Queens Park Rangers Fans: November 2011

Friday, 18 November 2011

The New Millennium...

Rangers were at 9th and facing promotional challenge for 2000-01 seasons, but ended with a relegation, even with a great first team manager

Holloway and also the club went in facing hard issues regarding finance. A 16 players team squad was announced for this season by Holloway and along with the hard work of manager, Rangers enjoyed a top half finish.

Rangers came out of administration and Chris Wright left the club to be replaced as Chairman by Nick Blackburn. The club embarked on the 2002/03 season with optimism. Once again Holloway wheeled and dealed and led the Super hoops to the play-offs thanks to an impressive team ethic and the goals of Kevin Gallen and

Paul Furlong. Furlong scored a magical winning goal on dramatic night at Loftus Road, and gained victory over Oldham in the semi final. But the fairy tale ended at the Millennium Stadium when Andy Campbell's goal late in extra time took Cardiff City up to Division One and condemned Rangers to another in year in the third tier of English football. Nonetheless, after a year, the pains would be forgotten when Rangers secured automatic promotion.

The 2010–11 season was Queens Park Rangers 122nd professional season and their 7th consecutive season in the Championship. The club finished the season in 1st place, winning promotion to the Premier League after a 15 year absence. Queens Park Rangers Premier League Tickets are available at FootballTicketExchangeOnline.com at affordable price. Football fans can buy or sell Football Tickets especially Queens Park Rangers Premiership Football Tickets at FootballTicketExchangeOnline.com conveniently.

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Queens Park Rangers FC History :( 1991-2000)

QPR sold England defender Paul Parker for £1.75 million from Manchester United Before 1991-92 season end and in the next season Ray Wegerle for £1 million from Blackburn Rovers. On New Year's Day 1992, before the crowd of 38,554 fans at Old Trafford as well as on live television viewers QPR won against Manchester United 4-1, with Dennis Bailey hitting a hat-trick QPR finished 11th in the League, thus ensuring their place in the new FA Premier League for the next season. In 1992/93, Rangers finished fifth in their first season in the new Premier League. Les Ferdinand hit 20 League goals and was called up to the England squad along with David Bardsley.

Rangers signed winger Trevor Sinclair on £750,000 and defender Steve Yates on £650,000 after the left of Andy Sinton in 1993-94 seasons. After four and a half years with the club, Ray Wilkins joined Crystal Palace on a free transfer. However, he returned to Loftus Road in November 1994 when Gerry Francis left, later to become manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Ray proved to be a very popular choice and QPR played well in the season including two outstanding victories over Arsenal and with a finish of top ten in the 4th consecutive season. During the close season striker Les Ferdinand was sold to Newcastle United for a club record £6,000,000 with £570,000 of the fee going to his former club, Hayes. The loss of England striker Les Ferdinand provided crucial in 1995/96 as Rangers always struggled at the wrong end of the Premiership table. QPR, despite paying over £1million each for Simon Osborn, Australian International Ned Zelic, and Mark Hateley, Rangers lost their fight to stay in the Premier League. In May 1996 the Thompson family announced to sell the club and within three months, media tycoon Chris Wright, owned the club and also announced his plans for Wasps Rugby Union Club to share the Loftus Road ground.

In September 1996, Ray Wilkins left the club by mutual consent and was replaced shortly afterwards by ex-Arsenal Caretaker, Manager Stewart Houston. Former Arsenal Manager Bruce Rioch was also appointed as Assistant Manager. In November 1996, Stewart Houston's, a Scottish International striker John Spencer from Chelsea joined the club for £2.35M. Northern Ireland International Steve Morrow also joined from Arsenal. Rangers poor home form during the 1996/97 season and they end up at 9th finish, In 1997-98, even receiving £2.1 million from striker Mike Sheron sold, QPR were still indulge in financial problems. . Houston and Rioch were sacked mid-campaign and replaced by Ray Harford, who was unable to halt a slide that so nearly ended in relegation to Division Two.

1998-99 season they stayed up and got victory over Crystal Palace, albeit with a margin of 6-0.Six months previously Harford had resigned to be replaced by Rangers legend Gerry Francis as Director of Football and once Francis had ensured Rangers' survival in Division One, he marched them back up the table in 1999/2000, with Stuart Wardley top scoring in an impressive campaign. Prior to six months Harford resigned and the Rangers legend Gerry Francis as Director of Football who ensured Rangers’ survival in Division One. Francis marched them back up the table in 1999-2000 season, with Stuart Wardley top scoring in an impressive campaign.

