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ONE YEAR FLASHBACK: CLUB "DEBT FREE" ?
QPR would cope with relegation – Bhatia
22/09/2011
by David McIntyre - West London Sport
Big-spending QPR would cope financially if they are unable to stay in the Premier League this season, Amit Bhatia has insisted.
The Tony Fernandes-led takeover at Loftus Road resulted in significant investment in new players before the transfer deadline – and added to the club’s already swelled wage bill.
With the likes of Joey Barton and Shaun Wright-Phillips having made an immediate impact – as demonstrated in Saturday’s 3-0 win at Wolves – Rangers now appear capable of comfortably avoiding the drop.
But QPR Holdings vice-chairman Bhatia, who describes the club as “debt-free”, says the new-look regime first discussed what would happen in the event of relegation before deciding to spend.
“The signings we’ve made mean we have every chance of staying up but of course we had to think about the alternative in case that did not happen,” Bhatia told West London Sport.
“For example, in some cases we have relegation clauses in the players’ contracts. In others we were not able to do so but I’ve spoken to Tony about this and we’re both happy.”
QPR’s accounts showed heavy annual losses throughout Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone’s four years as co-owners, during which a number of directors’ loans financed spending on and off the pitch.
An even worse situation developed during the Chris Wright era, when similar funding failed to deliver success and Rangers ended up in administration with Wright as their main creditor.
Bhatia says there is no question of a similar scenario developing under the current owners.
He said: “Let’s be clear, previously directors provided loans and those debts no longer exist. They have been wiped out. In fact I would go so far as to describe the club as being debt-free.
“Cash is now being provided by the owners with no burden being placed upon the club and we felt that was the best way.
“The main thing is that we’ve brought stability to QPR, which was badly needed. It gives us a chance to achieve what we all want for the club.” West London Sport
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QPR INJURY BLIGHT
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - HUGHES TO SHUFFLE THE PACK
PUBLISHED
14:35 21st September 2012
by @OfficialQPR
Gaffer could be without seven first-teamers at Tottenham
RANGERS boss Mark Hughes has confirmed he could be without seven first-teamers for Sunday’s trip to face Tottenham Hotspur.
Andy
Johnson was this week ruled out for the majority of the season after
picking up an anterior cruciate ligament injury in our draw with Chelsea
last weekend.
Fabio da Silva and Anton Ferdinand (both hamstring) are also out after suffering injuries in that stalemate against the Blues.
Samba
Diakite, Stephane Mbia (groin) and Armand Traore (leg) are set to miss
out too, while Hughes will make a late call on Adel Taarabt (hamstring).
“We’ve
got a number of injuries at the back,” he told www.qpr.co.uk. “Anton
Ferdinand is not going to be available. Fabio is going to be out for a
number of weeks. Armand Traore is out too and Samba isn’t ready.
“We’re going to have to have a shuffle around at the back.
“Adel
Taarabt didn’t complete the training session today (Friday), so we’re
going to have to check on him tomorrow. He might not be available.
“Stephane
Mbia is also not available. He’s still got a little bit of discomfort
from an injury picked up on international duty. We’re not going to risk
him. He might be available in midweek [against Reading in the Capital
One Cup].”
QPR travel to White Hart Lane at the
weekend looking for a first league win of the campaign – and Hughes
added: “We discussed our away form at the beginning of the season. It’s
an area we need to improve on.
“We got a point at Norwich, which was positive, and it’s always difficult going to Man City.
“Spurs
is a tough game for us. They are an outstanding team. They've got
winners throughout their side and great strength in depth.
“I
watched Spurs against Reading and was very impressed. They controlled
the game. [Jermain] Defoe is playing very well at the moment
“We know what they are capable of. But we're an improving side and we'll head there in confident mood.”
Gaffer could be without seven first-teamers at Tottenham
RANGERS boss Mark Hughes has confirmed he could be without seven first-teamers for Sunday’s trip to face Tottenham Hotspur.
Andy
Johnson was this week ruled out for the majority of the season after
picking up an anterior cruciate ligament injury in our draw with Chelsea
last weekend.
Fabio da Silva and Anton Ferdinand (both hamstring) are also out after suffering injuries in that stalemate against the Blues.
Samba
Diakite, Stephane Mbia (groin) and Armand Traore (leg) are set to miss
out too, while Hughes will make a late call on Adel Taarabt (hamstring).
“We’ve
got a number of injuries at the back,” he told www.qpr.co.uk. “Anton
Ferdinand is not going to be available. Fabio is going to be out for a
number of weeks. Armand Traore is out too and Samba isn’t ready.
“We’re going to have to have a shuffle around at the back.
“Adel
Taarabt didn’t complete the training session today (Friday), so we’re
going to have to check on him tomorrow. He might not be available.
“Stephane
Mbia is also not available. He’s still got a little bit of discomfort
from an injury picked up on international duty. We’re not going to risk
him. He might be available in midweek [against Reading in the Capital
One Cup].”
QPR travel to White Hart Lane at the
weekend looking for a first league win of the campaign – and Hughes
added: “We discussed our away form at the beginning of the season. It’s
an area we need to improve on.
“We got a point at Norwich, which was positive, and it’s always difficult going to Man City.
“Spurs
is a tough game for us. They are an outstanding team. They've got
winners throughout their side and great strength in depth.
“I
watched Spurs against Reading and was very impressed. They controlled
the game. [Jermain] Defoe is playing very well at the moment
“We know what they are capable of. But we're an improving side and we'll head there in confident mood.” QPR
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