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Haaretz - Nothing comes easily By Shaul Adar
LONDON - Ben Sahar sounded pleased yesterday after coming in as a 56th-minute substitute for his new club, Queens Park Rangers, during a 1-0 victory over Wycombe in a training match yesterday.
"I felt like I played well and it was fun to play," he said. "Everybody at the club received me very well. The transfer from Chelsea was completely smooth and the goal is to play as much as possible."
That is also the goal for the small west London club during Sahar's short loan period: playing as much as possible, picking up experience, confidence and goals. Chelsea's management and Sahar's family decided at the beginning that the player would stay in London, but it was a surprise that they chose QPR over Charlton. The club from southeast London, which was relegated to the second division this past season, is held in higher regard than QPR in every aspect and is favored to return to the Premier League.
Alan Pardew, the head coach at Charlton, is thought of as one of the best coaches in England, his budget for players is reasonable after selling Darren Bent to Tottenham for 16.5 million pounds and the squad, which consists of international and former international players, does not have the look of a second-division team. On the other hand, QPR takes out loans to open the season, is about to lose its home ground and most of its fans will make do with not being relegated any further.
"I was ready to go to Charlton and fight for a spot in the starting lineup, but Chelsea preferred that I move to Rangers and play," says Sahar.
There are two ways of looking at this. Either Chelsea feared that the young striker would not be chosen for the first team at Charlton, or as an encouraging sign ahead of January, when Chelsea will be missing a number of players who will be involved with the African Cup of Nations. Mourinho is likely to include Sahar in the senior team starting lineup and he wants the forward to play as much as possible.
Up until now, Sahar, who was able to introduce himself to the glow of Stamford Bridge via the warm and cozy confines of Chelsea's reserve squad, is set to meet English soccer head on. The difference between a match against Wigan or Manchester United at Stamford Bridge and a nighttime encounter in the middle of the winter against a raucous crowd at Barnsley or Cardiff can be measured in light years. Haaretz
JERUSALEM POST - Ben Sahar makes debut for QPR
By ALLON SINAI
Ben Sahar made his debut for Queens Park Rangers on Saturday afternoon after joining the League Championship side for an initial three-month loan deal on Thursday night.
The 17-year-old Israel international, who will officially join from Chelsea on August 1, played 34 minutes in the second half of QPR's 1-0 victory over Wycombe Wanderers in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.
.....Sahar, who joined the Chelsea youth academy from Hapoel Tel Aviv in May 2006 in a deal worth a reported $600,000, will wear the No. 17 shirt and is sure his time in the Championship will help him further his career.
"The style of football here is much more aggressive and you need to be stronger," he acknowledged. "The Championship is very tough, so it can only improve me as a player. That is why I am very happy to be here. I can't wait to wear the QPR shirt." Jerusalem Post
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Saturday, July 28, 2007
Wycombe 0 QPR 1 - Reports and Comments
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QPR OFFICIAL SITE - JOHN GREGORY POST MATCH COMMENTS
TOUGH WORK-OUT - Sat 28 Jul 2007
Rangers boss John Gregory was pleased with the work-out his players got against a determined Wycombe side this afternoon.
Following the 1-0 win, the R's manager told www.qpr.co.uk: "The scoreline probably flattered us a little bit. I would have liked to see us win more comfortably, but it was a worthwhile exercise.
"I want us to have difficult times and for things not to run smoothly. It's a good test.
"We've got a few problems that need to be ironed out.
"We looked a little disjointed as the new players bedded in but, in general, they settled well.
"They've possibly got to get used to how we play, but I thought John Curtis and Simon Walton both did well."
Lee Camp received an excellent reception from the travelling Rangers fans at the start of the match, and he reminded Gregory - if he needed reminding - what a great keeper he is with a stunning second-half save.
The gaffer acknowledged: "He's got legendary status written all over him, and he's only 22!
"His save in the second half was incredible, and right out of the Lee Camp text book.
"Mick Harford said to me at one point, 'How much did we pay for him again?' I think Mick was taken aback by just how good Lee is.
"We've got two more run-outs against Harrow and Fulham, which will finish us off nicely ahead of the first game of the season against Bristol City." QPR
QPR OFFICIAL SITE ROWL WITH IT
Posted on: Sat 28 Jul 2007
An inch-perfect free-kick from Martin Rowlands earned QPR their first win of pre-season against Wycombe at Adams Park.
In a game of few scoring opportunities, Rowlands settled the contest with a free-kick that dipped over the defensive wall and into the top corner.
The early chances fell to the home side, with Scott McGleish attempting a cheeky chip from 35 yards out, but it was easily fielded by Camp.
The new Rangers number one - warmly applauded by the travelling fans when he jogged on to the field - denied McGleish again soon afterwards, keeping out an overhead kick.
An early slip from another QPR debutant, Simon Walton, nearly let Wycombe in again, but John Sutton fired his shot wastefully straight at Camp.
For Rangers, Ray Jones might have done better with a header from Martin Rowlands' free-kick, but guided the chance wide.
Without much service coming his way, Jones let his frustration show when he was booked for a late challenge on Leon Johnson.
But when the Rs did get a chance five minutes before the interval, they made it count. Wycombe conceded a free-kick 25 yards out and Rowlands flighted his shot perfectly into the roof of the net, out of the reach of Wanderers' keeper Scott Shearer.
Wanderers almost hit back immediately as Camp tipped over a looping McGleish header over the bar, but Rangers went in with the advantage at half-time.
And only the woodwork prevented Wycombe from levelling soon after the restart as Sutton's drive bounced off the bar with Camp clawing at thin air.
John Gregory opted to freshen up his side with a triple substitution, bringing on Sam Timoska and Stefan Moore, as well as striker Ben Sahar for his QPR debut.
But Wycombe continued to press and Jermaine Easter got past Timoska to force another vital save from Camp.
And, with 10 minutes to go, Easter broke the offside trap and found himself with just replacement goalkeeper Jake Cole to beat, but hesitated far too long and Timoska lunged in to take the ball off his toes.
Lewis Christon headed over late on from a corner, but Cole remained relatively untroubled as Rangers held firm to secure the win.
Wycombe: Scott Shearer (Jamie Young), Sam Stockley (Russell Martin), Craig Woodman (Chris Palmer), Andre Boucaud (Matt Bloomfield), David McCracken (Lewis Christon), Leon Johnson, Martin Bullock (Robert Rice), Sergio Torres (Stefan Oakes), John Sutton, Scott McGleish (Jermaine Easter), Tom Williams (Derek Duncan).
QPR: Lee Camp (Jake Cole 65), Michael Mancienne, Dominic Shimmin (Sam Timoska 56), Damion Stewart, John Curtis (Zesh Rehman 79), Danny Nardiello (Stefan Moore 56), Adam Bolder, Simon Walton (Stefan Bailey 86), Martin Rowlands, Dexter Blackstock (Marc Nygaard 79), Ray Jones(Ben Sahar 56). Att: 3,045 (away fans 1,082) QPR
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ROWLANDS RETURNS TO STEAL THE SHOW
Sat 28 Jul 2007 - By Dale Hurman
Former Wycombe Wanderers midfielder Martin Rowlands returned to Adams Park and shown as his Queens Park Rangers nicked a 1-0 win.
Rowlands scored the only goal of the game on 41 minutes, curling home a sweet right-foot shot direct from a free-kick. It was the visitors first shot on target for the Championship outfit who were made to defend for much of the game.
The home side kicked off the first half and the busy McGleish soon robbed Mancienne and fed the ball to triallist Boucaud who fired wide.
Rangers goalkeeper Lee Camp was called into action on a number of times but dealt comfortably with everything that was thrown at him.
The first half saw some fine touches from both Boucaud and Torres as they teased their opponents with their fancy footwork that was warmly applauded by the appreciative crowd. Rangers striker Ray Jones, courted by Colchester United in the summer, was rightly booked after two crude challenges, the first on Woodman followed a minute later on Johnson.
Torres fired wide after excellent play between Martin Bullock and the latest Blues' signing Tom Williams. The winning goal came when David McCracken went to ground and handled the ball. Rowlands ensured the Blues' were fully punished.
Bloomfield, one of five players introduced at half-time, was back to his tenacious best in midfield and six minutes into the second half he played a fine throw ball to Easter, the ball ran loose to Sutton who was thwarted by Camp.
The Blues nearly found an equalising goal when John Sutton fired in a spectacular shot from twenty yards which brought out an out-standing one handed save from Lee Camp.
Bullock then capitalised on a mistake by Curtis, cut inside before firing his shot just wide of the far post. On the hour mark Williams put Easter through but his low shot was saved one-handed by Camp.
There were a number of changes from both sides in the second half and naturally the pace of the game slowed. Martin Rowlands showed his skill with a couple of mazy runs that brought a couple of corners but Rangers never seriously tested Young in the Wanderers goal.
With 9 minutes remaining Stefan Oakes played a delicious through ball which found Jermaine Easter clear and with the goal at his mercy. Unfortunately he dwelt on the ball just a second too long and Rangers substitute Sam Timoska saved the day with a crucial tackle.
Leon Johnson sent a late header over from a Russell Martin corner and Rangers held on to the win.
Despite defeat it was an encouraging performance from the Blues and they can now look forward to two more difficult friendlies before the season starts for real.
Wycombe Wanderers: Shearer (Young 62), Stockley (Martin HT), Woodman (Palmer HT), Boucaud (Bloomfield HT), McCracken (Christon 62), Bullock (Rice 62), Torres (Oakes HT), Sutton, McGleish (Easter HT), Williams (Duncan 62). Subs not used: Gregory, Cadmore, Massey and Cattell.
Queens Park Rangers: Camp (Cole 65), Mancienne, Shimmin (Timoska 56), Stewart, Curtis (Rehman 79), Nardiello (Moore 56), Bolder, Walton (Bailey 86), Rowlands, Blackstock (Nygaard 79), Jones (Sahar 56). Subs: Simmonds, Ward, St Aimie.
Booked: Jones 29 Goalscorers: Rowlands 41, Attendance: 3,045 (1,082 from Queens Park Rangers)...Wycombe
BUCKS FREE PRESS -Blues unveil tenth signing in Rangers defeat - By Alan Feldberg
WANDERERS unveiled their tenth signing of the season in this afternoon's 1-0 friendly defeat against QPR at Adams Park.
Tom Williams played an hour on the left side of Blues' midfield after signing a two-year contract with the club on Thursday afternoon.
The 27-year-old was out of contract at Swansea at the end of last season and said coming to Adams Park was a simple decision.
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He said: "I've been speaking to Paul all summer and have been very impressed by what he's been saying.
"He's a progressive manager and I'm sure he'll take the club and me on."
Former Wanderer Martin Rowlands scored the only goal of the game, curling a 22-yard free-kick directly past Scott Shearer after 41 minutes.
The hosts had looked the more threatening up to that point, and created three great chances in the second period.
Jermaine Easter wasted two of them while John Sutton, with just about his only notable contribution, thrashed a volley against the woodwork.
Manager Lambert said: "There was not much between the two sides. "The way our lads played the game was excellent." Bucks Free Press
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - JOHN GREGORY POST MATCH COMMENTS
TOUGH WORK-OUT - Sat 28 Jul 2007
Rangers boss John Gregory was pleased with the work-out his players got against a determined Wycombe side this afternoon.
Following the 1-0 win, the R's manager told www.qpr.co.uk: "The scoreline probably flattered us a little bit. I would have liked to see us win more comfortably, but it was a worthwhile exercise.
"I want us to have difficult times and for things not to run smoothly. It's a good test.
"We've got a few problems that need to be ironed out.
"We looked a little disjointed as the new players bedded in but, in general, they settled well.
"They've possibly got to get used to how we play, but I thought John Curtis and Simon Walton both did well."
Lee Camp received an excellent reception from the travelling Rangers fans at the start of the match, and he reminded Gregory - if he needed reminding - what a great keeper he is with a stunning second-half save.
The gaffer acknowledged: "He's got legendary status written all over him, and he's only 22!
"His save in the second half was incredible, and right out of the Lee Camp text book.
"Mick Harford said to me at one point, 'How much did we pay for him again?' I think Mick was taken aback by just how good Lee is.
"We've got two more run-outs against Harrow and Fulham, which will finish us off nicely ahead of the first game of the season against Bristol City." QPR
QPR OFFICIAL SITE ROWL WITH IT
Posted on: Sat 28 Jul 2007
An inch-perfect free-kick from Martin Rowlands earned QPR their first win of pre-season against Wycombe at Adams Park.
In a game of few scoring opportunities, Rowlands settled the contest with a free-kick that dipped over the defensive wall and into the top corner.
The early chances fell to the home side, with Scott McGleish attempting a cheeky chip from 35 yards out, but it was easily fielded by Camp.
The new Rangers number one - warmly applauded by the travelling fans when he jogged on to the field - denied McGleish again soon afterwards, keeping out an overhead kick.
An early slip from another QPR debutant, Simon Walton, nearly let Wycombe in again, but John Sutton fired his shot wastefully straight at Camp.
For Rangers, Ray Jones might have done better with a header from Martin Rowlands' free-kick, but guided the chance wide.
Without much service coming his way, Jones let his frustration show when he was booked for a late challenge on Leon Johnson.
But when the Rs did get a chance five minutes before the interval, they made it count. Wycombe conceded a free-kick 25 yards out and Rowlands flighted his shot perfectly into the roof of the net, out of the reach of Wanderers' keeper Scott Shearer.
Wanderers almost hit back immediately as Camp tipped over a looping McGleish header over the bar, but Rangers went in with the advantage at half-time.
And only the woodwork prevented Wycombe from levelling soon after the restart as Sutton's drive bounced off the bar with Camp clawing at thin air.
John Gregory opted to freshen up his side with a triple substitution, bringing on Sam Timoska and Stefan Moore, as well as striker Ben Sahar for his QPR debut.
