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
Trust Update
First off, thanks to everyone who have already responded to our email straw poll, which outlines the two current confirmed bids and asks you, in principle, which of the two you favour. Quite rightly, a handful of people have responded saying that there is not enough information given on which
Public Council Meeting this Evening
“This Council backs the supporters of Queen’s Park Rangers Football Club in their efforts to secure their club’s financial future and to remain in Hammersmith & Fulham” This motion will be discussed at a public Council Meeting in the Council Chamber, Hammersmith Town Hall, tonight Wednesday 25th July at 7pm.
Spoof statement
In an exciting development for QPR, the year-old supporters trust, QPR 1st, has announced it has purchased the club from Chris Wright. A spokesperson for the trust said last night: “We have really radical plans for QPR, which we believe will have the backing of supporters and enable our club
Meeting with Clive Taylor regarding the Richard Thompson bid
Representatives from QPR 1st met on Thursday night with Clive Taylor, who together with Richard Thompson has submitted a bid. Our understanding is that it falls well short of the bid tabled by Andrew Ellis – which in itself falls well short of the renewed interest tabled by the Lord
Statement issued to the press
We are fully aware that in this time of great uncertainty for QPR the need for good, accurate information is paramount. Although we remain in dialogue with both the administrator and Chris Wright, neither is under any obligation to keep us informed about the progress of any bid or interest
Statement Issued to the press
QPR 1st has renewed its plea to potential new owners to come forward and buy QPR and the Loftus Road ground. Loftus Road plc, which comprises Queens Park Rangers Football Club and the Loftus Road stadium, is currently in administration, and up for sale. QPR 1st spokeswoman Libby Magrill said:
News Update
It’s been just over six weeks since QPR 1st was launched at Hammersmith Town Hall… but it seems a lifetime ago now for the 15 of us charged with bringing the Trust to fully-fledged status within three calendar months. The result of where we are up to now, the progress
News Update
Today’s Standard carries a story about QPR facing the prospect of having to sell Loftus Road to survive. It quotes administrator Ray Hocking “admitting” he would listen to separate offers for the stadium and the football club after the sale of Wasps and Twyford Avenue has been completed. It would