting, and I have every faith in him.
"Our original three year plan was reached: promotion to the Championship, and then survival. Now, however, it's time to raise the bar.
"We want a strong, young, fast side who are hungry and can help get us where we want to be and play the kind of football that people are happy to watch."
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/cc_championship/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/06/04/26/manual_132746.html&TEAMHD=nationwide1
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
QPR Players to Learn their Fate - Ben Kosky/Kilburn Times
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KILBURN TIMES BEN KOSKY
QPR players will finally discover their fate on Friday when caretaker manager Gary Waddock unveils his plans for next season.
Several members of the 31-man squad will be leaving Loftus Road in the summer, while others have been told they can go at the right price to ease Rangers' financial concerns.Times columnist Marc Bircham revealed this week that he has been made available for transfer, along with star defender Danny Shittu and highly-rated winger Lee Cook.
Waddock admitted: "Cookie has been outstanding for me and he will obviously want to test himself in the Premiership at some stage."That will be a decision for the board if an offer comes in. We all know the financial state of the club and money does talk."I have to make decisions on the players' futures and that'll be addressed by the end of this week. I'll sit down with the players so they all know what's happening and I'm quite clear on what decisions will be made."
Waddock will assume the manager's role as soon as Rangers have agreed a settlement with Ian Holloway, thought to be in the running to take over at relegated Millwall next season.And the caretaker boss dreams of putting together a young squad to emulate Reading, who are seeking to set a Championship points record by beating the Rs in the final game of the season on Sunday.The Royals need three points to top Sunderland's record of 105 points and will be confident against a QPR side that have failed to win any of their last 10 games."Nobody expects us to win - Reading will be getting the trophy and it's their party time, but we're not going there to lie down and die," Waddock insisted."We'll try to enjoy the game and the atmosphere and try our best to finish with a good performance. It hasn't happened overnight for Reading, they built their team gradually and Watford have done it along similar lines."You look at one signing Reading have made - Leroy Lita - and that shows you have to pay for goalscorers. As everybody knows, we haven't got £1m to spend on a player, we have to coach and improve players and I believe we've got a decent base to build on."Waddock will consider handing teenager Ray Jones his full debut at the Madejski Stadium, with Paul Furlong the only other recognised striker available on Sunday.Marc Nygaard is suspended following his red card against Watford, while Kevin Gallen, Stefan Moore, Sammy Youssouf and Shabazz Baidoo are all injured.Right-back Marcin Kus could start, while young defenders Andrew Howell and Jonathan Munday, who have both been unused substitutes in recent weeks, may also figure.
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED26%20Apr%202006%2011%3A10%3A44%3A413
KILBURN TIMES BEN KOSKY
QPR players will finally discover their fate on Friday when caretaker manager Gary Waddock unveils his plans for next season.
Several members of the 31-man squad will be leaving Loftus Road in the summer, while others have been told they can go at the right price to ease Rangers' financial concerns.Times columnist Marc Bircham revealed this week that he has been made available for transfer, along with star defender Danny Shittu and highly-rated winger Lee Cook.
Waddock admitted: "Cookie has been outstanding for me and he will obviously want to test himself in the Premiership at some stage."That will be a decision for the board if an offer comes in. We all know the financial state of the club and money does talk."I have to make decisions on the players' futures and that'll be addressed by the end of this week. I'll sit down with the players so they all know what's happening and I'm quite clear on what decisions will be made."
Waddock will assume the manager's role as soon as Rangers have agreed a settlement with Ian Holloway, thought to be in the running to take over at relegated Millwall next season.And the caretaker boss dreams of putting together a young squad to emulate Reading, who are seeking to set a Championship points record by beating the Rs in the final game of the season on Sunday.The Royals need three points to top Sunderland's record of 105 points and will be confident against a QPR side that have failed to win any of their last 10 games."Nobody expects us to win - Reading will be getting the trophy and it's their party time, but we're not going there to lie down and die," Waddock insisted."We'll try to enjoy the game and the atmosphere and try our best to finish with a good performance. It hasn't happened overnight for Reading, they built their team gradually and Watford have done it along similar lines."You look at one signing Reading have made - Leroy Lita - and that shows you have to pay for goalscorers. As everybody knows, we haven't got £1m to spend on a player, we have to coach and improve players and I believe we've got a decent base to build on."Waddock will consider handing teenager Ray Jones his full debut at the Madejski Stadium, with Paul Furlong the only other recognised striker available on Sunday.Marc Nygaard is suspended following his red card against Watford, while Kevin Gallen, Stefan Moore, Sammy Youssouf and Shabazz Baidoo are all injured.Right-back Marcin Kus could start, while young defenders Andrew Howell and Jonathan Munday, who have both been unused substitutes in recent weeks, may also figure.
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED26%20Apr%202006%2011%3A10%3A44%3A413
Bircham Acknowledges Probably Leaving QPR...and Club Prepared to Sell Cook & Shittu
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BIRCHAM
Kilburn Times
AS things stand, I'm coming to terms with the fact that I probably won't play for QPR again.The club have told me that they've set asking prices for myself, Danny Shittu and Lee Cook and, if someone meets those prices, we'll be leaving Loftus Road.To hear that is desperately disappointing - most of all because I read it in the press before anything official was said to me.
