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YOUNGSTER IN SQUAD
Young goalkeeper, Sean Thomas, may be on the bench for the game against Southampton after Jake Cole was ruled out for up to 6 weeks.
Ian Holloway has been watching the youngster closely and commented:
"He has impressed me and he may well be on the bench on Saturday"
Thomas was released by Arsenal in 2004 and decided to join Fulham. However, he didn't enjoy his time at our near-neighbours and asked to be released after one month, when he joined up with the Superhoops.
The stopper joined QPR in October 2005 and Joe Gallen's first action as Head Of Youth was to recommend his signing to the board.
The second year scholar has been out on loan at Hendon this season and impressed in the under-18s' narrow defeat to Aston Villa in the FA Youth Cup.
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Friday, January 13, 2006
Profiled: QPR's New Loan Signing, Blackburn's Andy Taylor
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Blackburn Rovers defender Andy Taylor has been unveiled as Rangers' first signing of the January transfer window.
The 19-year-old, who can play anywhere along the back line, has signed a three month loan deal at Loftus Road and is in line to make his debut against Southampton tomorrow.
Taylor, who will wear the number 33 shirt, has yet to make his first team bow at Ewood Park, but has represented England at under-19 and under-20 level.
He said: "I was told I was joining QPR at 4:30pm on Thursday afternoon, so I jumped straight on the train.
"It's very exciting. I've never been to London before, but it will be fantastic playing in front of all the fans.
"My family are all coming down to the game tomorrow and although it is very last minute they are all excited."
Rangers boss Ian Holloway has earmarked versatility as one of Taylor's main strengths, but the player himself is in little doubt about his favoured position.
"I'm predominantly a left back. I like to get forward but I always make sure I do my defensive duties first."Taylor is no stranger to playing in front of Championship sized crowds, having represented England under-20 against Czech Republic at Carrow Road last year."Walking out in front of 26,000 at Carrow Road was amazing - the best moment of my life."A graduate from Rovers' profitable youth academy, Taylor, who is a Blackburn boy born and bred, will be with Rangers until April 15th 2006.
Blackburn will have the right to recall Taylor after 28 days, prior to 24 hours notice being given.
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Blackburn Rovers defender Andy Taylor has been unveiled as Rangers' first signing of the January transfer window.
The 19-year-old, who can play anywhere along the back line, has signed a three month loan deal at Loftus Road and is in line to make his debut against Southampton tomorrow.
Taylor, who will wear the number 33 shirt, has yet to make his first team bow at Ewood Park, but has represented England at under-19 and under-20 level.
He said: "I was told I was joining QPR at 4:30pm on Thursday afternoon, so I jumped straight on the train.
"It's very exciting. I've never been to London before, but it will be fantastic playing in front of all the fans.
"My family are all coming down to the game tomorrow and although it is very last minute they are all excited."
Rangers boss Ian Holloway has earmarked versatility as one of Taylor's main strengths, but the player himself is in little doubt about his favoured position.
"I'm predominantly a left back. I like to get forward but I always make sure I do my defensive duties first."Taylor is no stranger to playing in front of Championship sized crowds, having represented England under-20 against Czech Republic at Carrow Road last year."Walking out in front of 26,000 at Carrow Road was amazing - the best moment of my life."A graduate from Rovers' profitable youth academy, Taylor, who is a Blackburn boy born and bred, will be with Rangers until April 15th 2006.
Blackburn will have the right to recall Taylor after 28 days, prior to 24 hours notice being given.
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~768196,00.html
Injury & Transfer News
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Rangers have suffered a blow with Martin Rowlands set to miss the game against Southampton on Saturday.
Rowlands pulled up in training on Thursday with a calf strain and will miss the visit of the Saints. He will go for a scan on Friday afternoon but at this early stage he is also a major doubt for the visit to Luton Town on Saturday week.
His spot could go to Steve Lomas who completed 90 minutes for the reserves on Tuesday in the 2-2 draw with Wycombe. Gareth Ainsworth also comes into contention after starting as substitute at Blackburn.
Another player in with a shout is Scott Donnelly who has started as a substitute in the last two outings. The youngster has impressed Ian Holloway in recent weeks and the midfielder will be hoping for a place in the starting line up with another youngster who has seized his chance - Shabazz Baidoo.
Georges Santos may continue in midfield or he may have to move back to partner Dan Shittu as Matthew Rose has had a scan that shows a significant tear in his oblique muscle. Rose is a big doubt for the Southampton game but the medical staff are working hard to ensure the defender is available for selection.
Jake Cole suffered a significant sprain of his lateral ankle ligaments in the reserves on Tuesday and looks likely to be out of action for up to 6 weeks.
Kevin Gallen saw a consultant on Thursday and it looks as if the skipper will be sidelines for at least another two weeks. His symptoms stem from a back dysfunction which is mimicking a hamstring problem. He does not suffer from a simple muscle strain.
Marc Bircham, like Gallen, is suffering from a neural problem with is affecting his right hamstring. He looks set to start running on Monday.
Marc Nygaard is now able to jog following his mild calf strain.
Dominic Shimmin is having a scan on Friday afternoon to determine how much healing has taken place in his left groin and if scans show significant healing he will be able to begin running.
Tommy Doherty has now left the treatment room and is doing rehab with the fitness coach.
Rangers do have a new player training with the squad this morning and he is due to sign on a month's loan after training. Watch this space....
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~767812,00.html
CLUBCALL Q.P.R - Holloway on transfer hunt -EXCLUSIVE
Ian Holloway has snapped up versatile young Blackburn defender Andrew Taylor but has so far been frustrated in his attempts to further add to the Queens Park Rangers squad.
The Rangers boss has been dealt a blow with the news that Matthew Rose has torn a muscle and with Ian Evatt struggling for form, Holloway has moved to add 19-year-old Taylor to his squad.
"We have signed Andy Taylor from Blackburn and he can play anywhere along the back. He is versatile, England Under-20 international and he is on loan and that is all we can do at the moment. He has yet to make his debut but that is all we can sign at the moment. The experienced people we are trying to get you can't get at the minute. Everybody wants to sell but we are doing what we can," Holloway exclusively told clubcall.
"When the big boys decide to buy and go for somebody we will all be scrapping around for the same sort of players."
Holloway also revealed he tried to sign Crewe striker Steve Jones but felt the price being quoted was unrealistic: "There are some situations where players are out of contract in the summer and at the moment their clubs asking for ridiculous fees.
"We spoke to Crewe about the possibility of bringing in Steve Jones and they were asking for £300,000 and he is out of contract in six months time, on a free - that is just bad business."
For the full story call 09068 121 162, calls charged at 60p a minute.
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Rangers have suffered a blow with Martin Rowlands set to miss the game against Southampton on Saturday.
Rowlands pulled up in training on Thursday with a calf strain and will miss the visit of the Saints. He will go for a scan on Friday afternoon but at this early stage he is also a major doubt for the visit to Luton Town on Saturday week.
His spot could go to Steve Lomas who completed 90 minutes for the reserves on Tuesday in the 2-2 draw with Wycombe. Gareth Ainsworth also comes into contention after starting as substitute at Blackburn.
Another player in with a shout is Scott Donnelly who has started as a substitute in the last two outings. The youngster has impressed Ian Holloway in recent weeks and the midfielder will be hoping for a place in the starting line up with another youngster who has seized his chance - Shabazz Baidoo.
Georges Santos may continue in midfield or he may have to move back to partner Dan Shittu as Matthew Rose has had a scan that shows a significant tear in his oblique muscle. Rose is a big doubt for the Southampton game but the medical staff are working hard to ensure the defender is available for selection.
Jake Cole suffered a significant sprain of his lateral ankle ligaments in the reserves on Tuesday and looks likely to be out of action for up to 6 weeks.
Kevin Gallen saw a consultant on Thursday and it looks as if the skipper will be sidelines for at least another two weeks. His symptoms stem from a back dysfunction which is mimicking a hamstring problem. He does not suffer from a simple muscle strain.
Marc Bircham, like Gallen, is suffering from a neural problem with is affecting his right hamstring. He looks set to start running on Monday.
Marc Nygaard is now able to jog following his mild calf strain.
Dominic Shimmin is having a scan on Friday afternoon to determine how much healing has taken place in his left groin and if scans show significant healing he will be able to begin running.
Tommy Doherty has now left the treatment room and is doing rehab with the fitness coach.
Rangers do have a new player training with the squad this morning and he is due to sign on a month's loan after training. Watch this space....
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~767812,00.html
CLUBCALL Q.P.R - Holloway on transfer hunt -EXCLUSIVE
Ian Holloway has snapped up versatile young Blackburn defender Andrew Taylor but has so far been frustrated in his attempts to further add to the Queens Park Rangers squad.
The Rangers boss has been dealt a blow with the news that Matthew Rose has torn a muscle and with Ian Evatt struggling for form, Holloway has moved to add 19-year-old Taylor to his squad.
"We have signed Andy Taylor from Blackburn and he can play anywhere along the back. He is versatile, England Under-20 international and he is on loan and that is all we can do at the moment. He has yet to make his debut but that is all we can sign at the moment. The experienced people we are trying to get you can't get at the minute. Everybody wants to sell but we are doing what we can," Holloway exclusively told clubcall.
"When the big boys decide to buy and go for somebody we will all be scrapping around for the same sort of players."
Holloway also revealed he tried to sign Crewe striker Steve Jones but felt the price being quoted was unrealistic: "There are some situations where players are out of contract in the summer and at the moment their clubs asking for ridiculous fees.
"We spoke to Crewe about the possibility of bringing in Steve Jones and they were asking for £300,000 and he is out of contract in six months time, on a free - that is just bad business."
For the full story call 09068 121 162, calls charged at 60p a minute.
http://217.158.112.238/vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,5034-169529-19728-36699-223831-13916-5024-layout104-186747-news-item,00.html
QPR & Agents Fees - £131,600 Spent in Last 6 Months of 2005.
Queens Park Rangers Agents Fees - July 1 - December 30, 2005
New Reg/ Tfr - 16
UpdatedContract - 1
Cancelled Contract - 1
Loans -3
Total Transactions - 21
Total Amount Committedto Agents (1 Jul -31 Dec 05) £ 131,600
Total AmountCommitted to Agents(1 Jul -31 Dec 04) 78,340
Explanatory Notes:
1 The amounts disclosed include all guaranteed payments due to an agent (either directly or indirectly) arising out of
player transactions entered into during the reporting period, even if such payments may include instalments payable
outside of the reporting period. It should be noted that in some instances clubs have made payments to agents on
behalf of players but may have adjusted the player’s wages accordingly to offset the payment.
