True, and Luigi De Canio is the Boss, gregory got the flick. More good news, Naomi Campbell is going to model the new home and away kit. We're also looking at buying some ground next to the BBC and building a new stadia on it.
QPR fans
0-0 at Ipswich, we held one of the big performers of late at their place. Thanks for the point HN!
Latest painting from The Luvre
1-0 over Charlton, Dexter has found goal scoring again. We're officially safe, thank God!
Yep, it's been a pretty good turnaround from a few months ago
The site has been continually updated over the season however there is a major new announcement on there regarding the long awaited new club logo that was hinted at a few months back.
It hasn't even been announced by the club yet, so exclusive to you to see on the site.
Lonegunmen2008-05-05 16:57:41
Are you sure you're sick and haven't just been using your time at home to update the site?
Good work - it looks very professional.
And the new QPR logos are quite tasteful
Thanks heaps. Nah, don't wish this head cold on anyone mate. Not even a Cardiff City fan. I just hope that's me covered for this year.
Lonegunmen2008-04-23 20:32:54
What did you think of the proposed Logos?? I thought Gianni's grandson might have drawn it!
Oh and the latest famous painting discovered.......
Someone sent me this recently. You've no doubt seen it before but it made me laugh. Talk about digging a deeper and deeper hole (no pun intended).
Ah the famous bird in a taxi skit! It is classic TV at it's vry best!
Bloody hell. You could see him realising he was losing his way as he went along. Cringey
One of Ollies more embarrassing moments but he got everyone laughing! I have on a season in review DVD - Pure class. Shame he wasn't as tactically aware with team tactics.
The UK media are speculating that Zidane is about to be unveiled as the new QPR coach! If true, a stunning coup for the Rs.
After we have just signed a deal of co-operation with Real Madrid too!
But to be honest, the head butter has no coaching experience etc so although it would be nice to have him at the club, I'd rather we stayed with Luigi De Canio who has brought proper football back to Loftus Road and banished "Hoofball".
i wonder if Nani would be one of his first signings LG?
which also makes me wonder who would make an all-time head butters 11 - but i'm too hyperactive to stay with thought tonight 
CMON CITY!!
CMON CITY!!
It's official, the club has launched today the new logo for QPR FC..............
Queens Park Rangers Football Club today unveiled a new Club crest, marking the start of a new era for the W12 based Club.
Officially launched today (Sunday 4th May 2008), the new logo signifies the Club's determination to embrace a new chapter and identity at Loftus Road.
The new Crest combines elements of the Club's heritage and was designed to encapsulate the past, present and future, with the famous Hoops being re-integrated into the official identity.
R's legends from yesteryear joined QPR's current squad and children from the Club's Centre of Excellence on the pitch ahead of kick-off against West Bromwich Albion to unveil the new crest.
Flavio Briatore, Chairman of QPR Holdings Ltd, said: "This is a significant day for Queens Park Rangers Football Club and it was important for the fans to see the new crest first.
"It represents another huge forward step in our aim to re-launch the Club into a global brand - anchored in W12, but giving it a vision for the future.
"I am delighted with the design of the new crest, which maintains the Queens Park Rangers tradition of blue and white hoops. I know how important it is to the fans that the hoops remain, and that was always going to be the case."
Briatore explained the rationale behind the new crest, adding: "This is a period of huge transformation at QPR.
"This new crest is stylish, thrilling and authentic and signifies the start of what we hope will become the most successful period in the Club's history."
Bernie Ecclestone added: "I feel that the new crest that we are launching today really shows we are moving forward as a Club.
"I hope the fans are happy with the current achievements and that the future brings what everyone at the Club is looking forward to."
Amit Bhatia, Vice Chairman of QPR Holdings Ltd, added: "I am really delighted with our new crest.
"It is a fresh, modern and bold design, reflecting the new mood of optimism at Loftus Road, whilst still retaining links to our glorious past.
"The crest compliments the new styles that Lotto Sport Italia have created for the new kit to be unveiled shortly. Redesigning the crest is an additional step in our efforts to give QPR a new identity and in our continual regeneration of the Club as we forge ahead on the road to promotion and beyond."