I don't know how that information leaked out, but I had a meeting with Gianni Paladini and Gary Waddock the day before the Watford game and they explained the situation.I was meant to be on the bench on Saturday, but after that news I just wasn't in the right frame of mind to play.I know Sheffield United made an inquiry about me earlier in the season and the club turned it down, saying that our finances were stable.
Suddenly they're saying we have to sell players and I don't know how things could have changed so much in a few months' time. If they'd said to me 'we need money, the club's desperate to sell', then I'd have understood it was for the good of QPR. I knew that would have been a possibility at the end of my last contract, but we beat Swindon and Sheffield Wednesday to go up and the club offered me a new deal.I've still got another year on my current contract, but I know I'm on borrowed time and the likelihood is that, if the asking price is met, I'll be going. Maybe a QPR fan could win the lottery and invest in the club, then things might be different. Assuming that doesn't happen, I expect I'll be playing somewhere else next season.And I really fear for QPR next season - we could really struggle. But I hope the fans really get behind Waddo's team and the board and I'll be proved wrong.To read Marc Bircham's exclusive column in full, buy the Times every Wednesday
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED26%20Apr%202006%2011%3A12%3A54%3A700
BIRCHAM
Kilburn Times
AS things stand, I'm coming to terms with the fact that I probably won't play for QPR again.The club have told me that they've set asking prices for myself, Danny Shittu and Lee Cook and, if someone meets those prices, we'll be leaving Loftus Road.To hear that is desperately disappointing - most of all because I read it in the press before anything official was said to me.
I don't know how that information leaked out, but I had a meeting with Gianni Paladini and Gary Waddock the day before the Watford game and they explained the situation.I was meant to be on the bench on Saturday, but after that news I just wasn't in the right frame of mind to play.I know Sheffield United made an inquiry about me earlier in the season and the club turned it down, saying that our finances were stable.
Suddenly they're saying we have to sell players and I don't know how things could have changed so much in a few months' time. If they'd said to me 'we need money, the club's desperate to sell', then I'd have understood it was for the good of QPR. I knew that would have been a possibility at the end of my last contract, but we beat Swindon and Sheffield Wednesday to go up and the club offered me a new deal.I've still got another year on my current contract, but I know I'm on borrowed time and the likelihood is that, if the asking price is met, I'll be going. Maybe a QPR fan could win the lottery and invest in the club, then things might be different. Assuming that doesn't happen, I expect I'll be playing somewhere else next season.And I really fear for QPR next season - we could really struggle. But I hope the fans really get behind Waddo's team and the board and I'll be proved wrong.To read Marc Bircham's exclusive column in full, buy the Times every Wednesday
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED26%20Apr%202006%2011%3A12%3A54%3A700
Sunday, April 23, 2006
QPR's Poor 2005/2006 Home Record
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SEVEN WINS...NINE LOSSES....SEVEN DRAWS....
QPR finished their home campaign with Seven Wins, Nine losses and seven Draws. The team scored 24 goals and conceded 26. Must be QPR's worst home record for some time.
(And given that QPR started well winning 3 and drawing 1 of their 4 home games, the record looks even bleaker: From our last19 homes games, QPR won 4; lost 9; and drew 6.)
See - League Table http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/table/default.stm
[By comparison, our 2004/2005 home record was 9 wins...7 draws...6 losses...Scored 30 goals. Let in 25
2005/2006 HOME RESULTS
AUGUST
Tue 9 Ipswich Town W 2-1
Sat 13 Sheffield Utd W 2-1
Fri 26 Sheffield Wed D 0-0
SEPTEMBER
Tue 13 19:45 Luton Town W 1-0
Sat 17 15:00 Leeds United L 0-1
OCTOBER
Mon 3 19:45 Crystal Palace L 1-3
Tue 18 19:45 Plymouth D 1-1
Sat 22 15:00 Norwich City W 3-0
NOVEMBER
Sat 5 15:00 Reading L 1-2
Tue 22 19:45 Preston L 0-2
Sat 26 15:00 Hull City D 2-2
DECEMBER
Mon 19 19:45 Coventry City L 0-1
JANUARY
Mon 2 15:00 Burnley D 1-1
Sat 14 15:00 Southampton W 1-0
Tue 31 19:45 Leicester City L 2-3
FEBRUARY
Sat 11 15:00 Millwall W 1-0
MARCH
Sat 4 15:00 Wolves D 0-0
Wed 29 19:45 Stoke City L 1-2
APRIL
Sat 1 15:00 Crewe L 1-2
Sat 15 15:00 Derby County D 1-1
Sat 22 15:00 Watford L 1-2
SEVEN WINS...NINE LOSSES....SEVEN DRAWS....
QPR finished their home campaign with Seven Wins, Nine losses and seven Draws. The team scored 24 goals and conceded 26. Must be QPR's worst home record for some time.
(And given that QPR started well winning 3 and drawing 1 of their 4 home games, the record looks even bleaker: From our last19 homes games, QPR won 4; lost 9; and drew 6.)
