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QPR Official Site - Eight Set to Depart
- Eight QPR First Team squad members, including experienced midfielder Gavin Mahon, will leave the Club when their contracts expire over the coming weeks.
- Mahon, Georgios Tofas, Josh Parker, Lee Brown, Joe Oastler, Elliott Cox, Romone Rose and Pascal Chimbonda will all move on to pastures new.
- Speaking to www.qpr.co.uk, R's gaffer Neil Warnock explained: "There are some really good lads with good quality amongst the eight that we've released.
- "This could be just what they need to go on and kick-start their careers. I wish them all the best."
- The Club would like to thank all eight players for their contribution to QPR and wish them the very best for the future. QPR
Yann Tear/Gazette QPR fans forced me out - Leigertwood
- MIKELE Leigertwood has revealed Neil Warnock effectively called time on his QPR career last October when he openly suggested fans had wrecked his confidence.
- But the midfielder, who switched to Reading on loan soon after, insists there are no regrets, even though he has now missed out on a return to top flight football after Monday's Championship play-off final.
- Leigertwood, who has just made his move to The Madejski Stadium permanent, cut a despondent figure as he sloped off the Wembley pitch at the end of a pulsating game.
- A 4-2 defeat at the hands of Swansea City means he will not be joining his old mates from west London in the Premier League next season - a division he played in while at Sheffield United four years ago.
- "It's a low point," said Leigertwood, who ironically may be in line for a Championship winners medal after making 10 appearances for QPR this season.
- "I'm obviously disappointed not to go up, It's hard to take. But I'm still proud to be part of this team and part of this squad.
- "I've got no problem with QPR. The fans have always been good to me there. They are always going to be disappointed if you misplace a pass now and again, but it doesn't help when the manager highlights that and says you have lost confidence.
- "The manager called it as he sees it, that's fair enough. But he also made it clear I didn't have a future there, so there was no point in staying.
- "I'm not going to sit around on the bench or not even travel to games and I made the decision to come and play games. I'm at a very good team.
- "I've got no points to prove to anybody. I'm happy with how my career's going and how things have turned out, even though we have missed out on going up...." Gazette
Mail - QPR ready to splash the cash to beat off Rangers and Norwich in race to sign Morison
- QPR ready to splash the cash to beat off Rangers and Norwich in race to sign Morison
- QPR are prepared to double Steve Morison's wages to head off competition from Norwich and Rangers and sign the Millwall striker.
- The Wales striker, 27, had a transfer request rejected last week but will be allowed to leave if a club matches Millwall's £2.5million valuation. Mail
Guardian - Premier League prospects for 2011-12
Our writers look at the current state of all 20 top-flight clubs and where they will be looking to improve over the summer
* Andy Hunter, Louise Taylor, Dominic Fifield, David Hytner, Jamie Jackson and Stuart James
* guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 1 June 2011 00.06 BST
Arsenal
Manager's position
Arsène Wenger is practically unsackable, despite the growing frustration after six years without a trophy. The credit that he has built since 1996 is sound
Money to spend
Wenger could raise a lot from the sales Andrey Arshavin, Nicklas Bendtner and Denílson, let alone Cesc Fábregas
Areas of change
The manager has said that "for the first time in a while, I will be very active" on the market. A striker and a central defender are the priorities
Possible targets
Gervinho (Lille), Falcão (Porto), Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Mamadou
Sakho (Paris Saint-Germain) DH
Aston Villa
Manager's position
Have now begun the process of looking for a replacement for Gérard Houllier
Money to spend
Villa have invested heavily most summers since Randy Lerner took over and this one should be no different, especially with a new manager in
place. A £25m-plus splurge seems inevitable
Areas of change
A hectic and turbulent few months ahead. Ashley Young will definitely depart and the biggest worry is that Stewart Downing will also leave. There is some good young talent coming through but just about every department of the team needs strengthening
Possible targets
Depends entirely on the identity of the new manager SJ
Blackburn Rovers
Manager's position
Final-day win at Wolves spared Steve Kean a summer inquest into his position. Even so, Venky's are reportedly divided over the manager's credentials
Money to spend
Kean says Venky's has released "a very competitive budget. Miles bigger than in the past", but is talking of retaining Benjani Mwaruwari, and renewing loan deals for Roque Santa Cruz, Mame Biram Diouf and Jermaine Jones
Areas of change
