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QPR Official Site - FAREWELL ROSIE
Rangers stalwart Matthew Rose has had his contract terminated with immediate effect.
The versatile defender - who made 237 appearances for the Hoops since moving to Loftus Road from Arsenal in 1997 - bows out during his tenth season at QPR, after a career which saw him mature into an accomplished player, capable of playing in defence or midfield.
A series of injuries hampered his Rangers career however, but after a successful operation on his foot in April, Rose was fighting fit for this season.
Rose played an integral part in the club gaining promotion to the Championship. During the 2002-03 season, he made 28 appearances and featured in the play-off semi final first leg against Oldham.
The following year, Rose started the game at Hillsborough which finally saw QPR climb into English football's second tier once again.
Rose continued to ply his trade all over the park for the following two seasons, however, a change in manager saw him fall down the pecking order and only make ten starts this season.
"I'd like to place on the record my thanks to Matthew for his contribution to the Football Club over the years,'' gaffer John Gregory told www.qpr.co.uk.
"Everyone here wishes him great success for the future.'' QPR
QPR Official Site - KANYUKA CALL UP
Rangers defender Pat Kanyuka has been granted his first international call up from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The 19 year old has been requested for the Congo's match against Gabon which will be played at the Stade Jules Deschaseaux in France. The friendly game acts as part of the build up to the African Cup of Nations in Ghana in 2008.
Kanyuka will line up alongside a host of Premiership and Championship stars including Portsmouth's Lomana LuaLua, Chelsea's Yves Makaba-Makalamby, Fulham's Gabriel Zakuani, Newcastle's Charles N'Zogbia, Blackburn Rovers' Shabani Nonda and Southampton's Cedric Baseya.
Kanyuka was delighted with the news: "Every footballer wants to play for their country, I was born there, as was my Dad and my parents are really proud of me. They will both be at the game watching as a lot of my family live out in France.
"When I spoke to the country's football federation, they told me that they were looking to build a youthful side and I was amazed at the talent that we have in the Premiership these days. For so long it was only really the likes of LuaLua that everyone had heard of, but now there is a whole host of household names in the Premiership.
"I'll learn so much in that week away, even just training with the likes of Lomana and Shabani Nonda will be an experience.
"I'm really looking forward to it and I think Congo have got a great shot in Ghana next year."
Qualification has already begun with Congo topping their group with four points after two games. They currently sit above Ethiopia, Namibia and Libya. QPR
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - FA CHARGE
QPR have been charged by the Football Association for a breach of FA rule E20 (a) in respect of the Luton Town FA Cup third round replay.
The charge relates to an incident that followed Stefan Bailey's second half dismissal at Kenilworth Road.
The rule states: "Each affiliated association, competition and club shall be responsible for ensuring that it's directors, players, officials, employees, servants, representatives, spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conduct themselves in an orderly fashion and refrain from any one or combination of the following; racist, violent, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language whilst attending at, or taking part in, a match in which it is involved, whether on its own ground or elsewhere.''
The Club has until Monday 12th February to respond to the charge. QPR
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - BAILEY CHARGE
Following an incident at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night, Stefan Bailey has been charged with misconduct by the FA.
The incident occurred following his dismissal during the FA Cup third round replay.
He has requested a personal hearing and the case will be heard on Tuesday 13 February. QPR
BBC Gossip - reDean Parrett
Tottenham have emerged as favourites ahead of Chelsea to sign QPR's England U-16 midfielder Dean Parrett. (Daily Mail) BBC
QPR Goalie, Paul Jones is once again called up by Wales
Jones is in the Welsh Squad for the February 6th game against Northern Ireland.
Welsh Squad
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