See - League Table http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/table/default.stm
[By comparison, our 2004/2005 home record was 9 wins...7 draws...6 losses...Scored 30 goals. Let in 25
2005/2006 HOME RESULTS
AUGUST
Tue 9 Ipswich Town W 2-1
Sat 13 Sheffield Utd W 2-1
Fri 26 Sheffield Wed D 0-0
SEPTEMBER
Tue 13 19:45 Luton Town W 1-0
Sat 17 15:00 Leeds United L 0-1
OCTOBER
Mon 3 19:45 Crystal Palace L 1-3
Tue 18 19:45 Plymouth D 1-1
Sat 22 15:00 Norwich City W 3-0
NOVEMBER
Sat 5 15:00 Reading L 1-2
Tue 22 19:45 Preston L 0-2
Sat 26 15:00 Hull City D 2-2
DECEMBER
Mon 19 19:45 Coventry City L 0-1
JANUARY
Mon 2 15:00 Burnley D 1-1
Sat 14 15:00 Southampton W 1-0
Tue 31 19:45 Leicester City L 2-3
FEBRUARY
Sat 11 15:00 Millwall W 1-0
MARCH
Sat 4 15:00 Wolves D 0-0
Wed 29 19:45 Stoke City L 1-2
APRIL
Sat 1 15:00 Crewe L 1-2
Sat 15 15:00 Derby County D 1-1
Sat 22 15:00 Watford L 1-2
QPR Lose at Home to Watford
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INDEPENDENT
QPR 1 Watford 2: Watford gain crucial edge for play-offs
Own goal from 10-man QPR wins Hornets home second leg for the semi-finals
By Jonathan Clegg at Loftus Road
Published: 23 April 2006
Adrian Boothroyd boldly declared that he was unfazed by his side's poor record against their play-off rivals this week, with Watford having failed to muster a single victory against any of their possible opponents in next month's end-of-season knockout. Of more concern to the Watford manager will be this subdued performance.
Watford's win, against a QPR team down to 10 men for the entire second half, was down more to luck than judgement. Although much of this match was played out against a raucous chorus of "We are going up" from their supporters, Watford's laboured display did little to support this verdict.
The win ensured Watford will play the second leg of their upcoming play-off tie at home.
"Football's about condensing space and finding space, and we forgot that today," said Boothroyd. "We didn't get it wide enough. We didn't find the spare man, and we let ourselves down a bit today." If Boothroyd was annoyed by the manner in which his young side edged to victory, he should be encouraged by the fact that going into the play-offs, which Boothroyd described as "a total lottery", luck is on their side.
Despite matching their opponents for much of this encounter, QPR conspired to gift the points to their opponents with a farcical late own-goal, having already ensured that the visitors played the whole of the second half with an extra man.
"I think that summed up the last five or six weeks for the team, the squad and the club," sighed QPR's caretaker manager, Gary Waddock.
"We're down on our luck at the moment." Luck, though, tells only part of the story, and in truth, Waddock's players must shoulder much of the responsibility for emerging pointless in a match they bossed.
Waddock had implored his players to match Watford's fighting spirit prior to kick-off, and it seemed that the message had been heeded when Lloyd Doyley's lazy challenge on the Rangers winger Lee Cook allowed Marc Nygaard to score from the penalty spot. However, it seemed that something may have been lost in translation. Moments before half-time, the Danish forward Nygaard, cautioned for removing his shirt when celebrating his opener, galloped down the pitch to play his part in a brawl with Watford's Darius Henderson, and was dismissed by Andy D'Urso.
"He knows that he's let the group down," said Waddock. "I'll be looking at the incident and if he needs to be fined, he will be." By then Watford had already levelled the scores through Ashley Young's smart finish, which came from a long clearance just seconds after Paul Furlong's chipped effort have hit the bar, but they struggled to find a way through QPR's resolute rearguard until Rangers' Georges Santos handed them an unlikely winner by heading a clearance past his own goalkeeper.
Boothroyd, meanwhile, will be hoping that fortune smiles on his team a while longer yet.
ttp://sport.independent.co.uk/football/coca_cola/article359601.ece
SPORTING LIFE
WADDOCK CALLS FOR BAN ON FAN
By Tom Collomosse, PA Sport
QPR boss Gary Waddock called for a fan who threw a plastic bottle at Watford's Jordan Stewart to be banned from football.
A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident midway through the second half of Watford's 2-1 win at Loftus Road today.
And caretaker manager Waddock admitted he was saddened by the incident.
"Whoever committed this offence should not be allowed back into football grounds," he said. "There is no place for it.
"No-one should be throwing bottles. I don't like to see it at any grounds, and certainly not at ours."
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd was more light-hearted about the incident. He said: "It was a hot day, and I thought it was a lovely gesture from a fan to keep the players hydrated.
"Jordan did very well; he just picked it up, gave it to the referee and got on with the game, but it's not something you really want to see."
Watford secured a top-four finish in the Coca-Cola Championship with this victory, which ensures they will play the second leg of their play-off semi-final at home.
Most of the match's talking points came in a five-minute spell before half-time.
Marc Nygaard gave Rangers the lead from the penalty spot in the 39th minute - only to be sent off in the 44th minute for two bookings, the first for taking off his shirt after scoring, and the second for dissent.
