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Saturday, September 24, 2011

QPR Report: An Aston Villa Perspective re Villa Behind the Scenes and re QPR


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THE ASTON VILLA PERSPECTIVE

Many thanks to QPR Report's Correspondent/Interviewer, MaudesFishnChips for doing this (and all QPR Report Q&As) and of course, many thanks to Damian Dugdale http://www.thevillablog.co.uk for providing us this Aston Villla perspective.



How long have you supported Villa?

All my life



How long have you been involved with your Blog? Why did you decide to do it?

The blog started in 2005 and I started it for fun as I had an opinion and it basically developed from that.



Who's Villa’s biggest Rival (or Rivals)?

Biggest rival - Manchester United. The Clowns (Birmingham City) don't really register as rivals. They are a small club and will never be close to what we have achieved in the game.



Are you happy with your team and how things are? – What are your opinions on Alex Mcleish? His spending/selling this summer?

The team is fine. Alex McLeish it turned out was the best our owner wanted to get, so we have to live with him for now. In terms of buying and selling, we are going to have to see but the business he did at The Clowns wasn't the most inspiring.



What do you think of your current Owners? WHY are they involved? WHO ARE THEY?! What do you expect? Could they
realistically have done more to boost your chances?

Randy Lerner is the owner and he has done okay. He is making money and his investments to date are fairly safe. What do I expect from him is easy, I just look back to what Doug Ellis used to do. A big spend followed by a season or three of not really spending, then spend again. He isn't here to buy the league, but I'm not really convinced he is here to try and win it organically either. I'm fairly sure he is here for what he can get out of it though.



How do you think Villa treats its fans? Appreciates them? Listens to them? Screws them?

The club tell the fans what they want to hear, but I think that is true of most clubs these days. They treat us like any other club too. free scarves every now and then, the odd coach trip and a flag once or twice a season. Nothing that hasn't happened elsewhere, but of course we think it is special.



Who are you Dangermen/Most valued/most overrated/most underrated players?

For me, the most important players are the younger ones coming through like Barry Bannan, Marc Albrighton and Ciaran Clark but the most valuable is Darren Bent. When he gets into his stride, he'll start scoring for fun. Most overrated will be Gabby Agbonlahor. He has had another good start to the season, but by Christmas he'll be back to his one goal every 4 games ratio.



Are you happy with your youth set up? Is your club doing enough to bring young/local talent through the ranks?

Our youth set up for many years has been considered one of the best in the land but we need to give more youngsters a chance in the first team or they'll not continue to develop through the system, instead picking somewhere else to play. We bring a few local players through,
but we also scout younger players and bring them to the club - but they need game time when they are ready to step up and while they play every now and then, we will only really see how good they are if they get a proper run.



Who would you say was the greatest Villa player that you yourself
personally saw? And past player? (You can name more than one if it's that close!)

Greatest I ever saw was Paul McGrath - as gifted defensively as Pele was up front. As for past player - too many to name.



What is your prediction for Villa this season?

Top half. Just


Are you aware of any player or manager links between our two clubs past and present?

John Gregory managed you and us and you've just signed Luke Young and there must be more, but pub is open and I'm thirsty.



What is your opinion of the Luke Young transfer? Have we gained a good player?

You've got a great player, but he wanted out for the cash and he got it. He'l do well and work hard - not the best going forward but will keep trying.



What is your view and the general Villa view of QPR (If we even
feature in your consciousness) or of Neil Warnock and our owners?

Neil Warnock could do a job this season and you've brought in some decent players and you've got a fantastic old stadium - or did have. I've not been there for years and years. Nice honest club that for some reason, should be in the top flight - probably because you were when I was growing up.



Who(if any) is your most memorable/favourite QPR Player over the years?

Gotta be Les Ferdinand. I used to bump into him quite a bit when he lived in between St Albans and Hatfield - or had a house there anyway. Top bloke.



Your score prediction for QPR v Aston Villa?

I've got to say 2-1 to us, but if that was reversed it wouldn't
surprise me. If you're a betting man, get your money on a draw.



What, realistically, do you think Villa are capable of achieving in
the next five years?

Much the same as we will achieve this year unless we get a multi billionaire owner or the game is fixed.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

UPDATE: Wolves vs QPR - Game is ON as Scheduled!

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UPDATE: GAME IS ON !
Wolves Official Site
GAME ON!
Posted on: Sat 17 Sep 2011

This afternoon's game between Wolves and Queens Park Rangers is now set to go ahead after power was restored to Molineux.

We have been told by the electricity supplier that the restored power should be retained for the rest of the day to allow the game to go ahead.

Fans are advised that the loss of power for approximately 90 minutes will mean some disruption to food service, especially in corporate areas, and are asked to show patience as a result.

The power was off throughout Wolverhampton City Centre from approximately 11.05am. Wolves Official Site



EARLIER
QPR Vs Wolves in Doubt
QPR Game at Wolves in Doubt: Stadium Power Cut

Fans should check the Wolves and QPR Official Sites and Tweets - Wolves Official Twitter and QPR Official Twitter

Wolves Official Site - Molineux Affected By Power Cut
Posted on: Sat 17 Sep 2011
- Wolves would like to advise supporters that Molineux currently has no power as a result of the power cut which has affected the City Centre.
- All those attending the game are asked to keep reviewing the website and listening to press for more details.
- If the game does go ahead please be aware there will be some disruption to food service, especially in corporate areas, due to the loss of cooking facilities as a result of the power cut.
We will provide further updates as soon as they are available. Wolves

Monday, September 12, 2011

QPR's New Shirt Sponsors: Air Asia and Malaysian Air

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- QPR Report Q&A: A Newcastle Perspective of Newcastle on and off the Pitch
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QPR's New Shirt sponsors were announced this morning: Air Asia and Malaysian Air - Air Asia will be on the away and 3rd kit, Malaysian Air on home kit. The sponsorship deal is for two years.

