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A "Worth Watching" Classic Video: QPR vs Manchester United at Loftus Road: Stan Bowles, Don Givens and Leighton James for QPR against Man U's Macari, Coppell and Hill
Mirror - QPR and West Ham battling for Adrien Silva
QPR boss Paulo Sousa is competing with West Ham for the signature of highly-rated Portuguese teenager Adrien Silva. Sporting Lisbon had hoped to hold on to the 19-year-old midfielder until the end of the season, but a move to England in January now looks on the cards. Mirror
Tribal Football - Real Madrid to use Parejo to beat Barcelona for Diame
Real Madrid are ready to use Dani Parejo to clinch an option on Rayo Vallecano midfielder Mohamed Diame. The 21 year-old Frenchman is a target for Real and Barcelona after a superb first-half of the season at Rayo. Real have just re-signed Parejo from QPR, but are ready to send him to Rayo on-loan in exchange for first refusal on Diame - with a deal to be struck at the end of this season. Tribal Football
Update: Tuesday's BBC Gossip "Middlesbrough themselves are hoping to land Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson for £1.5m". (Daily Mirror) BBC Gossip
Croydon Advertiser - Exclusive: Palace want at least £1m for Watson
- Crystal Palace will only allow prized asset Ben Watson to leave the club in January if they receive an offer of at least £1 million, the Advertiser can reveal.
- The future of the red-headed midfielder has been the subject of intense speculation ever since he reject the offer of a new contract at the club in the summer.
- QPR, Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest were all thought to be interested in the former England Under 21 star.
- Warnock revealed last week that he had recently rejected a fresh approach from the Loftus Road club and the Advertiser has since learned that the offer was for £500,000
- In addition to Watson's Championship admirers, the 22-year-old has recently been linked with a move to the Premier League - with Everton, West ham, Fulham and Middlesbrough all reportedly keen on the Eagles academy graduate.
- However the Advertiser understands that any club preparing a January bid for Watson must do so with the intention of putting down a seven figure sum.
The Selhurst Park club are reluctant to part with Watson, particularly with their promotion tilt gathering pace, and are willing to chance their arm on a summer tribunal rather than accept a cut-price deal in the new year.
- And Palace are confident of getting in the region of £1.5m for Watson through a tribunal and are determined not to part with their talented playmaker unless they receive an offer that is at least close to that mark. Croydon Advertiser
QPR Official Site - SPREADING THE FESTIVE CHEER
QPR Holdings Ltd Chairman Flavio Briatore has been doing his bit to spread some festive cheer to the people of Kenya.
During a recent trip to Malindi, where his uniquely beautiful resort 'Lion In The Sun' is based, Briatore visited the local football team, Zegge FC.
And with the support of Lotto Sport Italia, the R's official kit supplier, Briatore presented them with an assortment of boots, kits and footballs.
Supported by QPR, Briatore now sponsors Zegge FC, which translates in the local slang language as 'the ones that cannot be defeated.' QPR
Today is "Family Fun Day" at Loftus Road
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - FAMILY FUN DAY - THE ALL-IMPORTANT DETAILS!
Posted on: Mon 22 Dec 2008
- Tomorrow (Tuesday) marks a unique occasion at Queens Park Rangers Football Club, as we open our doors to all Season Ticket holders and Members, for the Club's inaugural Family Fun Day at Loftus Road.
- Have you ever wondered what goes on down at the R's Harlington Training Ground? Well, now you can find out first hand, as Rangers boss Paulo Sousa and his backroom team put the R's players through their paces during an hour-long training session at Loftus Road…and you could join them!
- We're giving 20 children between the ages of six and 15 the opportunity to train alongside the R's First Team squad for a 15 minute session.
- To enter, simply answer the following question…
From which Club did QPR sign current top-scorer Dexter Blackstock?
Was it… a) Portsmouth b) Southampton c) Chelsea
Send your answer in to joek@qpr.co.uk - with the subject header TRAINING EXPERIENCE - by midday on Monday 22nd December, along with your name, date of birth and daytime contact number.
For those of you who are not fortunate enough to win that unique experience, there's also another opportunity to meet your heroes!
Have you ever wondered what happens in a post match press conference?
Well, now is your opportunity to question Paulo Sousa and two of his First Team squad.
A special Press Conference will be held after the training season, where 10 children (accompanied by their parent / guardian) will get the chance to quiz Sousa et al in the R's luxurious new Press Room.
To enter, e-mail hamishd@qpr.co.uk - with the subject header PRESS CONFERENCE - by midday on Monday 22nd December, along with your name, date of birth and daytime contact number.
If successful for either of these experiences, you will be contacted on Monday afternoon - so stand by your phones!
Entrance on the day is FREE for all Season Ticket and Half-Season Ticket holders and Members, but tickets are limited, so book now!
To guarantee your entrance, e-mail boxoffice@qpr.co.uk with the subject header FAMILY FUN DAY.
Please ensure you include your full name and client reference number.
All you will require to enter on the day is your Season Ticket or Membership card.
Doors open at 10.00am, and supporters should enter via the Loft Lower (Family Stand) entrance on Loftus Road. Disabled supporters should report to the QPR Box Office on arrival.
With the training session running from 10.30-11.30am, the day will also include a variety of family-related features, including face-painting, a bouncy castle, football freestylers - and even a Santa's Grotto in the QPR Superstore, from midday onwards!
Once training concludes, the players will also be on hand to sign autographs and pose for photos - so don't forget to bring your camera along to savour every minute of this truly unique day.
Club Mascot Spark will also be in attendance, while for the adults, there's the opportunity to sample some nice mulled wine at the kiosks!
Enjoy the day - and come on you R's! QPR