In between those incidents, Paul Furlong had hit the bar for Rangers, from which Watford broke clear immediately and Ashley Young equalised with a terrific curling shot into the top-right corner.
The game appeared to be drifting towards a draw, but Watford won it 12 minutes from full-time when Georges Santos inexplicably headed past his goalkeeper Paul Jones.
Waddock added: "Georges is devastated, and Marc knows he let the team down by getting sent off. He is just so keen to do well, but sometimes he needs to calm down a little.
"I will be looking at the incident, and if Marc needs to be fined, he will be. He made it difficult for the other players, because it was a hot day.
"This game summed up the luck we have had over the last five or six weeks, and we hope next season it will turn for us."
Boothroyd's men have surprised many by reaching the play-offs this term, and the Watford manager added: "I would imagine anyone would want to be at home in the second leg of a play-off semi-final.
"But we have been equally good at home and away in the league this season, so perhaps it will make little difference
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/cc_championship/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/06/04/22/SOCCER_QPR_2nd_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=nationwide1
QPR OFFICIAL SITE
WE'LL GET THERE
Gary Waddock chose to draw on the positives, despite a 2-1 defeat against local rivals Watford.
Rangers played the entire second half with ten men, after goalscorer Marc Nygaard saw red for two bookable offences.
And the Hornets, who earlier levelled through Ashley Young, only stole maximum points when Georges Santos headed into his own net 12 minutes from time.
"We battled our hearts out after going down to ten men and I'm incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
"On another day, Furs' effort goes in and we go 2-0 up and win the game.
"I don't know what to say - it's just not happening for us.
"Furs must be one of the unluckiest blokes in the world and I feel the same way.
"If there was an award for that at the Player of the Year do tonight I think we'd probably share it.''
Waddock was slightly critical of Nygaard though; whose sending off for two yellow cards gave Watford a numerical advantage in the second half.
"I'm disappointed with Marc. He scored a goal and was playing well, but realises he's let himself and his team-mates down.
"To be fair to him, he's absolutely gutted and so are the rest of the lads, but if we continue to show this kind if fighting spirit, our luck will eventually turn.
"There's no doubt yet again that we deserved to get something from the game.''
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/ManagersComments/0,,10373~819950,00.html
INDEPENDENT
QPR 1 Watford 2: Watford gain crucial edge for play-offs
Own goal from 10-man QPR wins Hornets home second leg for the semi-finals
By Jonathan Clegg at Loftus Road
Published: 23 April 2006
Adrian Boothroyd boldly declared that he was unfazed by his side's poor record against their play-off rivals this week, with Watford having failed to muster a single victory against any of their possible opponents in next month's end-of-season knockout. Of more concern to the Watford manager will be this subdued performance.
Watford's win, against a QPR team down to 10 men for the entire second half, was down more to luck than judgement. Although much of this match was played out against a raucous chorus of "We are going up" from their supporters, Watford's laboured display did little to support this verdict.
The win ensured Watford will play the second leg of their upcoming play-off tie at home.
"Football's about condensing space and finding space, and we forgot that today," said Boothroyd. "We didn't get it wide enough. We didn't find the spare man, and we let ourselves down a bit today." If Boothroyd was annoyed by the manner in which his young side edged to victory, he should be encouraged by the fact that going into the play-offs, which Boothroyd described as "a total lottery", luck is on their side.
Despite matching their opponents for much of this encounter, QPR conspired to gift the points to their opponents with a farcical late own-goal, having already ensured that the visitors played the whole of the second half with an extra man.
"I think that summed up the last five or six weeks for the team, the squad and the club," sighed QPR's caretaker manager, Gary Waddock.
"We're down on our luck at the moment." Luck, though, tells only part of the story, and in truth, Waddock's players must shoulder much of the responsibility for emerging pointless in a match they bossed.
Waddock had implored his players to match Watford's fighting spirit prior to kick-off, and it seemed that the message had been heeded when Lloyd Doyley's lazy challenge on the Rangers winger Lee Cook allowed Marc Nygaard to score from the penalty spot. However, it seemed that something may have been lost in translation. Moments before half-time, the Danish forward Nygaard, cautioned for removing his shirt when celebrating his opener, galloped down the pitch to play his part in a brawl with Watford's Darius Henderson, and was dismissed by Andy D'Urso.
"He knows that he's let the group down," said Waddock. "I'll be looking at the incident and if he needs to be fined, he will be." By then Watford had already levelled the scores through Ashley Young's smart finish, which came from a long clearance just seconds after Paul Furlong's chipped effort have hit the bar, but they struggled to find a way through QPR's resolute rearguard until Rangers' Georges Santos handed them an unlikely winner by heading a clearance past his own goalkeeper.
Boothroyd, meanwhile, will be hoping that fortune smiles on his team a while longer yet.
ttp://sport.independent.co.uk/football/coca_cola/article359601.ece
SPORTING LIFE
WADDOCK CALLS FOR BAN ON FAN
By Tom Collomosse, PA Sport
QPR boss Gary Waddock called for a fan who threw a plastic bottle at Watford's Jordan Stewart to be banned from football.
A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident midway through the second half of Watford's 2-1 win at Loftus Road today.
