The European football thread - Page 110

ukhotstove · 08-25-2006, 03:32 PM

For our QPR fan.

QPR v Ipswich Town

Loftus Road, London.
Capacity 18,500

Attachment 53833

Queens Park Rangers or as they are better known QPR wre formed in 1882 when St Judes merged with Christchurch Rangers the resulting team were called Queens park Rangers as most came from Queens Park in London, QPR became professional in 1889 and have played in 14 different stadiums before settling in at Loftus Road in 1917 their present day home.

In 1966-67 they won the Division 3 Championship while also winning the League Cup this up to now being their only Cup Competion win, not only were they the first third division winners but it was also the first league cup final at Wembley.

In 1975-76 they came within one point of winning the 1st Division (EPL) only losing out when Liverpool won on the last day of the season, since then the team have reached the League Cup Final and EUFA Cup quarter finals in 1976-77.

In 1980-81 Terry Venables took over the managers seat and led them to the FA Cup final were after a 1-1 draw they lost 1-0 in the replay, the club in 1981 installed a plastic pitch but although unpopular the pitch lasted until 1988. In 1982-83 QPR returned to the top flight by winning the second division championship, over the next few years verious managers came in and mid table was the usual finishing position.

1991 saw the appointment of ex QPR player Gerry Francis and saw them being one of the founder members of the English Premier League which began in 1992 usual mid table finishes lasted until in 1995 Les Ferdinand was sold to Newcastle and the loss of Ferdinand became evident when QPR were relegated that season.

They reached one of their lowest league positions in 2001 when for the first time in 30 years by being relegated to the first division which put them in the third tier of English football, they spent the 2001 season in administration and thus were banned from the transfer market. 2002 saw them lose in the play offs against Cardiff 1-0 in extra time but in 2003 they finished runners up and so gained promotion to the Championship.

Recent years have seen rumours of QPR being in debt to the tune of £18 million ($30 million +), the team were also dogged by rumours in 2005 involving directors, shareholders with allegations of blackmail and threats of violence against Gianni Paladini.

Ipswich Town seem to be a breeding ground for England managers with Sir Alf Ramsey who led England to World Cup glory in 1966 and Sir Bobby Robson who led England to a World Cup semi final and quarter final losing both times to the eventual winners.

It was the Robson years that have been the best for the "Tractor Boys" winning the Texaco Cup in 1973, FA Cup in 1978 and the UEFA Cup in 1981 since then it as been a case of mediocre football and a yo yo effect of promotion and relegation.

QPR 4-4-2

21 GK Jones, P
5 CB Rehman
25 CB Stewart
3 LB Milanese
7 RB Rose
16 CM Lomas
9 CM Ward
17 LM Cook
32 ST Blackstock
31 ST Jones, R
10 RM Gallen

Subs:

12 Cole
24 Kanyuka
28 Oliseh
8 Bircham
22 Baidoo

Ipswich Town 4-4-2

34 GK Price
23 LB Harding
4 CB De Vos
5 CB Bruce
2 RB Wilnis
3 LM Richards
21 CM Walton
20 RM Noble
11 CM Williams
24 ST Clarke
14 ST Lee

Subs:

15 Sito
6 Naylor
18 Haynes
10 Currie
17 Bowditch

Sdpm100 · 08-25-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bababui

Paul..do you know how teams go to road matches?? Do they usually ride in a bus?

Almost always yes.
However in low non-league football, players will go by car individually or in groups.
And obviously at the top end, some clubs will fly if it is a long distance on the odd occasion.

magnet · 08-25-2006, 03:34 PM

UKHS - awesome stuff. Thanks!

magnet · 08-25-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Bean

Went to freaking Blackpool. That kid is going to be a stud.

bababui · 08-25-2006, 03:38 PM

UKHS..do Wigan have a youth defender named Declan O'Connor?

ukhotstove · 08-25-2006, 03:47 PM

QPR kick off playing right to left in their usual blue & white hoops with white shorts and sock with blue trim, Ipswich are playing in all black with white trim.

ukhotstove · 08-25-2006, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bababui

UKHS..do Wigan have a youth defender named Declan O'Connor?