2 The amounts disclosed do not include:
a any payments made during the reporting period that relate to transactions completed before 1st July 2005; and
b any contingent payments based on future events, e.g promotion, retention of divisional status, player appearances, etc.
Complete report at
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The fourth publication of clubs' spending on agents' fees by The Football League has revealed a decrease of £600,000 in the amount of money being committed to agents by League clubs.
In total, clubs committed £4.4m to agents during the six months between July and December 2005, compared to £5.0m for the same period of 2004.
Clubs committed to pay agents in 13% (237) of the of the 1,765 player transactions that took place during the reporting period, collectively committing the sum of £4,427,986.
Championship clubs accounted for 85% (3.7m) of this total, with League 1 and League 2 clubs accounting for 12% (£549k) and 3% (£137k) respectively.
Twenty-one clubs did not commit any money to agents.
Football League Chairman Lord Mawhinney said: "By putting these figures into the public arena League clubs have provided the catalyst for a wider debate about the role of agents in football.
I am encouraged that we have seen a reduction in the amount being paid to agents. This issue remains at the very top of The Football League's agenda and we will continue to act in an open and transparent way."
The Board of The Football League is currently drafting new regulations that will outlaw dual representation - the practice whereby a single agent is paid by both player and club during a single transaction. The new regulations will be considered by League clubs in March for possible introduction before the start of next season.
REPORT SUMMARY(Figures for July to December 2004 in italics)
Overall Football League Figures* Between July 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005 Football League clubs engaged in 1,765 (1,498) player transactions (new registrations/player transfers, contract updates, contract cancellations and loans); * Clubs committed to pay an agent in 237 (257) of these transactions; * League clubs committed to spend £4,427,986 (£5,019,789) during the period of this report; * 21 (16) clubs did not commit any money to agents during the last six months; * 27 clubs committed less than £5,000 to agents during the last six months.
The Championship* In The Championship there were 657 (471) player transactions, 136 (143) involving the use of an agent; * Clubs committed to spend a total of £3,741,886 (£4,399,403) on agents' fees during this period; * 23 (23) clubs committed to pay for the services of a licensed agent; * 1 (1) club did not pay for the services of a licensed agent (Crewe Alexandra).
The average amount spent on fees in The Championship was £155,912 and QPR spent a total of £131,600.
To view the full report click here
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In September, a list of what QPR paid for agents (not just within the July-December 2005 period)
- Can be viewed at http://queensparkrangers.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=925&p=2&stid=8392271
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Gerry Francis On Not Accepting "Bungs"
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In response to Luton Manager comments about the prevelance of transfer "bungs", there have been a variety of responses:
Gerry Francis - Former Tottenham and QPR manager
BBC "I was offered money a few times, particularly on foreign transfers, but there were penalties in place. I'd advise any young manager not to go down that road (of accepting bungs).
Agents soon found out those people who would take inducements and those people who wouldn't. But if you want to do things the right way, it does restrict you and you do lose out on players. " http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4606434.stm
In response to Luton Manager comments about the prevelance of transfer "bungs", there have been a variety of responses:
Gerry Francis - Former Tottenham and QPR manager
BBC "I was offered money a few times, particularly on foreign transfers, but there were penalties in place. I'd advise any young manager not to go down that road (of accepting bungs).
Agents soon found out those people who would take inducements and those people who wouldn't. But if you want to do things the right way, it does restrict you and you do lose out on players. " http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4606434.stm
Holloway on New Signings & Promotion Push
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HOLLOWAY - TEAMTALK
QPR manager Ian Holloway has admitted he is looking to strengthen his squad as he tries to improve his side's position in the Championship.Rangers are now six points adrift of the play-off positions, but Holloway remains upbeat and insists if he can get his hands on the right reinforcements, promotion is still a possibility.
Holloway said: "I'm looking overall towards the rest of the season now and I'm confident I can make a few signings soon. Maybe not in time for Saturday's game but after that perhaps."
I'm sure once we do that we can make up the points on the play-off positions. It's all over the park, I'm looking, but it's defence in particular. We need some more defenders at this club." http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/News/Story_Page/0,7760,1801_942729,00.html
HOLLOWAY - TEAMTALK
QPR manager Ian Holloway has admitted he is looking to strengthen his squad as he tries to improve his side's position in the Championship.Rangers are now six points adrift of the play-off positions, but Holloway remains upbeat and insists if he can get his hands on the right reinforcements, promotion is still a possibility.
Holloway said: "I'm looking overall towards the rest of the season now and I'm confident I can make a few signings soon. Maybe not in time for Saturday's game but after that perhaps."
I'm sure once we do that we can make up the points on the play-off positions. It's all over the park, I'm looking, but it's defence in particular. We need some more defenders at this club." http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/News/Story_Page/0,7760,1801_942729,00.html
Ex-QPR Youth, Lyndon Duncan, Turns 23
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Lyndon Duncan Turns 23
Born January 12, 1983
QPR's England U-18 Defender, released by Holloway three years ago.
Went to Exeter...Then Wealdstone.
Lyndon Duncan Turns 23
Born January 12, 1983
QPR's England U-18 Defender, released by Holloway three years ago.
Went to Exeter...Then Wealdstone.
Holloway on Selling Evatt & Bean...and on Gallen's Mysterious Injury
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Ian's exit in-Evattable
Ben Kosky, Kilburn Times & other Local London Papers 11 January 2006
Ian Evatt has been placed on the transfer list as QPR begin clearing the decks to make room for new signings.The big centre-half, signed for £150,000 from Chesterfield only last summer, is one of five Rangers players to be told they can leave the club.Midfielders Marcus Bean and Adam Miller are also surplus to requirements, while Aaron Brown has signed for Swindon following a loan spell with the League One strugglers.Another of the Rs' summer signings, Nigerian defender Ugo Ukah, has also been made available for transfer after making just two appearances for the club.
By contrast, Evatt has pulled on a hooped shirt 18 times - but manager Ian Holloway decided he had seen enough after last month's back-to-back defeats by Coventry and Brighton."Ian Evatt was captain at his old club, so he's not a nugget - but he knows how I feel about what he's been giving me so far," Holloway told the Times."You need to have a lot of pace and be confident in your pace. I've put him in the reserves and it's up to him how he responds to that."He had a lot of clubs after him in the summer and, if I do manage to bring in other defenders during the window, he'll be further down the pecking order."
Bean, who spent two months on loan at promotion-chasing Swansea earlier this season, entered discussions about a new contract following his return to Loftus Road. But the QPR boss was less than impressed by Bean's displays against Coventry and Brighton and insisted: "I think everyone needs to know where they stand."With everyone else I've got in midfield and Scott Donnelly coming through as well, I don't think Marcus will be patient enough."
He came back and had a little chance to get back in the first team, but the fact is I chose Evatt and Beanie and we lost a couple of games, then I left them out and we started winning again."Holloway has so far made little progress in his attempts to add to the squad - with the need to find a new striker increased by Kevin Gallen's ongoing injury problems.Gallen and Marc Nygaard, who has a calf strain, will both be absent again when Rangers take on Southampton at Loftus Road on Saturday."I don't know what's happening with Kevin Gallen," Holloway added. "He's had scan after scan and we're still no closer to working out what's wrong with him."I thought I'd managed to get a striker in on loan a couple of days ago, but then his club changed their mind. The problem is that, with this stupid window, everyone's chasing the same players."I don't think I'm going to have any money to buy, but I'm trying to get some loans, preferably young players."Midfielder Steve Lomas, who also played for the Rs' reserves in Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Wycombe, could return to the first-team squad this weekend.The former Northern Ireland skipper has been out for nearly three months with a hamstring problem.
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/sport/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=sportfootball&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=sportklbt&itemid=WeED11%20Jan%202006%2012%3A17%3A24%3A393
BEAN
BBC - Bean keen on Swansea return Swansea could be set to continue their January shopping spree, with QPR's Marcus Bean one possible target.
The midfielder, 21, impressed during a two-month loan spell at the Liberty Stadium earlier this season before being recalled to Loftus Road.
But QPR boss Ian Holloway has now decided that Bean is surplus to requirements and is ready to sell him.
"With everyone else I've got in midfield, I don't think Marcus will be patient enough," Holloway said.
Bean is a firm favourite of Swans boss Kenny Jackett, who has injury problems in midfield with both Owain Tudur Jones and Kris O'Leary sidelined with knee ligament problems.
The Swans' attack has been boosted by the arrival of Leon Knight, who scored a hat-trick on debut against MK Dons, from Brighton.
Jackett has also invested defensively by taking Steve Watt from Chelsea and Tom Williams from Gillingham.
But another midfielder would complete the jigsaw for the League One pace-setters.
Bean left the Liberty Stadium after a QPR injury crisis saw him recalled, but is on record as saying he would relish a return to south Wales.
"If it was down to me I'd stay here, I love the club, the fans, the players and the area and would love to come back," Bean said back in November
Ian's exit in-Evattable
Ben Kosky, Kilburn Times & other Local London Papers 11 January 2006
Ian Evatt has been placed on the transfer list as QPR begin clearing the decks to make room for new signings.The big centre-half, signed for £150,000 from Chesterfield only last summer, is one of five Rangers players to be told they can leave the club.Midfielders Marcus Bean and Adam Miller are also surplus to requirements, while Aaron Brown has signed for Swindon following a loan spell with the League One strugglers.Another of the Rs' summer signings, Nigerian defender Ugo Ukah, has also been made available for transfer after making just two appearances for the club.
By contrast, Evatt has pulled on a hooped shirt 18 times - but manager Ian Holloway decided he had seen enough after last month's back-to-back defeats by Coventry and Brighton."Ian Evatt was captain at his old club, so he's not a nugget - but he knows how I feel about what he's been giving me so far," Holloway told the Times."You need to have a lot of pace and be confident in your pace. I've put him in the reserves and it's up to him how he responds to that."He had a lot of clubs after him in the summer and, if I do manage to bring in other defenders during the window, he'll be further down the pecking order."
Bean, who spent two months on loan at promotion-chasing Swansea earlier this season, entered discussions about a new contract following his return to Loftus Road. But the QPR boss was less than impressed by Bean's displays against Coventry and Brighton and insisted: "I think everyone needs to know where they stand."With everyone else I've got in midfield and Scott Donnelly coming through as well, I don't think Marcus will be patient enough."
