Tag Archives: QPR
Preview of This Weekend’s Championship Matches, Gameweek 13
After getting 58% of the predictions correct last weekend, I feel I deserve another shot at attempting to predict the outcome of this weekend’s Championship fixtures! All times Eastern. TV/Internet times listed for US readers/viewers. Programming note: For viewers in … Continue reading
Are Burnley Serious Contenders for Promotion Back to the Premier League?
In the SkyBet Championship in England, Burnley have made an outstanding start to the season. After a hard-fought 1-0 win at Portman Road last weekend, the Clarets sit proudly at the top of the Championship table with an impressive 29 … Continue reading
El United (EPL Talk Review Podcast)
Some lovely football played around Europe this weekend and why should the EPL be any different? Well, there weren’t any headline games as we know them but even the pod’s featured game of United – United had history and rivalry … Continue reading
QPR Promotion Challenge Crippled By Draws – A Curse They Share With Manchester United
Like Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers can both boast that they are unbeaten in the league so far this season. However despite this impressive record neither club currently occupies top spot in their respective leagues.
So far this season QPR have drawn around half of their games this season dropping 16 points or the equivalent of 5 defeats in the process. Continue reading
Does Marlon King Deserve Another Chance In Football?
Striker Marlon King has recently been released from prison and after his freedom he conducted an interview with Sky Sports where many thought he came across as quite genuine, although others saw him as a wolf in sheep’s clothing. King … Continue reading
Can QPR Finally Fulfil Promises Of Promotion?
Back in 2007, when Flavio Briatore and his consortium took control of Queens Park Rangers, there were hopes from fans and promises from the owners that QPR would quickly gain promotion and become an established Premier League side. The owners, … Continue reading
When The Former King Returns To The Palace: Warnock Set For Hostile Reception
By 5pm on Saturday we may have a clearer view of the Championship relegation battle as Watford battle Plymouth and Crystal Palace welcome (i use the term loosely) Queens Park Rangers to Selhurst Park. It’s one of those interesting matches … Continue reading
Can QPR Cope With The Captain Curse?
Several teams have managed to put together some pretty decent runs in the Championship this season. All of them, though, are susceptible to poor form and bad results. This is partly because this is a tight league with little difference … Continue reading
Magilton Leads The Championship Sack Race
Of the 24 teams that kicked off the Championship just under a year ago, eleven now have new managers. In the majority of cases, the manager was removed due to perceived failings. Being a Championship manager is like being a … Continue reading
Southampton and Charlton’s Demise Is Nothing New
Sheffield Wednesday, QPR, Manchester City, Wimbledon (aka MK Dons), Leeds, Oldham, Nottingham Forest, Swindon, Leicester, Barnsley, Bradford. Soon to be joined by another two and probably three in Charlton, Southampton and Norwich. All these clubs have tasted the sweet nectar … Continue reading
What On Earth Is Happening At QPR?
Supporting QPR requires a person to be able to switch emotions between exasperation, anger, incredulity, despair and, on rare occasions, joy on an almost daily basis. 1st September 2007. I stood outside Loftus Road looking in silence at the memorial … Continue reading
Carling Cup Round Four Fixtures
The Carling Cup returns on Tuesday and four Championship sides are still in the mix for the Cup.Here are the fixtures for Round Four of the Carling Cup. Derby County v Leeds United – Pride Park Stadium 2:45 pm … Continue reading
Ian Dowie sacked by QPR
Ian Dowie was sacked by QPR only 15 games into his tenure. The Rangers are sitting in 9th place in the CCC. His contract was terminated with immediate effect. The official QPR site posted that Dowie had been sacked but … Continue reading
The Championship Starting To Shape Up
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Football League Rules In Favor of Derby
The Football League ruled today that ticket prices for the QPR-Derby match on Saturday will be what was agreed between the clubs before the season began. QPR raised ticket prices for Derby fans by 10 quid but Derby refused to … Continue reading
QPR And Derby County In Ticket Price Row
Derby County have asked the Football League to look into QPR’s raising of ticket prices for traveling fans in this Saturdays upcoming Championship match. All clubs had agreed ticket prices before the start of the season, Derby fans … Continue reading
CCC Club Snapshot: Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers or QPR Founded: 1882 Nickname: Hoops, R’s Ground: Loftus Road (19,128) Last Season: 14th in the CCC 58 points League Cup Winners: 1967 Division Three/League Two Winners: 1966/67 Division Two/League One Winners: 1982/83
The Silly Season Is Off And Running
While officially the transfer window isn’t open yet clubs are making signings that will become official on July 1st. It might be a free transfer of a player who is out of contract or a transfer involving money or just … Continue reading