- The QPR Official Announcement re the Shirt Sponsors

Sunday, September 11, 2011

A Newcastle Fan Perspective of Newcastle on and Off The Field and View of QPR

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[See: For QPR-Newcastle Stats, Past Results and Previews

NEWCASTLE FAN PERSPECTIVE
By QPR Report Correspondent MaudesFishnChips


Many thanks to St1pe from NUFC-forum.com

How long have you supported nufc?
- All of my life really but I started understanding, or at least paying more attention, to Newcastle at the end of Keegan's first reign as manager at the club.

How did you get to your site?
- I actually just googled Newcastle forums because I wanted to be more aware of what was going on when we sacked Keegan during his second spell here.

Is there any rivalry between other nufc message boards?
- None that i'm aware of.

What is your view on mike ashley? How has he affected nufc?
- He makes terrible footballing decisions but sound business ones. I'm at a position where I will probably never forgive him for the s*** he has put us through but sacking Hughton last season was the final nail in the coffin for me. Everything else since then is just a further kick in the balls.

How does nufc treats its fans?
- Like we are a piece of s***.

What are your opinions on alan pardew? His signings and selling this summer?
- A hard question to answer but to keep in brief; We have made some decent signings but sold some very important players, we will just have to see if the newcomers can add to what we already have and have lost. On Pardew, i'm still 50-50. He is doing ok but he can't stop talking and its resulted in him making promises he can't keep.

Who are your dangermen/players to watch?
- Cabaye is a very useful player on the ball and i'm sure he will cause more and more problems as the season goes on. At present we don't really have anyone fit I'd regard as a dangerman but Obertan looks like he will cause a lot of problems if given space.

Are you happy with the youth coming through? Is the academy working?
Yes actually. This season should see the emergence of another Ameobi who is showing alot of promise. We also have Vuckic on the treatment table who could eventually become very very talented player.

Who is the best newcastle player you have personally seen? Who is your favourite all time newcastle player?
- It has to be Shearer but on a far less obvious choice I'd say Woodgate is probably one of the most naturally gifted players i'd ever seen live, especially in his prime.

Where do you see nufc in 5 years time?
- Its impossible to say with our owner. I'd like to say in 5 years time we would be challenging the Europa League spots and maybe attempting to get a cup finally but its just too hard to say.

What is your prediction for newcastle this season?
- Despite our good start I think we will be one of the bottom 10 clubs trying to avoid the drop, I just hope we have enough not to get too dogged down in it. We have a very light squad and if we hit an injury or two in the wrong positions we're f*****.

Do you know of any player or manager links between our two clubs?
- Nope

What are your feelings on the barton transfer?
- He's an amazing player, I didn't want him to leave and on a free It feels like you raped us. You will see this season the impact he can have on the oppostion.

What are your thoughts on QPR as a club? Our owners, our manager?
- I watched quite abit of the Championship last season and despite you lot winning it with little fuss, despite a brief scare, I thought your squad would be too weak to stay in the Premier League. That was until you have just bought s*** loads of new players and now your guess is as good as mine. It will depend on how they all settle but there is a couple of solid buys in there, Campbell, Barton and SWP standout. As for your manager he complains abit too much for my liking but most managers do.

Who is your most memorable QPR player?
- Trevor Sinclair for that overheadkick

Your score prediction for monday night?
- 2-0 QPR

What question would you of liked me to ask!?
- I think you covered pretty much everything.

[Many thanks again St1pe from NUFC-forum.com and to to PR Report Correspondent MaudesFishnChips


Friday, September 9, 2011

QPR's History in Photos

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The constantly-growing, online ""Bushman" Photo Archives" offer a truly-significant historical contribution to the QPR Community, and who deserves a big debt of gratitude.

Bushman's latest contribution: Some Photos and Memories from QPR's 1936-1937 Season. A few of those from 1936-37 are below. Others from that season at the 1936-1937 Season link


From the Queen's Park Rangers Official Handbook 1936-37 season.




For more photos see: ""Bushman" Photo Archives"

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Gianni Paladini Still at QPR?

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Maybe he's still an employee... (Maybe he's not)...But as of this week, Gianni Paladini's name is no longer listed on the Staff Directory where he was previously listed as Chairman of QPR FC - Updated Listing

UPDATED

Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club
Loftus Road Stadium
South Africa Road
London
W12 7PJ

General Contacts

Main switchboard - 020 8743 0262

QPR Direct Mail Order - 0870 240 4547

Ticket Office - 08444 777 007

Contacts

QPR FC / QPR Holdings Ltd Chairman - Tony Fernandes

QPR Holdings Ltd Vice-Chairman - Amit Bhatia

Board members - Tony Fernandes, Amit Bhatia, Kamarudin Bin Meranun

CEO - Philip Beard

Finance Director - Rebecca Caplehorn



Flashback a couple of weeks...(August 22nd 2011)


And the QPR Staff Directory updated

Contacts

QPR Holdings Ltd Chairman - Tony Fernandes

QPR Holdings Ltd Vice-Chairman - Amit Bhatia


Board members - Tony Fernandes, Amit Bhatia, Kamarudin Bin Meranun

CEO - Philip Beard

QPR FC Chairman - Gianni Paladini

Finance Director - Rebecca Caplehorn