He came back and had a little chance to get back in the first team, but the fact is I chose Evatt and Beanie and we lost a couple of games, then I left them out and we started winning again."Holloway has so far made little progress in his attempts to add to the squad - with the need to find a new striker increased by Kevin Gallen's ongoing injury problems.Gallen and Marc Nygaard, who has a calf strain, will both be absent again when Rangers take on Southampton at Loftus Road on Saturday."I don't know what's happening with Kevin Gallen," Holloway added. "He's had scan after scan and we're still no closer to working out what's wrong with him."I thought I'd managed to get a striker in on loan a couple of days ago, but then his club changed their mind. The problem is that, with this stupid window, everyone's chasing the same players."I don't think I'm going to have any money to buy, but I'm trying to get some loans, preferably young players."Midfielder Steve Lomas, who also played for the Rs' reserves in Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Wycombe, could return to the first-team squad this weekend.The former Northern Ireland skipper has been out for nearly three months with a hamstring problem.
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BEAN
BBC - Bean keen on Swansea return Swansea could be set to continue their January shopping spree, with QPR's Marcus Bean one possible target.
The midfielder, 21, impressed during a two-month loan spell at the Liberty Stadium earlier this season before being recalled to Loftus Road.
But QPR boss Ian Holloway has now decided that Bean is surplus to requirements and is ready to sell him.
"With everyone else I've got in midfield, I don't think Marcus will be patient enough," Holloway said.
Bean is a firm favourite of Swans boss Kenny Jackett, who has injury problems in midfield with both Owain Tudur Jones and Kris O'Leary sidelined with knee ligament problems.
The Swans' attack has been boosted by the arrival of Leon Knight, who scored a hat-trick on debut against MK Dons, from Brighton.
Jackett has also invested defensively by taking Steve Watt from Chelsea and Tom Williams from Gillingham.
But another midfielder would complete the jigsaw for the League One pace-setters.
Bean left the Liberty Stadium after a QPR injury crisis saw him recalled, but is on record as saying he would relish a return to south Wales.
"If it was down to me I'd stay here, I love the club, the fans, the players and the area and would love to come back," Bean said back in November
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Happy 34th Birthdays to Mike Sheron & Alan McCarthy
Birthdays Today
Mike Sheron January 11, 1972
Alan McCarthy - January 11, 1972
McCarthy played a few games for QPR in the 1989-1990 period.
Sheron was the last signing before QPR really started to implode
Mike Sheron January 11, 1972
Alan McCarthy - January 11, 1972
McCarthy played a few games for QPR in the 1989-1990 period.
Sheron was the last signing before QPR really started to implode
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
QPR Charged by FA for Stoke City Fracas
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BBC - QPR charged for Stoke City fracas
Stoke 1-2 QPR QPR have been charged by the Football Association in relation to an incident during the match at Stoke City on 3 December 2005.
The FA accused their players for failing to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion and refraining from threatening behaviour.
Fans were arrested after they attacked QPR goalkeeper Simon Royce.
Players from both sides ran to assist Royce, but they then appeared to wrestle between themselves.
The FA also charged QPR's substitute keeper Jake Cole with violent conduct for his involvement.
The parties have until 25 January to respond to the charges http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/4600204.stm
Also: http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/Disciplinary/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/01/Disciplinary_QPR.htm
BBC - QPR charged for Stoke City fracas
Stoke 1-2 QPR QPR have been charged by the Football Association in relation to an incident during the match at Stoke City on 3 December 2005.
The FA accused their players for failing to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion and refraining from threatening behaviour.
Fans were arrested after they attacked QPR goalkeeper Simon Royce.
Players from both sides ran to assist Royce, but they then appeared to wrestle between themselves.
The FA also charged QPR's substitute keeper Jake Cole with violent conduct for his involvement.
The parties have until 25 January to respond to the charges http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/4600204.stm
Also: http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/Disciplinary/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/01/Disciplinary_QPR.htm
Ainsworth on Top Six Push
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CLUBCALL - Ainsworth targets top six push EXCLUSIVE10 Jan 2006
Gareth Ainsworth believes that if Queens Park Rangers can steer clear of the injuries that dogged the first-half of the season the club are well placed to mount a push for the play-off places, writes Paul Prenderville.
Rangers have had appalling luck with injuries so far this season and at times the treatment room has been occupied by players reaching double figures, but despite the situation Ian Holloway's side remain on the fringes of the play-off battle - five points off the top six.
Ainsworth believes that despite an inconsistent start to the season, Rangers are well placed to mount a play-off push after a decent points return over the Christmas and New Year period, exclusively telling clubcall: 'We shouldn't get carried away with anything and look at last season - where we were and how many points we had and I think if people look into it they will be pleasantly surprised at how similar we are doing, if not even better.
'We have got big names to come back in Marc Bircham, Kevin Gallen, Steve Lomas and Marc Nygaard and if we can maybe bring in a few names in the transfer window. I think we are looking at a big push now.”
Injuries also struck last season but Ainsworth believes the squad this season is already better equipped to deal with the demands of the season, and with Rangers also looking to add to the squad, the winger is looking forward to the second half of the season.
Ainsworth added: 'Last season we had to put 16 and 17 year-old kids into the team but hopefully we have had our bad luck with injuries and we can make a push where other teams will maybe have the bad luck towards the end of the season.
'We are holding our own and nobody is worried about but we are there in the shadows and hopefully we can come out on the right side.'
http://217.158.112.238/vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,5034-169529-19728-36699-223141--5024-layout104-186747-news-item,00.html
CLUBCALL - Ainsworth targets top six push EXCLUSIVE10 Jan 2006
Gareth Ainsworth believes that if Queens Park Rangers can steer clear of the injuries that dogged the first-half of the season the club are well placed to mount a push for the play-off places, writes Paul Prenderville.
Rangers have had appalling luck with injuries so far this season and at times the treatment room has been occupied by players reaching double figures, but despite the situation Ian Holloway's side remain on the fringes of the play-off battle - five points off the top six.
Ainsworth believes that despite an inconsistent start to the season, Rangers are well placed to mount a play-off push after a decent points return over the Christmas and New Year period, exclusively telling clubcall: 'We shouldn't get carried away with anything and look at last season - where we were and how many points we had and I think if people look into it they will be pleasantly surprised at how similar we are doing, if not even better.
'We have got big names to come back in Marc Bircham, Kevin Gallen, Steve Lomas and Marc Nygaard and if we can maybe bring in a few names in the transfer window. I think we are looking at a big push now.”
Injuries also struck last season but Ainsworth believes the squad this season is already better equipped to deal with the demands of the season, and with Rangers also looking to add to the squad, the winger is looking forward to the second half of the season.
Ainsworth added: 'Last season we had to put 16 and 17 year-old kids into the team but hopefully we have had our bad luck with injuries and we can make a push where other teams will maybe have the bad luck towards the end of the season.
'We are holding our own and nobody is worried about but we are there in the shadows and hopefully we can come out on the right side.'
http://217.158.112.238/vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,5034-169529-19728-36699-223141--5024-layout104-186747-news-item,00.html
Reserves: Wycombe 2 QPR 2
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Wycombe & QPR Drew 2-2 (Two goals from Moore)
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The reserve team drew 2-2 with Wycombe Wanderers in an entertaining encounter at the Causeway Stadium.
Rangers looked to be crusing to a 2-1 victory before a controversial late penalty made the game all square.
Rangers lined up with Jake Cole in goal, a back four of Hislop, Evatt, Ukah and Yelland. Steve Lomas started in the centre of midfield with Marcus Bean. Adam Miller was on the right and Andrew Howell moved from his familiar left back spot to left midfield. Luke Townsend started up front with Stefan Moore.
Rangers started brightly on a pitch that was still suffering from the rugby match played on it at the weekend. The visitors went close when Sfefan Moore met with a cross from Adam Miller but saw his header hit the bar. Much to everyones surprise the referee awarded a penalty for a push on Moore.
The ex-Aston Villa man dusted himself down to take the penalty which was saved by Alloway in the Wycombe goal - the referee though, ordered the kick to be retaken. This time Moore blasted it home and the Superhoops were 1-0 up.
Midway through the first half Rangers made an enforced substiution when Jake Cole turned his ankle. He was replaced in goal by Sean Thomas - it is still uncertain how long Cole will face on the sidelines.
Rangers went in at the break leading 1-0 and it took Wycombe until midway through the second half to equalise. Jonny Dixon hit a low shot across the goal that nestled in the far corner.
Stefan Moore picked up his second goal of the game when picked up a through ball from Adam Miller. The striker slid in to knock the ball past the advancing Alloway.
It looked as if Rangers were heading for a win until a harsh last minute penalty. Ian Evatt was penalised for an innocuous challenge and Dixon converted the spot kick.
It was a dissapointing end for Rangers, but Steve Lomas came through the full 90 minutes. The midfielder did receive a knock on the ankle in the first half but he managed to run it off and complete the game.
Team: Cole (Thomas), Yelland, Hislop, Lomas, Ukah, Evatt, Miller, Bean (Ngongou), Townsend, Moore, Howell
Subs: Ngongou, Thomas, Bernard, Johnson
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Wanderers' Reserves came back to salvage a 2-2 draw with QPR in a game of penalties at the Causeway Stadium.
Opposing strikers Jonny Dixon and Stefan Moore both notched doubles in the evenly contested clash but it was referee Mr Creighton who stole the limelight with a last minute decision which earned Wycombe a draw.
Despite not giving what appeared to be a stonewall penalty when Ugo Ukah dragged Dixon down with five minutes remaining he made amends for that decision by awarding Wanderers a dubious spot kick in injury time which the striker cooly slotted home.
Earlier in the game the visitors had gone ahead in the first half when Moore's retaken spot kick beat trialist keeper Sean Alloway at the second time of asking but even that decision was questionable.
Sergio Torres was adjudged to have barged Moore in the back just before his header crashed the crossbar from Adam Miller's centre and although no player appealed a penalty was given.
Alloway, currently with Staines Town, did ever so well to save the first effort but when the linesman claimed he'd encroached from his goal line too early Moore made no mistake with his second chance.
Wanderers were fiedling two other trialists in the game in Jason Rose and striker Eric Obinna and it was the latter who could have snatched an equaliser on 23 minutes. However, after Dixon had flicked him through, the 24 year old Reading frontman fired into the side netting.