But Wycombe continued to press and Jermaine Easter got past Timoska to force another vital save from Camp.
And, with 10 minutes to go, Easter broke the offside trap and found himself with just replacement goalkeeper Jake Cole to beat, but hesitated far too long and Timoska lunged in to take the ball off his toes.
Lewis Christon headed over late on from a corner, but Cole remained relatively untroubled as Rangers held firm to secure the win.
Wycombe: Scott Shearer (Jamie Young), Sam Stockley (Russell Martin), Craig Woodman (Chris Palmer), Andre Boucaud (Matt Bloomfield), David McCracken (Lewis Christon), Leon Johnson, Martin Bullock (Robert Rice), Sergio Torres (Stefan Oakes), John Sutton, Scott McGleish (Jermaine Easter), Tom Williams (Derek Duncan).
QPR: Lee Camp (Jake Cole 65), Michael Mancienne, Dominic Shimmin (Sam Timoska 56), Damion Stewart, John Curtis (Zesh Rehman 79), Danny Nardiello (Stefan Moore 56), Adam Bolder, Simon Walton (Stefan Bailey 86), Martin Rowlands, Dexter Blackstock (Marc Nygaard 79), Ray Jones(Ben Sahar 56). Att: 3,045 (away fans 1,082) QPR
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ROWLANDS RETURNS TO STEAL THE SHOW
Sat 28 Jul 2007 - By Dale Hurman
Former Wycombe Wanderers midfielder Martin Rowlands returned to Adams Park and shown as his Queens Park Rangers nicked a 1-0 win.
Rowlands scored the only goal of the game on 41 minutes, curling home a sweet right-foot shot direct from a free-kick. It was the visitors first shot on target for the Championship outfit who were made to defend for much of the game.
The home side kicked off the first half and the busy McGleish soon robbed Mancienne and fed the ball to triallist Boucaud who fired wide.
Rangers goalkeeper Lee Camp was called into action on a number of times but dealt comfortably with everything that was thrown at him.
The first half saw some fine touches from both Boucaud and Torres as they teased their opponents with their fancy footwork that was warmly applauded by the appreciative crowd. Rangers striker Ray Jones, courted by Colchester United in the summer, was rightly booked after two crude challenges, the first on Woodman followed a minute later on Johnson.
Torres fired wide after excellent play between Martin Bullock and the latest Blues' signing Tom Williams. The winning goal came when David McCracken went to ground and handled the ball. Rowlands ensured the Blues' were fully punished.
Bloomfield, one of five players introduced at half-time, was back to his tenacious best in midfield and six minutes into the second half he played a fine throw ball to Easter, the ball ran loose to Sutton who was thwarted by Camp.
The Blues nearly found an equalising goal when John Sutton fired in a spectacular shot from twenty yards which brought out an out-standing one handed save from Lee Camp.
Bullock then capitalised on a mistake by Curtis, cut inside before firing his shot just wide of the far post. On the hour mark Williams put Easter through but his low shot was saved one-handed by Camp.
There were a number of changes from both sides in the second half and naturally the pace of the game slowed. Martin Rowlands showed his skill with a couple of mazy runs that brought a couple of corners but Rangers never seriously tested Young in the Wanderers goal.
With 9 minutes remaining Stefan Oakes played a delicious through ball which found Jermaine Easter clear and with the goal at his mercy. Unfortunately he dwelt on the ball just a second too long and Rangers substitute Sam Timoska saved the day with a crucial tackle.
Leon Johnson sent a late header over from a Russell Martin corner and Rangers held on to the win.
Despite defeat it was an encouraging performance from the Blues and they can now look forward to two more difficult friendlies before the season starts for real.
Wycombe Wanderers: Shearer (Young 62), Stockley (Martin HT), Woodman (Palmer HT), Boucaud (Bloomfield HT), McCracken (Christon 62), Bullock (Rice 62), Torres (Oakes HT), Sutton, McGleish (Easter HT), Williams (Duncan 62). Subs not used: Gregory, Cadmore, Massey and Cattell.
Queens Park Rangers: Camp (Cole 65), Mancienne, Shimmin (Timoska 56), Stewart, Curtis (Rehman 79), Nardiello (Moore 56), Bolder, Walton (Bailey 86), Rowlands, Blackstock (Nygaard 79), Jones (Sahar 56). Subs: Simmonds, Ward, St Aimie.
Booked: Jones 29 Goalscorers: Rowlands 41, Attendance: 3,045 (1,082 from Queens Park Rangers)...Wycombe
BUCKS FREE PRESS -Blues unveil tenth signing in Rangers defeat - By Alan Feldberg
WANDERERS unveiled their tenth signing of the season in this afternoon's 1-0 friendly defeat against QPR at Adams Park.
Tom Williams played an hour on the left side of Blues' midfield after signing a two-year contract with the club on Thursday afternoon.
The 27-year-old was out of contract at Swansea at the end of last season and said coming to Adams Park was a simple decision.
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He said: "I've been speaking to Paul all summer and have been very impressed by what he's been saying.
"He's a progressive manager and I'm sure he'll take the club and me on."
Former Wanderer Martin Rowlands scored the only goal of the game, curling a 22-yard free-kick directly past Scott Shearer after 41 minutes.
The hosts had looked the more threatening up to that point, and created three great chances in the second period.
Jermaine Easter wasted two of them while John Sutton, with just about his only notable contribution, thrashed a volley against the woodwork.
Manager Lambert said: "There was not much between the two sides. "The way our lads played the game was excellent." Bucks Free Press
Birthdays for Two Ex-QPR Goalies: Day and Ron Springett
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Today is Chris Day's 32 birthday. And just passed: Arguably QPR's ever-greatest goalie (competing with Reg Allen, Phil Parkes and David Seaman for that honour)...Ron Springett turned 72.
Ex-QPR Goalie, Chris Day, Turns 32
Born July 28, 1975.
Joined QPR six years ago on a free Transfer from Watford as Ian Holloway started rebuilding the team after their relegation to the (old) Division Three. Played 87 games for QPR including the Playoff Final defeat in Cardiff. A year after our return to the First Division, Day joined Oldham on a free. Now with Millwall.
Ray Wilkins originally tried to sign Day when he was an England-U-21 goalie at Spurs (at the same time that Wilkins signed Steve Slade) Soccerbase
Ron Springett
Born July 22, 1935
Started with QPR. Was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday in 1958 (while continuing to train with QPR). Rejoined QPR in 1967, while his goalkeeping brother, Peter Springett (RIP) joined Sheffield Wednesday. Retired in 1969. While with Sheffield Wednesday, capped 33 times for England.
Photos of Ron Springett
Sheffield Wednesday Profile
me: Ron Springett
DOB: 22/07/1935
Position: Goalkeeper
Clubs: QPR, Wednesday
International Honours: England 33
Ron Springett's achievements during his nine years at Hillsborough earned him the tag of the greatest goalkeeper in SWFC history.
His 33 England caps between 1959 and 1966 made him the most-capped player in the Clubs' history - a record which he held for 26 years. He also represented the Football League on nine occasions.
Springett joined Wednesday from Queens Park Rangers in March 1958, and it could be argued that had he been recruited a little earlier in the campaign, the Club could have avoided relegation. However, he was influential as the Owls bounced straight back up the following year.
His form was a stabilising influence as the team performed impressively on their return to the top flight, finishing fifth in 1959/60 and runners-up the following season.
Ron continued to impress as both Wednesday and England number one as the Club consistently finished in the top half of Division One. In 1966, Springett was a senior member of the side which reached the FA Cup Final. Although he remained first choice goalkeeper throughout his stint at the club, it is of interest to note that he was never actually an ever-present during that time. Springett is famed for the fact that he continued to live in London after his transfer to Wednesday, training with QPR during the week and travelling to games at the weekend. Ever the model professional, Ron's performances were always immaculate despite the extra travelling.
Springett returned to Loftus Road in June 1967 as part of a unique deal which saw his younger brother Peter, also a goalkeeper, move in the other direction.
Season Appearances
1957-58 9
1958-59 33
1959-60 45
1960-61 44
1961-62 49
1962-63 43
1963-64 33
1964-65 42
1965-66 42
1966-67 44
TOTAL 384 Sheffield Wednesday profile
Sprigett Wikipedia ProfileWikipedia
England Profile of Springett - Springett
LSA Interview with Springett - Part II
Springett England Stats - Stats
Today is Chris Day's 32 birthday. And just passed: Arguably QPR's ever-greatest goalie (competing with Reg Allen, Phil Parkes and David Seaman for that honour)...Ron Springett turned 72.
Ex-QPR Goalie, Chris Day, Turns 32
Born July 28, 1975.
Joined QPR six years ago on a free Transfer from Watford as Ian Holloway started rebuilding the team after their relegation to the (old) Division Three. Played 87 games for QPR including the Playoff Final defeat in Cardiff. A year after our return to the First Division, Day joined Oldham on a free. Now with Millwall.
Ray Wilkins originally tried to sign Day when he was an England-U-21 goalie at Spurs (at the same time that Wilkins signed Steve Slade) Soccerbase
Ron Springett
Born July 22, 1935
Started with QPR. Was transferred to Sheffield Wednesday in 1958 (while continuing to train with QPR). Rejoined QPR in 1967, while his goalkeeping brother, Peter Springett (RIP) joined Sheffield Wednesday. Retired in 1969. While with Sheffield Wednesday, capped 33 times for England.
Photos of Ron Springett
Sheffield Wednesday Profile
me: Ron Springett
DOB: 22/07/1935
Position: Goalkeeper
Clubs: QPR, Wednesday
International Honours: England 33
Ron Springett's achievements during his nine years at Hillsborough earned him the tag of the greatest goalkeeper in SWFC history.
His 33 England caps between 1959 and 1966 made him the most-capped player in the Clubs' history - a record which he held for 26 years. He also represented the Football League on nine occasions.
Springett joined Wednesday from Queens Park Rangers in March 1958, and it could be argued that had he been recruited a little earlier in the campaign, the Club could have avoided relegation. However, he was influential as the Owls bounced straight back up the following year.
His form was a stabilising influence as the team performed impressively on their return to the top flight, finishing fifth in 1959/60 and runners-up the following season.
Ron continued to impress as both Wednesday and England number one as the Club consistently finished in the top half of Division One. In 1966, Springett was a senior member of the side which reached the FA Cup Final. Although he remained first choice goalkeeper throughout his stint at the club, it is of interest to note that he was never actually an ever-present during that time. Springett is famed for the fact that he continued to live in London after his transfer to Wednesday, training with QPR during the week and travelling to games at the weekend. Ever the model professional, Ron's performances were always immaculate despite the extra travelling.
Springett returned to Loftus Road in June 1967 as part of a unique deal which saw his younger brother Peter, also a goalkeeper, move in the other direction.
Season Appearances
1957-58 9
1958-59 33
1959-60 45
1960-61 44
1961-62 49
1962-63 43
1963-64 33
1964-65 42
1965-66 42
1966-67 44
TOTAL 384 Sheffield Wednesday profile
Sprigett Wikipedia ProfileWikipedia
England Profile of Springett - Springett
LSA Interview with Springett - Part II
Springett England Stats - Stats
QPR's Lee Camp Talks About Moving On From Derby
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Camp: Time to move on - Derby Evening TElegraph BY STEVE NICHOLSON
Goalkeeper Lee Camp headed out of Pride Park yesterday afternoon as Derby County stepped up their bid to bring in Portsmouth defender Andy Griffin.
Derby-born Camp became the first departure of the summer when he joined Queens Park Rangers in a £300,000 deal.
After putting pen to paper on a three-year contract at Loftus Road, the 22-year-old spoke of how proud he feels to have played for his home-town club but now he is looking forward to a fresh start with QPR...
Uncertainty had surrounded Camp's future at Derby for a number of months and this increased when the club brought in two keepers.
Welsh international Lewis Price, 23, arrived from Ipswich Town on Thursday and 18-year-old Ben Hinchliffe was signed earlier this month after being released by Preston.
Camp was already second choice behind Stephen Bywater, who is set to make his first appearance of pre-season in Derby's game against Mansfield Town at Field Mill today.
"Joining QPR is an opportunity to play first-team football," said Camp.
"I just felt I would drop to number three in the pecking order at Derby and so the move is a fresh start for me and a new challenge.
"I am proud to have played for my home-town club and I wish everybody at Derby all the best for the season."
Billy Davies said he spoke to Camp a few weeks ago about staying and fighting for a place.
"Lee did not come back to me," added the Rams boss, "and so it was evident to me he wanted to go and become number one at QPR. I felt I had to go into the marketplace for another keeper."
Camp is back at QPR where he enjoyed two successful loan spells and Rangers boss John Gregory is delighted to have landed the England Under-21 international. "I have finally got my number one priority of the summer in," said the ex-Rams boss.
"Lee played an integral part in helping us to maintain our Championship status last season. He is an outstanding goalkeeper and his arrival is a massive boost, not only to the squad but also the supporters."
Camp is set to play in a friendly at Wycombe today.
He came up through the Academy at Derby, turned professional in 2002 and made 98 first-team appearances.
His debut was at Walsall in April 2003 when he replaced Lee Grant at half time and he established himself as the number one in 2004-05. He was outstanding as the Rams reached the Championship play-offs under George Burley and picked up the young player of the year award.
Camp remained in possession of the gloves the following season apart from a six-match spell when he lost his place to goalkeeping coach Kevin Poole.
But last season he found himself out of favour despite playing in the opening game against Southampton.
Billy Davies signed Bywater from West Ham and Camp went in search of football by joining Norwich and QPR on loan.
His first loan stint at QPR was in March 2004 when he helped them to win promotion from League One and he was a key figure in the London club's battle to beat relegation last season. - Evening Telegraph
Camp: Time to move on - Derby Evening TElegraph BY STEVE NICHOLSON
Goalkeeper Lee Camp headed out of Pride Park yesterday afternoon as Derby County stepped up their bid to bring in Portsmouth defender Andy Griffin.