Gareth Ainsworth, QPR Club Captain, said: "We got to see the crest for the first time a few weeks ago, and I really like it. It has a traditional feel to it, and it's nice that they've managed to incorporate the blue and white hoops. After all, they're synonymous with QPR.
"I have played with the old crest on my shirt for the past five years, and it has been an absolute honour. Now I am looking forward to playing with the new crest on me. Rest assured, I'll have just as much passion.
"The Club is moving forward at an incredible pace, and this new badge is a sign of a new era, and hopefully an era which is going to be hugely successful."
R's legend Paul Parker, who made 125 appearances during a four-year spell in W12, said: "I'm very impressed with the new crest - it successfully embraces the old and the new.
"The historical links are embodied within the design of the crest and the flamboyance and style points towards an exciting future for this great Football Club."
Officially launched today (Sunday 4th May 2008), the new logo signifies the Club's determination to embrace a new chapter and identity at Loftus Road.
The new Crest combines elements of the Club's heritage and was designed to encapsulate the past, present and future, with the famous Hoops being re-integrated into the official identity.
R's legends from yesteryear joined QPR's current squad and children from the Club's Centre of Excellence on the pitch ahead of kick-off against West Bromwich Albion to unveil the new crest.
Flavio Briatore, Chairman of QPR Holdings Ltd, said: "This is a significant day for Queens Park Rangers Football Club and it was important for the fans to see the new crest first.
"It represents another huge forward step in our aim to re-launch the Club into a global brand - anchored in W12, but giving it a vision for the future.
"I am delighted with the design of the new crest, which maintains the Queens Park Rangers tradition of blue and white hoops. I know how important it is to the fans that the hoops remain, and that was always going to be the case."
Briatore explained the rationale behind the new crest, adding: "This is a period of huge transformation at QPR.
"This new crest is stylish, thrilling and authentic and signifies the start of what we hope will become the most successful period in the Club's history."
Bernie Ecclestone added: "I feel that the new crest that we are launching today really shows we are moving forward as a Club.
"I hope the fans are happy with the current achievements and that the future brings what everyone at the Club is looking forward to."
Amit Bhatia, Vice Chairman of QPR Holdings Ltd, added: "I am really delighted with our new crest.
"It is a fresh, modern and bold design, reflecting the new mood of optimism at Loftus Road, whilst still retaining links to our glorious past.
"The crest compliments the new styles that Lotto Sport Italia have created for the new kit to be unveiled shortly. Redesigning the crest is an additional step in our efforts to give QPR a new identity and in our continual regeneration of the Club as we forge ahead on the road to promotion and beyond."
Gareth Ainsworth, QPR Club Captain, said: "We got to see the crest for the first time a few weeks ago, and I really like it. It has a traditional feel to it, and it's nice that they've managed to incorporate the blue and white hoops. After all, they're synonymous with QPR.
"I have played with the old crest on my shirt for the past five years, and it has been an absolute honour. Now I am looking forward to playing with the new crest on me. Rest assured, I'll have just as much passion.
"The Club is moving forward at an incredible pace, and this new badge is a sign of a new era, and hopefully an era which is going to be hugely successful."
R's legend Paul Parker, who made 125 appearances during a four-year spell in W12, said: "I'm very impressed with the new crest - it successfully embraces the old and the new.
"The historical links are embodied within the design of the crest and the flamboyance and style points towards an exciting future for this great Football Club."
What happened to Zidane being apointed manager?
Nothing yet. Personally, I hope it doesn't happen. In De Canio, we have found a real gem of a Manager. Rumour has it, he would become Director of Football which is another title for bugger off.
I hope it doesn't happen.
It's happened
BIG f**ken mistake. I hope that Big Sam or Sammy Lee doesn't get the job. FFS, just when they got it right and by all accounts, they were playing decent football again.
Lonegunmen2008-05-09 10:44:18
oh and the latest famous peice of artwork uncovered..........................
So what did De Canio do wrong exactly?! I thought QPR were on a roll at the end of the season and the coach gets it! Strange.....
He did nothing wrong at all. Alledgedly some of the lazy players who could see out of the square were not too keen on the Italian training methods introduced. However I think the big three wanted to get a big name manager in to attracted big name players. The fans grew to really like Gigi, he brought back a style of football that was usually pleasing to watch and attacking. NOT hoofball.
Thats what I thought. Shame.
