1966-67 in Photos (Bushman Archives)
- Ref on Saturday vs Bolton: James Adcock-
- On This Day in 1970: Bobby Moore Cleared in Bogota
- The Guardian: Revealed: The Premier League reaches an all-time low of English players• Two-thirds of Premier League players now foreign nationals • Only 12 Englishmen bought by top-flight clubs this summer
15 years ago today on the Official Site - August 20, 1998
QPR Official Site PLANS FOR THE FUTURE OUTLINED
LOFTUS ROAD Plc's new chief executive Simon Crane has some dynamic thoughts about the future of the club.
Rangers are committed to returning to the Premiership and there is also the possibility of a new stadium in the future.
Simon says: "The biggest thing I�ve learnt so far is that it is going to take a substantive collective effort as we go through the challenges that face us over the next few years.
"We need to take a vision as to where we as a club and as a business are going in the future. Certainly the first big barrier that I need to knock aside is in establishing that vision, collectively involving other stakeholders. Key stakeholders are the fans of both Queens Park Rangers and Wasps.
"Then we need to put into place an action plan. This will be with the help of the very able people that I�ve discovered are already employed by this company. Our plan will cover the steps we are going to take to get to where we want to be.
"What I would say to interested parties is...We are going to get to where we want to be. It�s going to be a slow process. Some big decisions need to be taken along the way. But, and I�ll say it again, we are going to get to where we are going to go.
Six year Flashback
As Nick De Marco, Kevin Steele and James Ferrary resigned prior to the takeover. They were all "interesting" Board appointments
QPR Holdings Board of Directors Resigns as Preparatory Step to Takeover-
QPR Official Site - BOARD CHANGES
Posted on: Mon 20 Aug 2007
The Board of Directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have tendered their resignations with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment.
Speaking to www.qpr.co.uk earlier today, out-going Board members Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued the following statement.
"We are delighted to be able to tender our resignations from the Board of Queens Park Rangers Football Club in order to assist in the changes set to take place this week.
We believe the new investment coming into the Club will be the most important for years; will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in over the past years; and should put the Club in an excellent position to move forward.
We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as Chairman of the Club. Gianni has had a difficult job keeping the Club going but he has pulled off a master-stroke in bringing in this new investment.
We are also deeply grateful to Antonio Caliendo and Franco Zanotti for both financing the Club over the past years and for the terms upon which they have agreed to assist with the new investment.
We are certain the new investors and the new board will get behind John Gregory and give him the support he needs. We are also positive that the fans can get behind a new board and continue in their loyal and unrivalled support for the team.
It has been an honour for all of us to serve this great Club, and we are grateful to all the staff and supporters we have had the pleasure to work with."
*The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.
qprreport.blogspot.com/2007/08/qpr-holdings-board-of-directors-resigns.html
And the Press:
TIMES ONLINE August 20, 2007
QPR board resigns ahead of takeover
Times Online and Agencies
The board of directors at Queens Park Rangers have resigned from their posts with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment in the club.
Flavio Briatore, the Renault Formula One team boss, has been widely tipped to complete a �22 million takeover at Loftus Road this week.
The outgoing board members of QPR Holdings Ltd Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued a statement saying: "We believe the new investment coming into the club will be the most important for years. It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward.
"We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as chairman of the club.
The Times
PA Sports - BOARD RESIGN AT QPR
The board of directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have resigned from their posts with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment.
Renault Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore has been widely tipped to complete a �22million takeover of the Championship club this week. And ahead of the expected announcement, outgoing board members Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued a statement on the club�s official website.
"We believe the new investment coming into the club will be the most important for years. It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward," read the statement. PA Sports
BBC - QPR move step closer to takeover
Briatore may be set to be part of the QPR takeover
QPR's board of directors have resigned ahead of an expected takeover by a group that includes Renault Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore.
It comes after major shareholder Antonio Caliendo and his backers agreed to sell their stake in the club.
Gianni Paladini will stay on as chairman, but James Steele, Nick De Marco and James Ferrary are leaving.
"The new investment will be the most important for years," said a statement from the trio of ex-board members.
The statement continued: "It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward.
"We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as chairman of the club.
"We are certain the new investors and the new board will get behind manager John Gregory and give him the support he needs." BBC
qprreport.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html
QPR Official Site PLANS FOR THE FUTURE OUTLINED
LOFTUS ROAD Plc's new chief executive Simon Crane has some dynamic thoughts about the future of the club.
Rangers are committed to returning to the Premiership and there is also the possibility of a new stadium in the future.
Simon says: "The biggest thing I�ve learnt so far is that it is going to take a substantive collective effort as we go through the challenges that face us over the next few years.
"We need to take a vision as to where we as a club and as a business are going in the future. Certainly the first big barrier that I need to knock aside is in establishing that vision, collectively involving other stakeholders. Key stakeholders are the fans of both Queens Park Rangers and Wasps.