Derby-born Camp became the first departure of the summer when he joined Queens Park Rangers in a £300,000 deal.
After putting pen to paper on a three-year contract at Loftus Road, the 22-year-old spoke of how proud he feels to have played for his home-town club but now he is looking forward to a fresh start with QPR...
Uncertainty had surrounded Camp's future at Derby for a number of months and this increased when the club brought in two keepers.
Welsh international Lewis Price, 23, arrived from Ipswich Town on Thursday and 18-year-old Ben Hinchliffe was signed earlier this month after being released by Preston.
Camp was already second choice behind Stephen Bywater, who is set to make his first appearance of pre-season in Derby's game against Mansfield Town at Field Mill today.
"Joining QPR is an opportunity to play first-team football," said Camp.
"I just felt I would drop to number three in the pecking order at Derby and so the move is a fresh start for me and a new challenge.
"I am proud to have played for my home-town club and I wish everybody at Derby all the best for the season."
Billy Davies said he spoke to Camp a few weeks ago about staying and fighting for a place.
"Lee did not come back to me," added the Rams boss, "and so it was evident to me he wanted to go and become number one at QPR. I felt I had to go into the marketplace for another keeper."
Camp is back at QPR where he enjoyed two successful loan spells and Rangers boss John Gregory is delighted to have landed the England Under-21 international. "I have finally got my number one priority of the summer in," said the ex-Rams boss.
"Lee played an integral part in helping us to maintain our Championship status last season. He is an outstanding goalkeeper and his arrival is a massive boost, not only to the squad but also the supporters."
Camp is set to play in a friendly at Wycombe today.
He came up through the Academy at Derby, turned professional in 2002 and made 98 first-team appearances.
His debut was at Walsall in April 2003 when he replaced Lee Grant at half time and he established himself as the number one in 2004-05. He was outstanding as the Rams reached the Championship play-offs under George Burley and picked up the young player of the year award.
Camp remained in possession of the gloves the following season apart from a six-match spell when he lost his place to goalkeeping coach Kevin Poole.
But last season he found himself out of favour despite playing in the opening game against Southampton.
Billy Davies signed Bywater from West Ham and Camp went in search of football by joining Norwich and QPR on loan.
His first loan stint at QPR was in March 2004 when he helped them to win promotion from League One and he was a key figure in the London club's battle to beat relegation last season. - Evening Telegraph
Simon Walton Snippets
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Simon Walton was Ian Dowie's first signing as Charlton manager a year ago. Soon after his 500,000 pound signing from Leeds, Walton joined first Ipswich on loan; then Cardiff. Never actually played a league game for Charlton Received 3 Red cards and 7 yellow cards.
Simon Walton was in the Leeds team that crushed a sick Ian Holloway's QPR 6-1, three seasons back. Match Report of Leeds victory vs QPR and Match Report II
In October 2005, the Daily Mirror was linking him to Liverpool
October 10, 2005 - RAFA'S WALTON CHASE
LIVERPOOL are planning a third raid for Leeds' teenage midfielder Simon Walton.
Walton, 18, was the subject of interest from Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez last season and again earlier in the summer.
Now he is planning a another bid for the talented Walton and believes £600,000 will be enough to lure him to the European champions - Mirror
AT CHARLTON:
Charlton Official - Walton Signs
WALTON COMMENTS ON JOINING CHARLTON
"...."I'm a combative player, and that might sometimes get the better of me. I try not to shirk any responsibility and maybe I'm a bit over-zealous sometimes," said Simon.
"The cards last season were probably down to frustration due to me not playing and perhaps I was trying too hard. That's part of my game so I will have to work on that in the Premiership - I'll have to count to 10 a bit more!"
While at Leeds Walton primarily played as a central midfielder, but also featured in defence. So which is his preferred position?
"I am a centre-half but I played most of my games for Leeds in centre midfield because I get about the pitch and like a tackle," he said. "But I like to think I will make my name as a centre-half." Chalton - Walton Profiled
IAN DOWIE WHEN HE SIGNED FROM LEEDS
""Simon is a talented boy and he might surprise a few people..."He's very competitive, a very strong runner in terms of power and a great athlete who is very comfortable on the ball. "We think he's a very good investment for the future, but looking at his attributes he's a lad capable of playing in the Premiership sooner rather than later as well." Simon Walton - Signing for Dowie
Signed from Leeds to Charlton a year Ago
IAN DOWIE ON WALTON WHEN HE WENT TO IPSWICH ON LOAN
"....We bought Simon as a player who could be a big, big player at this football club. He's certainly one for the future and he's got great potential.... Dowie on Walton when he went out on loan
Walton interviewed while at Ipswich on loan last season
Scored the penalty for Ipswich in their win against QPR a year ago - August 2006: Report
FACTOID: A year ago, Walton, Camp & Blackstock (all with their old clubs) were in the Football League U-21 Squad vs Italian League
October 2005 - Played for England u-19 (along with Mancienne and Smith) and got sent off. Report
2002: Played for England U-16 - Report
Playing Record - Record
See Wikipedia Profile of Walton
Walton's career:
QPR & CHARLTON SITES ON HIS SIGNING FOR QPR
QPR: Addicks Ace Signs
Charlton: Walton Joins QPR
QPR - Profile: Simon Walton
Simon Walton was Ian Dowie's first signing as Charlton manager a year ago. Soon after his 500,000 pound signing from Leeds, Walton joined first Ipswich on loan; then Cardiff. Never actually played a league game for Charlton Received 3 Red cards and 7 yellow cards.
Simon Walton was in the Leeds team that crushed a sick Ian Holloway's QPR 6-1, three seasons back. Match Report of Leeds victory vs QPR and Match Report II
In October 2005, the Daily Mirror was linking him to Liverpool
October 10, 2005 - RAFA'S WALTON CHASE
LIVERPOOL are planning a third raid for Leeds' teenage midfielder Simon Walton.
Walton, 18, was the subject of interest from Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez last season and again earlier in the summer.
Now he is planning a another bid for the talented Walton and believes £600,000 will be enough to lure him to the European champions - Mirror
AT CHARLTON:
Charlton Official - Walton Signs
WALTON COMMENTS ON JOINING CHARLTON
"...."I'm a combative player, and that might sometimes get the better of me. I try not to shirk any responsibility and maybe I'm a bit over-zealous sometimes," said Simon.
"The cards last season were probably down to frustration due to me not playing and perhaps I was trying too hard. That's part of my game so I will have to work on that in the Premiership - I'll have to count to 10 a bit more!"
While at Leeds Walton primarily played as a central midfielder, but also featured in defence. So which is his preferred position?
"I am a centre-half but I played most of my games for Leeds in centre midfield because I get about the pitch and like a tackle," he said. "But I like to think I will make my name as a centre-half." Chalton - Walton Profiled
IAN DOWIE WHEN HE SIGNED FROM LEEDS
""Simon is a talented boy and he might surprise a few people..."He's very competitive, a very strong runner in terms of power and a great athlete who is very comfortable on the ball. "We think he's a very good investment for the future, but looking at his attributes he's a lad capable of playing in the Premiership sooner rather than later as well." Simon Walton - Signing for Dowie
Signed from Leeds to Charlton a year Ago
IAN DOWIE ON WALTON WHEN HE WENT TO IPSWICH ON LOAN
"....We bought Simon as a player who could be a big, big player at this football club. He's certainly one for the future and he's got great potential.... Dowie on Walton when he went out on loan
Walton interviewed while at Ipswich on loan last season
Scored the penalty for Ipswich in their win against QPR a year ago - August 2006: Report
FACTOID: A year ago, Walton, Camp & Blackstock (all with their old clubs) were in the Football League U-21 Squad vs Italian League
October 2005 - Played for England u-19 (along with Mancienne and Smith) and got sent off. Report
2002: Played for England U-16 - Report
Playing Record - Record
See Wikipedia Profile of Walton
Walton's career:
QPR & CHARLTON SITES ON HIS SIGNING FOR QPR
QPR: Addicks Ace Signs
Charlton: Walton Joins QPR
QPR - Profile: Simon Walton
Wycombe Look at QPR....QPR Look at Wycombe
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QPR travel to Wycombe today for a pre-season friendly against a club John Gregory used to manage. Also on the QPR coaching staff are two former Wycombe coaches, Steve Brown and Keith Ryan, recently released by Wycombe. Wycombe almost signed QPR's Tommy Doherty until appendicitis kod the deal. Wycombe's latest signing is former QPR loanee Tommy Williams (of playoff final fame). Wycombe of course are hosts to former QPR 'tennant", The Wasps!
QPR have played Wycombe in pre-season friendlies previously: July 1996 vs Trevor Sinclair's QPR! and a year laterJuly 1997 Wycombe vs John Spencer's QPR!
QPR's first League game against Wycombe was in August 2001, where Laurie Sanchez's Wycombe (Sanchez having previously been wanted by QPR) inflicted QPR's first defeat of the season - QPR's team: Day, Forbes, Askar, Palmer (c), Bignot, Ebeli M'bombo, Perry, Bonnet, Connolly (Warren 80), Thomson, McEuuen (Pacquette 74). Subs not used: Ball, Wardley, Barr Match Report
A year later, August 2002 Wycombe crushed QPR 4-1 with four players sent off:
QPR's Team: S Royce, M Rose, S Palmer, D Shittu, T Forbes, T Williams, R Langley (E Doudou 90), M Bircham, K Gallen, K Connolly (Bean 69). Report
And March 2004: QPR came from 0-2 down to draw 2-2 - QPR: L Camp, A Gnohere, C Carlisle, T Forbes ( R Edghill 46), M Bircham ( M Bean 86), R Johnson, M Rowlands, K McLeod ( J Cureton 75 ), P Furlong, K Gallen, T Thorpe Report
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - STERN TEST
On Saturday afternoon, QPR travel to Wycombe Wanderers for their second friendly of the pre-season campaign.
Although results aren't important at this stage, manager John Gregory will be hoping for a positive outcome at Adams Park.
While many changes were made during the match against Celtic earlier this month, Gregory is planning to field a strong side for this fixture where a large number of the players will be expected to complete 90 minutes.
Meanwhile, Ben Sahar and Michael Mancienne - who officially join on loan from Chelsea at the start of next month - have been given permission by their parent club to take part in this fixture.
No fewer than nine players have joined Wycombe in the summer and, with this weekend's match their only home friendly of the pre-season, Wanderers fans are likely to be out in their numbers.
And it is a game that Gregory is looking forward to.
"After all the activity off the pitch in the last four weeks, I am getting closer now to a starting line-up for the forthcoming season," he said.
"I will be taking a 20-man squad to Adams Park and I am thoroughly looking forward to the game. It will be a very stern test for us."
The Rangers boss, who managed Wycombe between 1996 and 1998, added:
"It will be nice for me to go back there and see a lot of old familiar faces, although, fortunately, Brownie and Rhino will not be playing against us!" QPR
WYCOMBE OFFICIAL SITE - LIVE & EXCLUSIVE: WYCOMBE VS QPR
If you can't make it to Adams Park tomorrow then don't forget that you can keep in touch with all the action live and exclusive on Wanderers World.
Our Match Live console will be broadcasting a full commentary as the Blues face Queens Park Rangers in their first pre-season friendly on home turf..
It's been three months since Paul Lambert's side appeared at Adams Park, and after making wholesale changes to his squad over the summer, the 'gaffer' is looking forward to tomorrow's encounter...:
The 'gaffer' has signed ten new players this summer, all of whom are likely to feature tomorrow afternoon against the Rangers, and Lambert feels that the new arrivals are bedding in well:
"When you get so many new players you need them to settle in and gel quickly. We needed lads who'd played a lot of games and had a lot of experience, and that's what we've got which should stand us in good stead. I've got an idea of my starting line-up for the Accrington game but the ones who aren't involved are just as important - it's a squad game."
"We've got the luxury of back-up throughout the squad. If anything happens to one of the players, we've got strong enough lads to cope. We'll be playing a massive amount of matches this season and we'll need a big enough squad to see us through."
"Some of the lads might play for an hour or so against QPR. We'll try to change it around and let the lads get match fitness under their belts. QPR have got a decent side, and John Gregory has got them going well. They're a Championship side so it'll be difficult for us, but I'm looking forward to it."
And the manager has issued a rallying call of support to everyone involved with the club to help the team push towards promotion this season:
"The most important people in this club are the players and the people that watch the team. The fans will play a massive part and if we can all pull in the same direction then we won't be far away at the end of the season."
New signing Gary Holt could be forced to sit out the clash with John Gregory's side due to the wrist injury he sustained on the pre-season tour of Germany. However, midfield duo Chris Palmer and Matt Bloomfield, who have recently been recovering knocks, have returned to full fitness and should feature in the friendly.
Long term absentees Mike Williamson and Will Antwi are the only players definitely missing from tomorrow's squad, and summer arrivals John Sutton, David McCracken and Martin Bullock are all set to appear at Adams Park for the first time.
For the Rangers, new loan signing Ben Sahar could make his first appearance in the Hoops following his move from Chelsea. The Israelian international could be joined by fellow new arrivals Daniel Nardiello and John Curtis as the R's take part in their second friendly, following a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Glasgow Celtic.
To follow the clash, tune into Match Live and join Matt Cecil and Ross Jeavons from around 2.55pm, and all the team news and full commentary with follow....
. Wycombe
WILLIAMS MAKES IT A PERFECT TEN
Posted on: Thu 26 Jul 2007
Blues have captured their tenth signing of the summer in the form of left-sided player Tom Williams, subject to international clearance.
The 27-year-old, who can list Birmingham and West Ham amongst his former clubs, has put pen to paper on a two-year-deal with the Wanderers and brings to an end Paul Lambert's long search for new players:
"That's my ten signings completed," the Blues' boss told wwfc.com. "We've got a very strong squad now and we're going to give it a really good go this season to try and get out of this league."
