We are saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of Justin Edinburgh, aged 49. Our condolences and thoughts go out to his family and friends as well as everyone that worked alongside Justin at Orient. One Orient supporter said: “It is hard to explain how much this man lifted
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Policing and stewarding
The Football Supporters Federation is asking London football supporters for their views on policing and stewarding. Views gathered will inform the work of a newly established Independent Advisory Group working with the police on football issues in London. The Group includes representatives of supporters’ trusts, including QPR1st. Please fill in
Statement on McClaren Sacking
Less than a year ago, in May 2018, we thanked Ian Holloway for all his hard work as he was replaced as QPR manager. We said “Supporters have a range of views of his recent time as manager ; but he was tasked with the job of keeping the club
Linford Christie Stadium Council Survey
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has launched a survey on the future of the Linford Christie stadium – which could include a new stadium for QPR if there is local support for a major redevelopment of the site. The survey is very short and asks for views on three options for
Fans’ Fare Petition
Too many games have their dates changed to suit the TV companies. The Football Supporters Federation is supporting a petition started by Tooting MP Rosena Allin-Khan calling for a scheme to ensure supporters would not have to pay more for train tickets if their fixture was changed. That sounds like
R.I.P Matthew Brazier
It is with sadness that we learned today that Matthew Brazier passed away yesterday following a battle against Non-Hodgkin Follicular Lymphoma. Matthew made 49 appearances for QPR between 1994 and 1998 before moving on to Fulham, Cardiff City and finally Leyton Orient. Our condolences go out to his family and
Rainbow Laces Initiative
The Supporters Trust believes that QPR should be an inclusive environment for all fans. We therefore back the Rainbow Laces initative as a now annual event raising awareness of continued homophobic behaviour and attitudes within the football world. Emma Miller McCaffrey from the Rainbow Rangers, QPR’s LGBT+ Fans group has
Statement regarding the economic impact report and LBHF response
QPR1st Supporters’ Trust supports the aim of developing a modern stadium as part of safeguarding the future of QPR. We are concerned that the recent publication by the club of a report on QPR’s economic and social value and proposals for Linford Christie stadium has resulted in a highly critical
Don Shanks running for Stan
Don Shanks is running the New York marathon this weekend, to support three causes – Stan Bowles, who is living with Alzheimer’s, The QPR Number 10 Foundation (in support of former players falling on hardship) and the Alzheimer’s Society. Supporters can donate to any of these three causes via: gofundme.com/running-for-stan;
R.I.P Ron Hunt
QPR1st joins with all supporters in expressing our deepest sympathy to the family of Ron Hunt. Ron came through the academy at QPR playing 255 games in a career that spanned 10 years between 1963 and 1973 playing a crucial role in the famous 1967 league cup victory. Queens Park