Another chance came his way on the half hour mark but with onrushing stopper Jake Cole forcing him to think on his feet, the Nigerian delayed his shot and his heavy touch went off for a goal kick.
At the other end Miller sliced wide following a neat pass from former Man City and West Ham midfielder and the same man was inches off target with a free kick as half time approached.
The second period took a while to get going and when it did Miller was again the man who nearly extended the visitor's lead had it not been for a strong challenge from Alloway.
With half an hour left, QPR introduced ex-Blues youngster Tamba N'gongou as his old friend Rashid Kamara came on for the home side and it was his graft that supplied the equaliser for Dixon.
Following Obbina's thunderous shot from inside the area that rocked the woodwork, Kamara fended off three Rangers players to slip Dixon in who finished with some aplomb.
Luke Townsend flashed a cross come shot along the face of the Blues six yard box five minutes later and Miller rose highest to send Moore on his way to restore Rangers' lead soon after.
But as the floodlights came on at a gloomy Causeway Stadium it was Wycombe who had the last laugh as Dixon buried his penalty and claimed his seventh Pontins Holday Combination strike in eight games for the second string.
Blues: Alloway, Okojie, Bunting, Christon, Rose (Tackley,63), Philo, Torres (Kamara,63), Mulvaney, Anya, Dixon, Obinna.Subs: Williams, Brown.
QPR: Cole (Thomas,34), Yelland, Hislop, Lomas, Ukah, Evatt, Miller, Bean (N'gongou,60), Townsend, Moore, Howell.Subs: Bernard, Johnson.
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Wycombe & QPR Drew 2-2 (Two goals from Moore)
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The reserve team drew 2-2 with Wycombe Wanderers in an entertaining encounter at the Causeway Stadium.
Rangers looked to be crusing to a 2-1 victory before a controversial late penalty made the game all square.
Rangers lined up with Jake Cole in goal, a back four of Hislop, Evatt, Ukah and Yelland. Steve Lomas started in the centre of midfield with Marcus Bean. Adam Miller was on the right and Andrew Howell moved from his familiar left back spot to left midfield. Luke Townsend started up front with Stefan Moore.
Rangers started brightly on a pitch that was still suffering from the rugby match played on it at the weekend. The visitors went close when Sfefan Moore met with a cross from Adam Miller but saw his header hit the bar. Much to everyones surprise the referee awarded a penalty for a push on Moore.
The ex-Aston Villa man dusted himself down to take the penalty which was saved by Alloway in the Wycombe goal - the referee though, ordered the kick to be retaken. This time Moore blasted it home and the Superhoops were 1-0 up.
Midway through the first half Rangers made an enforced substiution when Jake Cole turned his ankle. He was replaced in goal by Sean Thomas - it is still uncertain how long Cole will face on the sidelines.
Rangers went in at the break leading 1-0 and it took Wycombe until midway through the second half to equalise. Jonny Dixon hit a low shot across the goal that nestled in the far corner.
Stefan Moore picked up his second goal of the game when picked up a through ball from Adam Miller. The striker slid in to knock the ball past the advancing Alloway.
It looked as if Rangers were heading for a win until a harsh last minute penalty. Ian Evatt was penalised for an innocuous challenge and Dixon converted the spot kick.
It was a dissapointing end for Rangers, but Steve Lomas came through the full 90 minutes. The midfielder did receive a knock on the ankle in the first half but he managed to run it off and complete the game.
Team: Cole (Thomas), Yelland, Hislop, Lomas, Ukah, Evatt, Miller, Bean (Ngongou), Townsend, Moore, Howell
Subs: Ngongou, Thomas, Bernard, Johnson
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Wanderers' Reserves came back to salvage a 2-2 draw with QPR in a game of penalties at the Causeway Stadium.
Opposing strikers Jonny Dixon and Stefan Moore both notched doubles in the evenly contested clash but it was referee Mr Creighton who stole the limelight with a last minute decision which earned Wycombe a draw.
Despite not giving what appeared to be a stonewall penalty when Ugo Ukah dragged Dixon down with five minutes remaining he made amends for that decision by awarding Wanderers a dubious spot kick in injury time which the striker cooly slotted home.
Earlier in the game the visitors had gone ahead in the first half when Moore's retaken spot kick beat trialist keeper Sean Alloway at the second time of asking but even that decision was questionable.
Sergio Torres was adjudged to have barged Moore in the back just before his header crashed the crossbar from Adam Miller's centre and although no player appealed a penalty was given.
Alloway, currently with Staines Town, did ever so well to save the first effort but when the linesman claimed he'd encroached from his goal line too early Moore made no mistake with his second chance.
Wanderers were fiedling two other trialists in the game in Jason Rose and striker Eric Obinna and it was the latter who could have snatched an equaliser on 23 minutes. However, after Dixon had flicked him through, the 24 year old Reading frontman fired into the side netting.
Another chance came his way on the half hour mark but with onrushing stopper Jake Cole forcing him to think on his feet, the Nigerian delayed his shot and his heavy touch went off for a goal kick.
At the other end Miller sliced wide following a neat pass from former Man City and West Ham midfielder and the same man was inches off target with a free kick as half time approached.
The second period took a while to get going and when it did Miller was again the man who nearly extended the visitor's lead had it not been for a strong challenge from Alloway.
With half an hour left, QPR introduced ex-Blues youngster Tamba N'gongou as his old friend Rashid Kamara came on for the home side and it was his graft that supplied the equaliser for Dixon.
Following Obbina's thunderous shot from inside the area that rocked the woodwork, Kamara fended off three Rangers players to slip Dixon in who finished with some aplomb.
Luke Townsend flashed a cross come shot along the face of the Blues six yard box five minutes later and Miller rose highest to send Moore on his way to restore Rangers' lead soon after.
But as the floodlights came on at a gloomy Causeway Stadium it was Wycombe who had the last laugh as Dixon buried his penalty and claimed his seventh Pontins Holday Combination strike in eight games for the second string.
Blues: Alloway, Okojie, Bunting, Christon, Rose (Tackley,63), Philo, Torres (Kamara,63), Mulvaney, Anya, Dixon, Obinna.Subs: Williams, Brown.
QPR: Cole (Thomas,34), Yelland, Hislop, Lomas, Ukah, Evatt, Miller, Bean (N'gongou,60), Townsend, Moore, Howell.Subs: Bernard, Johnson.
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Monday, January 09, 2006
Ainsworth Devestated About Not Starting & Disappointed about Losing
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Rovers return ends on sour note for Gareth
Lancashire Evening Telegraph
BLACKBURN fan Gareth Ainsworth took a nostalgic trip down Memory Lane on Saturday but his big day ultimately ended in disappointment as QPR crashed out of the FA Cup.
The Rangers wideman had waited 14 years for the chance to face the club that released him as a teenager but, despite impressing as a second half substitute, he could not prevent the Londoners from slipping to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of his childhood heroes.
"Blackburn won and Burnley lost today, which is usually a good thing for all Blackburn fans, but on this one day I'm just a little bit disappointed," admitted Ainsworth, who spent two years at Rovers as an apprentice.
"It's unfortunate but they were two quality finishes from Craig Bellamy and a good header from Toddy, so we lost 3-0 and probably deserved to do so."
Saturday's third round tie was the first time Ainsworth had been back to Ewood as a player since former Rovers manager Don Mackay took the decision to release him on his 18th birthday in May 1991.
The 32-year-old, who is QPR's top scorer this season with five goals, had hoped to start the game but, bizarrely, Rangers manager Ian Holloway left him on the bench and it was only when Ainsworth entered the fray as a 55th minute substitute, with his side already 2-0 down, that the Londoners began to pose Rovers problems.
"When I found out I was left out of the starting eleven I was absolutely devastated by that, and then when they scored two goals I was even more devastated," said Ainsworth.
"I think the plan was to maybe get me on in the second half at 0-0 and cause some havoc, but, unfortunately, that never happened and we were left desperately trying to get back into the game, which was always going to be difficult against a Premier League team.
"I thought Blackburn were different class and Craig Bellamy, in particular, scored two great goals.
"He's a friend of mine actually, I used to play in the Championship with him, and I'm really proud to see him at Blackburn because he's a quality player."
With Rangers' FA Cup dreams over for another season, Ainsworth admits he will now be following Blackburn's Cup progress with even greater interest and he believes Mark Hughes' side could have what it takes to go one better than last season's semi-final appearance.
He added: "I really hope they can. I'd forgive them for beating us if they go on and win it.
"It's a tough pill to swallow getting knocked out, especially as I had all my family here.
"But I got a great reception off all the fans and I want to thank everyone connected with Blackburn for that.
"I just hope I'll be back again at some point. I've got three or four years left in the game and if we can get in the Premier League or we draw them in one of the cups then, hopefully, I'll be back with even more venom than I had today."
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/lancashire/rovers/sport/ROVERS3.html
Rovers return ends on sour note for Gareth
Lancashire Evening Telegraph
BLACKBURN fan Gareth Ainsworth took a nostalgic trip down Memory Lane on Saturday but his big day ultimately ended in disappointment as QPR crashed out of the FA Cup.
The Rangers wideman had waited 14 years for the chance to face the club that released him as a teenager but, despite impressing as a second half substitute, he could not prevent the Londoners from slipping to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of his childhood heroes.
"Blackburn won and Burnley lost today, which is usually a good thing for all Blackburn fans, but on this one day I'm just a little bit disappointed," admitted Ainsworth, who spent two years at Rovers as an apprentice.
"It's unfortunate but they were two quality finishes from Craig Bellamy and a good header from Toddy, so we lost 3-0 and probably deserved to do so."
Saturday's third round tie was the first time Ainsworth had been back to Ewood as a player since former Rovers manager Don Mackay took the decision to release him on his 18th birthday in May 1991.
The 32-year-old, who is QPR's top scorer this season with five goals, had hoped to start the game but, bizarrely, Rangers manager Ian Holloway left him on the bench and it was only when Ainsworth entered the fray as a 55th minute substitute, with his side already 2-0 down, that the Londoners began to pose Rovers problems.
"When I found out I was left out of the starting eleven I was absolutely devastated by that, and then when they scored two goals I was even more devastated," said Ainsworth.
"I think the plan was to maybe get me on in the second half at 0-0 and cause some havoc, but, unfortunately, that never happened and we were left desperately trying to get back into the game, which was always going to be difficult against a Premier League team.