Lambert declared at the beginning of the summer that he was looking to bring in ten new faces to bolster his squad, and following the arrivals of Martin Bullock, Craig Woodman, Scott Shearer, David McCracken, Leon Johnson, Derek Duncan, John Sutton, Jack Obersteller and Gary Holt, the signing of Williams completes the set.
The Carshalton-born player can be classed as an international, having made one appearance for the Cyprus national team in 2006 courtesy of his mother's nationality. He began his career at non-league Walton & Hersham before being snapped up by West Ham United for a fee of £40,000.
However, Williams left the Hammers in 2001 without making an appearance, moving to Peterborough United on a permanent basis after a successful loan spell. The following year, he made the switch to Birmingham City for £350,000, again after a stint on loan, but was loaned out to QPR on two separate occasions.
Another brief loan period at Peterborough was followed by a free transfer to Barnsley, where he made 39 appearances. After one season with the Tykes, Williams returned down south to play for Gillingham, appearing alonside new Wanderers recruit Leon Johnson, before moving to Swansea City last summer.
A change in management at the Liberty Stadium towards the end of the campaign resulted in Williams' release from the Swans in May, and after a long process, Paul Lambert is thrilled to have got his man:
"I'm absolutely delighted at signing him. We've been trying to get him all summer, and there's been a lot of to-ing and fro-ing. He's a terrific player who's played a lot of games at a higher level.
"I saw him play against us for Swansea in the Carling Cup last season and was impressed with him, and I'm very happy to have signed him."
Williams passed his medical on Thursday evening and is now awaiting the minor formality of international clearance to complete his move, having most recently played in Wales. Wycombe
QPR travel to Wycombe today for a pre-season friendly against a club John Gregory used to manage. Also on the QPR coaching staff are two former Wycombe coaches, Steve Brown and Keith Ryan, recently released by Wycombe. Wycombe almost signed QPR's Tommy Doherty until appendicitis kod the deal. Wycombe's latest signing is former QPR loanee Tommy Williams (of playoff final fame). Wycombe of course are hosts to former QPR 'tennant", The Wasps!
QPR have played Wycombe in pre-season friendlies previously: July 1996 vs Trevor Sinclair's QPR! and a year laterJuly 1997 Wycombe vs John Spencer's QPR!
QPR's first League game against Wycombe was in August 2001, where Laurie Sanchez's Wycombe (Sanchez having previously been wanted by QPR) inflicted QPR's first defeat of the season - QPR's team: Day, Forbes, Askar, Palmer (c), Bignot, Ebeli M'bombo, Perry, Bonnet, Connolly (Warren 80), Thomson, McEuuen (Pacquette 74). Subs not used: Ball, Wardley, Barr Match Report
A year later, August 2002 Wycombe crushed QPR 4-1 with four players sent off:
QPR's Team: S Royce, M Rose, S Palmer, D Shittu, T Forbes, T Williams, R Langley (E Doudou 90), M Bircham, K Gallen, K Connolly (Bean 69). Report
And March 2004: QPR came from 0-2 down to draw 2-2 - QPR: L Camp, A Gnohere, C Carlisle, T Forbes ( R Edghill 46), M Bircham ( M Bean 86), R Johnson, M Rowlands, K McLeod ( J Cureton 75 ), P Furlong, K Gallen, T Thorpe Report
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - STERN TEST
On Saturday afternoon, QPR travel to Wycombe Wanderers for their second friendly of the pre-season campaign.
Although results aren't important at this stage, manager John Gregory will be hoping for a positive outcome at Adams Park.
While many changes were made during the match against Celtic earlier this month, Gregory is planning to field a strong side for this fixture where a large number of the players will be expected to complete 90 minutes.
Meanwhile, Ben Sahar and Michael Mancienne - who officially join on loan from Chelsea at the start of next month - have been given permission by their parent club to take part in this fixture.
No fewer than nine players have joined Wycombe in the summer and, with this weekend's match their only home friendly of the pre-season, Wanderers fans are likely to be out in their numbers.
And it is a game that Gregory is looking forward to.
"After all the activity off the pitch in the last four weeks, I am getting closer now to a starting line-up for the forthcoming season," he said.
"I will be taking a 20-man squad to Adams Park and I am thoroughly looking forward to the game. It will be a very stern test for us."
The Rangers boss, who managed Wycombe between 1996 and 1998, added:
"It will be nice for me to go back there and see a lot of old familiar faces, although, fortunately, Brownie and Rhino will not be playing against us!" QPR
WYCOMBE OFFICIAL SITE - LIVE & EXCLUSIVE: WYCOMBE VS QPR
If you can't make it to Adams Park tomorrow then don't forget that you can keep in touch with all the action live and exclusive on Wanderers World.
Our Match Live console will be broadcasting a full commentary as the Blues face Queens Park Rangers in their first pre-season friendly on home turf..
It's been three months since Paul Lambert's side appeared at Adams Park, and after making wholesale changes to his squad over the summer, the 'gaffer' is looking forward to tomorrow's encounter...:
The 'gaffer' has signed ten new players this summer, all of whom are likely to feature tomorrow afternoon against the Rangers, and Lambert feels that the new arrivals are bedding in well:
"When you get so many new players you need them to settle in and gel quickly. We needed lads who'd played a lot of games and had a lot of experience, and that's what we've got which should stand us in good stead. I've got an idea of my starting line-up for the Accrington game but the ones who aren't involved are just as important - it's a squad game."
"We've got the luxury of back-up throughout the squad. If anything happens to one of the players, we've got strong enough lads to cope. We'll be playing a massive amount of matches this season and we'll need a big enough squad to see us through."
"Some of the lads might play for an hour or so against QPR. We'll try to change it around and let the lads get match fitness under their belts. QPR have got a decent side, and John Gregory has got them going well. They're a Championship side so it'll be difficult for us, but I'm looking forward to it."
And the manager has issued a rallying call of support to everyone involved with the club to help the team push towards promotion this season:
"The most important people in this club are the players and the people that watch the team. The fans will play a massive part and if we can all pull in the same direction then we won't be far away at the end of the season."
New signing Gary Holt could be forced to sit out the clash with John Gregory's side due to the wrist injury he sustained on the pre-season tour of Germany. However, midfield duo Chris Palmer and Matt Bloomfield, who have recently been recovering knocks, have returned to full fitness and should feature in the friendly.
Long term absentees Mike Williamson and Will Antwi are the only players definitely missing from tomorrow's squad, and summer arrivals John Sutton, David McCracken and Martin Bullock are all set to appear at Adams Park for the first time.
For the Rangers, new loan signing Ben Sahar could make his first appearance in the Hoops following his move from Chelsea. The Israelian international could be joined by fellow new arrivals Daniel Nardiello and John Curtis as the R's take part in their second friendly, following a 5-1 defeat at the hands of Glasgow Celtic.
To follow the clash, tune into Match Live and join Matt Cecil and Ross Jeavons from around 2.55pm, and all the team news and full commentary with follow....
. Wycombe
WILLIAMS MAKES IT A PERFECT TEN
Posted on: Thu 26 Jul 2007
Blues have captured their tenth signing of the summer in the form of left-sided player Tom Williams, subject to international clearance.
The 27-year-old, who can list Birmingham and West Ham amongst his former clubs, has put pen to paper on a two-year-deal with the Wanderers and brings to an end Paul Lambert's long search for new players:
"That's my ten signings completed," the Blues' boss told wwfc.com. "We've got a very strong squad now and we're going to give it a really good go this season to try and get out of this league."
Lambert declared at the beginning of the summer that he was looking to bring in ten new faces to bolster his squad, and following the arrivals of Martin Bullock, Craig Woodman, Scott Shearer, David McCracken, Leon Johnson, Derek Duncan, John Sutton, Jack Obersteller and Gary Holt, the signing of Williams completes the set.
The Carshalton-born player can be classed as an international, having made one appearance for the Cyprus national team in 2006 courtesy of his mother's nationality. He began his career at non-league Walton & Hersham before being snapped up by West Ham United for a fee of £40,000.
However, Williams left the Hammers in 2001 without making an appearance, moving to Peterborough United on a permanent basis after a successful loan spell. The following year, he made the switch to Birmingham City for £350,000, again after a stint on loan, but was loaned out to QPR on two separate occasions.
Another brief loan period at Peterborough was followed by a free transfer to Barnsley, where he made 39 appearances. After one season with the Tykes, Williams returned down south to play for Gillingham, appearing alonside new Wanderers recruit Leon Johnson, before moving to Swansea City last summer.
A change in management at the Liberty Stadium towards the end of the campaign resulted in Williams' release from the Swans in May, and after a long process, Paul Lambert is thrilled to have got his man:
"I'm absolutely delighted at signing him. We've been trying to get him all summer, and there's been a lot of to-ing and fro-ing. He's a terrific player who's played a lot of games at a higher level.
"I saw him play against us for Swansea in the Carling Cup last season and was impressed with him, and I'm very happy to have signed him."
Williams passed his medical on Thursday evening and is now awaiting the minor formality of international clearance to complete his move, having most recently played in Wales. Wycombe
Friday, July 27, 2007
Factoid: Camp, Walton & Blackstock all in Football League's Squad vs Italian League
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A Little over a year ago: Camp, Walton, Blackstock, all with their old clubs were in the Football League Under-21 Squad to play the Italian squad. Some of the other players in the squad have moved on up; others have moved on down.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE Magazine - APRIL 2006
Football League
The Football League Under-21 Squad
Goalkeepers
Lee Camp...........................................(Derby County)
Scott Flinders .............................................(Barnsley)
Defenders
Luke Chambers .........................(Northampton Town)
Simon Francis.................................(Sheffield United)
Wes Morgan ...............................(Nottingham Forest)
Sam Tillen ..................................................(Brentford)
Scott Wiseman............................................(Hull City)
Midfielders
Chris Eagles.................................................(Watford)
Tom Soares .......................................(Crystal Palace)
Simon Walton......................................(Leeds United)
John Welsh .................................................(Hull City)
Greg Halford................................(Colchester United)
Strikers
Dexter Blackstock...............................(Southampton)
Leroy Lita.....................................................(Reading)
Izale McLeod............................(Milton Keynes Dons)
Ashley Young ...............................................(Watford)
Billy Paynter ................................................(Hull City)
The Football League is looking to repeat its recent Under-21
fixture against the Italian League next season in what it hopes willbecome an annual contest. The
two Leagues met at Hull City’s KC Stadium last month, for the
first time since 1998, with The Football League triumphing 1-0.
The match is viewed as the pinnacle of The Football League’s
successful Youth Development
programme and of the seventeen
players used eleven came from
Championship clubs, five from
League 1 and one from League 2,
giving team manager and England
Under-21 boss Peter Taylor the
opportunity to cast his eye over
the best young players in The Football League.
The League’s Chief Operating
Officer Andy Williamson
commented ‘The match was a
great success and showed just
how much young talent there is
in The Football League. Our clubs
are contributing a great deal to
the development of young players
for the national team and this
match gives those players
a chance to impress and earn
themselves a future in
representative football.’
The game itself, played against
players from Italy’s Serie B, was
settled by a header from
Southampton’s Dexter Blackstock
in the 68th minute and was played
in front of an appreciative crowd
of 6,265 with children under the
age of seven admitted free as part
of The League’s ‘Fans of the
Future’ initiative.
Following the game Taylor
commented ‘It’s been a very
positive night. This inter-League
game is a very good fixture. It gives
players a chance to impress and,
for myself as the England Under-21
manager, it gives me the
opportunity to look more closely
at players.
‘To beat Italy you have to work
hard and that’s exactly what we did.
Lots of pluses came out of the game
and a lot of players have done
themselves no harm whatsoever - all
of them have the potential to play for
the England Under-21’s.’
True to his word, in the week
following the game, Taylor
selected five players from his
Football League team - including
for the first time MK Dons’ Izale
McLeod - in his squad for the U21
international against Norway at
Reading, which England went on
to win 3-1.
A Little over a year ago: Camp, Walton, Blackstock, all with their old clubs were in the Football League Under-21 Squad to play the Italian squad. Some of the other players in the squad have moved on up; others have moved on down.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE Magazine - APRIL 2006
Football League
The Football League Under-21 Squad
Goalkeepers
Lee Camp...........................................(Derby County)
Scott Flinders .............................................(Barnsley)
Defenders
Luke Chambers .........................(Northampton Town)
Simon Francis.................................(Sheffield United)
Wes Morgan ...............................(Nottingham Forest)
Sam Tillen ..................................................(Brentford)
Scott Wiseman............................................(Hull City)
Midfielders
Chris Eagles.................................................(Watford)
Tom Soares .......................................(Crystal Palace)
Simon Walton......................................(Leeds United)
John Welsh .................................................(Hull City)
Greg Halford................................(Colchester United)
Strikers
Dexter Blackstock...............................(Southampton)
Leroy Lita.....................................................(Reading)
Izale McLeod............................(Milton Keynes Dons)
Ashley Young ...............................................(Watford)
Billy Paynter ................................................(Hull City)
The Football League is looking to repeat its recent Under-21
fixture against the Italian League next season in what it hopes willbecome an annual contest. The
two Leagues met at Hull City’s KC Stadium last month, for the
first time since 1998, with The Football League triumphing 1-0.
The match is viewed as the pinnacle of The Football League’s
successful Youth Development
programme and of the seventeen
players used eleven came from
Championship clubs, five from
League 1 and one from League 2,
giving team manager and England
Under-21 boss Peter Taylor the
opportunity to cast his eye over
the best young players in The Football League.
The League’s Chief Operating
Officer Andy Williamson
commented ‘The match was a
great success and showed just
how much young talent there is
in The Football League. Our clubs
are contributing a great deal to
the development of young players
for the national team and this
match gives those players
a chance to impress and earn
themselves a future in
representative football.’
