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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