"Then we need to put into place an action plan. This will be with the help of the very able people that I�ve discovered are already employed by this company. Our plan will cover the steps we are going to take to get to where we want to be.
"What I would say to interested parties is...We are going to get to where we want to be. It�s going to be a slow process. Some big decisions need to be taken along the way. But, and I�ll say it again, we are going to get to where we are going to go.
Six year Flashback
As Nick De Marco, Kevin Steele and James Ferrary resigned prior to the takeover. They were all "interesting" Board appointments
QPR Holdings Board of Directors Resigns as Preparatory Step to Takeover-
QPR Official Site - BOARD CHANGES
Posted on: Mon 20 Aug 2007
The Board of Directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have tendered their resignations with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment.
Speaking to www.qpr.co.uk earlier today, out-going Board members Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued the following statement.
"We are delighted to be able to tender our resignations from the Board of Queens Park Rangers Football Club in order to assist in the changes set to take place this week.
We believe the new investment coming into the Club will be the most important for years; will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in over the past years; and should put the Club in an excellent position to move forward.
We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as Chairman of the Club. Gianni has had a difficult job keeping the Club going but he has pulled off a master-stroke in bringing in this new investment.
We are also deeply grateful to Antonio Caliendo and Franco Zanotti for both financing the Club over the past years and for the terms upon which they have agreed to assist with the new investment.
We are certain the new investors and the new board will get behind John Gregory and give him the support he needs. We are also positive that the fans can get behind a new board and continue in their loyal and unrivalled support for the team.
It has been an honour for all of us to serve this great Club, and we are grateful to all the staff and supporters we have had the pleasure to work with."
*The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.
qprreport.blogspot.com/2007/08/qpr-holdings-board-of-directors-resigns.html
And the Press:
TIMES ONLINE August 20, 2007
QPR board resigns ahead of takeover
Times Online and Agencies
The board of directors at Queens Park Rangers have resigned from their posts with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment in the club.
Flavio Briatore, the Renault Formula One team boss, has been widely tipped to complete a �22 million takeover at Loftus Road this week.
The outgoing board members of QPR Holdings Ltd Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued a statement saying: "We believe the new investment coming into the club will be the most important for years. It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward.
"We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as chairman of the club.
The Times
PA Sports - BOARD RESIGN AT QPR
The board of directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have resigned from their posts with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment.
Renault Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore has been widely tipped to complete a �22million takeover of the Championship club this week. And ahead of the expected announcement, outgoing board members Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued a statement on the club�s official website.
"We believe the new investment coming into the club will be the most important for years. It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward," read the statement. PA Sports
BBC - QPR move step closer to takeover
Briatore may be set to be part of the QPR takeover
QPR's board of directors have resigned ahead of an expected takeover by a group that includes Renault Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore.
It comes after major shareholder Antonio Caliendo and his backers agreed to sell their stake in the club.
Gianni Paladini will stay on as chairman, but James Steele, Nick De Marco and James Ferrary are leaving.
"The new investment will be the most important for years," said a statement from the trio of ex-board members.
The statement continued: "It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward.
"We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as chairman of the club.
"We are certain the new investors and the new board will get behind manager John Gregory and give him the support he needs." BBC
qprreport.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html
Six year Flashback
As Nick De Marco, Kevin Steele and James Ferrary resigned prior to the takeover. They were all "interesting" Board appointments
QPR Holdings Board of Directors Resigns as Preparatory Step to Takeover-
QPR Official Site - BOARD CHANGES
Posted on: Mon 20 Aug 2007
The Board of Directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have tendered their resignations with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment.
Speaking to www.qpr.co.uk earlier today, out-going Board members Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued the following statement.
"We are delighted to be able to tender our resignations from the Board of Queens Park Rangers Football Club in order to assist in the changes set to take place this week.
We believe the new investment coming into the Club will be the most important for years; will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in over the past years; and should put the Club in an excellent position to move forward.
We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as Chairman of the Club. Gianni has had a difficult job keeping the Club going but he has pulled off a master-stroke in bringing in this new investment.
We are also deeply grateful to Antonio Caliendo and Franco Zanotti for both financing the Club over the past years and for the terms upon which they have agreed to assist with the new investment.
We are certain the new investors and the new board will get behind John Gregory and give him the support he needs. We are also positive that the fans can get behind a new board and continue in their loyal and unrivalled support for the team.
It has been an honour for all of us to serve this great Club, and we are grateful to all the staff and supporters we have had the pleasure to work with."
*The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.
qprreport.blogspot.com/2007/08/qpr-holdings-board-of-directors-resigns.html
And the Press:
TIMES ONLINE August 20, 2007
QPR board resigns ahead of takeover
Times Online and Agencies
The board of directors at Queens Park Rangers have resigned from their posts with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment in the club.