And caretaker manager Waddock admitted he was saddened by the incident.
"Whoever committed this offence should not be allowed back into football grounds," he said. "There is no place for it.
"No-one should be throwing bottles. I don't like to see it at any grounds, and certainly not at ours."
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd was more light-hearted about the incident. He said: "It was a hot day, and I thought it was a lovely gesture from a fan to keep the players hydrated.
"Jordan did very well; he just picked it up, gave it to the referee and got on with the game, but it's not something you really want to see."
Watford secured a top-four finish in the Coca-Cola Championship with this victory, which ensures they will play the second leg of their play-off semi-final at home.
Most of the match's talking points came in a five-minute spell before half-time.
Marc Nygaard gave Rangers the lead from the penalty spot in the 39th minute - only to be sent off in the 44th minute for two bookings, the first for taking off his shirt after scoring, and the second for dissent.
In between those incidents, Paul Furlong had hit the bar for Rangers, from which Watford broke clear immediately and Ashley Young equalised with a terrific curling shot into the top-right corner.
The game appeared to be drifting towards a draw, but Watford won it 12 minutes from full-time when Georges Santos inexplicably headed past his goalkeeper Paul Jones.
Waddock added: "Georges is devastated, and Marc knows he let the team down by getting sent off. He is just so keen to do well, but sometimes he needs to calm down a little.
"I will be looking at the incident, and if Marc needs to be fined, he will be. He made it difficult for the other players, because it was a hot day.
"This game summed up the luck we have had over the last five or six weeks, and we hope next season it will turn for us."
Boothroyd's men have surprised many by reaching the play-offs this term, and the Watford manager added: "I would imagine anyone would want to be at home in the second leg of a play-off semi-final.
"But we have been equally good at home and away in the league this season, so perhaps it will make little difference
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/cc_championship/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/06/04/22/SOCCER_QPR_2nd_Nightlead.html&TEAMHD=nationwide1
QPR OFFICIAL SITE
WE'LL GET THERE
Gary Waddock chose to draw on the positives, despite a 2-1 defeat against local rivals Watford.
Rangers played the entire second half with ten men, after goalscorer Marc Nygaard saw red for two bookable offences.
And the Hornets, who earlier levelled through Ashley Young, only stole maximum points when Georges Santos headed into his own net 12 minutes from time.
"We battled our hearts out after going down to ten men and I'm incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
"On another day, Furs' effort goes in and we go 2-0 up and win the game.
"I don't know what to say - it's just not happening for us.
"Furs must be one of the unluckiest blokes in the world and I feel the same way.
"If there was an award for that at the Player of the Year do tonight I think we'd probably share it.''
Waddock was slightly critical of Nygaard though; whose sending off for two yellow cards gave Watford a numerical advantage in the second half.
"I'm disappointed with Marc. He scored a goal and was playing well, but realises he's let himself and his team-mates down.
"To be fair to him, he's absolutely gutted and so are the rest of the lads, but if we continue to show this kind if fighting spirit, our luck will eventually turn.
"There's no doubt yet again that we deserved to get something from the game.''
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Match/ManagersComments/0,,10373~819950,00.html
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Nostalgia: Chairman Paladini's First QPR Game...25 Months Ago Today!
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It was exactly 25 months ago today...against Wycombe (at Wycombe)...as QPR came from 0-2 down to draw 2-2. The QPR team that Day:
QPR's team that day: Camp, Forbes, C arlisle, Gnohere, Rowlands, McLeod, Bircham, Johnson, Gallen, Thorpe, Furlong - subs Edghill, Bean, Cureton - Subs not used Day, Palmer Scorers: Gallen (46), Rowlands (68)
Paladini describing his first game in his QPR World Q&A
"..... I first heard about QPR through my accountant and I went to the game against Wycombe where it was very windy and we came back from 2-0 down. I met Bill Power at the game and I got hooked. The club then asked me to help out and I did." http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/QA/0,,10373,00.html
WYCOMBE MATCH REPORT
Wanderers recorded their ninth draw in eleven games after they threw away a two goal lead to draw with promotion chasing Queens Park Rangers at a windswept Adams Park. In front of the biggest League gate of the season at Adams Park and with the wind behind them, Wanderers scored twice in three first half minutes through Matt Bloomfield and Craig Faulconbridge but things were levelled up after the break as the wind turned the game into a near lottery. Kevin Gallen pulled a goal back a minute after the re-start and then on 68 minutes 'Wanderers reject' Martin Rowlands floated in a cross/shot from the right wing that Steve Williams watched sail over his head and into the back of the net. Danny Senda came closest to winning it for Wycombe when he went close in the 75th minute while Williams made up for his earlier misjudgement when he made late saves to frustrate the large travelling contingent from West London.Tony Adams made one change to the side that had drew in the week versus Colchester United - a not fully fit Jermaine McSporran dropping to the bench and Danny Senda moving forward to the right of midfield and Mark Rogers returning to the side at right back for his first appearance since Boxing Day.The effect of the wind was difficult to gauge in the opening stages where Wycombe's best chance came on 7 minutes when Nathan Tyson dragged a shot wide from the left after a good through ball from Michael Simpson. It was Tyson who played a major part in both of Wycombe's goals. First on 26 minutes he raced in on the left side of the penalty but under challenge from Clarke Carlise the ball deflected across the face of the goal where Bloomfield was waiting to convert his first goal in Wycombe shirt. Three minutes later Tyson broke again down the left and this time centred for Faulconbridge to cooly finish for his first goal since February 2003.Tyson was the centre of attention again three minutes before the break when he fought back to retrieve the ball down the right only for Carlisle to challenge roughly backed up by Marc Bircham. Tyson seemed to react by raising his arms to Carlisle and will probably be grateful for only picking up a yellow card along with the Rangers player.Half-time Wycombe 2 QPR 0It was disappointing from Wycombe's point of view to concede so soon after the re-start when Kevin Gallen made the most of poor defending from Wycombe as he was able to take a touch on the right side of goal before finishing past Williams.