The game itself, played against
players from Italy’s Serie B, was
settled by a header from
Southampton’s Dexter Blackstock
in the 68th minute and was played
in front of an appreciative crowd
of 6,265 with children under the
age of seven admitted free as part
of The League’s ‘Fans of the
Future’ initiative.
Following the game Taylor
commented ‘It’s been a very
positive night. This inter-League
game is a very good fixture. It gives
players a chance to impress and,
for myself as the England Under-21
manager, it gives me the
opportunity to look more closely
at players.
‘To beat Italy you have to work
hard and that’s exactly what we did.
Lots of pluses came out of the game
and a lot of players have done
themselves no harm whatsoever - all
of them have the potential to play for
the England Under-21’s.’
True to his word, in the week
following the game, Taylor
selected five players from his
Football League team - including
for the first time MK Dons’ Izale
McLeod - in his squad for the U21
international against Norway at
Reading, which England went on
to win 3-1.
Confirmed: Charlton's Simon Walton Signs for QPR
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QPR OFFICIAL SITE - ADDICKS ACE SIGNS
QPR are delighted to announce the £200,000 signing of Charlton Athletic ace Simon Walton.
The 19-year-old midfielder has penned a three-year deal at Loftus Road and, in doing so, becomes John Gregory's seventh arrival of the summer, following in the footsteps of Chris Barker, Danny Nardiello, John Curtis, Michael Mancienne, Ben Sahar and Lee Camp.
"I'm glad it is all sorted out,'' Walton told www.qpr.co.uk. "I've already played five full games during pre-season with Charlton, so I feel fresh and I'm raring to go.
"I like to put my foot in as a player, and give my all for the team. I'd run through a brick wall if asked to.
"I might not play well every week, but I will always give 100 per cent. That's probably one of the main pluses of my game.
"Now I can't wait for the first game of the season against Bristol City on 11th August."
A product of the Leeds United academy, Walton made his professional debut at the tender age of 16.
He went on to make 37 appearances in all competitions for the Whites, before joining Charlton Athletic for a fee of £500,000 at the start of the 2006/07 season.
Iain Dowie's surprise early sacking at The Valley disrupted Walton's progress though, and he spent time on loan at Ipswich Town and Cardiff City.
The tough tackling midfielder, who can also play in defence, scored against the R's last season, in the Tractor Boys' 3-1 win at Loftus Road in August.
Gaffer John Gregory believes he can get the best out of a player once likened to Leeds United and England international David Batty, commenting: "Simon has been a victim of circumstance in the last 18 months or so.
"I think that we will benefit greatly from the fact that Iain Dowie signed Simon at Charlton and Alan Pardew's arrival has meant that Alan wants his own players in his team.
"Consequently, Simon has become surplus to his requirements.
"Simon is 19 years old but his presence on the field belies his age.
"I think he is going to quickly become a fans' favourite with his no-nonsense approach and 100% commitment to wearing the blue and white hooped shirt."
Walton will wear the No.19 shirt. QPR
CHARLTON OFFICIAL SITE - Walton joins QPR
Simon Walton has left The Valley to join Charlton's Championship neighbours Queens Park Rangers.
The versatile defender-cum-midfielder, who spent two spells away from SE7 on loan last term, has sealed a permanent £200,000 switch to Loftus Road.
Walton, 19, was the first signing of the Iain Dowie era last summer, but spent most of the campaign plying his trade for both Ipswich Town and Cardiff City in the second tier.
And he actually netted against the Hoops in the second match of his initial spell as a Tractor Boy, converting a 62nd-minute penalty as Ipswich came from behind to win 3-1 in West London.
Former boss Dowie initially paid Leeds United £500,000 for his services, though Walton spent time East Anglia and South Wales while the dramatic events unfolded at The Valley.
Having taken the plunge and moved south, the former England U19 international was a regular fixture in Charlton's pre-season campaign, but having played just five games for Leeds the previous campaign, a move to Ipswich Town was seen as a handy step in his route to the Addicks first team.
Immediately catching the eye for the Tractor Boys, his one-month loan was quickly extended to four months and Walton's arrival at Portman Road coincided with a five-match unbeaten run that saw him score two penalties as well as a deflected effort against Birmingham City.
Combative by nature, Walton's no-nonsense presence in the middle of the park saw him collect six yellow cards and a suspension before he was sent off in a 2-1 defeat at Derby County.
Such competitiveness is a trait that has followed Walton throughout his career from the moment he volunteered to take - and score - a penalty in his first Leeds United outing in pre-season, before being later dismissed for two bookings.
And he would go on to feature 38 times for Leeds, netting three goals until his Valley switch.
Meanwhile, after 19 appearances for Ipswich, Walton returned to The Valley and played his one and only reserve-team fixture, skippering the second string to a 1-0 reserve win at Chelsea on January 22nd.
And his progression continued across the Severn Bridge when he joined the Bluebirds nine days later in a bid to aid their promotion push, and life in Wales started in fine fashion when he was named Sky Sports' man of the match on his debut against Barnsley.
A double booking against former club Leeds - the second a harsh decision for diving - saw him take another early bath and face another ban, and then a third red card late in the game against Sheffield Wednesday on April 4th ruled him out for five matches, effectively ending his season.
Walton played in the opening friendly date of the season, helping Charlton to a 5-0 friendly win at Tooting & Mitcham, but he failed to travel with the first team in their recent trip to Spain, instead representing the reserves at non-league duo Wytleleafe and Brentwood Town. Charlton
QPR OFFICIAL SITE IN PROFILE: SIMON WALTON
Simon Walton began his career with Leeds United at the tender age of 16.
His first ever senior appearance for the Elland Road outfit arrived against Spanish giants Valencia in a pre-season friendly in 2004, where he scored a penalty - and received his marching orders for two bookable offences!
Disciplinary problems hardly hindered the England Under-16 international's progress though, and in his first full season as a professional, he racked up an impressive 32 appearances in all competitions, weighing in with priceless goals against Reading, Preston North End and Cardiff City.
The Yorkshiremen could only manage 14th place in the Championship that year, though, and Blackwell's subsequent strivings for a Play-Off place the following season saw a host of established players join the Club. As a result, Walton was only used on five occasions in 2005/06.
A move to Charlton Athletic followed at the start of the 2006/07 campaign.
Walton became Iain Dowie's first signing, for a fee of £500,000, but when Dowie was sacked just 12 games into the new campaign, Walton slipped down the pecking order at The Valley.
He quickly moved on-loan to get some regular first-team football, plying his trade for Ipswich, for whom he made 19 appearances, scoring three goals, including one from the spot against the R's.
After his loan spell with the Tractor Boys ended in January, the highly-rated 19 year-old joined Cardiff Cardiff on loan for the remainder of the season. QPR
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - ADDICKS ACE SIGNS
QPR are delighted to announce the £200,000 signing of Charlton Athletic ace Simon Walton.
The 19-year-old midfielder has penned a three-year deal at Loftus Road and, in doing so, becomes John Gregory's seventh arrival of the summer, following in the footsteps of Chris Barker, Danny Nardiello, John Curtis, Michael Mancienne, Ben Sahar and Lee Camp.
"I'm glad it is all sorted out,'' Walton told www.qpr.co.uk. "I've already played five full games during pre-season with Charlton, so I feel fresh and I'm raring to go.
"I like to put my foot in as a player, and give my all for the team. I'd run through a brick wall if asked to.
"I might not play well every week, but I will always give 100 per cent. That's probably one of the main pluses of my game.
"Now I can't wait for the first game of the season against Bristol City on 11th August."
A product of the Leeds United academy, Walton made his professional debut at the tender age of 16.
He went on to make 37 appearances in all competitions for the Whites, before joining Charlton Athletic for a fee of £500,000 at the start of the 2006/07 season.
Iain Dowie's surprise early sacking at The Valley disrupted Walton's progress though, and he spent time on loan at Ipswich Town and Cardiff City.
The tough tackling midfielder, who can also play in defence, scored against the R's last season, in the Tractor Boys' 3-1 win at Loftus Road in August.
Gaffer John Gregory believes he can get the best out of a player once likened to Leeds United and England international David Batty, commenting: "Simon has been a victim of circumstance in the last 18 months or so.
"I think that we will benefit greatly from the fact that Iain Dowie signed Simon at Charlton and Alan Pardew's arrival has meant that Alan wants his own players in his team.
"Consequently, Simon has become surplus to his requirements.
"Simon is 19 years old but his presence on the field belies his age.
"I think he is going to quickly become a fans' favourite with his no-nonsense approach and 100% commitment to wearing the blue and white hooped shirt."
Walton will wear the No.19 shirt. QPR
CHARLTON OFFICIAL SITE - Walton joins QPR
Simon Walton has left The Valley to join Charlton's Championship neighbours Queens Park Rangers.
The versatile defender-cum-midfielder, who spent two spells away from SE7 on loan last term, has sealed a permanent £200,000 switch to Loftus Road.
Walton, 19, was the first signing of the Iain Dowie era last summer, but spent most of the campaign plying his trade for both Ipswich Town and Cardiff City in the second tier.
And he actually netted against the Hoops in the second match of his initial spell as a Tractor Boy, converting a 62nd-minute penalty as Ipswich came from behind to win 3-1 in West London.
Former boss Dowie initially paid Leeds United £500,000 for his services, though Walton spent time East Anglia and South Wales while the dramatic events unfolded at The Valley.
Having taken the plunge and moved south, the former England U19 international was a regular fixture in Charlton's pre-season campaign, but having played just five games for Leeds the previous campaign, a move to Ipswich Town was seen as a handy step in his route to the Addicks first team.
Immediately catching the eye for the Tractor Boys, his one-month loan was quickly extended to four months and Walton's arrival at Portman Road coincided with a five-match unbeaten run that saw him score two penalties as well as a deflected effort against Birmingham City.
Combative by nature, Walton's no-nonsense presence in the middle of the park saw him collect six yellow cards and a suspension before he was sent off in a 2-1 defeat at Derby County.
Such competitiveness is a trait that has followed Walton throughout his career from the moment he volunteered to take - and score - a penalty in his first Leeds United outing in pre-season, before being later dismissed for two bookings.
And he would go on to feature 38 times for Leeds, netting three goals until his Valley switch.
Meanwhile, after 19 appearances for Ipswich, Walton returned to The Valley and played his one and only reserve-team fixture, skippering the second string to a 1-0 reserve win at Chelsea on January 22nd.
And his progression continued across the Severn Bridge when he joined the Bluebirds nine days later in a bid to aid their promotion push, and life in Wales started in fine fashion when he was named Sky Sports' man of the match on his debut against Barnsley.
A double booking against former club Leeds - the second a harsh decision for diving - saw him take another early bath and face another ban, and then a third red card late in the game against Sheffield Wednesday on April 4th ruled him out for five matches, effectively ending his season.
Walton played in the opening friendly date of the season, helping Charlton to a 5-0 friendly win at Tooting & Mitcham, but he failed to travel with the first team in their recent trip to Spain, instead representing the reserves at non-league duo Wytleleafe and Brentwood Town. Charlton
QPR OFFICIAL SITE IN PROFILE: SIMON WALTON
Simon Walton began his career with Leeds United at the tender age of 16.
His first ever senior appearance for the Elland Road outfit arrived against Spanish giants Valencia in a pre-season friendly in 2004, where he scored a penalty - and received his marching orders for two bookable offences!
Disciplinary problems hardly hindered the England Under-16 international's progress though, and in his first full season as a professional, he racked up an impressive 32 appearances in all competitions, weighing in with priceless goals against Reading, Preston North End and Cardiff City.
The Yorkshiremen could only manage 14th place in the Championship that year, though, and Blackwell's subsequent strivings for a Play-Off place the following season saw a host of established players join the Club. As a result, Walton was only used on five occasions in 2005/06.
A move to Charlton Athletic followed at the start of the 2006/07 campaign.
Walton became Iain Dowie's first signing, for a fee of £500,000, but when Dowie was sacked just 12 games into the new campaign, Walton slipped down the pecking order at The Valley.
He quickly moved on-loan to get some regular first-team football, plying his trade for Ipswich, for whom he made 19 appearances, scoring three goals, including one from the spot against the R's.
After his loan spell with the Tractor Boys ended in January, the highly-rated 19 year-old joined Cardiff Cardiff on loan for the remainder of the season. QPR
Confirmation: Lee Camp Signs for QPR
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QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: CAMP PENS DEAL
The Club are delighted to announce the signing of England Under-21 goalkeeper Lee Camp from Derby County for a fee of £300,000.
After two successful loan spells with the R's, Camp, 22, has finally made his switch to W12 a permanent one, after putting pen to paper on a three-year deal.
The transfer represents somewhat of a coup for gaffer John Gregory, who has always stated his intentions to reunite Camp with the current R's squad, with whom he made such a notable contribution during the latter stages of last season.
The Rangers manager said: "It feels like an absolute eternity since I started competing for the permanent transfer of Lee Camp.
"I have finally managed to get my number one priority of the summer in, and I couldn't be more delighted.
"For the first time as manager of QPR I have found myself in a position where I can pay a transfer fee.
"I have been given a small transfer kitty so I have to spend the money very wisely.
"Lee played an integral part in helping us maintain our Championship status last season. He is an outstanding goalkeeper and his arrival is a massive boost, not only to the squad but also to our supporters.
"Somehow we have managed to put together the £300,000 it has cost us in bringing Lee to Loftus Road, which has been paid directly by QPR and not by any other outside sources.
"When we sold Lee Cook, Chairman Gianni Paladini promised me there would be a percentage of Cookie's fee that I could spend in the market this summer, and he has been true to his word."
Camp will wear the No.1 shirt.QPR
DERBY OFFICIAL SITE - CAMP MAKES RANGERS SWITCH
Goalkeeper Lee Camp has completed a permanent move to Coca-Cola Championship side Queens Park Rangers for a £300,000 fee.