ColU arer sticking with our management team through good times and bad....more long term view perhaps.
Still I guess the new guy may be good as well...time will tell.
ColU arer sticking with our management team through good times and bad....more long term view perhaps.
Still I guess the new guy may be good as well...time will tell.
So what's the view on Dowie? So far, he hasn't managed to stick anywhere very long and generally leaves a club in a worse state than he found them. Surely the world's richest club could find someone better than that? Is it me, or does that show an appalling lack of ambition as well as judgement?
Dowie? A dick! Hoofball and relegation specialist. Winner of ugliest manager of the year 4 years running. BIG mistake by the owners.
Ps: after that anouncement came the new season ticket prices.
Platinum adult 699
child 9 to 16 449
young adults and over 65 449
under 8 free
Gold adult 599
child 9 to 16 199
young adults and over 65 399
under 8 free
Silver adult 525
child 9 to 16 99
young adults and over 65 315
under 8 free
Bronze adult 450
child 9 to 16 99
young adults and over 65 250
under 8 free
child 9 to 16 449
young adults and over 65 449
under 8 free
Gold adult 599
child 9 to 16 199
young adults and over 65 399
under 8 free
Silver adult 525
child 9 to 16 99
young adults and over 65 315
under 8 free
Bronze adult 450
child 9 to 16 99
young adults and over 65 250
under 8 free
Consequently, there are a lot of F'd off QPR fans at the moment.
What a tragedy!! Just as things were looking better for QPR and its fans you get this. Dowie crap football instead of the beautiful game. Thug like defenders will boot the ball up to lone strikers....great not! Why on earth did they get rid of de Canio for a failed re tread manager like Dowie. His record is not promising at all. I thought QPR were going to play their way upwards with good passing football....
Sad.....I wonder what other fans think? Any views from previous clubs??
Sad.....I wonder what other fans think? Any views from previous clubs??
Rumour has it that in line with the "new QPR" theme by the board, Luigi De Canio wanted to go after some serious contender players but the Billionaires Boys Club didn't want to fork out. Just a rumour. Some say he was homesick after his father passing away, Some say it was some players complained about the new inovative training methods installed. Two Italian trainers have also been let go since LDC went.
What annoyed the fans was that they were happy with him in charge and he brought back a passing fluent style of play, something not seen since Gerry Francis was in charge in the 90's.
Dowie has been reported as wanting to continue the passing game but I'll believe it when I see it. Other than getting Palace promoted (And relegated) he hasn't done that much other than a spell at Oldham.
Currently the fans are spewing at the season ticket price increases. Anywhere from 30 - 200%+ in some cases. One woman has her ticket going up and 3 seats further along in the same area, her father faces a 200 pound increase. no one can fathom it because to be honest facilities for average fans at Loftus Road have been somewhat neglected in the last 25 years. The food stalls, toilets and seats really need replacing and the leg room between the rows of seats is just fin if you're 5'6" or less. Anyone over that gets cramped legs.
Latest news:
Another Billionaire Linking Up With QPR?
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Daily Mail/Charles Sale - Indian Formula One high roller joins Ecclestone and Briatore's party at Queens Park Rangers
26th May 2008
The Formula One consortium who own Queens Park Rangers are understood to have the most free-spending billionaire in the F1 Monaco paddock as one of their members, confirming the Championship club's status as the richest in the country.
Vijay Mallya, the Indian Kingfisher lager and airline mogul, paid into the QPR pot, according to insiders in his Force India F1 team, as part of the wheeler-dealing that guaranteed him permission to change his GP outfit's name for the fourth time in four years, when regulations allow one alteration in five.
Force India were previously known as Jordan, Midland, and Spyker before Mallya paid �44million for ownership. Certainly the Indian tycoon has his boat moored in the plushest part of the Monaco harbour, in the Loftus Road enclave together with fellow QPR stakeholders Flavio Briatore and Lakshmi Mittal, and Bernie Ecclestone stayed on Briatore's boat.
Mallya has more football experience than his F1 colleagues, owning two Indian teams as well as his GP interest and the �50m Bangalore cricket franchise. In Monaco, he hosted two massive parties on his boat and also splashed out �80,000 on a Chopard watch and �175,000 on a piano owned by Elton John at a charity auction.