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Thursday, 17 November 2011

Queens Park Rangers FC History :( 1981-1990)

In the 1980-81 season the new School End double–decker stand was built, and Terry Venables became the manager on 14th October 1980. In 1981-82, QPR became the First League Club and played and draw with 1—1, FA Cup Final against Tottenham Hotspur. Hoddle scored the only goal from a penalty spot in a replay. In 1982-83, Rangers lost only two of their home League matches and back into First Division. In 1983-84, they fulfilled the task of building their ground to fourth and last stand. In 1984-85, Alan Mullery, for a short period of time, became manager to QPR, as Terry Venables left to join Barcelona. QPR again reached in UEFA Cup and lost against Partizan Belgrade in the Second Round. All seemed well after a 6-2 first leg victory. Yet Rangers conspired to lose the second legt 4-0 and go out on the away goals rule.In July 1985, Jim Smith appointed as a new manger and in upcoming season QPR were badly defeated with 3-0, by Oxford United in Milk Cup at Wembley.

In May 1987, Jim Gregory left the record 22 year Chairmanship of QPR and became Life President. David Bulstrode became his successor and in 1987-88 QPR finished fifth in the First Division.

In September 1988, David Bulstrode left this world forever and later Richard Thompson became the Chairman who spent over £2.5 million on new players Jim Smith went to Newcastle United Peter Shreeve became his successor with Trevor Francis subsequently being appointed player/manager on 14th December. Trevor Francis, in November 1989, left the club and Don Howe was appointed as Head Coach. QPR qualified for the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup, losing to Liverpool. The major signing of that season were comprised on Kenny Sansom, David Bardsley , Roy Wegerle (the club's first £1 million player).

Jan Stejskal, the Czechoslovakian international goalkeeper from Sparta Prague for £625,000 to replace David Seaman who had been sold to Arsenal for £1.3 million. Club Captain Paul Parker returned from the World Cup Finals as an England regular. Bobby Gould joined the club for a brief period between December 1990 and February 1991 before leaving to become manager of West Bromwich Albion. Don Howe left the club in May 1991 to be replaced by former player Gerry Francis.

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Queens Park Rangers FC History :( 1961-1980)

QPR able to score 129 goals in 52 matches and they also have a record of 111 in the Third Division. In 1963, Tony Ingham resigned from QPR’s team. He played 548 matches for QPR.March 1965 saw Jim Gregory as a new chairman to QPR. After his coming QPR finished third in Division Three. In 1966, Jim signed a contract with Rodney Marsh from Fulham for £15,000 to score 134 goals in 242 matches.

In 1966-67 season, QPR won Division Three with 67 points, they also won the League Cup by 3-2 against West Bromwich Albion at Wembley.In 1967-68 QPR finished second in the table and were promoted to First Division. . QPR were relegated after only one season in Division One with only 18 points. Alex Stock left the club, Tommy Docherty came and went in 28 days, and Les Allen took over.

On 7th February 1969 Roger Morgan became the first QPR player to be sold for a six-figure fee. Gordon Jago became the manager in January 1971 and on 8th March 1972 Rodney Marsh was sold to Manchester City for £200,000. On 8th September 1972 Stan Bowles became the first six-figure signing for QPR. Roger Morgan, first time in QPR’s history, was sold in six figure fee on 7th February 1969. Gordon Jago appointed manger in January 1971 who sold Rodney Marsh to Manchester City for £200,000. In January 1971 and on 8th September 1972 Stan Bowles became the first six-figure signing for QPR. In 1972-73, QPR finished second in Division Two and were promoted to the First Division once again. The next year they qualify for the 6th round of the Cup again and have to face a defeat against Leicester City before a record crowd of 34,989, at Loftus Road.Dave Sexton, in October 1974, became manger and QPR were Division One Runners-up in 1974-76 season and the coming season saw them playing UEFA Cup Quarter Final.

In July 1977, Frank Sibley appointed as a manager and resigned a year later due to a relegation by a point. Alec Stock again became the manager until Steve Burtenshaw took over in August.

Phil Parkes was sold to West Ham for £565,000 - a world record for a goalkeeper at the time - having played 406 games for the club. QPR ended the season in 20th place, and were relegated to the Second Division.

Tommy Docherty took over as a manager after Steve Burtenshaw in May 1979. Tony Currie was bought from Leeds United for a record club fee of £390,000. 19 year old Clive Allen was sold to Arsenal for a fee of £1,000,000 - the first teenager to merit the million pound price.

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Queens Park Rangers FC History :( 1941-1960)

Queen Park Rangers were top in the League in 1945-46 season and they also qualify for the 5th round of the Cup, the only time it was played on a two-leg basis. In 1947-48, QPR lost a match against Derby after a replay in 1947-48 season. They also won a promotion to the Second Division for the first time on 26th of April 1948.

After spending four consistent years in Second Division, QPR relegated to Division three in 1952. Dave Mangnall left the club and his place was taken by Jack Taylor. In 1953, under the first floodlights, with an expense of £5,000 on lights at Loftus Road, QPR played a match with Arsenal on 5th of October.

In 1959, Alec Stock was appointed as a manager who signed Bedford from Bournemouth with an agreement to score 180 goals for QPR at the end of 1964-65 season. QPR played at White City again for half a season in 1962 but again poor attendances forced back to Loftus Road.