However, Wanderers almost restored their two goal advantage on 61 minutes when Currie's goalbound free-kick from the left seemed to be headed over by Faulconbridge from inside the Rangers six yard box.QPR's equaliser will go down as freak goal - Rowlands slung in a cross from the right that swirled and dipped in the wind before nestling in the far corner of the net. Most onlookers would have made QPR favourites to win from this point but Wanderers stuck in there and there was a chance to claim victory when Steve Brown's through ball to Tyson on 75 minutes culminated in Simpson and finally Senda seeing their efforts on goal twarted. At the other Williams made an excellent save from a Gallen free-kick on 82 minutes and with five minutes left on the clock he pushed away another Gallen attempt to earn Wycombe their deserved point and perhaps in more favourable conditions it would have been three.Final Score - Wycombe 2 QPR 2
Rangers boss Ian Holloway commented on the conditions that had spoiled the game as spectacle, commenting "It was a really surreal day. I've never seen wind affect a football match like that before - not even in my amateur days. It was the most bizarre half time experience of my life. I wanted to scream and shout - but I also didn't think it was necessary. I just knew we'd get back in it.".
Meanwhile, Tony Adams said he thought at half time that the two goal lead was not going to be enough bit and was frustrated that Wanderers had conceded straight away after the break. The Wycombe gaffer also didn't concede that his team were relegated "They're giving me everything they've got and as a manager I can't ask for more from them. They haven't thrown the towel in yet and they haven't done since I've been here. We may only have eight games left to avoid the drop but we're going to keep fighting until the last. If we win the last eight games, we'll stay up. Are we going to win the last eight? We'll most definitely try and that's all we can do."
Wycombe: Williams, Rogers (sub 87 McSporran), Vinnicombe, Johnson, Nethercott, Senda, Simpson, Currie (sub 77 Philo), Bloomfield, Faulconbridge (sub 63 Brown), Tyson - subs not used: Simpemba, DixonBookings: Tyson (ungentlemanly conduct 42)Scorers: Bloomfield (26), Faulconbridge (29)
QPR: Camp, Forbes (sub HT Edghill), Carlisle, Gnohere, Rowlands, McLeod (sub 75 Cureton), Bircham (sub 86 Bean), Johnson, Gallen, Thorpe, Furlong - subs not used Day, PalmerBookings: Carlisle (foul 42), Bircham (foul 59)Scorers: Gallen (46), Rowlands (68)http://www.chairboys.ndirect.co.uk/onthenet/reports0304/qpr-h-20mar2004.htm
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It was exactly 25 months ago today...against Wycombe (at Wycombe)...as QPR came from 0-2 down to draw 2-2. The QPR team that Day:
QPR's team that day: Camp, Forbes, C arlisle, Gnohere, Rowlands, McLeod, Bircham, Johnson, Gallen, Thorpe, Furlong - subs Edghill, Bean, Cureton - Subs not used Day, Palmer Scorers: Gallen (46), Rowlands (68)
Paladini describing his first game in his QPR World Q&A
"..... I first heard about QPR through my accountant and I went to the game against Wycombe where it was very windy and we came back from 2-0 down. I met Bill Power at the game and I got hooked. The club then asked me to help out and I did." http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/QA/0,,10373,00.html
WYCOMBE MATCH REPORT
Wanderers recorded their ninth draw in eleven games after they threw away a two goal lead to draw with promotion chasing Queens Park Rangers at a windswept Adams Park. In front of the biggest League gate of the season at Adams Park and with the wind behind them, Wanderers scored twice in three first half minutes through Matt Bloomfield and Craig Faulconbridge but things were levelled up after the break as the wind turned the game into a near lottery. Kevin Gallen pulled a goal back a minute after the re-start and then on 68 minutes 'Wanderers reject' Martin Rowlands floated in a cross/shot from the right wing that Steve Williams watched sail over his head and into the back of the net. Danny Senda came closest to winning it for Wycombe when he went close in the 75th minute while Williams made up for his earlier misjudgement when he made late saves to frustrate the large travelling contingent from West London.Tony Adams made one change to the side that had drew in the week versus Colchester United - a not fully fit Jermaine McSporran dropping to the bench and Danny Senda moving forward to the right of midfield and Mark Rogers returning to the side at right back for his first appearance since Boxing Day.The effect of the wind was difficult to gauge in the opening stages where Wycombe's best chance came on 7 minutes when Nathan Tyson dragged a shot wide from the left after a good through ball from Michael Simpson. It was Tyson who played a major part in both of Wycombe's goals. First on 26 minutes he raced in on the left side of the penalty but under challenge from Clarke Carlise the ball deflected across the face of the goal where Bloomfield was waiting to convert his first goal in Wycombe shirt. Three minutes later Tyson broke again down the left and this time centred for Faulconbridge to cooly finish for his first goal since February 2003.Tyson was the centre of attention again three minutes before the break when he fought back to retrieve the ball down the right only for Carlisle to challenge roughly backed up by Marc Bircham. Tyson seemed to react by raising his arms to Carlisle and will probably be grateful for only picking up a yellow card along with the Rangers player.Half-time Wycombe 2 QPR 0It was disappointing from Wycombe's point of view to concede so soon after the re-start when Kevin Gallen made the most of poor defending from Wycombe as he was able to take a touch on the right side of goal before finishing past Williams.
