We met recently with three of Brian Melzack’s consortium – but not Brian himself – in Central London in the expectation of learning more about the nature of their bid. Waiting to greet us was one of the – then – consortium members, Haleem Kherallah. Haleem is into property, a
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News Update
Polling has now closed for the election to the QPR 1st Committee – and all the returned forms are currently in the charge of the independent body, Supporters Direct. They are expected to be counted and the result announced in around 7-10 days. For those of us on the existing
Appeal for help from members
QPR 1st have been approached by the club and asked if there are any car mechanics or garage owners within the QPR 1st membership who would be willing to assist one of the squad with their car. We are unable to provide any further information at this time but would ask anyone who might
Green Light/Brainstorming Sessions
QPR 1st are currently going through a process of brainstorming to produce ideas, suggestions and objectives for the trust and for the club. For this to be a success we need as much feedback as possible from members. Below are a number of categories that have already been suggested, please
Election forms update
Thanks to a small team of your Interim Committee members, plus two willing little girls belonging to Mum and Dad on the committee, all the election forms have now been posted out. Please take the time and trouble to vote, and to select the EIGHT candidates you feel will best
QPR1st Statement
On the eve of a new season, QPR 1st issue the following statement: “In the wake of a highly-promising pre-season by the team, and the positive sense of community within the club as a whole, we call on all supporters to demonstrate their love and commitment to Queens Park Rangers
Call goes out to bidders to reveal all
In the wake of Andrew Ellis withdrawing his bid for the club, the local Council has reaffirmed its support for QPR. An official statement said: “Hammersmith & Fulham Council is heartened to see that the views of Queens Park Rangers fans are being taken into account in deciding the football
Ellis withdraws bid
Andrew Ellis has withdrawn his bid to buy QPR. He told QPR 1st: “In light of the recent Council vote, opposition voiced on the messageboards, and the result of the poll which showed 80 per cent backing for Maurice FitzGerald’s bid, I don’t intend to take on the fans over
Straw Poll – Reactions and feedback
As might be imagined, a lot of people have mailed us with comments on the issue of moving away from Loftus Road, the strengths and weaknesses of the respective Andrew Ellis and Maurice FitzGerald bids, and the advisability of conducting a straw poll on which of the two bids QPR
Trust members vote by huge margin to stay at Loftus Road
The straw poll conducted last week, in which we outlined the two confirmed bids for QPR and asked members which of them in principle they preferred, produced a healthy response. As of midday today, 629 votes have been cast. The poll has been carefully scutinised to ensure that only vote