I don't follow the youth team so no idea, is he in FM or something.

bababui · 08-25-2006, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

I don't follow the youth team so no idea, is he in FM or something.

Yeah..Im thinking of buying him.

Are the reserves/youth matches free to watch?

Sdpm100 · 08-25-2006, 03:52 PM

Can I just vent my disgust at all these Premium TV club sites. Everything you click on you have to register for. I mean why the **** do I need to sign up to read a piece of news on Stoke City's (for example) front page?

magnet · 08-25-2006, 03:52 PM

Sweet!

I've always wondered why QPR has 3 kits; their blue/white hoops, the red, and then the black kit that comes out once in a blue moon,

magnet · 08-25-2006, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Can I just vent my disgust at all these Premium TV club sites. Everything you click on you have to register for. I mean why the **** do I need to sign up to read a piece of news on Stoke City's (for example) front page?

Yea, I agree. I registered at the Hearts site, but it would make sense if you could register once for all the clubs. They are on the same domain, after all!

ukhotstove · 08-25-2006, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnet

UKHS - awesome stuff. Thanks!

First 5 minutes have been all QPR mostly coming down the left hand side, so far Milanese has been the danger man, Ipswich however have come closest to scoring with a free kick cross from the QPR right hand side which was fumbled by QPR keeper Jones just wide for a corner.

Sdpm100 · 08-25-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnet

Sweet!

I've always wondered why QPR has 3 kits; their blue/white hoops, the red, and then the black kit that comes out once in a blue moon,

And that moon only comes out on nights when QPR actually get promoted - ie. very rarely. :runs for cover:

ukhotstove · 08-25-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bababui

Yeah..Im thinking of buying him.

Are the reserves/youth matches free to watch?

Reserve and youth games you have to pay to watch well reserve games not 100% on youth but no idea the cost.

magnet · 08-25-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

First 5 minutes have been all QPR mostly coming down the left hand side, so far Milanese has been the danger man, Ipswich however have come closest to scoring with a free kick cross from the QPR right hand side which was fumbled by QPR keeper Jones just wide for a corner.

Is Simon Royce washed up in RL? Surprised he's not even a sub.

ukhotstove · 08-25-2006, 03:56 PM

8th minute Ward for QPR curles a shot from outside the penalty box with his right foot just above the Ipswich bar.

bababui · 08-25-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Can I just vent my disgust at all these Premium TV club sites. Everything you click on you have to register for. I mean why the **** do I need to sign up to read a piece of news on Stoke City's (for example) front page?

So they can more easily track trolls

Like people using bad language

magnet · 08-25-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

And that moon only comes out on nights when QPR actually get promoted - ie. very rarely. :runs for cover:

QPR will be in the EPL within 3 years. You heard it here first!

Sdpm100 · 08-25-2006, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bababui

So they can more easily track trolls

Like people using bad language

Is that the same person who overreacts to other people's posts, huh?

magnet · 08-25-2006, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

8th minute Ward for QPR curles a shot from outside the penalty box with his right foot just above the Ipswich bar.

I need to move to England so I can watch these matches.