"I thought Blackburn were different class and Craig Bellamy, in particular, scored two great goals.
"He's a friend of mine actually, I used to play in the Championship with him, and I'm really proud to see him at Blackburn because he's a quality player."
With Rangers' FA Cup dreams over for another season, Ainsworth admits he will now be following Blackburn's Cup progress with even greater interest and he believes Mark Hughes' side could have what it takes to go one better than last season's semi-final appearance.
He added: "I really hope they can. I'd forgive them for beating us if they go on and win it.
"It's a tough pill to swallow getting knocked out, especially as I had all my family here.
"But I got a great reception off all the fans and I want to thank everyone connected with Blackburn for that.
"I just hope I'll be back again at some point. I've got three or four years left in the game and if we can get in the Premier League or we draw them in one of the cups then, hopefully, I'll be back with even more venom than I had today."
http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/lancashire/rovers/sport/ROVERS3.html
Former Caretaker Manager, Ian Dowie Turns 41 - (Ex-West Ham, Crystal Palace, Luton, Southampton, Oldham & Ireland),
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Ian Dowie Turns 41
Born January 9, 1965
Perhaps not a great signing as a player, but as a coach and manager, clearly very much a case of "one that got away." A reserve team coach under Ray Harford, when Harford resigned, the QPR Board turned to Ian Dowie to be caretaker manager rather than to the expectant Vinnie Jones.
The Board eventually decided to appoint Gerry Francis manager, with Dowie as his assistant. When Francis resigned, the Board interviewed Dowie but eventually decided on Ian Holloway.
Dowie's actions at Oldham and Crystal Palace clearly show his talents.
As a player, Dowie played for among clubs, Luton, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Southampton, QPR and Northern Ireland.
See: http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football-heroes/displayhero_club.asp?HeroID=622
Dowie Profiled in Wikipedia
Iain Dowie, (born January 9, 1965 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England), is a former professional football player who is currently manager of Crystal Palace F.C. He was also a Northern Ireland international, winning 59 caps.
His playing career, where he played as a striker, included spells at Luton Town, West Ham Utd, Southampton, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace.
His first managerial role was at financially troubled Oldham, a club he led into the Second Division play offs. Dowie was then appointed manager of Crystal Palace in the middle of the 2003-04 season, inheriting a squad with low morale and in nineteenth place in the First Division. However, under his leadership, the club went on an impressive run that included 17 wins from mid-December 2003, enabling the club to finish in sixth place in the Nationwide First Division, just scraping into the Premiership promotion play-off places. This feat was attributed to complete change in the atmosphere and training regime at the club, including a tougher disciplinary regime, introduced by Dowie. After beating Sunderland in the semi-final of the promotion play offs in May 2004, the club beat London rivals West Ham by a single goal in the final for a place in the Premiership. Unfortunately, the club lasted only one season there, being relegated on the final day of the season.
Dowie, however, impressed as a manager. But he remained at Palace when the club was relegated to the Championship despite rumours that he was approached by other Premiership clubs.
In 2004, when discussing Crystal Palace's start to the Premiership season, he coined the word bouncebackability in discussing their ability to bounce back from the adversity during their Division one season and their habit of conceding early goals. This word gained cult popularity within the footballing world ....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Dowie
Ian Dowie Turns 41
Born January 9, 1965
Perhaps not a great signing as a player, but as a coach and manager, clearly very much a case of "one that got away." A reserve team coach under Ray Harford, when Harford resigned, the QPR Board turned to Ian Dowie to be caretaker manager rather than to the expectant Vinnie Jones.
The Board eventually decided to appoint Gerry Francis manager, with Dowie as his assistant. When Francis resigned, the Board interviewed Dowie but eventually decided on Ian Holloway.
Dowie's actions at Oldham and Crystal Palace clearly show his talents.
As a player, Dowie played for among clubs, Luton, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Southampton, QPR and Northern Ireland.
See: http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football-heroes/displayhero_club.asp?HeroID=622
Dowie Profiled in Wikipedia
Iain Dowie, (born January 9, 1965 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England), is a former professional football player who is currently manager of Crystal Palace F.C. He was also a Northern Ireland international, winning 59 caps.
His playing career, where he played as a striker, included spells at Luton Town, West Ham Utd, Southampton, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace.
His first managerial role was at financially troubled Oldham, a club he led into the Second Division play offs. Dowie was then appointed manager of Crystal Palace in the middle of the 2003-04 season, inheriting a squad with low morale and in nineteenth place in the First Division. However, under his leadership, the club went on an impressive run that included 17 wins from mid-December 2003, enabling the club to finish in sixth place in the Nationwide First Division, just scraping into the Premiership promotion play-off places. This feat was attributed to complete change in the atmosphere and training regime at the club, including a tougher disciplinary regime, introduced by Dowie. After beating Sunderland in the semi-final of the promotion play offs in May 2004, the club beat London rivals West Ham by a single goal in the final for a place in the Premiership. Unfortunately, the club lasted only one season there, being relegated on the final day of the season.
Dowie, however, impressed as a manager. But he remained at Palace when the club was relegated to the Championship despite rumours that he was approached by other Premiership clubs.
In 2004, when discussing Crystal Palace's start to the Premiership season, he coined the word bouncebackability in discussing their ability to bounce back from the adversity during their Division one season and their habit of conceding early goals. This word gained cult popularity within the footballing world ....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Dowie
Sunday, January 08, 2006
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Blackburn 3 QPR 0: QPR lack magic touchPete Oliver at Ewood Park
A SUBLIME goal from Craig Bellamy apart, the magic of the Cup gave Ewood Park a wide berth as Blackburn cantered into the fourth round by making full use of a draw that, given Rangers’ recent track record in the competition, is almost akin to a bye.
The Championship side was never totally outclassed but equally barely threatened to cause a minor shock against last season’s semi-finalists and secure a first win in the competition since January 2001. Since then Rangers have fallen at their first hurdle every time and in seven ties subsequent to beating Luton Town five years ago have scored just one goal — which was not enough even to beat Vauxhall Motors.
They had early chances here but, perhaps predictably, fluffed them and were out of the tie by half-time thanks to goals from Andy Todd and a wonderfully executed volley from Bellamy, which allowed Blackburn to ease off in readiness for their Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday night.
A number of their fans also saved themselves for midweek, with barely more than 10,000 home supporters paying out for a game which underlined Blackburn’s current well-being, epitomised by Bellamy’s ninth goal of the season four minutes from time as he coolly converted a pass from 19-year-old debutant Sergio Peter.
“It was a good performance, a good result and we were able to rest some important players and give some football to players who needed it,” said Blackburn manager Mark Hughes, who described a fifth straight win as ideal preparation for the visit of his former club.
Rangers manager Ian Holloway was left to lament missed opportunities. “It’s just chances, and we had two clear ones before they scored,” he said. “I felt we lost some confidence and showed them too much respect. But how we lost the second half I’m not sure.”
Todd was the beneficiary of absent marking as he headed home Peter’s corner after Simon Royce had saved from Paul Dickov, and 20 minutes later the contest was all but over when Bellamy connected with a Peter cross to steer a crisp left-footed shot into the bottom corner of the net from 16 yards.
Substitute Gareth Ainsworth, rejected as a youngster by his hometown club of Blackburn, sparked something of a Rangers revival after the break but Rovers were content to sit on their lead and look for a third on the counter-attack, a ploy which finally worked when Peter released Bellamy for another assured finish.
STAR MAN: Craig Bellamy (Blackburn)
Player ratings. Blackburn: Friedel 6, Neill 8, Todd 6, Khizanishvili 6, Matteo 6, Thompson 6, Savage 7 (Pedersen 77min, 6), Tugay 7, Peter 8, Dickov 6 (Kuqi 77min, 6), Bellamy 9
QPR: Royce 6, Bignot 5, Shittu 5, Rose 5, Milanese 6, Rowlands 5, Santos 5 (Ainsworth 55min, 7), Langley 6, Cook 5 (Donnelly 75min, 6), Baidoo 6, Furlong 5 (Moore 75min, 6) Scorers: Blackburn: Todd 17, Bellamy 36, Bellamy 86
Referee: A Marriner
Attendance: 12,705 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2093-1975012,00.html
Blackburn 3 QPR 0: QPR lack magic touchPete Oliver at Ewood Park
A SUBLIME goal from Craig Bellamy apart, the magic of the Cup gave Ewood Park a wide berth as Blackburn cantered into the fourth round by making full use of a draw that, given Rangers’ recent track record in the competition, is almost akin to a bye.
The Championship side was never totally outclassed but equally barely threatened to cause a minor shock against last season’s semi-finalists and secure a first win in the competition since January 2001. Since then Rangers have fallen at their first hurdle every time and in seven ties subsequent to beating Luton Town five years ago have scored just one goal — which was not enough even to beat Vauxhall Motors.
They had early chances here but, perhaps predictably, fluffed them and were out of the tie by half-time thanks to goals from Andy Todd and a wonderfully executed volley from Bellamy, which allowed Blackburn to ease off in readiness for their Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday night.
A number of their fans also saved themselves for midweek, with barely more than 10,000 home supporters paying out for a game which underlined Blackburn’s current well-being, epitomised by Bellamy’s ninth goal of the season four minutes from time as he coolly converted a pass from 19-year-old debutant Sergio Peter.
“It was a good performance, a good result and we were able to rest some important players and give some football to players who needed it,” said Blackburn manager Mark Hughes, who described a fifth straight win as ideal preparation for the visit of his former club.
Rangers manager Ian Holloway was left to lament missed opportunities. “It’s just chances, and we had two clear ones before they scored,” he said. “I felt we lost some confidence and showed them too much respect. But how we lost the second half I’m not sure.”
Todd was the beneficiary of absent marking as he headed home Peter’s corner after Simon Royce had saved from Paul Dickov, and 20 minutes later the contest was all but over when Bellamy connected with a Peter cross to steer a crisp left-footed shot into the bottom corner of the net from 16 yards.
Substitute Gareth Ainsworth, rejected as a youngster by his hometown club of Blackburn, sparked something of a Rangers revival after the break but Rovers were content to sit on their lead and look for a third on the counter-attack, a ploy which finally worked when Peter released Bellamy for another assured finish.
