Lord Triesman, the former chairman of the Football Association, gave evidence to MPs at the first public session of the Select Committee’s enquiry into football governance. He launched a scathing attack on the FA, accusing it of ‘systematic failure’ and ‘subcontracting out the running of the game’ to the Premier
Year: 2011
Takeover bid: Put Stability First!
Responding to media speculation about the sell of a 67 % stake in QPR Holdings to a consortium of American and Asian businessmen, the Club has issued a statement confirming that it has entered into preliminary discussions which may or may not result in an offer being made. It would
QPR Legends Evening
Venue: Hilton Olympia – 380 Kensington High Street, W14 8NL Price: £55 plus VAT for individual seats Table: £550 plus VAT for table of 10 Find out more here: http://www.qprcommunitytrust.co.uk/files/QPR-Legends-Poster.pdf All Proceeds will go to the QPR in the Community Trust which was recently shortlisted for a Football League Award as Coca-Cola Community Club
Time for a Shareholders Meeting?
Shareholders have recently received a letter from the Club regarding the £10 million loan the Club received from Amulya Property Limited. The letter informs them that the Club is seeking an agreement for the deadline by which the loan has to be paid to be extended until May 2011. Loftus
QPR1st AGM
Our AGM will be held at 8 pm on the 17th February in the Function Room of the Pavilion Pub, Pavilion Parade, Wood Lane, Shepherds Bush, London W12 0HQ Entry will be restricted to full members but it will be possible for membership fee to be paid at the door
Safe Standing Bill Introduced
In our September newsletter we stated our view that legislation regarding standing at football matches needed to be reviewed. Don Foster MP, former Liberal Democrats sports spokesman, has now launched a bill that would allow safe standing to be introduced into football grounds in England and Wales. Speaking yesterday the Bath MP launched
Family Open Day
Congratulations to the players and staff who ensured that the Christmas Open Day was a great success. The Supporters Trust believe that such events are vital to ensuring QPR continues to enjoy a reputation as a family Club.
Seven Year Old Hoops Fan Needs Your Help
Some of you will have read in the last programme about seven year old Grace Murphy, a season ticket holder in South Africa Road. Her family are trying to raise £40,000 so she can have an operation in America which is not available on the NHS but which they hope will significantly
Government enquiry into how Football Clubs are run
The Coalition Government has launched an inquiry to consider the case for strategic Government intervention in the administration of professional football clubs. It is claimed that the inquiry is responding not only to high-profile cases at Liverpool and Manchester United but also “to broader concerns that current and future generations
QPR Players deliver Xmas Cheer
Congratulations to Peter Ramage and Akos Buzsaky for taking part in QPR in the Community’s latest initative- joining forces with local charities to deliver Christmas hampers with food and toys to some of the most vulnerable families in West London. QPR Football Development Manager Dave Robinson stated: “During the year