Daily Mail/Charles Sale - Indian Formula One high roller joins Ecclestone and Briatore's party at Queens Park Rangers
26th May 2008
The Formula One consortium who own Queens Park Rangers are understood to have the most free-spending billionaire in the F1 Monaco paddock as one of their members, confirming the Championship club's status as the richest in the country.
Vijay Mallya, the Indian Kingfisher lager and airline mogul, paid into the QPR pot, according to insiders in his Force India F1 team, as part of the wheeler-dealing that guaranteed him permission to change his GP outfit's name for the fourth time in four years, when regulations allow one alteration in five.
Force India were previously known as Jordan, Midland, and Spyker before Mallya paid �44million for ownership. Certainly the Indian tycoon has his boat moored in the plushest part of the Monaco harbour, in the Loftus Road enclave together with fellow QPR stakeholders Flavio Briatore and Lakshmi Mittal, and Bernie Ecclestone stayed on Briatore's boat.
Mallya has more football experience than his F1 colleagues, owning two Indian teams as well as his GP interest and the �50m Bangalore cricket franchise. In Monaco, he hosted two massive parties on his boat and also splashed out �80,000 on a Chopard watch and �175,000 on a piano owned by Elton John at a charity auction.
Puke puke puke....I dont like those people. I know QPR want some funds and success but at what price??
Those guys are shady crooks at best....their money isn't exactly squeaky clean....
Those guys are shady crooks at best....their money isn't exactly squeaky clean....
So we kick off the season with a home game against Barnsley on Sat August 9th.
Full fixture list is available on my site .
Pre-season friendlies. Disappointed no Celtic this year nor any BIG club. I'd liked to have had a friendly against Hull.....
Stevenage Borough v QPR - Saturday 19th July (3.00pm)
Northampton Town v QPR - Wednesday 23rd July (7.45pm)
Falkirk v QPR - Saturday 26th July (3.00pm)
Kilmarnock v QPR - Tuesday 29th July (TBC)
QPR v AC Chievo Verona - Saturday 2nd August (3.00pm)
This is accompanied by the fixtures for a Queens Park Rangers XI:
Windsor & Eton v QPR XI - Tuesday 22nd July (7:30pm)
Hayes & Yeading v QPR XI - Friday 25th July (7:45pm)
Northampton Town v QPR - Wednesday 23rd July (7.45pm)
Falkirk v QPR - Saturday 26th July (3.00pm)
Kilmarnock v QPR - Tuesday 29th July (TBC)
QPR v AC Chievo Verona - Saturday 2nd August (3.00pm)
This is accompanied by the fixtures for a Queens Park Rangers XI:
Windsor & Eton v QPR XI - Tuesday 22nd July (7:30pm)
Hayes & Yeading v QPR XI - Friday 25th July (7:45pm)
Latest signing from Genoa, Argentine midfeilder Emmanuel Jorge Ledesma 12 month loan with purchase of 3 million euros after it.
hopefully we'll see these guys in the prem mate, i want a big money club to rival chelsea (in money at least for a bit :P)
QPR are looking at 2 or 3 other italian based players too, all young players around 20 with an eye to the future. At last we don't have to worry about administration. I'd like to see some real hoops playing at places like Old Trafford, Emirates, Anfeild etcv, giove me something to chat to you fellas about. Still at least Tigers can have some fun with you all this season.
Here's this seasons new home kit including our new major sponsor. gone are Le cock Sportif and in come Lotto.......
Are you Reading in disguise? Ahh good to see QPR finally realising they are true pretenders to the original hoops
Thanks half hoops, no longer are reading hoops, now that the back of your kit is a solid blue. Enjoy the Championship this season.
QPR's new 3rd kit has been revealed today by the club. It looks a bit like a Nix jersey!
it looks very similar to the shirt a few nz high school teams wear. but if it is their 3rd strip then fair enough.
Lotto, reminds to to go grab my ticket! Yes, it is the 3rd kit, the "away" kit is yet to be launched.
Hi Andy! Mark here (Chaz' son) - whats your thoughts on the new badge? It's starting to grow on me.
Should be a promising season up ahead - anything but a promotion would be a disappointment huh? Go you Rrrr's.
Should be a promising season up ahead - anything but a promotion would be a disappointment huh? Go you Rrrr's.