FA Women’s National League One (South-East) Team: Crierie, Cooper, Searle, Mehmet, Hill, Wellesley-Davies, Brooks, Owen, Orchard, Adebowale-Arimoro, Dzyadyk Subs: Smith, Sampson, Morris, Gotch, Monaghan, Reid Making her debut in goal was Caitlin Crierie, who had been previously with Abingdon United and there was also a welcome return to Jess Cooper. Ninety seconds into the game and Annie Dzyadyk’s audacious attempt from over 25-yards, dipped over the crossbar. The Suds took the lead in the 7th minute after their No.9 had Continue reading
QPR U18 (5) – AFC Bournemouth U18 (1)
U18 Professional Development League 2 Team: Fittall, Sandiford, Adjetey-Brew, Balogun, Majesty, Wiles, Kennedy, Neziri, Wright, Trujillo, Scarlett Subs: Taylor, Moore, Brunson, McAvoy, Oluwabusola A heavy downpour preceded the 12.45pm kick-off at Heston, but it suddenly stopped as we made our way to watch the match. Enis Neziri was put through just two minutes into the game, and his shot was chested away by Hayden McGhan. It was Continue reading
QPR Development Squad (2) – Stockport County U21 (1)
Premier League Cup Team: Warren, Adamson, Putman, Smith, Akindileni, Aoraha, Sanyaolu, Dyke, Bennie, O’Brien, Pearman Subs: Taylor, Street, Alemayehu, Coomes, Hassan The match was switched to the TSG Training Centre as Hanwell’s pitch was deemed unplayable. So, on a mild evening, the cup tie went ahead at 7pm under the lights on the first team’s training pitch. Rangers took the lead after just three minutes following a Stockport corner. A swift counter-attack was spearheaded Continue reading
Steve Burtenshaw’s Letter to Uncle Alf in 1979
I’ve recently obtained the letter that my Uncle Alf received in April 1979, from R’s manager, Steve Burtenshaw: ‘Dear Mr Maddicks, Many thanks for your recent letter and for your obvious interest in Queen’s Park Rangers FC. I certainly take notice of your suggestions to encourage the team to continue fighting and try and get maximum points from our remaining fixtures, in case Derby County finish poorly. It is, of Continue reading
QPR FC Women (2) – Luton Town Ladies (2)
FA Women’s National League One (South-East) Team: Smith, Lewin, Searle, Wellesley-Davies, Hill, Gotch, Dzyadyk, Mehmet, Leach, Ali, Adebowale-Arimoro Subs: Sampson, Blodgett, Owen, Brooks, Orchard, D’Santos, Munro Attendance: 2,307 Included in the Luton starting line-up were two former R’s players, goalkeeper, Nicole Melling, and winger, Natalia Makowska. With fans still taking their seats in the Lower Loft and the West Paddock, Jess Leach won the R’s Continue reading
Former 1950’s R’s Reserve Player – Ladislav Trpisovsky
The following article appeared in the Telegraph on 19th September 1952: ‘Ladislav Trpisovsky, a professional with a Prague soccer team until July, who fled to this country for political reasons, is to play for Queen’s Park Rangers reserves at Shepherd’s Bush tomorrow. He has been issued with a temporary permit allowing him to play in English football by the Football Continue reading
QPR Development Squad (2) – Bristol City U21 (2)
U21 Professional Development League 2 Team: Warren, Adamson, Putman, Smith, Akindileni, Alemayehu, Sanyaolu, Aoraha, Bennie, Pearman, Hassan Subs: Halliday, Street, Dyke, Coomes, O’Brien On an overcast afternoon at the TSG Training Centre, captain for the Bristol City side was no other than Joe Lumley. And, also at Heston were the Senegal National squad who were Continue reading
£200 has-been Donated to the ‘QPR in the Community Trust’ & the Latest Indy R’s Badge Featuring Gerry Francis
After the Adel Taarabt badge had sold out, £200 was donated recently to the ‘QPR in the Community Trust’ for their ‘Extra Time’ Club. The project was introduced in 2009 and has helped to bring many local people together on a weekly basis for those who are isolated, lonely or just keen to be part of a regular social and activity session. Thanks to everyone that purchased them. With the anniversary of Continue reading
QPR FC Women (0) – Actonians Ladies (0)
FA Women’s National League One (South-East) Team: Clarke, Lewin, Searle, Wellesley-Davies, Gotch, Hill, Ali, Mehmet, Dzyadyk, Leach, Adebowale-Arimoro Attendance: 102 Played at the home of North Greenford, it was the R’s who had the best of the early stages on a very heavy pitch. However, Ellie Searle’s superb block on the bye-line prevented what could Continue reading
QPR Development Squad (2) – Cardiff City U21 (2)
Premier League Cup Team: Warren, Adamson, trialist, Smith, Akindileni, Alemayehu, Poku, Aoraha, Bennie, Kolli, Pearman, Subs: Halliday, Putman, Agbude, Coomes, O’Brien Following the 3-1 win at Stockport, Rangers’ next opponents in the Premier League Cup were Cardiff City. On a cold night with some intermittent drizzle, the Rangers starting line-up included Rayan Kolli, Kwame Poku, Continue reading