08-25-2006, 03:32 PM	#2181
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	For our QPR fan. QPR v Ipswich Town Loftus Road, London. Capacity 18,500 Attachment 53833 Queens Park Rangers or as they are better known QPR wre formed in 1882 when St Judes merged with Christchurch Rangers the resulting team were called Queens park Rangers as most came from Queens Park in London, QPR became professional in 1889 and have played in 14 different stadiums before settling in at Loftus Road in 1917 their present day home. In 1966-67 they won the Division 3 Championship while also winning the League Cup this up to now being their only Cup Competion win, not only were they the first third division winners but it was also the first league cup final at Wembley. In 1975-76 they came within one point of winning the 1st Division (EPL) only losing out when Liverpool won on the last day of the season, since then the team have reached the League Cup Final and EUFA Cup quarter finals in 1976-77. In 1980-81 Terry Venables took over the managers seat and led them to the FA Cup final were after a 1-1 draw they lost 1-0 in the replay, the club in 1981 installed a plastic pitch but although unpopular the pitch lasted until 1988. In 1982-83 QPR returned to the top flight by winning the second division championship, over the next few years verious managers came in and mid table was the usual finishing position. 1991 saw the appointment of ex QPR player Gerry Francis and saw them being one of the founder members of the English Premier League which began in 1992 usual mid table finishes lasted until in 1995 Les Ferdinand was sold to Newcastle and the loss of Ferdinand became evident when QPR were relegated that season. They reached one of their lowest league positions in 2001 when for the first time in 30 years by being relegated to the first division which put them in the third tier of English football, they spent the 2001 season in administration and thus were banned from the transfer market. 2002 saw them lose in the play offs against Cardiff 1-0 in extra time but in 2003 they finished runners up and so gained promotion to the Championship. Recent years have seen rumours of QPR being in debt to the tune of £18 million ($30 million +), the team were also dogged by rumours in 2005 involving directors, shareholders with allegations of blackmail and threats of violence against Gianni Paladini. Ipswich Town seem to be a breeding ground for England managers with Sir Alf Ramsey who led England to World Cup glory in 1966 and Sir Bobby Robson who led England to a World Cup semi final and quarter final losing both times to the eventual winners. It was the Robson years that have been the best for the "Tractor Boys" winning the Texaco Cup in 1973, FA Cup in 1978 and the UEFA Cup in 1981 since then it as been a case of mediocre football and a yo yo effect of promotion and relegation. QPR 4-4-2 21 GK Jones, P 5 CB Rehman 25 CB Stewart 3 LB Milanese 7 RB Rose 16 CM Lomas 9 CM Ward 17 LM Cook 32 ST Blackstock 31 ST Jones, R 10 RM Gallen Subs: 12 Cole 24 Kanyuka 28 Oliseh 8 Bircham 22 Baidoo Ipswich Town 4-4-2 34 GK Price 23 LB Harding 4 CB De Vos 5 CB Bruce 2 RB Wilnis 3 LM Richards 21 CM Walton 20 RM Noble 11 CM Williams 24 ST Clarke 14 ST Lee Subs: 15 Sito 6 Naylor 18 Haynes 10 Currie 17 Bowditch __________________ Detroit Diesel Dynasty San Antonio Calzones of Laredo Dynasty Last edited by ukhotstove; 03-29-2007 at 12:44 PM.

08-25-2006, 03:47 PM	#2186
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	QPR kick off playing right to left in their usual blue & white hoops with white shorts and sock with blue trim, Ipswich are playing in all black with white trim. __________________ Detroit Diesel Dynasty San Antonio Calzones of Laredo Dynasty

08-25-2006, 03:56 PM	#2196
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	8th minute Ward for QPR curles a shot from outside the penalty box with his right foot just above the Ipswich bar. __________________ Detroit Diesel Dynasty San Antonio Calzones of Laredo Dynasty

08-25-2006, 03:34 PM	#2183
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	UKHS - awesome stuff. Thanks!

08-25-2006, 03:38 PM	#2185
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	UKHS..do Wigan have a youth defender named Declan O'Connor?

08-25-2006, 03:52 PM	#2189
Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Can I just vent my disgust at all these Premium TV club sites. Everything you click on you have to register for. I mean why the **** do I need to sign up to read a piece of news on Stoke City's (for example) front page?

08-25-2006, 03:52 PM	#2190
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	Sweet! I've always wondered why QPR has 3 kits; their blue/white hoops, the red, and then the black kit that comes out once in a blue moon,