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 Football Club by packing out Loftus Road this season, and providing the passion and vocal backing needed to spur the team on to success.

We call on the players to match that passion on the field and to play for Queens Park Rangers with pride, professionalism, commitment and desire, in the knowledge that if they do so, QPR fans will in turn provide a level of support, home and away, unmatched by any club in the Second Division.

We call on manager Ian Holloway to instil in his players the values of Queens Park Rangers Football Club; to motivate them; and cement, both in themselves and each other, the belief and confidence, shown pre-season; and which exemplifies the renewed spirit at the club.

We call on the backroom staff to continue the hard work that has clearly been done the close season, despite the uncertainty and difficulties created by administration – high-profile friendlies against Celtic and Chelsea, and the record number of season tickets sold, proof that the club is moving forward once more

And we call upon the Administrator and owner Chris Wright, as well as those currently bidding for the club, to ensure that every decision made is in the best interests of Queens Park Rangers Football Club; and, to that end, remain aware of the responsibility they carry.

We at QPR 1st pledge to carry on tirelessly working to protect the long-term future of Queens Park Rangers, and to serve the supporters of this great club with the utmost dedication and integrity.

At the end of last season, some people were predicting the last rites for Queens Park Rangers Football Club. Now, as the club goes into a new season, with renewed hope and confidence restored, we believe that in the words of Mark Twain… the reports of our demise were greatly exaggerated.

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