The 22-year-old has enjoyed two previous successful loan spells at Loftus Road and he has headed south once again to rejoin John Gregory's Hoops.
Derby-born Camp made his debut for the Rams at the age of 19, late in the 2002/03 season, and made a total of 97 appearances for the club he has supported since childhood.
His first loan to QPR came in the final two months of 2003/04, where he played 12 games in helping them win promotion to the Championship, and a further 11 appearances followed in a three-month spell earlier this year.
Camp was also loaned out to Burton Albion in 2002/03, where played five Conference games before he returned to Derby and made his debut, and he also made three appearances during a spell at Norwich City late in 2006. Derby Official
QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: CAMP PENS DEAL
The Club are delighted to announce the signing of England Under-21 goalkeeper Lee Camp from Derby County for a fee of £300,000.
After two successful loan spells with the R's, Camp, 22, has finally made his switch to W12 a permanent one, after putting pen to paper on a three-year deal.
The transfer represents somewhat of a coup for gaffer John Gregory, who has always stated his intentions to reunite Camp with the current R's squad, with whom he made such a notable contribution during the latter stages of last season.
The Rangers manager said: "It feels like an absolute eternity since I started competing for the permanent transfer of Lee Camp.
"I have finally managed to get my number one priority of the summer in, and I couldn't be more delighted.
"For the first time as manager of QPR I have found myself in a position where I can pay a transfer fee.
"I have been given a small transfer kitty so I have to spend the money very wisely.
"Lee played an integral part in helping us maintain our Championship status last season. He is an outstanding goalkeeper and his arrival is a massive boost, not only to the squad but also to our supporters.
"Somehow we have managed to put together the £300,000 it has cost us in bringing Lee to Loftus Road, which has been paid directly by QPR and not by any other outside sources.
"When we sold Lee Cook, Chairman Gianni Paladini promised me there would be a percentage of Cookie's fee that I could spend in the market this summer, and he has been true to his word."
Camp will wear the No.1 shirt.QPR
DERBY OFFICIAL SITE - CAMP MAKES RANGERS SWITCH
Goalkeeper Lee Camp has completed a permanent move to Coca-Cola Championship side Queens Park Rangers for a £300,000 fee.
The 22-year-old has enjoyed two previous successful loan spells at Loftus Road and he has headed south once again to rejoin John Gregory's Hoops.
Derby-born Camp made his debut for the Rams at the age of 19, late in the 2002/03 season, and made a total of 97 appearances for the club he has supported since childhood.
His first loan to QPR came in the final two months of 2003/04, where he played 12 games in helping them win promotion to the Championship, and a further 11 appearances followed in a three-month spell earlier this year.
Camp was also loaned out to Burton Albion in 2002/03, where played five Conference games before he returned to Derby and made his debut, and he also made three appearances during a spell at Norwich City late in 2006. Derby Official
QPR Fans Rank 12th in Championship in Optimism Survey
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QPR Fans currently rank 12th in Championship Fan optimism (The survey goes on until season kickoff)
Current Survey Findings
SEE Barclaycard/Football Fan Census
Championship
Wolves
Sheff United
Watford
Charlton Athletic
Leicester City
Norwich City
Plymouth Argyle
Burnley
Blackpool
Cardiff City
Sheffield Wednesday
QPR
Preton North End
Coventry City
Colchester United
WBA
Ipswich Town
Southampton
Bristol City
Hull City
Stoke City
Barnsley City
Crystal Palace
Scunthorpe United
Saints fans lacking enthusiasm for 2007/08, claims survey
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SAINTS fans are among the least optimistic of all the Championship clubs - according to a survey conducted by Barclaycard.
To date, over 5,700 fans have completed the survey and fans still have the chance to share their thoughts at www.barclaycard.co.uk/football The survey is being run in partnership with independent research body the Football Fans Census and final results will be available prior to the season kick off....
The national survey of 5,724 fans of English League Football Clubs was conducted by the Football Fans Census on behalf of Barclaycard between 4th and 18th July 2007.
The survey was conducted online and supporters of all 92 teams in the Premiership and Football League were represented. 48% of respondents were season ticket holders.
The survey will run until season kick off - the results shown below are as at July 18.
Barclays Premier League.
1. Manchester United 2. Tottenham Hotspur 3. Chelsea 4. Liverpool 5. PORTSMOUTH 6. Aston Villa 7. Wigan Athletic 8. Newcastle United 9. Blackburn Rovers 10. West Ham United 11. Everton 12. Arsenal 13. Sunderland 14. Manchester City 15. Reading 16. Middlesbrough 17. Birmingham City 18. Derby County 19. Fulham 20. Bolton Wanderers.
Championship.
1. Wolves 2. Sheffield United 3. Watford 4. Charlton Athletic 5. Leicester City 6. Norwich City 7. Plymouth Argyle 8. Burnley 9. Blackpool 10. Cardiff City 11. Sheffield Wednesday 12. QPR 13. Preston North End 14. Coventry City 15. Colchester United 16. WBA 17. Ipswich Town 18. SOUTHAMPTON 19. Bristol City 20. Hull City 21. Stoke City 22. Barnsley 23. Crystal Palace 24. Scunthorpe United Report
QPR Fans currently rank 12th in Championship Fan optimism (The survey goes on until season kickoff)
Current Survey Findings
SEE Barclaycard/Football Fan Census
Championship
Wolves
Sheff United
Watford
Charlton Athletic
Leicester City
Norwich City
Plymouth Argyle
Burnley
Blackpool
Cardiff City
Sheffield Wednesday
QPR
Preton North End
Coventry City
Colchester United
WBA
Ipswich Town
Southampton
Bristol City
Hull City
Stoke City
Barnsley City
Crystal Palace
Scunthorpe United
Saints fans lacking enthusiasm for 2007/08, claims survey
)
SAINTS fans are among the least optimistic of all the Championship clubs - according to a survey conducted by Barclaycard.
To date, over 5,700 fans have completed the survey and fans still have the chance to share their thoughts at www.barclaycard.co.uk/football The survey is being run in partnership with independent research body the Football Fans Census and final results will be available prior to the season kick off....
The national survey of 5,724 fans of English League Football Clubs was conducted by the Football Fans Census on behalf of Barclaycard between 4th and 18th July 2007.
The survey was conducted online and supporters of all 92 teams in the Premiership and Football League were represented. 48% of respondents were season ticket holders.
The survey will run until season kick off - the results shown below are as at July 18.
Barclays Premier League.
1. Manchester United 2. Tottenham Hotspur 3. Chelsea 4. Liverpool 5. PORTSMOUTH 6. Aston Villa 7. Wigan Athletic 8. Newcastle United 9. Blackburn Rovers 10. West Ham United 11. Everton 12. Arsenal 13. Sunderland 14. Manchester City 15. Reading 16. Middlesbrough 17. Birmingham City 18. Derby County 19. Fulham 20. Bolton Wanderers.
Championship.
1. Wolves 2. Sheffield United 3. Watford 4. Charlton Athletic 5. Leicester City 6. Norwich City 7. Plymouth Argyle 8. Burnley 9. Blackpool 10. Cardiff City 11. Sheffield Wednesday 12. QPR 13. Preston North End 14. Coventry City 15. Colchester United 16. WBA 17. Ipswich Town 18. SOUTHAMPTON 19. Bristol City 20. Hull City 21. Stoke City 22. Barnsley 23. Crystal Palace 24. Scunthorpe United Report
BBC - Lee Camp Signing for QPR
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But not on the QPR or Derby Official Sites
REVISED BBC REPORT
QPR set to sign Rams keeper Camp
Queens Park Rangers have signed goalkeeper Lee Camp from Derby, subject to a medical.
Camp, 22, will join Rangers for a fee of about £300,000 after several weeks of negotiations.
The England Under-21 international is hugely popular among Rangers supporters following two successful loan spells at Loftus Road.
Rangers are also expected to complete the signing of midfielder Simon Walton, 19, from Charlton in the next 24 hours. BBC
ORIGINAL BBC REPORT
BBC - QPR set to sign Rams keeper Camp
Rangers newcomer Camp is an England Under-21 international
Queens Park Rangers have signed goalkeeper Lee Camp from Derby, subject to a medical.
Camp, 22, will join Rangers for a fee of around £300,000.
The England Under-21 international is hugely popular among Rangers supporters following two successful loan spells at Loftus Road.
His signing is set to be funded by the Winton family, who paid for QPR's £350,000 capture of defender Dan Shittu from Charlton in 2002.
Under the terms of that deal, the Wintons were entitled to a share of the transfer fee when Shittu was sold to Watford last year.
The family had pledged to put any profit they made from Shittu's sale back into the Championship club.
Rangers are also expected to complete the signing of midfielder Simon Walton, 19, from Charlton in the next 24 hours. BBC
But not on the QPR or Derby Official Sites
REVISED BBC REPORT
QPR set to sign Rams keeper Camp
Queens Park Rangers have signed goalkeeper Lee Camp from Derby, subject to a medical.
Camp, 22, will join Rangers for a fee of about £300,000 after several weeks of negotiations.
The England Under-21 international is hugely popular among Rangers supporters following two successful loan spells at Loftus Road.
Rangers are also expected to complete the signing of midfielder Simon Walton, 19, from Charlton in the next 24 hours. BBC
ORIGINAL BBC REPORT
BBC - QPR set to sign Rams keeper Camp
Rangers newcomer Camp is an England Under-21 international
Queens Park Rangers have signed goalkeeper Lee Camp from Derby, subject to a medical.
Camp, 22, will join Rangers for a fee of around £300,000.
The England Under-21 international is hugely popular among Rangers supporters following two successful loan spells at Loftus Road.
His signing is set to be funded by the Winton family, who paid for QPR's £350,000 capture of defender Dan Shittu from Charlton in 2002.
Under the terms of that deal, the Wintons were entitled to a share of the transfer fee when Shittu was sold to Watford last year.
The family had pledged to put any profit they made from Shittu's sale back into the Championship club.
Rangers are also expected to complete the signing of midfielder Simon Walton, 19, from Charlton in the next 24 hours. BBC
Ex-QPR's Justin Cochrane's Has Brentford Trial
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Former QPR player, Justin Cochrane, who had been back at QPR training (and played versus Celtic) played for Brentford against Reading this week, coming on for the last half hour.
Crewe Vital Football - Cochrane Gets Brentford Run Out
Ex-Alex midfielder Justin Cochrane got a run out for Brentford whilst on trial tonight.
Cochrane came on for the final 30 minutes but couldn't stop the Bees crashing to a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Premiership Reading.
The former Hayes man was released from Rotherham United in June after his request to end his contract and has been looking for a club since. He's also had a trial at his boyhood club QPR.
Cochrane made over 70 appearances in an Alex shirt in his three years at the club before he moved to Rotherham in 2006. Crewe Vital Football
Cochrane as Brentford Photo
Brentford Match Report
Former QPR player, Justin Cochrane, who had been back at QPR training (and played versus Celtic) played for Brentford against Reading this week, coming on for the last half hour.
Crewe Vital Football - Cochrane Gets Brentford Run Out
Ex-Alex midfielder Justin Cochrane got a run out for Brentford whilst on trial tonight.
Cochrane came on for the final 30 minutes but couldn't stop the Bees crashing to a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Premiership Reading.
The former Hayes man was released from Rotherham United in June after his request to end his contract and has been looking for a club since. He's also had a trial at his boyhood club QPR.
Cochrane made over 70 appearances in an Alex shirt in his three years at the club before he moved to Rotherham in 2006. Crewe Vital Football
Cochrane as Brentford Photo
Brentford Match Report
QPR's Shabbaz Baidoo Trialing With Bournemouth
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Dorset Daily Echo - Travelling the world for trialists By Neil Perrett
CHERRIES boss Kevin Bond will tonight continue his search for new blood after casting his net from Hackney to Brazil - via France, Egypt and Paraguay.
Bond will run the rule over another cosmopolitan batch of trialists during Cherries' pre-season friendly against Oxford United (7.45pm kick-off).
Among England's representatives in the city of dreaming spires will be London-born striker Shabazz Baidoo who is currently on the books of QPR.
The 19-year-old, who has progressed through the ranks at Loftus Road, caught Bond's eye during a behind-closed-doors friendly at Chelsea earlier this year.
Baidoo has hit four goals in 34 appearances during his QPR career and featured predominately from the substitutes' bench in their Championship campaign last season.
South American trio Alfredo Novaes, Lidier Marmol and Marcio Giovanni look set to join Baidoo in the Cherries line-up at the Kassam Stadium.....
This is Dorset
Wikipedia Profile re Baidoo
Dorset Daily Echo - Travelling the world for trialists By Neil Perrett
CHERRIES boss Kevin Bond will tonight continue his search for new blood after casting his net from Hackney to Brazil - via France, Egypt and Paraguay.
Bond will run the rule over another cosmopolitan batch of trialists during Cherries' pre-season friendly against Oxford United (7.45pm kick-off).
Among England's representatives in the city of dreaming spires will be London-born striker Shabazz Baidoo who is currently on the books of QPR.
The 19-year-old, who has progressed through the ranks at Loftus Road, caught Bond's eye during a behind-closed-doors friendly at Chelsea earlier this year.
Baidoo has hit four goals in 34 appearances during his QPR career and featured predominately from the substitutes' bench in their Championship campaign last season.
South American trio Alfredo Novaes, Lidier Marmol and Marcio Giovanni look set to join Baidoo in the Cherries line-up at the Kassam Stadium.....
This is Dorset
Wikipedia Profile re Baidoo
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Chelsea Phrase Sahar/Mancienne to QPR a Little Differently!
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Chelsea Official Site
SAHAR AND MANCIENNE TRAIN WITH HOOPS
Chelsea Football Club has agreed to allow youngsters Ben Sahar and Michael Mancienne train with Queens Park Rangers.