However, Wanderers almost restored their two goal advantage on 61 minutes when Currie's goalbound free-kick from the left seemed to be headed over by Faulconbridge from inside the Rangers six yard box.QPR's equaliser will go down as freak goal - Rowlands slung in a cross from the right that swirled and dipped in the wind before nestling in the far corner of the net. Most onlookers would have made QPR favourites to win from this point but Wanderers stuck in there and there was a chance to claim victory when Steve Brown's through ball to Tyson on 75 minutes culminated in Simpson and finally Senda seeing their efforts on goal twarted. At the other Williams made an excellent save from a Gallen free-kick on 82 minutes and with five minutes left on the clock he pushed away another Gallen attempt to earn Wycombe their deserved point and perhaps in more favourable conditions it would have been three.Final Score - Wycombe 2 QPR 2
Rangers boss Ian Holloway commented on the conditions that had spoiled the game as spectacle, commenting "It was a really surreal day. I've never seen wind affect a football match like that before - not even in my amateur days. It was the most bizarre half time experience of my life. I wanted to scream and shout - but I also didn't think it was necessary. I just knew we'd get back in it.".
Meanwhile, Tony Adams said he thought at half time that the two goal lead was not going to be enough bit and was frustrated that Wanderers had conceded straight away after the break. The Wycombe gaffer also didn't concede that his team were relegated "They're giving me everything they've got and as a manager I can't ask for more from them. They haven't thrown the towel in yet and they haven't done since I've been here. We may only have eight games left to avoid the drop but we're going to keep fighting until the last. If we win the last eight games, we'll stay up. Are we going to win the last eight? We'll most definitely try and that's all we can do."
Wycombe: Williams, Rogers (sub 87 McSporran), Vinnicombe, Johnson, Nethercott, Senda, Simpson, Currie (sub 77 Philo), Bloomfield, Faulconbridge (sub 63 Brown), Tyson - subs not used: Simpemba, DixonBookings: Tyson (ungentlemanly conduct 42)Scorers: Bloomfield (26), Faulconbridge (29)
QPR: Camp, Forbes (sub HT Edghill), Carlisle, Gnohere, Rowlands, McLeod (sub 75 Cureton), Bircham (sub 86 Bean), Johnson, Gallen, Thorpe, Furlong - subs not used Day, PalmerBookings: Carlisle (foul 42), Bircham (foul 59)Scorers: Gallen (46), Rowlands (68)http://www.chairboys.ndirect.co.uk/onthenet/reports0304/qpr-h-20mar2004.htm
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Furlong to Player/Coach Next Season...Other Players to Leave
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Kilburn Times -Furs to coach the kids
nwl.sport@archant.co.uk 20 April 2006
Paul Furlong will take his first step into coaching next season as part of a major shake-up of the playing staff at Loftus Road.
Furlong's exact role is yet to be defined, but it is thought he will combine the final year of his QPR playing contract with coaching the youth team. It means the veteran striker will escape the close-season cull that could see as many as 15 of the current Rangers squad offloaded once Gary Waddock is confirmed as manager.
But Furlong, who turns 38 in the autumn, was anxious to stress that he is not planning to hang up his boots yet. He told the Times: "Coaching is what they're looking for me to do, it's certainly something that's been spoken about and I'll have to concentrate on getting my coaching badges. "But I've made it quite clear that I'm not finished with playing football and I don't want anyone to think that. When you're finished, you're a long time finished. "I still enjoy playing and when I wake up the day after a game, I'm not full of aches and pains and I still think I've got a bit more to offer. "
I know I can't play football forever, but it's another string to my bow if I can look at coaching as well as playing next season."
The QPR striker - who was Player of the Year last season - first became interested in coaching after helping out with sessions at the Edmonton All Saints B under-11 team where his son plays. But he has endured a frustrating campaign, finding the net just six times and was denied what would have been a winning goal in Monday's rollercoaster 3-2 defeat at Norwich.... http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED20%20Apr%202006%2011%3A09%3A34%3A373 _________________
Kilburn Times -Furs to coach the kids
nwl.sport@archant.co.uk 20 April 2006
Paul Furlong will take his first step into coaching next season as part of a major shake-up of the playing staff at Loftus Road.