The manager wants at least two strikers and a midfielder, although the extent of the overhaul depends on how many loan deals are renewed and whether he can keep their best defenders, Phil Jones and Christopher Samba
Possible targets
Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Roque Santa Cruz (Manchester City), Benjani Mwaruwari (free agent), Vicente Rodríguez (Valencia) AH
Bolton Wanderers
Manager's position
Bolton's season may have tailed off after their FA Cup semi-final collapse, but Owen Coyle is revered and is in no danger of dismissal. Indeed fans' biggest fear is that he will be poached by a bigger club
Money to spend
Precious little. Coyle will be required to wheel and deal, although he should be allowed to reinvest much of the cash received from the likely sales of Gary Cahill and Ali al-Habsi
Areas of change
A new striker is needed to replace Johan Elmander, who has joined Galatasaray on a free transfer, and Coyle could also do with identifying a centre-half
Possible targets
Could involve a part-exchange with Manchester City for Gary Cahill. Among those Roberto Mancini is prepared to throw into a cash-plus-player deal are Nedum Onuoha, Dedryck Boyata and Shaun Wright‑Phillips LT
Chelsea
Manager's position
Currently awaiting a successor to Carlo Ancelotti, with Guus Hiddink expected to return in some capacity to the club he steered to the FA Cup in a three-month cameo in 2009
Money to spend
Plenty if January's splurge on Fernando Torres and David Luiz is a pointer. Money will be needed to implement the changes required
Areas of change
Likely to be at least five senior players out – together with a few youngsters – with a similar number recruited as replacements. There is a recognition that an influx of younger players is needed to offer long-term stability
Possible targets
Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax), Neymar (Santos), Romelu Lukaku (Anderlecht), Kevin de Bruyn (Genk), Asmir Begovic (Stoke City), Eden Hazard (Lille) DF
Everton
Manager's position
David Moyes' job is as secure as he wants it to be. He has a close relationship with the chairman, Bill Kenwright, and total control over football matters. But a wealthier club may tempt him away
Money to spend
As has been the case for the past three seasons, Moyes must raise the bulk of his transfer budget through player sales
Areas of change
More quality in attack is essential – as it was 12 months ago – while a replacement for Steven Pienaar at left midfield is also required. The rest will depend on whether Jack Rodwell, Marouane Fellaini, Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka stay
Possible targets
Shane Long (Reading), Gervinho (Lille), Demba Ba (West Ham), Michael
Owen (free agent), James Milner (Manchester City), Charles N'Zogbia
(Wigan) AH
Fulham
Manager's position
Mark Hughes is safe at Craven Cottage, but may well be courted by bigger clubs. Fulham will attempt to retain him
Money to spend
There will always be some made available by the chairman, Mohamed Al Fayed. Hughes may well require evidence of financial backing. The possible sale of Andrew Johnson and Carlos Salcido could raise funds
Areas of change
There's not much wrong with Fulham's squad, though Hughes will seek to stamp his own image on a group of players still largely familiar from the Roy Hodgson era
Possible targets
Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Man City),
Wayne Bridge (Manchester City), Joe Cole (Liverpool) DF
Liverpool
Manager's position
Rock-solid. Kenny Dalglish transformed the club within weeks of his return in January and is the principal reason Fenway Sports Group's rebuilding work is ahead of schedule
Money to spend
Dalglish, the director of football, Damien Comolli, the chairman, Tom Werner, and the principal owner, John W Henry, have all stated that Liverpool will be competing at the top end of the market this summer
Areas of change
Several additions are needed to build last season's revival into a formidable challenge for a Champions League return – left and right midfielders, a left‑back and a central defender being among them
Possible targets
Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Stewart Downing (Aston Villa), Charlie Adam (Blackpool), Phil Jones (Blackburn), José Enrique (Newcastle), Emilio Izaguirre (Celtic), Brad Friedel (Aston Villa), Charles N'Zogbia (Wigan) AH
Manchester City
Manager's position
Roberto Mancini may, at times, have a frosty relationship with club officials but after an FA Cup win and third place in the Premier League, it would be a shock were he not in charge next season
Money to spend
Unknown. The problem is that the club, wary of Uefa's impending financial fair-play rules, want to invest modestly while offloading several high earners, but Mancini hopes to indulge in one last splurge
Areas of change
A lot hinges on whether Carlos Tevez stays. Even if he sticks around, Mancini wants a centre‑half, a winger and a playmaker while ensuring that the unwanted, including Craig Bellamy and Emmanuel Adebayor, are moved on
Possible targets
Gary Cahill (Bolton), Alexis Sánchez (Udinese), Jordan Henderson (Sunderland), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Milan), Gareth Bale (Tottenham) LT
Manchester United
Manager's position