We are discussing a loan deal, which has not yet been agreed, and the players have been cleared to appear for QPR in a friendly against Wycombe on Saturday. Chelsea
Chelsea Official Site
SAHAR AND MANCIENNE TRAIN WITH HOOPS
Chelsea Football Club has agreed to allow youngsters Ben Sahar and Michael Mancienne train with Queens Park Rangers.
We are discussing a loan deal, which has not yet been agreed, and the players have been cleared to appear for QPR in a friendly against Wycombe on Saturday. Chelsea
Confirmation: Chelsea's Ben Sahar Joins QPR on Loan
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UPDATE
QPR OFFICIAL - EXCLUSIVE: STRIKER JOINS
Chelsea youngster Ben Sahar is set to join the R's on an initial three-month loan deal.
The 17-year-old striker met his new team-mates for the first time this morning, and is expected to make his debut against Wycombe this weekend.
The loan deal has been agreed with our West London neighbours, and Sahar will officially join QPR on August 1st.
He is regarded as one of Israel's brightest talents and has already represented the full international squad, making his debut at the age of 17 to become his country's youngest ever player.
Sahar, who featured against England in March's goalless Euro 2008 qualifier, will wear the No.17 shirt.
Manager John Gregory was understandably delighted with his latest loan capture, commenting: "It is exciting to have somebody of Ben's undoubted potential being part of our set-up at the start of the new season.
"I use the word 'potential' as Ben has still got his whole career in front of him at the moment.
"Although he has got full caps for the national team and has made first-team appearances for Chelsa in the Premiership, it will still be a big step-up for Ben to become a regular player in the Championship, but we firmly believe it's a step-up that he is more-than-capable of achieving.
"We are delighted to have him here and I am sure he will improve our attacking options. I now have six recognised strikers who are all fighting for two or three places in the team.
"As ever, I would like to pay a debt of gratitude to Chelsea for giving us the opportunity to have him here, and to help him further his English footballing education." QPR
QPR Official Site SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT
Ben Sahar has told www.qpr.co.uk that he is looking forward to life as a Ranger.
The 17-year-old, who is set to join on an initial three-month loan from Chelsea at the start of August, said: "I am excited about this move and feel ready to play for the first-team.
"I have already shown that I know how to score goals, and hopefully I will do that for QPR."
Sahar, who joins Dexter Blackstock, Ray Jones, Stefan Moore, Marc Nygaard and Danny Nardiello to become John Gregory's sixth striker at the Club, added: "I am still young and I need to show that I deserve to be in the QPR team."
The Israeli-born forward signed for Chelsea last summer, and has quickly recognised how different the game is in this country.
"The style of football here is much more aggressive and you need to be stronger," he acknowledged.
"And the Championship is very tough, so it can only improve me as a player. That is why I am very happy to be here."
Sahar is set to make his Rangers debut at Wycombe this weekend, and he added: "I can't wait to wear the QPR shirt."
This interview is available in full on QPR World. QPR
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - IN PROFILE: BEN SAHAR
Born in Holon, Israel in August 1989, Ben Sahar first shot to prominence at the tender age of 15.
Sahar was spotted by Chelsea scouts whilst representing Israel in an Under-16 fixture against Ireland in 2004.
Described by former boss Itzhak Shum as one of Israel's 'brightest talents,' the highly-rated youngster eventually joined Chelsea from Hapoel Tel Aviv for £230,000 in May 2006, after a successful two month trial at Stamford Bridge.
Sahar, who was granted a Polish citizenship on his arrival in West London, made his Chelsea debut as a second half substitute in the Blues' F.A Cup third round tie against Macclesfield Town in January 2007.
Entering the fray for Salomon Kalou, Sahar enjoyed a productive debut and was used from the bench once again by Jose Mourinho a week later, in the Blues' Premiership fixture against Wigan Athletic.
Four weeks later, at the age of just 17 and a half, Sahar became the youngest player ever to play for Israel, in a friendly match against Ukraine.
In doing so, he became Chelsea's youngest player to earn international recognition.
A second cap against England followed soon after, before he became the youngest player to score for his country in his third a ppearance, bagging a brace against Estonia as a substitute in Israel's 4-0 win. QPR
UPDATE
QPR OFFICIAL - EXCLUSIVE: STRIKER JOINS
Chelsea youngster Ben Sahar is set to join the R's on an initial three-month loan deal.
The 17-year-old striker met his new team-mates for the first time this morning, and is expected to make his debut against Wycombe this weekend.
The loan deal has been agreed with our West London neighbours, and Sahar will officially join QPR on August 1st.
He is regarded as one of Israel's brightest talents and has already represented the full international squad, making his debut at the age of 17 to become his country's youngest ever player.
Sahar, who featured against England in March's goalless Euro 2008 qualifier, will wear the No.17 shirt.
Manager John Gregory was understandably delighted with his latest loan capture, commenting: "It is exciting to have somebody of Ben's undoubted potential being part of our set-up at the start of the new season.
"I use the word 'potential' as Ben has still got his whole career in front of him at the moment.
"Although he has got full caps for the national team and has made first-team appearances for Chelsa in the Premiership, it will still be a big step-up for Ben to become a regular player in the Championship, but we firmly believe it's a step-up that he is more-than-capable of achieving.
"We are delighted to have him here and I am sure he will improve our attacking options. I now have six recognised strikers who are all fighting for two or three places in the team.
"As ever, I would like to pay a debt of gratitude to Chelsea for giving us the opportunity to have him here, and to help him further his English footballing education." QPR
QPR Official Site SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT
Ben Sahar has told www.qpr.co.uk that he is looking forward to life as a Ranger.
The 17-year-old, who is set to join on an initial three-month loan from Chelsea at the start of August, said: "I am excited about this move and feel ready to play for the first-team.
"I have already shown that I know how to score goals, and hopefully I will do that for QPR."
Sahar, who joins Dexter Blackstock, Ray Jones, Stefan Moore, Marc Nygaard and Danny Nardiello to become John Gregory's sixth striker at the Club, added: "I am still young and I need to show that I deserve to be in the QPR team."
The Israeli-born forward signed for Chelsea last summer, and has quickly recognised how different the game is in this country.
"The style of football here is much more aggressive and you need to be stronger," he acknowledged.
"And the Championship is very tough, so it can only improve me as a player. That is why I am very happy to be here."
Sahar is set to make his Rangers debut at Wycombe this weekend, and he added: "I can't wait to wear the QPR shirt."
This interview is available in full on QPR World. QPR
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - IN PROFILE: BEN SAHAR
Born in Holon, Israel in August 1989, Ben Sahar first shot to prominence at the tender age of 15.
Sahar was spotted by Chelsea scouts whilst representing Israel in an Under-16 fixture against Ireland in 2004.
Described by former boss Itzhak Shum as one of Israel's 'brightest talents,' the highly-rated youngster eventually joined Chelsea from Hapoel Tel Aviv for £230,000 in May 2006, after a successful two month trial at Stamford Bridge.
Sahar, who was granted a Polish citizenship on his arrival in West London, made his Chelsea debut as a second half substitute in the Blues' F.A Cup third round tie against Macclesfield Town in January 2007.
Entering the fray for Salomon Kalou, Sahar enjoyed a productive debut and was used from the bench once again by Jose Mourinho a week later, in the Blues' Premiership fixture against Wigan Athletic.
Four weeks later, at the age of just 17 and a half, Sahar became the youngest player ever to play for Israel, in a friendly match against Ukraine.
In doing so, he became Chelsea's youngest player to earn international recognition.
A second cap against England followed soon after, before he became the youngest player to score for his country in his third a ppearance, bagging a brace against Estonia as a substitute in Israel's 4-0 win. QPR
Chelsea's Ben Sahar to QPR?
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Many rumours and news reports that Chelsea's Ben Sahar will be joining QPR on loan. Nothing on the QPR or Chelsea sites.
In the New York Times of all places "Chelsea has sent the Israeli international striker Ben Sahar, 17, on loan to another London club, Queens Park Rangers of the League Championship, for three months. Sahar is expected to return to Chelsea in late December, when the club will lose a number of its African players to their national teams in January for the Cup of Nations in Ghana." - NY Times
Many rumours and news reports that Chelsea's Ben Sahar will be joining QPR on loan. Nothing on the QPR or Chelsea sites.
In the New York Times of all places "Chelsea has sent the Israeli international striker Ben Sahar, 17, on loan to another London club, Queens Park Rangers of the League Championship, for three months. Sahar is expected to return to Chelsea in late December, when the club will lose a number of its African players to their national teams in January for the Cup of Nations in Ghana." - NY Times
QPR's Finances, Lee Cook Sale & ABC Loan
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Daily Mail - July 26 - Rangers saved by £2.5m fee for Cook
Fulham saved west London rivals Queens Park Rangers from administration when they paid £2.5million for winger Lee Cook, it has emerged.
The deal allows the debt-ridden club to repay a £1.3m loan from Panama-based money-lenders, the ABC Corporation, which is secured against Loftus Road.
Rangers already owe ABC £10m from the deal which took the club out of administration in 2002 but needed the extra cash to pay an outstanding tax bill and stave off a winding-up order from HM Revenue and Customs.
The money from last week's Cook transfer will allow the club to pay off the short-term loan and give chairman Gianni Paladini more time to find new investors.
Rangers director Nick De Marco said: "QPR were faced with a winding-up order in July. If the club had not found a substantial sum of money to pay off before 4 July, the club would have been put in administration.
"Faced with that risk and the need to pay various other debts and on-going costs, the club had no alternative than to seek a short-term bridging loan.
"Nobody was prepared to lend the club the sums required in time, apart from ABC. It's not a great agreement for QPR but it was a choice between that and administration. QPR are able to repay the loan now, in part from the proceeds of sale of Lee Cook."
Rangers are understood to be close to refinancing the £10m ABC loan with another money lender.
To aid this process, QPR directors have negotiated an early-repayment clause with ABC, which had not originally been expecting its money back until 2012.
Under the deal, QPR have until 31 July next year to pay off ABC with cash from another lender or the company will have the right to take over ownership of Loftus Road.
The possibility of losing the ground has raised alarm among fans but QPR sources are "extremely confident" the 2008 option will never be exercised.
The club are in advanced negotiations with a new financial backer and hope to make an announcement in the next few weeks.
Meanwhile, QPR are lining up a £350,000 move for Charlton midfielder Simon Walton.
Rangers boss John Gregory has earmarked the former Leeds teenager as a partner for Adam Bolder in the centre of his side's midfield. Mail
Daily Mail - July 26 - Rangers saved by £2.5m fee for Cook
Fulham saved west London rivals Queens Park Rangers from administration when they paid £2.5million for winger Lee Cook, it has emerged.
The deal allows the debt-ridden club to repay a £1.3m loan from Panama-based money-lenders, the ABC Corporation, which is secured against Loftus Road.
Rangers already owe ABC £10m from the deal which took the club out of administration in 2002 but needed the extra cash to pay an outstanding tax bill and stave off a winding-up order from HM Revenue and Customs.
The money from last week's Cook transfer will allow the club to pay off the short-term loan and give chairman Gianni Paladini more time to find new investors.
Rangers director Nick De Marco said: "QPR were faced with a winding-up order in July. If the club had not found a substantial sum of money to pay off before 4 July, the club would have been put in administration.
"Faced with that risk and the need to pay various other debts and on-going costs, the club had no alternative than to seek a short-term bridging loan.
"Nobody was prepared to lend the club the sums required in time, apart from ABC. It's not a great agreement for QPR but it was a choice between that and administration. QPR are able to repay the loan now, in part from the proceeds of sale of Lee Cook."
Rangers are understood to be close to refinancing the £10m ABC loan with another money lender.
To aid this process, QPR directors have negotiated an early-repayment clause with ABC, which had not originally been expecting its money back until 2012.
Under the deal, QPR have until 31 July next year to pay off ABC with cash from another lender or the company will have the right to take over ownership of Loftus Road.
The possibility of losing the ground has raised alarm among fans but QPR sources are "extremely confident" the 2008 option will never be exercised.
The club are in advanced negotiations with a new financial backer and hope to make an announcement in the next few weeks.
Meanwhile, QPR are lining up a £350,000 move for Charlton midfielder Simon Walton.
Rangers boss John Gregory has earmarked the former Leeds teenager as a partner for Adam Bolder in the centre of his side's midfield. Mail
Latest League Report on Agents Fees Released - QPR Paid Just £5,000 Jan-Junr 2007
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The Football League's latest report on clubs' spending on agents fees has been released. For QPR, it's way down to just 5,000 in the January-June 2007 Period.
Queens Park Rangers
New Registrations & Transfers - 6
Updated Contract 0
Cancelled Contract 11
Loans 8
Total Transactions 25
Total Amount Committed to Agents - 1 Jan 07 to 30 June 07 £5,000
Total Amount Committed to Agents - 1 July 06 to 30 June 07 £192,340
Agents Fees
League - AGENTS FEES
The latest six-monthly publication of Clubs' spending on agents' fees by The Football League has revealed that spending during the second half of the 2006/07 season fell by 25 per-cent to £2.44m, compared to £3.27m for the same period in 2005/06.
Championship Clubs committed a total of £2,113,903, with Leagues 1 and 2 Clubs committing £208,563 and £118,387 respectively.
In announcing the figures Football League Chairman Lord Mawhinney said: "I am encouraged that Football League Clubs have spent less money on agents' fees over the last six months and I hope this pattern continues.
"The League remains the only body of Clubs that have committed to publishing their spending on agents' fees. By doing so, we are taking an admirable lead in terms of good governance in football."
During 2006/07 season, as a whole, Clubs committed to pay agents in 11per-cent (378) of the 3,328 player transactions that took place, collectively committing the sum of £8,584,321.
