QPR's 2006-07 in Perspective - August 2006

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QPR began the season as one of the teams rated as struggling to avoid the drop. QPR signed Rehman and Blackstock. Former Chairman, Bill Power and Former CEO survived a terrible plane crash. Kiyan Prince - "Soccer fans remember stabbed boy"
After 14 games - and 6 months - QPR finally won a game, defeating SOuthend 2-0 at Loftus Road.
Graham Mackrell joined QPR as Chief Operating Officer. Stefan Moore joined Port Vale on loan. At the end of the month, the Transfer window closed. Nick Ward was named in the Australia Squad. QPR Chairman, Gianni Paladini financial help for a sick child was noted Report


Mackrell Appointed
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - GRAHAM MACKRELL APPOINT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
QPR are delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Mackrell, as Chief Operating Officer.
A qualified accountant, Mackrell will offer assistance to the board, with the focus on improving the Club's off-the-field activities.
"I'm really looking forward to the challenge ahead,'' Mackrell told qpr.co.uk.
"QPR is a club with fantastic tradition and I'm excited about the prospect of working with the strong team we already have in place here.
"I'm here to add professionalism and my aim is to ensure the Club's off-the-field ambitions match those on it.''
Mackrell has worked in professional football for 25 years, including spells at Sheffield Wednesday, Luton Town, AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United.
He is also a Venue Director for UEFA.
Chairman Gianni Paladini is delighted to have Mackrell on board, commenting: "Graham will raise our profile within football thanks to his extensive work with UEFA and the League Managers Association.
"He is extremely well-known and respected within the game and also benefits from being a qualified accountant.
"I would like to wish Graham all the best and welcome him to QPR.''Announcement

QPR OFFICIAL SITE NEW Staff Directory AS OF AUGUST 2006
Chairman - Gianni Paladini
Non-executive Directors - Franco Zanotti, Olga Paladini, Antonio Caliendo
Club Secretary - Sheila Marson
Chief Operating Officer - Graham Mackrell
Chief Financial Officer - Chris Pennington
First Team Coaching Staff
Manager - Gary Waddock
Assistant Manager - Alan McDonald
Reserve Team Manager - Justin Skinner
Goalkeeper Coach - Tony Roberts
Physiotherapist - Prav Mathema
Assistant Physiotherapist - Bobby Bacic
Youth and Recruitment
Head of Youth - Joe Gallen
Head of Youth Recruitment - John O'Brien johnob@qpr.co.uk
Press & Publications Manager - Jackie Bass: 020 8740 2536 jackieb@qpr.co.uk
QPR Directory


August Results: 1 Win - 2 Draw - 2 Defeats 5 Points

05-Aug-06 A Burnley L 0-2 (0-0) L Match Report
08-Aug-06 H Leeds United D 2-2 (0-0) D Rowlands 81p; Baidoo 91

12-Aug-06 H Southend United W 2-0 (2-0) W Rowlands 31; Ward 41

19-Aug-06 A Preston North End D 1-1 (1-0)D Ainsworth 5

25-Aug-06 H Ipswich Town L 1-3 (0-0)L Gallen 58
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Opening Game: Burnley 2 QPR 0:
QPR Paul Jones, Bignot, Rose, Stewart, Milanese,Lomas (Ray Jones 66), Ainsworth, Rowlands (Donnelly 79), Ward,Cook, Czerkas (Bircham 71).
Subs Not Used: Cole, Kanyuka.
Match Report

QPR 2 Leeds 2
QPR Paul Jones, Bignot (Baidoo 77), Rose, Stewart, Milanese,Ainsworth, Rowlands (Bircham 87), Lomas, Ward, Cook,Czerkas (Ray Jones 55).
Subs Not Used: Cole, Kanyuka - Match Report

QPR 2 Southend 0
QPR: P Jones, Rose, Stewart, Rehman, Milanese, Ainsworth, Rowlands (Lomas 55), Ward, Cook, Blackstock, R Jones (Gallen 75).
Subs: Cole, Kanyuka, Baidoo.
Scorers: Rowlands 31, Ward 40
Match Report

Preston 1 QPR 1
QPR: P Jones, Milanese, Stewart, Rehman, Rose, Ainsworth (Baidoo 90), Ward, Rowlands (Lomas 10), Cook, R Jones (Gallen 86), Blackstock
Subs: Cole, Kanyuka, Baidoo
Scorers: Ainsworth 4, - Match Report

League Cup/Carling Cup: QPR 3 Northampton 2
QPR: Cole, Bignot, Stewart (Kanyuka 90), Rehman, Howell, Baidoo, Bircham (R Jones 84), Bailey, Cook, Gallen (Oliseh 76), Blackstock.
Subs: PJones, Donnelly.
Scorers: Cook 17, Gallen 47, R Jones 87
Match Report

QPR 1 Ipswich 3
QPR: P Jones, Rose, Rehman, Stewart, Milanese (Baidoo 76), Gallen, Lomas (Bircham 71), Ward, Cook, Blackstock, R Jones.
Subs: Cole, Kanyuka, Oliseh.
Scorers: Gallen 57 Report
For Full August Posts, See QPR Report's August 2006 Archive


SEE ALSO QPR's 2006-07 Perspective

2006-2007 Season in Review: #4 - Close Season Ends; Shittu Leaves; Paladini Speaks

2006-2007 Season in Review #3 - July 2006: Italy, Dunga, MK Dons, Ward, Shittu, Holloway, Suits

2006-2007 Season in Review #2 - June 2006: The Pre-Season

2006-2007 Season in Review #1 - May 2006