STAR MAN: Craig Bellamy (Blackburn)
Player ratings. Blackburn: Friedel 6, Neill 8, Todd 6, Khizanishvili 6, Matteo 6, Thompson 6, Savage 7 (Pedersen 77min, 6), Tugay 7, Peter 8, Dickov 6 (Kuqi 77min, 6), Bellamy 9
QPR: Royce 6, Bignot 5, Shittu 5, Rose 5, Milanese 6, Rowlands 5, Santos 5 (Ainsworth 55min, 7), Langley 6, Cook 5 (Donnelly 75min, 6), Baidoo 6, Furlong 5 (Moore 75min, 6) Scorers: Blackburn: Todd 17, Bellamy 36, Bellamy 86
Referee: A Marriner
Attendance: 12,705 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2093-1975012,00.html
Saturday, January 07, 2006
Holloway's Comments re Game & Transfers
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HOLLOWAY'S COMMENTS
OFFICIAL SITE
Ian Holloway thinks the difference in quality was the main factor in Rangers FA Cup defeat at Blackburn Rovers.
"They are a Premiership side and they have quality all over the place. You only have to give them a sniff of a chance and they will punish you.
I am disappointed about the first goal because it was a free header from a set piece. It was a shame because we started well and had two good chances, one from Baidoo and the other from Furlong."
Holloway was impressed by the contributions made by some of the younger members of his squad.
"It's exciting times here, we have got some good yougsters coming through, I was impressed with Shabazz Baidoo today and Scott Donnelly is now pushing for a place.
Our fans were magnificent yet again and I hope they were proud of the players. We are a long way off Blackburn but I don't think we are too far away from the Premiership, we have to keep on moving forward."
With the transfer window now open Ollie is looking to strengthen his squad.
"I could do with a couple more defenders and I may have one or two lined up. I could also do with another stiker, but we'll have to see how it goes becuase I have some very good younsters knocking on the door now."
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TEAMTALK Boss rues missed chances
Ian Holloway felt that missed opportunities cost his side dear as QPR slumped to a 3-0 FA Cup defeat at Blackburn.Paul Furlong and Shabazz Baidoo both could have put the Championship side in front before Andy Todd opened the scoring for Rovers, and Craig Bellamy's brace sealed the win.And Holloway said: "Blackburn then scored from a set-piece, a free header and we lost some confidence."We showed them too much respect and got one or two simple things wrong."How we lost the second half I'm not quite sure. I am quite upset about it."I thought a few people could step up but not enough did in certain areas." http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/News/Story_Page/0,7760,1801_934086,00.html
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Ian Holloway thinks the difference in quality was the main factor in Rangers FA Cup defeat at Blackburn Rovers.
"They are a Premiership side and they have quality all over the place. You only have to give them a sniff of a chance and they will punish you.
I am disappointed about the first goal because it was a free header from a set piece. It was a shame because we started well and had two good chances, one from Baidoo and the other from Furlong."
Holloway was impressed by the contributions made by some of the younger members of his squad.
"It's exciting times here, we have got some good yougsters coming through, I was impressed with Shabazz Baidoo today and Scott Donnelly is now pushing for a place.
Our fans were magnificent yet again and I hope they were proud of the players. We are a long way off Blackburn but I don't think we are too far away from the Premiership, we have to keep on moving forward."
With the transfer window now open Ollie is looking to strengthen his squad.
"I could do with a couple more defenders and I may have one or two lined up. I could also do with another stiker, but we'll have to see how it goes becuase I have some very good younsters knocking on the door now."
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TEAMTALK Boss rues missed chances
Ian Holloway felt that missed opportunities cost his side dear as QPR slumped to a 3-0 FA Cup defeat at Blackburn.Paul Furlong and Shabazz Baidoo both could have put the Championship side in front before Andy Todd opened the scoring for Rovers, and Craig Bellamy's brace sealed the win.And Holloway said: "Blackburn then scored from a set-piece, a free header and we lost some confidence."We showed them too much respect and got one or two simple things wrong."How we lost the second half I'm not quite sure. I am quite upset about it."I thought a few people could step up but not enough did in certain areas." http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/News/Story_Page/0,7760,1801_934086,00.html
Match Reports of Blackburn 3 QPR 0
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Rangers bowed out of the FA Cup with their heads held high at Ewood Park.
Two first half goals and a late, late third gave former Premiership champions Blackburn Rovers a 3-0 win in front of a poor home crowd of just over 12000.
Rovers skipper Andy Todd handed the hosts a 17th minute lead when he stooped to head home past Simon Royce from the edge of the six yard box.
And Craig Bellamy made it two on 36 minutes, volleying home from the edge of the penalty box to leave Rangers facing an uphill struggle at the break.
Bellamy capped a fine solo performance with a third four minutes from time, as Rangers' workmanlike second half display finally came unstuck.
Ian Holloway's men were by no means overawed by their Premiership opponents, with Shabazz Baidoo and Paul Furlong each testing Brad Friedel in the first half.
Georges Santos replaced Gareth Ainsworth in the Hoops midfield, as Ian Holloway opted for a more defensive line up.
Blackburn born Gareth Ainsworth was the unlucky player to miss out, while Paul Furlong replaced the injured Marc Nygaard in attack.
Rangers survived an early fourth minute scare when Mauro Milanese brought David Thompson crashing to ground. Yet despite vocal appeals from the Blackburn players for a penalty, referee Mr Marriner adjudged the foul to have taken place outside the box and from the resultant free kick, Rovers debutant Sergio Peter fired wide of Simon Royce's right had post.
The Hoops harried and pressured every loose ball in the opening ten minutes, with Richard Langley and the recalled Santos coping well with the imposing threat of Rovers' central midfield duo of Robbie Savage and Turkish international Tugay.
And their impressive start was almost rewarded on 12 minutes when Andy Todd's weak back header allowed Paul Furlong a sighter on goal, but his shot lacked power and Brad Friedel saved comfortably.
Furlong turned provider on 13 minutes, releasing Shabazz Baidoo. The teenage striker escaped the attentions of Todd and fired in a ferocious near post shot which forced Friedel into a fine save at his near post.
At the other end, Simon Royce had to be at his agile best to tip round Paul Dickov's volley after Lucas Neill's speculative through ball caught the Rangers defence napping.
Rangers didn't heed the warning though and from the Sergio Peter's resultant corner, Todd buried his back post header beyond the exposed Royce.
Blackburn continued to pose the greater attacking threat, with Neill evading the attentions of Matthew Rose before powering a half volley into the arms of Royce.
Marcus Bignot was forced to clear from under his own crossbar on 34 minutes, as the Rovers front pairing of Craig Bellamy and Dickov continued to cause problems.
Bellamy soon showed his undoubted class when he spectacularly volleyed home Peter's cross from the edge of the 18 yard box to make it 2-0.After a slow start to the second half, Rangers introduced local lad Ainsworth at the expense of Santos.
And the Blackburn born midfielder was soon on the attack, leaving two men in his wake before forcing Friedel to claim a cross at his near post.
Rangers were enjoying a decent passage of play and Shittu fired over a long range free kick on 59 minutes, before Lee Cook fired wide six minutes later.
Savage should have made it 3-0 on 65 minutes, when having been sent clean through by Tugay, the Welshman showed poor composure, blasting his shot high and wide of the target.
Ainsworth was clearly relishing playing against his former club and with just 19 minutes left on the clock, the right sided midfielder fired in a long range half volley which Friedel did well to palm to safety.
Baidoo wasted a golden opportunity to set up a grandstand finish when he dragged his 15 yard effort wide of the target with just 11 minutes on the clock.
The final nail in the Rangers coffin arrived on 86 minutes when Bellamy latched onto Peter's deft through ball before chipping the advancing Royce to claim his ninth goal of the season in all competitions.
So Rangers' FA Cup run ends for another year, but it certainly wasn't for the want of trying and much credit should be given to the players who refused to lie down despite trailing early on.
Blackburn: Friedel, Neill, Khivanishvili, Todd, Matteo, Thompson, Tugay, Savage (Pedersen 77), Peter, Bellamy, Dickov (Kuqi 77).
Subs: Enckelman, Nelson, Emerton.
Scorers: Todd 17, Bellamy 36, Bellamy 86
Bookings: Matteo 70, Neill 87
QPR: Royce, Bignot, Shittu, Rose, Milanese, Rowlands, Langley, Santos (Ainsworth 55), Cook (Donnelly 75), Baidoo, Furlong (Moore 75).
Subs: Cole, Evatt.
Bookings: Milanese 67
Referee: A M Marriner Attendance: 12705
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PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE - HUGHES
Hughes was pleased his side got the job done
MARK Hughes was delighted as Rovers avoided a potential banana-skin and safely secured their passage into the next round of the competition.
A second strike of the season from Andy Todd was followed by a brace from Craig Bellamy as Rovers brushed Rangers aside.
"I thought we were very good in the first half and got a couple of goals, the second half we weren't as fluent at times," said the Rovers boss.
"Credit to QPR they had a go in the second half, pushed up and tried to make it more difficult for us, so we had to respond to that.
"We were able to relax when the third went in.
"We were very professional today, we go the job done and we were able to rest a few players which was good given the schedule we have.
"Overall, pleasing."
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IT was a debut to remember for Sergio Peter as Rovers booked their place into the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a comfortable 3-0 win over Queens Park Rangers.
The nineteen year old German had a hand in each of Rovers' goals as they brushed aside the challenge of the Championship side without ever hitting the heights of previous matches.
Andy Todd gave Rovers the lead from a Peter corner on 17 minutes, then twenty minutes later Bellamy added a second courtesy of a Peter cross, and the same duo combined to make it three four minutes from time.
With an eye on the games against Manchester United and Bolton Wanderers next week, Mark Hughes made five changes for this cup clash but nevertheless a strong squad was put out against Ian Holloway's side.
Tugay challenges Furlong for the ball
Sergio Peter was given his debut in a Rovers shirt, the nineteen year old German impressive on his Ewood bow, Craig Bellamy got his first start since early December whilst Andy Todd, Tugay and David Thompson returned to the starting line-up.
The opening quarter was decidedly low key, Dickov and Furlong both spurned half-chances, but the game sprung into life on sixteen minutes, Lucas Neill played a ball over the top for Bellamy to chase, the Welshman couldn't reach the ball but Paul Dickov certainly could, slamming the ball goalwards, but 'keeper Simon Royce did well to push the shot around the post.