Health alone will determine the extent of Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure at Old Trafford
Money to spend
The Glazers have told Ferguson there will be a substantial funds available for the challenge of retaining pre-eminence in England while bridging the chasm between themselves and Barcelona in Europe
Areas of change
In Paul Scholes, Edwin van der Sar and Gary Neville, a wealth of experience vanishes from the squad. The Atlético Madrid goalkeeper David de Gea is expected to sign shortly – and improving central midfield is the main requirement
Possible targets
David de Gea (Atlético Madrid), Raphaël Varane (Lens), Jack Rodwell (Everton), Luka Modric (Tottenham Hotspur), Wesley Sneijder (Internazionale), Ashley Young (Aston Villa) AH
Newcastle United
Manager's position
With five years remaining on his contract and having made a bright start on Tyneside, Alan Pardew is probably as secure as anyone working for Mike Ashley
Money to spend
Around £20m of the £35m Andy Carroll loot to be spent on transfer fees and the other £15m to be invested in wages. Plus anything raised from player sales
Areas of change
The overall philosophy of buying unpolished gems aged under 25 remains. An attacking replacement for Carroll is required, as is added midfield creativity and left-footed defensive cover
Possible targets
Gervinho (Lille), Charles N'Zogbia (Wigan), Danny Graham (Watford), Kevin Gameiro (Lorient) LT
Norwich City
Manager's position
After winning a second successive automatic-promotion, Paul Lambert's job is safe. For the first half of the season, at least
Money to spend
Not a great deal. Lambert has so far operated on a shoestring budget and he is likely to have around £5m to £10m to prepare for Norwich's return to the top-flight
Areas of change
Norwich have a handful of players with minimal Premier League experience so last week's signing of James Vaughan (Everton) for £2.5m points the way for future summer purchases
Possible targets
The Canaries have had two offers for the Millwall striker Steve Morison refused but are also interested in Robert Snodgrass and Bradley Johnson (Leeds United), and Fraser Forster (Newcastle) JJ
Queens Park Rangers
Manager's position
Not completely safe after Amit Bhatia, Neil Warnock's closest ally on the difficult-to-read board, resigned from his executive position in protest at ticket hikes
Money to spend
Perhaps only between £5m and £10m. Lakshmi Mittal, Bhatia's father-in-law, owns 33% and will not invest after the falling-out and his failed takeover of the club
Areas of change
Though Heidar Helguson, Wayne Routledge, Paddy Kenny and others have played in the top flight, Warnock's squad is short on Premier League experience – but he may have to rely on loan deals to recruit. They require a striker who will score at least 10 top‑flight goals
Possible targets
Kyle Walker, Kyle Naughton (both Tottenham), DJ Campbell (Blackpool) JJ
Stoke City
Manager's position
Safe as houses. Peter Coates, the chairman, described Tony Pulis as 'Stoke's best ever manager' two weeks ago
Money to spend
Coates has always backed Pulis – Stoke have broken their transfer record four times in little more than two years – and will do so again. A net spend of £20m seems likely
Areas of change
Must strengthen in readiness for the Europa League. Full-backs, a central defender, central midfielder and a striker will be on the wishlist. Abdoulaye Faye has been released and Michael Tonge, Andrew
Davies and Tom Soares could follow him
Possible targets
Carlton Cole (West Ham), Mark Noble (West Ham), Cameron Jerome (Birmingham City), Stephen Crainey, Matthew Gilks (both Blackpool) SJ
Sunderland
Manager's position
Ellis Short, Sunderland's owner, was unimpressed with the team's
post-Christmas collapse so Steve Bruce requires a strong start to the
new season
Money to spend
Around £18m – the funds left over from Darren Bent's £24m switch to Aston Villa – plus cash raised through player sales
Areas of change
Bruce is talking about the need for a 'major rebuild' and wants to introduce 'eight or nine' new players, including three strikers, while moving an equivalent number on
Possible targets
Charles N'Zogbia (Wigan), Alvaro Negredo (Sevilla), David Vaughan (Blackpool), Sebastian Larsson (Birmingham), Keiren Westwood (Coventry) Nigel Reo-Coker (Aston Villa), Peter Crouch (Tottenham), Maynor Figueroa (Wigan), Jay Bothroyd (free agent) LT
Swansea City
Manager's position
Brendan Rodgers is bomb-proof after ensuring the Swans have become the first Welsh club to play in the Premier League
Money to spend From the club who were bought for £1 a decade ago expect a sober approach, with a kitty of about £5m-10m
Areas of change
No different to QPR and Norwich in their shortage of top-flight experience, but Swansea's squad is arguably the weakest of the three promoted clubs
Possible targets
Swansea may go shopping for players at his previous club Reading, with Shane Long, Jobi McAnuff, Jimmy Kébé and Jem Karacan of most interest JJ
Tottenham Hotspur
Manager's position
Harry Redknapp has a fractious relationship with the chairman, Daniel Levy, and is not expected to stay long-term. Has been touted as Fabio Capello's successor with England job