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Queens Park Rangers FC History :( 1921-1940)

Due to some financial issues QPR sold Arthur Chandler to Leicester for £3,000, in 1923-24 and they end up a bottom finish table with 31 points from 42 matches, and had to apply for re-election. For 1925-26, QPR again gone to a bottom finish with 21 points, resulting the lowest ever for the Third Division. Bob Hewison was manager at that time. In 1926/27, after successfully applying for re-election for the second time, they also changed the colors of their shirts to blue and white hoops. In 1927/28 George Goddard set up a new club record by scoring 37 League goals. They also beat Merthyr Town 8-0 - a record score for the club. John Bowman started the 1931/32 season as manager but had to resign due to ill health and Archie Mitchell took over.

QPR shifted to the White City where they won against Leeds United in 3rd round of the Cup before the crowd of 41,097.They again came back to Loftus Road with a loss of £7,000. Mick O'Brien became their new manager and QPR finished fourth in the League. In 1933/34 QPR moved back to Loftus Road, having made a loss of £7,000 whilst they were at the White City. Mick O'Brien became their new manager and QPR finished fourth in the League. In 1935/36 Billy Birrell became the new manager and he signed Tommy Cheetham, who established a new club record by scoring in nine consecutive matches at Loftus Road.

In 1938/39 Ted Vizard became the new manager. During the war Dave Mangnall became manager.

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Queens Park Rangers FC History :( 1900-1920)

Due to extreme financial issues, Queen Park Rangers had to shift to St. Quintin's Avenue in 1901.But by the neighborhood complaint they have to again moved back to the Kensal Rise in 1902.In 1904-05, QPR shifted to The Royal Agricultural Society Ground having 40,000 crow capacity, at Park Royal, and they won the Western League Cup in 1905/06. But in 20 team Southern League, a disappointing performance led them to finish at 18th place. In 1907/08 QPR moved to another new ground at Park Royal, capable of holding 60,000 spectators.QPR gained victory for the first time in Southern League and at the season end they have to face a 1-1 draw only to succumb to a heavy 4-0 defeat in a replay, in their first Charity Shield match with Manchester United

By winning the Southern League, QPR selected to Second Division. Now they had to play all their matches in mid-week as the fixture list had been completed by the time they were re-admitted.

QPR got victory for the second time in Premier League in 1911-12 season. Due to a coal strike in 1912, they played only two matches at White City and reached first time to Europe scoring 40 goals in total 8 matches.Mr. Cown was been the manager since QPR professional start, left the Club in 1914. Mr Hewie became his successor. Due to the occurrence of II World War, QPR had to shift to Harvist Road because QPR occupy at Park Royal. QPR then took over the ground of the amateur club Shepherd's Bush. In1920-21,Ned Liddell, was manager, and Queen Park Rangers attained Third Division, also with a finish in a third in the table behind Crystal Palace and Southampton.

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Queens Park Rangers FC History :( 1889-1899)

In 1888-89, pitch was ruined and during 1890 and 1892, they changed four different grounds as Kensal Rise Green, Home Park, Kilburn Cricket ground and The Gun Club at Wormwood Scrubs.

In 1892 QPR changed their colours to green and white hoops and joined the West London League. They got their first victory in The West London Observer Cup by winning against Fulham

In 1894/95 after winning the London Cup QPR qualify for the FA Cup for the first time and In 1896 QPR moved to Kensal Rise Athletic ground

In December 28, 1898, QPR became professional and they applied for permission to join the Southern League. They played their first professional League match on 9th September at Tottenham and lost 1-0, and won on 16th September 1899 against New Brompton. The first goal scored by Tumbul. QPR finished eighth in the League and reached the second round of the FA Cup

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Queens Park Rangers FC Introduction

Queens Park Rangers Football Club (Shortly called as QPR) is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London.

In 1882, the former boys of Drop Street Board School laid down the foundation of Queens Park Rangers. The boys were the member of St Jude's Institute and they used this as the club’s headquarter. At start, the club was known as St Judes but got the name of Queens Park Rangers, when it merged with a team called Christchurch Rangers in 1886. They called themselves Queens Park Rangers because most of the players came from the district of Queens Park.

Rangers played many friendly matches with Tottenham,Fulham and Stanley.

They started playing on a waste ground near Kensal Rise Athletic Ground and soon were shifted to Welfords Fields bearing a rent of £8 per year.In 1888 Queens Park Rangers started charging for admission and also rented the London Scottish ground at Brondesbury for £20.

As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years. Other honors comprise on winning the League Cup in 1967, being runners-up in the old First Division in 1975–76 and reaching the final of the FA Cup in 1982.

The 2010–11 season was Queens Park Rangers's 122nd professional season and their 7th consecutive season in the Championship. The club finished the season in 1st place, winning promotion to the Premier League after a 15 year absence. Queens Park Rangers Premier League Tickets are available at FootballTicketExchangeOnline.com at affordable price. Football fans can buy or sell Football Tickets especially Queens Park Rangers Premiership Football Tickets at FootballTicketExchangeOnline.com conveniently.

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