But all Royce's good work was undone by poor defending when from Sergio Peter's corner kick, Andy Todd arrived unmarked at the back post to head down and into the back of the net.
Royce then denied Lucas Neill at the near post, then the veteran goalkeeper did enough to put off Craig Bellamy when the Welshman was through, but with the Rangers goalkeeper bearing down on Bellamy, he put his effort a foot wide.
Bellamy sees his shot nestle into the corner of the net
The second goal eventually came on 36 minutes and again it was the German who made the goal, beating his man on the left before firing over a cross that Craig Bellamy showed immense skill to swivel and volley with his left foot into the corner of the net.
Rangers had rarely threatened in the first period, the final action of the first half saw Langley put a free-kick well over the bar.
No changes at the start of the second half as Rovers still remained in second gear content to pass their way around the visitors, but chances were at a premium at either end.
Peter flashed an effort wide after an intelligent one-two with Paul Dickov, whilst Robbie Savage saw an effort blocked after a Bellamy pass.
Rangers came into the game more and more as the game wore on, the introduction of Blackburn-born winger Gareth Ainsworth providing more attacking options and it almost paid off. Lee Cook had more time and space available to him when he ran onto a misplaced pass by Tugay but he hit his effort well wide.
A day to remember for the young German
Sergio Peter put in a man of the match performance and almost set up another goal when he bamboozled his marker before cutting inside to Bellamy, it was put onto his fellow countryman Robbie Savage but he blazed his effort wide.
Ainsworth himself forced a fine save from Brad Friedel, hitting the ball from the right, the Rovers goalkeeper had to dive to his right to push the effort away.
The Baidoo wasted an opportunity when put in by substitute Donnelly but the Hoops' striker put his effort wide.
Craig Bellamy scores his second of the game
Rovers closed the game out and got their third with four minutes remaining, Sergio Peter cutting inside fed Bellamy who took the ball wide before clipping it over goalkeeper Royce to seal the victory.
It was everything you could wish for on a debut performance from Sergio, the only thing it lacked was a goal for the young German.
ROVERS: Friedel, Neill, Khizanishvili, Todd (c), Matteo, Thompson, Tugay, Savage (sub Pedersen 78 mins), Peter, Dickov (sub Kuqi 78 mins), Bellamy. Subs not used: Enckelman, Nelsen, Emerton.
QPR: Royce, Bignot, Milanese, Shittu (c), Rose, Rowlands, Santos (sub Ainsworth 55 mins), Cook (sub Donnelly 75 mins), Baidoo, Furlong (sub Moore 75 mins), Langley. Subs not used: Evatt, Cole.
Booked: Matteo, Neill (Rovers), Milanese (Queens Park Rangers)
Attendance: 12,705
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SPORTLING LIFE
Blackburn 3 QPR 0
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Craig Bellamy showed no signs of his hamstring problems to help steer Blackburn into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The Wales striker took his tally for the season to nine goals with a superb brace against the Coca-Cola Championship side.
Bellamy extended Blackburn's lead after Andy Todd had opened the scoring to leave the visitors facing an uphill battle they never looked like conquering.
It was just the performance manager Mark Hughes was looking for ahead of the Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday.
The added bonus for Hughes was the display of 19-year-old German midfielder Sergio Peter, who was handed his first start and had a hand in all three goals.
There was a moment of danger for QPR after three minutes when Mauro Milanese brought down David Thompson on the edge of the area.
Peter showed good technique to whip in a dangerous free kick that went just wide of the far post.
Thompson then delivered a good cross from the right but goalkeeper Simon Royce was able to make the interception.
A wayward header by Todd put the home side in trouble in the 12th minute when he directed the ball into the path of Paul Furlong.
However, he failed to get any power on his effort and goalkeeper Brad Friedel was able to boot it to safety.
Rangers took heart from this and Shabazz Baidoo raced forward a minute later only to see Friedel turn away his shot at the near post.
Blackburn took the lead in the 16th minute after Royce did well to parry a close range half-volley from Paul Dickov.
Peter swung in the corner from the right and Todd, unmarked at the back post, sent a downward header beyond the Rangers goalkeeper.
Blackburn kept up the pressure and the visitors were being continually stretched at the back, Danny Shittu and Matthew Rose having their work cut out against Dickov and Bellamy.
And it was Bellamy who extended Blackburn's lead in the 36th minute with his eighth goal of the campaign, sending a superb volley beyond Royce and into the corner following a cross from Peter.
Scotland striker Dickov then picked up a loose ball in the 50th minute and released Peter on the left.
Bellamy raced into the area in anticipation of the cross but instead Peter tried his luck on goal and his effort went well wide of the target.
Rangers were struggling to get back in the game. Martin Rowlands found space 20 yards out in the 55th minute but saw his effort blocked by Zurab Khizanishvili.
Dickov then tried to release Bellamy but the move broke down when he was tripped by Rose.
Rose then showed good awareness to intercept a pass from Tugay to Bellamy in the 63rd minute.
Blackburn were playing some good football with Tugay pulling the strings in the middle of the park.
Robbie Savage should have added a third for Blackburn but sent his effort wide of the target from a good position.
Rangers sub Gareth Ainsworth almost pulled a goal back in the 73rd minute but Friedel did well to parry his 25-yard shot to safety.
Then Baidoo scuffed a shot from close range wide of the target before Bellamy scored his second of the game in the 86th minute with a cool finish after a through ball from Peter.
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Rangers bowed out of the FA Cup with their heads held high at Ewood Park.
Two first half goals and a late, late third gave former Premiership champions Blackburn Rovers a 3-0 win in front of a poor home crowd of just over 12000.
Rovers skipper Andy Todd handed the hosts a 17th minute lead when he stooped to head home past Simon Royce from the edge of the six yard box.
And Craig Bellamy made it two on 36 minutes, volleying home from the edge of the penalty box to leave Rangers facing an uphill struggle at the break.
Bellamy capped a fine solo performance with a third four minutes from time, as Rangers' workmanlike second half display finally came unstuck.
Ian Holloway's men were by no means overawed by their Premiership opponents, with Shabazz Baidoo and Paul Furlong each testing Brad Friedel in the first half.
Georges Santos replaced Gareth Ainsworth in the Hoops midfield, as Ian Holloway opted for a more defensive line up.
Blackburn born Gareth Ainsworth was the unlucky player to miss out, while Paul Furlong replaced the injured Marc Nygaard in attack.
Rangers survived an early fourth minute scare when Mauro Milanese brought David Thompson crashing to ground. Yet despite vocal appeals from the Blackburn players for a penalty, referee Mr Marriner adjudged the foul to have taken place outside the box and from the resultant free kick, Rovers debutant Sergio Peter fired wide of Simon Royce's right had post.
The Hoops harried and pressured every loose ball in the opening ten minutes, with Richard Langley and the recalled Santos coping well with the imposing threat of Rovers' central midfield duo of Robbie Savage and Turkish international Tugay.
And their impressive start was almost rewarded on 12 minutes when Andy Todd's weak back header allowed Paul Furlong a sighter on goal, but his shot lacked power and Brad Friedel saved comfortably.
Furlong turned provider on 13 minutes, releasing Shabazz Baidoo. The teenage striker escaped the attentions of Todd and fired in a ferocious near post shot which forced Friedel into a fine save at his near post.
At the other end, Simon Royce had to be at his agile best to tip round Paul Dickov's volley after Lucas Neill's speculative through ball caught the Rangers defence napping.
Rangers didn't heed the warning though and from the Sergio Peter's resultant corner, Todd buried his back post header beyond the exposed Royce.
Blackburn continued to pose the greater attacking threat, with Neill evading the attentions of Matthew Rose before powering a half volley into the arms of Royce.
Marcus Bignot was forced to clear from under his own crossbar on 34 minutes, as the Rovers front pairing of Craig Bellamy and Dickov continued to cause problems.
Bellamy soon showed his undoubted class when he spectacularly volleyed home Peter's cross from the edge of the 18 yard box to make it 2-0.After a slow start to the second half, Rangers introduced local lad Ainsworth at the expense of Santos.
And the Blackburn born midfielder was soon on the attack, leaving two men in his wake before forcing Friedel to claim a cross at his near post.
Rangers were enjoying a decent passage of play and Shittu fired over a long range free kick on 59 minutes, before Lee Cook fired wide six minutes later.
Savage should have made it 3-0 on 65 minutes, when having been sent clean through by Tugay, the Welshman showed poor composure, blasting his shot high and wide of the target.
Ainsworth was clearly relishing playing against his former club and with just 19 minutes left on the clock, the right sided midfielder fired in a long range half volley which Friedel did well to palm to safety.
Baidoo wasted a golden opportunity to set up a grandstand finish when he dragged his 15 yard effort wide of the target with just 11 minutes on the clock.
The final nail in the Rangers coffin arrived on 86 minutes when Bellamy latched onto Peter's deft through ball before chipping the advancing Royce to claim his ninth goal of the season in all competitions.
So Rangers' FA Cup run ends for another year, but it certainly wasn't for the want of trying and much credit should be given to the players who refused to lie down despite trailing early on.
Blackburn: Friedel, Neill, Khivanishvili, Todd, Matteo, Thompson, Tugay, Savage (Pedersen 77), Peter, Bellamy, Dickov (Kuqi 77).
Subs: Enckelman, Nelson, Emerton.
Scorers: Todd 17, Bellamy 36, Bellamy 86
Bookings: Matteo 70, Neill 87
QPR: Royce, Bignot, Shittu, Rose, Milanese, Rowlands, Langley, Santos (Ainsworth 55), Cook (Donnelly 75), Baidoo, Furlong (Moore 75).
Subs: Cole, Evatt.
Bookings: Milanese 67
Referee: A M Marriner Attendance: 12705
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PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE - HUGHES
Hughes was pleased his side got the job done
MARK Hughes was delighted as Rovers avoided a potential banana-skin and safely secured their passage into the next round of the competition.
A second strike of the season from Andy Todd was followed by a brace from Craig Bellamy as Rovers brushed Rangers aside.
"I thought we were very good in the first half and got a couple of goals, the second half we weren't as fluent at times," said the Rovers boss.
"Credit to QPR they had a go in the second half, pushed up and tried to make it more difficult for us, so we had to respond to that.
"We were able to relax when the third went in.
"We were very professional today, we go the job done and we were able to rest a few players which was good given the schedule we have.
"Overall, pleasing."
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IT was a debut to remember for Sergio Peter as Rovers booked their place into the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a comfortable 3-0 win over Queens Park Rangers.