Money to spend
Levy showed in January that he is prepared to make sizeable offers for the right player. Meeting that player's wages, though, tends to be more of a problem
Areas of change
Heurelho Gomes has made his last fumble in goal, while a top-class striker is the priority. Redknapp must strip a bloated squad of its surplus parts
Possible targets
Scott Parker (West Ham), Roger Johnson, Ben Foster (both Birmingham City), Charlie Adam (Blackpool), Giuseppe Rossi (Villarreal), Diego Forlán (Atlético Madrid), Falcão (Porto) DH
West Bromwich Albion
Manager's position
Roy Hodgson could not be more secure after his remarkable impact at the club in his three months in charge
Money to spend
Jeremy Peace has long had a reputation for being conservative in the market, but the Albion chairman also needs to satisfy Hodgson's ambitions. Would be a surprise if they spent more than £15m net
Areas of change
Albion will have to resist interest from leading clubs in Peter Odemwingie and Youssuf Mulumbu. A goalkeeper, central defender and striker will be priorities. Abdoulaye Méïté and Gianni Zuiverloon have already departed
Possible targets
Andy Lonergan (Preston), Tomasz Kuszczak (Manchester United), Zoltan Gera (Fulham), Andy Johnson (Fulham), Danny Graham (Watford) SJ
Wigan Athletic
Manager's position
Roberto Martínez had been assured he would be staying even before the club secured Premier League safety on the final day, at Stoke. Widely admired
Money to spend
Martínez has modest funds to improve but his budget may be swelled against his wishes if Charles N'Zogbia, Hugo Rodallega, James McCarthy or Mohamed Diamé leave
Areas of change
Quality support for Hugo Rodallega plus addressing a vulnerable central defence which almost cost Wigan their Premier League status. The goalkeeping position is also uncertain
Possible targets
Ali al-Habsi (Bolton), Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Craig Mackail-Smith (Peterborough) AH
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manager's position
Safe. Mick McCarthy would have survived even if Wolves were relegated
Money to spend
Steve Morgan, the Wolves chairman, has warned the kitty will be less than the £18m net spent last summer
Areas of change
A £5m deal for Jamie O'Hara is set to go through and McCarthy will then turn his attention to a central defender. He could also be in the market for a winger if he is unable to hold on to Matt Jarvis. Dave Jones has left on a free transfer
Possible targets
Roger Johnson (Birmingham), Jamie O'Hara (Tottenham) SJ Guardian
- The Club apparently wants fan group access to the club "Siphoned" through the Official Supporters Club (OSC). Fan Consideration re OSC. (Also past efforts)
- QPR's Week in Review: QPR and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
- Flashback: Kenny Jackett Leaves QPR for Swansea!
Sabotage Times/Adam Clery - The ST End Of Season Football Awards: Smash Gate, Super Injunctions And Savage
Posted: 31 May 2011
"....The “He’s behind you” award for Pantomime Villain of the season.
'We’re certainly not short of perennial bell-ends this season, I dare say most football fans could produce their own personal XI of players they’ve lost all love and respect for during this campaign. Be it the usual boo-boys who’ve kept winding us up, or the former childhood heroes who, shock and horror, fancied ploughing a topless model instead of watching their wives age, we’ve all had our hearts broken.
- But we deserve it. If we’re going to exhaust people we barely know, or worse, allow their behaviour to wind us up then we’ve only got ourselves to blame. That’s why this award is handed out to those who’ve really taken a shit from up high onto the heads of some poor, umbrella-less men and women who truly, truly deserved better. We’re talking to you Flavio Briatore, and whoever else had a say in Queens Park Rangers decision to charge every loyal supporter (who’ve stuck by them during the clubs leanest of spells) out of the hoop for the privilege of watching Premier League football. Not cool guys, not cool.
- Winner: QPR Chairman Flavio Briatore...." Sabotage Times
Skysports - Championship team of season
Skysports.com chooses the star performers from this season's Championship action....
Paddy KennyQueens Park Rangers
Kyle NaughtonLeicester City
Wes MorganNottingham Forest
Ashley WilliamsSwansea City
Clint HillQueens Park Rangers
Scott SinclairSwansea City
Andy KingLeicester City
Adel TaarabtQueens Park Rangers
Shane LongReading
Danny GrahamWatford
Grant HoltNorwich City...
.. Skysports
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- Add to the list of American/Canadian QPR Supporters (Or QPR Fans from Central or South America)
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- QPR Summer Calendar
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The full 86-page FA report on "FA vs QPR and Giannia Paladini" can be read here..Selected Excerpts from the FA Report Can be Read Here
- Flashback to the Briatore/Ecclestone Takeover
- The Bushman Archives of the 1968/69 Season
- Bushman's Photo Archives: QPR of 1905