Flavio Briatore, the Renault Formula One team boss, has been widely tipped to complete a �22 million takeover at Loftus Road this week.
The outgoing board members of QPR Holdings Ltd Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued a statement saying: "We believe the new investment coming into the club will be the most important for years. It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward.
"We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as chairman of the club.
The Times
PA Sports - BOARD RESIGN AT QPR
The board of directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have resigned from their posts with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment.
Renault Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore has been widely tipped to complete a �22million takeover of the Championship club this week. And ahead of the expected announcement, outgoing board members Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued a statement on the club�s official website.
"We believe the new investment coming into the club will be the most important for years. It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward," read the statement. PA Sports
BBC - QPR move step closer to takeover
Briatore may be set to be part of the QPR takeover
QPR's board of directors have resigned ahead of an expected takeover by a group that includes Renault Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore.
It comes after major shareholder Antonio Caliendo and his backers agreed to sell their stake in the club.
Gianni Paladini will stay on as chairman, but James Steele, Nick De Marco and James Ferrary are leaving.
"The new investment will be the most important for years," said a statement from the trio of ex-board members.
The statement continued: "It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward.
"We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as chairman of the club.
"We are certain the new investors and the new board will get behind manager John Gregory and give him the support he needs." BBC
qprreport.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html
QPR started at home to Shrewsbury and drew 2-2: Les Allen and Rodney Marsh - 6,343 were there.
Springett
Watson Sibley Hunt Hazell
Lazarus Collins, Keen, Rorger Morgan
Allen Marsh
Other On This Day Results -
On this day in 1962 (NOT the opening game) QPR 5 Halifax 0
19 Years Ago Today, Kevin Gallen made his QPR Debut on Opening Day at Manchester United (QPR Lost 0-2)
36 Years ago: August 20, 1977 - QPR, with Frank Sibley having replaced Dave Sexton as QPR Manager - at age 29...Kicked off at Loftus Road against Aston Villa.
QPR Lost 2-1. I think Dave Needham and Bryan Williams making their QPR debuts
And Two Years ago: Everton 0 QPR 1
Match Reports & Comments (and Photos)
qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=25510
Queens Park Rangers
01 Kenny
02 Orr
05 Hall Booked
06 Gabbidon
16 Connolly
04 Derry
07 Taarabt
11 Faurlin
14 Buzsaky
19 Agyemang (Bothroyd - 55' )
21 Smith (Ephraim - 66' )
Substitutes
26 Murphy
13 Gorkss
15 Perone
23 Moen
25 Ephraim
36 Andrade
10 Bothroyd
Read more: http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/15789/1966-season-gallen-debut-bthdays#ixzz2cVlOMpcS
BIRTHDAYS
Former Manager, Stewart Houston Turns 64 - Born August 20, 1949.
Houston was appointed QPR Manager in 1996 (instead of Venables, Graham or a real possibility, Alan Curbishley). Took over from Ray Wilkins and was QPR Manager for just over a year, forming a partnership with Bruce Rioch.
Among the players he signed for QPR: John Spencer, Gavin Peacoc-k, Matt Rose, Steve Morrow, Lee Harper and Mike Sheron.
- Houston/Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewart_Houston
Stewart Houston's QPR managerial career
Team From To Games Won Lost Drawn
QPR 16-09-1996 10-11-1997 63 25 23 15
www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=1161
Lee Charles Turns 42 - Born August 20, 1971...
Charles was signed by Ray Wilkins from non-League. Charles made a few appearances in QPR's relegation season and the following season, before moving on to Barnet.
Lee Charles Profiled/Interviewed
Q: ".... What is the most memorable moment of your career?
A: Signing for QPR. As a kid I always supported Liverpool but my best mate's granddad used to be chief steward at QPR. Signing pro was what I always wanted to do.
As Nick De Marco, Kevin Steele and James Ferrary resigned prior to the takeover. They were all "interesting" Board appointments
QPR Holdings Board of Directors Resigns as Preparatory Step to Takeover-
QPR Official Site - BOARD CHANGES
Posted on: Mon 20 Aug 2007
The Board of Directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have tendered their resignations with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment.
Speaking to www.qpr.co.uk earlier today, out-going Board members Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued the following statement.
"We are delighted to be able to tender our resignations from the Board of Queens Park Rangers Football Club in order to assist in the changes set to take place this week.
We believe the new investment coming into the Club will be the most important for years; will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in over the past years; and should put the Club in an excellent position to move forward.
We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as Chairman of the Club. Gianni has had a difficult job keeping the Club going but he has pulled off a master-stroke in bringing in this new investment.
We are also deeply grateful to Antonio Caliendo and Franco Zanotti for both financing the Club over the past years and for the terms upon which they have agreed to assist with the new investment.