The nineteen year old German had a hand in each of Rovers' goals as they brushed aside the challenge of the Championship side without ever hitting the heights of previous matches.
Andy Todd gave Rovers the lead from a Peter corner on 17 minutes, then twenty minutes later Bellamy added a second courtesy of a Peter cross, and the same duo combined to make it three four minutes from time.
With an eye on the games against Manchester United and Bolton Wanderers next week, Mark Hughes made five changes for this cup clash but nevertheless a strong squad was put out against Ian Holloway's side.
Tugay challenges Furlong for the ball
Sergio Peter was given his debut in a Rovers shirt, the nineteen year old German impressive on his Ewood bow, Craig Bellamy got his first start since early December whilst Andy Todd, Tugay and David Thompson returned to the starting line-up.
The opening quarter was decidedly low key, Dickov and Furlong both spurned half-chances, but the game sprung into life on sixteen minutes, Lucas Neill played a ball over the top for Bellamy to chase, the Welshman couldn't reach the ball but Paul Dickov certainly could, slamming the ball goalwards, but 'keeper Simon Royce did well to push the shot around the post.
But all Royce's good work was undone by poor defending when from Sergio Peter's corner kick, Andy Todd arrived unmarked at the back post to head down and into the back of the net.
Royce then denied Lucas Neill at the near post, then the veteran goalkeeper did enough to put off Craig Bellamy when the Welshman was through, but with the Rangers goalkeeper bearing down on Bellamy, he put his effort a foot wide.
Bellamy sees his shot nestle into the corner of the net
The second goal eventually came on 36 minutes and again it was the German who made the goal, beating his man on the left before firing over a cross that Craig Bellamy showed immense skill to swivel and volley with his left foot into the corner of the net.
Rangers had rarely threatened in the first period, the final action of the first half saw Langley put a free-kick well over the bar.
No changes at the start of the second half as Rovers still remained in second gear content to pass their way around the visitors, but chances were at a premium at either end.
Peter flashed an effort wide after an intelligent one-two with Paul Dickov, whilst Robbie Savage saw an effort blocked after a Bellamy pass.
Rangers came into the game more and more as the game wore on, the introduction of Blackburn-born winger Gareth Ainsworth providing more attacking options and it almost paid off. Lee Cook had more time and space available to him when he ran onto a misplaced pass by Tugay but he hit his effort well wide.
A day to remember for the young German
Sergio Peter put in a man of the match performance and almost set up another goal when he bamboozled his marker before cutting inside to Bellamy, it was put onto his fellow countryman Robbie Savage but he blazed his effort wide.
Ainsworth himself forced a fine save from Brad Friedel, hitting the ball from the right, the Rovers goalkeeper had to dive to his right to push the effort away.
The Baidoo wasted an opportunity when put in by substitute Donnelly but the Hoops' striker put his effort wide.
Craig Bellamy scores his second of the game
Rovers closed the game out and got their third with four minutes remaining, Sergio Peter cutting inside fed Bellamy who took the ball wide before clipping it over goalkeeper Royce to seal the victory.
It was everything you could wish for on a debut performance from Sergio, the only thing it lacked was a goal for the young German.
ROVERS: Friedel, Neill, Khizanishvili, Todd (c), Matteo, Thompson, Tugay, Savage (sub Pedersen 78 mins), Peter, Dickov (sub Kuqi 78 mins), Bellamy. Subs not used: Enckelman, Nelsen, Emerton.
QPR: Royce, Bignot, Milanese, Shittu (c), Rose, Rowlands, Santos (sub Ainsworth 55 mins), Cook (sub Donnelly 75 mins), Baidoo, Furlong (sub Moore 75 mins), Langley. Subs not used: Evatt, Cole.
Booked: Matteo, Neill (Rovers), Milanese (Queens Park Rangers)
Attendance: 12,705
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Blackburn 3 QPR 0
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Craig Bellamy showed no signs of his hamstring problems to help steer Blackburn into the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The Wales striker took his tally for the season to nine goals with a superb brace against the Coca-Cola Championship side.
Bellamy extended Blackburn's lead after Andy Todd had opened the scoring to leave the visitors facing an uphill battle they never looked like conquering.
It was just the performance manager Mark Hughes was looking for ahead of the Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday.
The added bonus for Hughes was the display of 19-year-old German midfielder Sergio Peter, who was handed his first start and had a hand in all three goals.
There was a moment of danger for QPR after three minutes when Mauro Milanese brought down David Thompson on the edge of the area.
Peter showed good technique to whip in a dangerous free kick that went just wide of the far post.
Thompson then delivered a good cross from the right but goalkeeper Simon Royce was able to make the interception.
A wayward header by Todd put the home side in trouble in the 12th minute when he directed the ball into the path of Paul Furlong.
However, he failed to get any power on his effort and goalkeeper Brad Friedel was able to boot it to safety.
Rangers took heart from this and Shabazz Baidoo raced forward a minute later only to see Friedel turn away his shot at the near post.
Blackburn took the lead in the 16th minute after Royce did well to parry a close range half-volley from Paul Dickov.
Peter swung in the corner from the right and Todd, unmarked at the back post, sent a downward header beyond the Rangers goalkeeper.
Blackburn kept up the pressure and the visitors were being continually stretched at the back, Danny Shittu and Matthew Rose having their work cut out against Dickov and Bellamy.
And it was Bellamy who extended Blackburn's lead in the 36th minute with his eighth goal of the campaign, sending a superb volley beyond Royce and into the corner following a cross from Peter.
Scotland striker Dickov then picked up a loose ball in the 50th minute and released Peter on the left.
Bellamy raced into the area in anticipation of the cross but instead Peter tried his luck on goal and his effort went well wide of the target.
Rangers were struggling to get back in the game. Martin Rowlands found space 20 yards out in the 55th minute but saw his effort blocked by Zurab Khizanishvili.
Dickov then tried to release Bellamy but the move broke down when he was tripped by Rose.
Rose then showed good awareness to intercept a pass from Tugay to Bellamy in the 63rd minute.
Blackburn were playing some good football with Tugay pulling the strings in the middle of the park.
Robbie Savage should have added a third for Blackburn but sent his effort wide of the target from a good position.
Rangers sub Gareth Ainsworth almost pulled a goal back in the 73rd minute but Friedel did well to parry his 25-yard shot to safety.
Then Baidoo scuffed a shot from close range wide of the target before Bellamy scored his second of the game in the 86th minute with a cool finish after a through ball from Peter.
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Blackburn vs QPR - Today's Teams
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FA Cup Third Round: Blackburn vs QPR
ROVERS: Friedel, Neill, Khizanishvili, Todd (c), Matteo, Thompson, Tugay, Savage, Peter, Dickov, Bellamy. Subs: Enckelman, Nelsen, Emerton, Kuqi, Pedersen.
QPR: Royce, Bignot, Milanese, Shittu (c), Rose, Rowlands, Santo[s], Cook, Baidoo, Furlong, Langley.
Subs: Evatt, Ainsworth, Cole, Moore, Donnelly.
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SERGIO Peter will make his debut in a Rovers shirt this afternoon against Queens Park Rangers. The nineteen year old German starts on the left side of midfield in a side that features five changes from the side that defeated Portsmouth on Monday night. Andy Todd returns following a knee injury, whilst Craig Bellamy makes his first Rovers start since the beginning of December. David Thompson and Tugay come off the bench to start in midfield _________________QPR REPORT
FA Cup Third Round: Blackburn vs QPR
ROVERS: Friedel, Neill, Khizanishvili, Todd (c), Matteo, Thompson, Tugay, Savage, Peter, Dickov, Bellamy. Subs: Enckelman, Nelsen, Emerton, Kuqi, Pedersen.
QPR: Royce, Bignot, Milanese, Shittu (c), Rose, Rowlands, Santo[s], Cook, Baidoo, Furlong, Langley.
Subs: Evatt, Ainsworth, Cole, Moore, Donnelly.
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SERGIO Peter will make his debut in a Rovers shirt this afternoon against Queens Park Rangers. The nineteen year old German starts on the left side of midfield in a side that features five changes from the side that defeated Portsmouth on Monday night. Andy Todd returns following a knee injury, whilst Craig Bellamy makes his first Rovers start since the beginning of December. David Thompson and Tugay come off the bench to start in midfield _________________QPR REPORT
Ex-QPR, Ian Watson Turns 62
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IAN WATSON TURNS 62
Born January 7, 1944
Joined QPR from Chelsea for 5,000 pounds in Summer of 1965 (Possibly the first Jim Gregory era signing, Watson was one of a number of Chelsea "rejects" who did a great job for QPR). Played some 200 games primarily wearing #2 shirt but also #3 shirt and also a few games as center back. He briefly captained QPR. Wastson Did NOT play in the 1967 League Cup Final. Tony Hazell had his spot.)
Watson was our only "ever-present" in the calamatous 1968/1969 Relegation season (which shows how good he must have been). Some seasons he played few games. Others he played the majority. He played 35 games in our 1972/73 promotion season. He played the first six games of our 1973/74 season back in the return. And then he rtired.
Remember him having a perfect temperament.
Near the end of his career, there was "another" player named Ian Watson (Sunderland and England), but for QPR fans, QPR's Ian was the "real" Ian Watson!
Photo: Middle row, last player on the right (as you face him) http://www.kabrna.com/marsh/qpr_team67.jpg
IAN WATSON TURNS 62
Born January 7, 1944
Joined QPR from Chelsea for 5,000 pounds in Summer of 1965 (Possibly the first Jim Gregory era signing, Watson was one of a number of Chelsea "rejects" who did a great job for QPR). Played some 200 games primarily wearing #2 shirt but also #3 shirt and also a few games as center back. He briefly captained QPR. Wastson Did NOT play in the 1967 League Cup Final. Tony Hazell had his spot.)
Watson was our only "ever-present" in the calamatous 1968/1969 Relegation season (which shows how good he must have been). Some seasons he played few games. Others he played the majority. He played 35 games in our 1972/73 promotion season. He played the first six games of our 1973/74 season back in the return. And then he rtired.
Remember him having a perfect temperament.
Near the end of his career, there was "another" player named Ian Watson (Sunderland and England), but for QPR fans, QPR's Ian was the "real" Ian Watson!
Photo: Middle row, last player on the right (as you face him) http://www.kabrna.com/marsh/qpr_team67.jpg
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