Championship Clubs accounted for £7.53m (88%) of this total, with League 1 and League 2 clubs accounting for £717,368 (8 per-cent) and £338,452 (4 per-cent) respectively.
In total 19 Clubs did not commit any monies to agents - compared to 16 in 2005/06 and 13 in 2004/05 - six of these for the third consecutive season and 27 Clubs committed less than £10,000.
Report Summary
(Equivalent figures for Season 2005/06 in brackets)
Overall Football League Figures
*Between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007 Football League clubs engaged in 3,328 (3,284) player transactions (new registrations/player transfers, contract updates, contract cancellations and loans);
*Clubs committed to pay a fee to an agent in 378 (356) of these transactions;
*Therefore, no agent was used in 2,950 (2,928) transactions;
*League clubs committed to spend £8,584,321 (£7,660,028) on agents' fees during the period of this report;
*Of this total, £8,272,444 was committed by the signing club and £311,877 was committed by the player's previous club for the agent's involvement in severance arrangements;
*19 clubs (16) did not commit any money to agents during the 12 months covered by this report;
*27 clubs (26) committed to pay less than £10,000 to agents in the same period.
The Championship
*In The Championship there were 1,110 (1,212) player transactions, 240 (210) involved the use of agents;
*Clubs committed to spend a total of £7,528,501 (£6,311,853) on agents' fees during this period;
*Of this total £7,233,125 was committed by the signing club and £295,376 was committed by the player's previous club for the agent's involvement in severance arrangements;
*23 clubs (24) committed to paying for the services of a licensed agent.
*1 club did not pay for the services of a licensed agent (Colchester United)
League 1
*In League 1 there were 1,044 (1,033) player transactions, 85 (97) involved the use of an agent;
*Clubs committed to spend a total of £717,368 (£955,059) on agents' fees during this period;
*Of this total £715, 368 was committed by the signing club and £2,000 was committed by the player's previous club for the agent's involvement in severance arrangements;
*19 clubs (16) committed to paying for the services of a licensed agent;
*5 clubs (8) did not pay for the services of a licensed agent (Blackpool, Cheltenham Town, Crewe Alexandra, Huddersfield Town and Port Vale).
League 2
*In League 2 there were 1,174 (1,039) player transactions, 53 (49) involved the use of an agent;
*Clubs committed to spend a total of £338,452 (£183,866) on agents' fees during this period;
*Of this total £323,952 was committed by the signing club and £14,500 was committed by the player's previous club for the agent's involvement in severance arrangements;
*11 clubs (16) committed to paying for the services of a licensed agent;
*13 clubs (8) did not pay for the services of a licensed agent (Accrington Stanley, Barnet, Chester City, Hartlepool United, Hereford United, Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Notts County, Rochdale, Stockport County, Walsall, Wrexham and Wycombe Wanderers). Click here for the full breakdown.
Queens Park Rangers
New Registrations & Transfers - 6
Updated Contract 0
Cancelled Contract 11
Loans 8
Total Transactions 25
Total Amount Committed to Agents - 1 Jan 07 to 30 June 07 £5,000
Total Amount Committed to Agents - 1 July 06 to 30 June 07 £192,340
Complete Agents Fees
PREVIOUS AGENTS FEES REPORTS
January 18, 2007 - Football League Agents Fee Report, July 1-December 31, 2006 - Six Months, July 1 - December 31, 2006
July 1- December 31, 2006. In this six months period, QPR paid to agents almost £187,340 - up from the £131,600 the same period the previous year.
July 13, 2006
[See: The complete Football League "Agents Fee Report - Season 2005/06"
[From January 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006, QPR paid 16,000 pounds for agents.
(From June 5 2005 to June 6, 2006, QPR spent in total 147,600 pounds to agents.)
10 - New Registrations and Transfers
2 - Updated Contract
6 - Cancelled Contract
10 - Loans
(28 - Total )
[July 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005 Report on Agents Fee July 1, 2005-December 31, 2005 - A
September 2005 - Reported amounts re individual agents payments as reported by The Standard on Rivals - Standard Report
[For July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005: QPR paid £320,935 to Agents]
See Past Agents Fees Reports
The Football League's latest report on clubs' spending on agents fees has been released. For QPR, it's way down to just 5,000 in the January-June 2007 Period.
Queens Park Rangers
New Registrations & Transfers - 6
Updated Contract 0
Cancelled Contract 11
Loans 8
Total Transactions 25
Total Amount Committed to Agents - 1 Jan 07 to 30 June 07 £5,000
Total Amount Committed to Agents - 1 July 06 to 30 June 07 £192,340
Agents Fees
League - AGENTS FEES
The latest six-monthly publication of Clubs' spending on agents' fees by The Football League has revealed that spending during the second half of the 2006/07 season fell by 25 per-cent to £2.44m, compared to £3.27m for the same period in 2005/06.
Championship Clubs committed a total of £2,113,903, with Leagues 1 and 2 Clubs committing £208,563 and £118,387 respectively.
In announcing the figures Football League Chairman Lord Mawhinney said: "I am encouraged that Football League Clubs have spent less money on agents' fees over the last six months and I hope this pattern continues.
"The League remains the only body of Clubs that have committed to publishing their spending on agents' fees. By doing so, we are taking an admirable lead in terms of good governance in football."
During 2006/07 season, as a whole, Clubs committed to pay agents in 11per-cent (378) of the 3,328 player transactions that took place, collectively committing the sum of £8,584,321.
Championship Clubs accounted for £7.53m (88%) of this total, with League 1 and League 2 clubs accounting for £717,368 (8 per-cent) and £338,452 (4 per-cent) respectively.
In total 19 Clubs did not commit any monies to agents - compared to 16 in 2005/06 and 13 in 2004/05 - six of these for the third consecutive season and 27 Clubs committed less than £10,000.
Report Summary
(Equivalent figures for Season 2005/06 in brackets)
Overall Football League Figures
*Between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007 Football League clubs engaged in 3,328 (3,284) player transactions (new registrations/player transfers, contract updates, contract cancellations and loans);
*Clubs committed to pay a fee to an agent in 378 (356) of these transactions;
*Therefore, no agent was used in 2,950 (2,928) transactions;
*League clubs committed to spend £8,584,321 (£7,660,028) on agents' fees during the period of this report;
*Of this total, £8,272,444 was committed by the signing club and £311,877 was committed by the player's previous club for the agent's involvement in severance arrangements;
*19 clubs (16) did not commit any money to agents during the 12 months covered by this report;
*27 clubs (26) committed to pay less than £10,000 to agents in the same period.
The Championship
*In The Championship there were 1,110 (1,212) player transactions, 240 (210) involved the use of agents;
*Clubs committed to spend a total of £7,528,501 (£6,311,853) on agents' fees during this period;
*Of this total £7,233,125 was committed by the signing club and £295,376 was committed by the player's previous club for the agent's involvement in severance arrangements;
*23 clubs (24) committed to paying for the services of a licensed agent.
*1 club did not pay for the services of a licensed agent (Colchester United)
League 1
*In League 1 there were 1,044 (1,033) player transactions, 85 (97) involved the use of an agent;
*Clubs committed to spend a total of £717,368 (£955,059) on agents' fees during this period;
*Of this total £715, 368 was committed by the signing club and £2,000 was committed by the player's previous club for the agent's involvement in severance arrangements;
*19 clubs (16) committed to paying for the services of a licensed agent;
*5 clubs (8) did not pay for the services of a licensed agent (Blackpool, Cheltenham Town, Crewe Alexandra, Huddersfield Town and Port Vale).
League 2
*In League 2 there were 1,174 (1,039) player transactions, 53 (49) involved the use of an agent;
*Clubs committed to spend a total of £338,452 (£183,866) on agents' fees during this period;
*Of this total £323,952 was committed by the signing club and £14,500 was committed by the player's previous club for the agent's involvement in severance arrangements;
*11 clubs (16) committed to paying for the services of a licensed agent;
*13 clubs (8) did not pay for the services of a licensed agent (Accrington Stanley, Barnet, Chester City, Hartlepool United, Hereford United, Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Notts County, Rochdale, Stockport County, Walsall, Wrexham and Wycombe Wanderers). Click here for the full breakdown.
Queens Park Rangers
New Registrations & Transfers - 6
Updated Contract 0
Cancelled Contract 11
Loans 8
Total Transactions 25
Total Amount Committed to Agents - 1 Jan 07 to 30 June 07 £5,000
Total Amount Committed to Agents - 1 July 06 to 30 June 07 £192,340
Complete Agents Fees
PREVIOUS AGENTS FEES REPORTS
January 18, 2007 - Football League Agents Fee Report, July 1-December 31, 2006 - Six Months, July 1 - December 31, 2006
July 1- December 31, 2006. In this six months period, QPR paid to agents almost £187,340 - up from the £131,600 the same period the previous year.
July 13, 2006
[See: The complete Football League "Agents Fee Report - Season 2005/06"
[From January 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006, QPR paid 16,000 pounds for agents.
(From June 5 2005 to June 6, 2006, QPR spent in total 147,600 pounds to agents.)
10 - New Registrations and Transfers
2 - Updated Contract
6 - Cancelled Contract
10 - Loans
(28 - Total )
[July 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005 Report on Agents Fee July 1, 2005-December 31, 2005 - A
September 2005 - Reported amounts re individual agents payments as reported by The Standard on Rivals - Standard Report
[For July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005: QPR paid £320,935 to Agents]
See Past Agents Fees Reports
Charlton's Simon Walton to QPR?
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"QPR are lining up a £350,000 move for Charlton's Simon Walton." (Daily Mirror) - BBC Gossip
Daily Mirror - QPR EYE ADDICKS WALTON
QPR are lining up a £350,000 move for Charlton's Simon Walton.
Rangers boss John Gregory has earmarked the midfielder as a central partner for Adam Bolder.
Walton, 19, signed for the Addicks last year in a £500,000 deal but was loaned out to Ipswich Town. Mirror
This reported coming signing of Charlton's 19-year old former England youth International midfielder was on various QPR messageboards yesterday (July 25). Has yet to be confirmed/announced by either club. Walton joins Charlton from Leeds last summer and went out on loan to Ipswich and Cardiff. Has yet to play for Charlton.
The midfielder received 3 Red Cards and 7 Yellow cards! - Record - Record
See Wikipedia Profile of Walton
Walton's career:
Signed from Leeds to Charlton a year Ago
"QPR are lining up a £350,000 move for Charlton's Simon Walton." (Daily Mirror) - BBC Gossip
Daily Mirror - QPR EYE ADDICKS WALTON
QPR are lining up a £350,000 move for Charlton's Simon Walton.
Rangers boss John Gregory has earmarked the midfielder as a central partner for Adam Bolder.
Walton, 19, signed for the Addicks last year in a £500,000 deal but was loaned out to Ipswich Town. Mirror
This reported coming signing of Charlton's 19-year old former England youth International midfielder was on various QPR messageboards yesterday (July 25). Has yet to be confirmed/announced by either club. Walton joins Charlton from Leeds last summer and went out on loan to Ipswich and Cardiff. Has yet to play for Charlton.
The midfielder received 3 Red Cards and 7 Yellow cards! - Record - Record
See Wikipedia Profile of Walton
Walton's career:
Signed from Leeds to Charlton a year Ago
Ex-QPRs in the News
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Former QPR Forward Dean Sturridge Turns 34 - Birthday
QPR signed Sturridge on a free transfer from Wolves in March 2005 (apparently without giving him a medical). Made 6 + 5 League appearances without scoring. (Although did score for QPR in their pre-season Ibiza Tournament) Sturridge Joins QPR Spent Part of Last season at non-League Kidderminster -
A somewhat more popular with QPR Fans Former Forward Recent Birthday: Garry Bannister Recently Turned 47 (July 22)
Alan Mullery's first signing after taking over from Terry Venables: The former Coventry striker was signed from Sheffield Wednesday for 200,000 pounds in August 1984 as a replacement for Clive Allen who was then sold to Spurs. Bannister had a great goalscoring record, scoring 56 goals in 136 games.
Jim Smith sold him to his original club,Coventry in the middle of the 1987-1988 season (the Parker/Coney/Pizanti/Brock/Falco/Francis season!) for 300,000 pounds. Profile. See nice profile of Bannister at Dave's QPR site
Ex-QPR Playing Yesterday: Richard Langley and Paul Furlong played for Luton against Dagenham (for whom Tony Roberts did NOT play)... Report
MK Dons versus West Ham: Ex-QPR loans Leon Knight and Lloyd Dyer did Play. Kevin Gallen was NOT in the squad. Teams Report
And Warren Barton arrested over alleged incident- Report
Former QPR Forward Dean Sturridge Turns 34 - Birthday
QPR signed Sturridge on a free transfer from Wolves in March 2005 (apparently without giving him a medical). Made 6 + 5 League appearances without scoring. (Although did score for QPR in their pre-season Ibiza Tournament) Sturridge Joins QPR Spent Part of Last season at non-League Kidderminster -
A somewhat more popular with QPR Fans Former Forward Recent Birthday: Garry Bannister Recently Turned 47 (July 22)
Alan Mullery's first signing after taking over from Terry Venables: The former Coventry striker was signed from Sheffield Wednesday for 200,000 pounds in August 1984 as a replacement for Clive Allen who was then sold to Spurs. Bannister had a great goalscoring record, scoring 56 goals in 136 games.
Jim Smith sold him to his original club,Coventry in the middle of the 1987-1988 season (the Parker/Coney/Pizanti/Brock/Falco/Francis season!) for 300,000 pounds. Profile. See nice profile of Bannister at Dave's QPR site
Ex-QPR Playing Yesterday: Richard Langley and Paul Furlong played for Luton against Dagenham (for whom Tony Roberts did NOT play)... Report
MK Dons versus West Ham: Ex-QPR loans Leon Knight and Lloyd Dyer did Play. Kevin Gallen was NOT in the squad. Teams Report
And Warren Barton arrested over alleged incident- Report
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