We have noted with interest and also some concern the comments attributed to QPR chairman Tony Fernandes regarding the proposed development of Warren Farm and the possibility of scrapping tis development and instead further improving the existing facilities at Harlington.
When plans for the development of training facilities at Warren Farm were put forward they included not only first class training and coaching facilities but also significant benefits to the local community in terms of improved sporting facilities. We would be disappointed if delays in the development caused by what appears to be a relatively small local opposition caused the development of Warren Farm to be cancelled and it would perhaps not send out a positive signal to potential partners looking to work with QPR on future large-scale projects.
Of course it is only sensible for an organisation to have alternatives and contingency plans and if Warren Farm is eventually legally blocked then an alternative solution must be found but bearing in mind the work that has been put in so far and the long term benefits for the football club (deemed essential in past statements by the club) and the local community we would hope that every avenue is pursued and some patience applied in order to make the move to Warren Farm a reality.
We look forward to an official statement from the club outlining its current position in relation to Warren Farm