Furlong's exact role is yet to be defined, but it is thought he will combine the final year of his QPR playing contract with coaching the youth team. It means the veteran striker will escape the close-season cull that could see as many as 15 of the current Rangers squad offloaded once Gary Waddock is confirmed as manager.
But Furlong, who turns 38 in the autumn, was anxious to stress that he is not planning to hang up his boots yet. He told the Times: "Coaching is what they're looking for me to do, it's certainly something that's been spoken about and I'll have to concentrate on getting my coaching badges. "But I've made it quite clear that I'm not finished with playing football and I don't want anyone to think that. When you're finished, you're a long time finished. "I still enjoy playing and when I wake up the day after a game, I'm not full of aches and pains and I still think I've got a bit more to offer. "
I know I can't play football forever, but it's another string to my bow if I can look at coaching as well as playing next season."
The QPR striker - who was Player of the Year last season - first became interested in coaching after helping out with sessions at the Edmonton All Saints B under-11 team where his son plays. But he has endured a frustrating campaign, finding the net just six times and was denied what would have been a winning goal in Monday's rollercoaster 3-2 defeat at Norwich.... http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED20%20Apr%202006%2011%3A09%3A34%3A373 _________________
Monday, April 17, 2006
Gerry Francis Looks Back Thirty Years! THE Norwich Defeat
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FRANCIS WAITS 30 YEARS FOR REVENGE
Daily Mirror - by Aidan Magee
QPR 1 Derby 1
GERRY FRANCIS wants QPR to thrash Norwich today - to help him ease 30 years of pain.
The former England skipper was a key part of the exciting Rangers side which narrowly missed out on the old First Division title in 1976.
And QPR all but blew their hopes on April 17 that year by losing 3-2 in a Carrow Road thriller - before being pipped by Liverpool shortly after.
Incredibly the two sides meet again today on the same pitch all these years later - but with little more than Championship pride to play for.
Rangers would probably have been the smallest club ever to be crowned league champions, in the end finishing just a point behind the Reds.
Dave Sexton's side was packed with glorious names from the Seventies like Francis, Frank McLintock, Phil Parkes, David Webb and Stan Bowles.
Francis said: "It's amazing that the fixture list has thrown this up exactly 30 years to the day, and at Carrow Road too.
"I remember the day well. It was a great match but it was destined not to go our way.
"It was our only defeat in the last 17 games of that season. We then beat Leeds and Arsenal to finish the season.
"Then Liverpool played at Wolves 10 days later needing a win. They were losing until 15 minutes from time and then they scored three.
"It was unfair because now all the teams would play concurrently on the final day, but Liverpool knew exactly what they had to do.
"They were great times, with great players and some great haircuts - in fact I've still got mine!"
Marc Nygaard headed home Lee Cook's 59thminute cross, but Tommy Smith rescued a point for Derby which ensured their Championship status.
They played the last three minutes with 10 men after Darren Moore was sent off for a second booking following a foul on Cook.
Alan McDonald is ready to answer Garry Waddock's SOS call and pledge his future to QPR.
He agreed to step in on a short-term basis but is now ready to sign a two-year contract.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tm_objectid=16955665%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=francis%2dwaits%2d30%2dyears%2dfor%2drevenge%2d-name_page.html
FRANCIS WAITS 30 YEARS FOR REVENGE
Daily Mirror - by Aidan Magee
QPR 1 Derby 1
GERRY FRANCIS wants QPR to thrash Norwich today - to help him ease 30 years of pain.
The former England skipper was a key part of the exciting Rangers side which narrowly missed out on the old First Division title in 1976.
And QPR all but blew their hopes on April 17 that year by losing 3-2 in a Carrow Road thriller - before being pipped by Liverpool shortly after.
Incredibly the two sides meet again today on the same pitch all these years later - but with little more than Championship pride to play for.
Rangers would probably have been the smallest club ever to be crowned league champions, in the end finishing just a point behind the Reds.
Dave Sexton's side was packed with glorious names from the Seventies like Francis, Frank McLintock, Phil Parkes, David Webb and Stan Bowles.
Francis said: "It's amazing that the fixture list has thrown this up exactly 30 years to the day, and at Carrow Road too.
"I remember the day well. It was a great match but it was destined not to go our way.
"It was our only defeat in the last 17 games of that season. We then beat Leeds and Arsenal to finish the season.
"Then Liverpool played at Wolves 10 days later needing a win. They were losing until 15 minutes from time and then they scored three.
"It was unfair because now all the teams would play concurrently on the final day, but Liverpool knew exactly what they had to do.
"They were great times, with great players and some great haircuts - in fact I've still got mine!"
Marc Nygaard headed home Lee Cook's 59thminute cross, but Tommy Smith rescued a point for Derby which ensured their Championship status.
They played the last three minutes with 10 men after Darren Moore was sent off for a second booking following a foul on Cook.
Alan McDonald is ready to answer Garry Waddock's SOS call and pledge his future to QPR.
He agreed to step in on a short-term basis but is now ready to sign a two-year contract.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tm_objectid=16955665%26method=full%26siteid=94762%26headline=francis%2dwaits%2d30%2dyears%2dfor%2drevenge%2d-name_page.html
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