Football Snippets - Thursday: QPR's DJ Campbell Interest...Ex-QPR Leon Jeanne Update

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Leicester Mercury - Leicester City striker DJ Campbell could be on way to QPR Thursday, July 23, 2009
- Unsettled Leicester City striker DJ Campbell could be thrown a lifeline by Championship rivals QPR.
- Campbell has been linked with a move to Loftus Road and the wealthy London club have the resources to overcome any stumbling blocks over the 27-year-old striker's wage demands.
- Campbell was loaned out to Blackpool last season and scored nine goals in 19 games. Seasiders boss Ian Holloway pursued a move to acquire Campbell on a permanent basis but said he "couldn't see us getting him in a million years" because of his salary.
- QPR have no such financial limitations with Formula One magnates Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatiore masterminding a £14m takeover of the club in 2007.
- A QPR source said: "DJ Campbell would be a popular move and I'd expect him to earn a five-figure weekly salary.
- "The manager (Jim Magilton) has enquired about a lot of players and DJ would fit the bill. They like DJ down here, particularly as he is a QPR fan.
- "He had a couple of trials when he was a kid but nothing came of it, and I'm sure the supporters would welcome him back."
- Magilton's interest in Campbell may also step up a notch now that QPR striker Dexter Blackstock has agreed a switch to Nottingham Forest.
- Campbell, who has two years of his contract at City to run, has been frozen out of City manager Nigel Pearson's first-team squad plans since returning to the Walkers Stadium
- During his spell at Bloomfield Road, he said that returning to Leicester was the last thing he wanted to do.
- Campbell was not included in the 23-man squad which travelled to Slovenia but made a 45-minute appearance at Kings Lynn last weekend.
- Assistant boss Craig Shakespeare said Campbell remained a contracted Leicester player and said: "We will use him if it's the right thing to do."... Leicester Mercury


QPR Official Site - FAMILY OPEN DAY IN W12
- Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to confirm details of our Family Open Day at Loftus Road.
- Wednesday 29th July is the date for your diaries, in what promises to be a great opportunity for young fans to meet the players, win prizes, and participate in a variety of fun, friendly activities, ahead of another exciting campaign.
- Entry is free and gates will be open from 12.30pm until 4.00pm, where children's entertainment - including face painting, a bouncy castle and soccer skills challenges - will be on show at the back of the Loftus Road stand.
- In a bid to preserve the Loftus Road playing surface ahead of back-to-back fixtures against Southampton and Blackpool, the scheduled training session will now be replaced by a meet-and-greet with the R's First Team squad.
- At 1.00pm, supporters will be able to gather in the Blue and White Bar to meet the players, sign autographs and have photos taken with the stars.
- The Loftus Road kiosks will be open, with food and drink special offers available throughout the afternoon.
- The new 'Dennis the Menace' away shirt will also be available in the Superstore for the first time, whilst our Club Mascot, Spark, will be in attendance for young fans to meet.
- Supporters are asked to enter the stadium via the Loftus Road gates. Children under-16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- The Club looks forward to sharing this special occasion with you all, in what promises to be an interactive day of fun and excitement.
- To register your interest, contact the Box Office on 08444 777 007 or via e-mail at boxoffice@qpr.co.uk QPR