We are certain the new investors and the new board will get behind John Gregory and give him the support he needs. We are also positive that the fans can get behind a new board and continue in their loyal and unrivalled support for the team.
It has been an honour for all of us to serve this great Club, and we are grateful to all the staff and supporters we have had the pleasure to work with."
*The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.
qprreport.blogspot.com/2007/08/qpr-holdings-board-of-directors-resigns.html
And the Press:
TIMES ONLINE August 20, 2007
QPR board resigns ahead of takeover
Times Online and Agencies
The board of directors at Queens Park Rangers have resigned from their posts with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment in the club.
Flavio Briatore, the Renault Formula One team boss, has been widely tipped to complete a �22 million takeover at Loftus Road this week.
The outgoing board members of QPR Holdings Ltd Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued a statement saying: "We believe the new investment coming into the club will be the most important for years. It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward.
"We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as chairman of the club.
The Times
PA Sports - BOARD RESIGN AT QPR
The board of directors of QPR Holdings Ltd have resigned from their posts with immediate effect ahead of potential new investment.
Renault Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore has been widely tipped to complete a �22million takeover of the Championship club this week. And ahead of the expected announcement, outgoing board members Nick De Marco, James Ferrary and Kevin Steele issued a statement on the club�s official website.
"We believe the new investment coming into the club will be the most important for years. It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward," read the statement. PA Sports
BBC - QPR move step closer to takeover
Briatore may be set to be part of the QPR takeover
QPR's board of directors have resigned ahead of an expected takeover by a group that includes Renault Formula One team boss Flavio Briatore.
It comes after major shareholder Antonio Caliendo and his backers agreed to sell their stake in the club.
Gianni Paladini will stay on as chairman, but James Steele, Nick De Marco and James Ferrary are leaving.
"The new investment will be the most important for years," said a statement from the trio of ex-board members.
The statement continued: "It will save QPR from the perilous financial position we have found ourselves in and should put the club in an excellent position to move forward.
"We would like to thank Gianni Paladini in particular for attracting this important new investment and we are delighted he will stay on as chairman of the club.
"We are certain the new investors and the new board will get behind manager John Gregory and give him the support he needs." BBC
qprreport.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html
QPR started at home to Shrewsbury and drew 2-2: Les Allen and Rodney Marsh - 6,343 were there.
Springett
Watson Sibley Hunt Hazell
Lazarus Collins, Keen, Rorger Morgan
Allen Marsh
Other On This Day Results -
On this day in 1962 (NOT the opening game) QPR 5 Halifax 0
19 Years Ago Today, Kevin Gallen made his QPR Debut on Opening Day at Manchester United (QPR Lost 0-2)
36 Years ago: August 20, 1977 - QPR, with Frank Sibley having replaced Dave Sexton as QPR Manager - at age 29...Kicked off at Loftus Road against Aston Villa.
QPR Lost 2-1. I think Dave Needham and Bryan Williams making their QPR debuts
And Two Years ago: Everton 0 QPR 1
Match Reports & Comments (and Photos)
qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=25510
Queens Park Rangers
01 Kenny
02 Orr
05 Hall Booked
06 Gabbidon
16 Connolly
04 Derry
07 Taarabt
11 Faurlin
14 Buzsaky
19 Agyemang (Bothroyd - 55' )
21 Smith (Ephraim - 66' )
Substitutes
26 Murphy
13 Gorkss
15 Perone
23 Moen
25 Ephraim
36 Andrade
10 Bothroyd
Read more: http://qprreport.proboards.com/thread/15789/1966-season-gallen-debut-bthdays#ixzz2cVlOMpcS
BIRTHDAYS
Former Manager, Stewart Houston Turns 64 - Born August 20, 1949.
Houston was appointed QPR Manager in 1996 (instead of Venables, Graham or a real possibility, Alan Curbishley). Took over from Ray Wilkins and was QPR Manager for just over a year, forming a partnership with Bruce Rioch.
Among the players he signed for QPR: John Spencer, Gavin Peacoc-k, Matt Rose, Steve Morrow, Lee Harper and Mike Sheron.
- Houston/Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewart_Houston
Stewart Houston's QPR managerial career
Team From To Games Won Lost Drawn
QPR 16-09-1996 10-11-1997 63 25 23 15
www.soccerbase.com/managers2.sd?managerid=1161
Lee Charles Turns 42 - Born August 20, 1971...
Charles was signed by Ray Wilkins from non-League. Charles made a few appearances in QPR's relegation season and the following season, before moving on to Barnet.
Lee Charles Profiled/Interviewed
Q: ".... What is the most memorable moment of your career?
A: Signing for QPR. As a kid I always supported Liverpool but my best mate's granddad used to be chief steward at QPR. Signing pro was what I always wanted to do.