QPR1st welcomes the club’s statement that it takes historical child abuse allegations made against a former employee very seriously and that it will cooperate fully in any forthcoming investigation. It is also appreciated that the club now has robust recruitment procedures and safeguarding polices in place. It is not clear what exactly
Welcome Back Ian Holloway
QPR1st Supporters’ Trust welcomes Ian Holloway back to Loftus Road. He has made huge contributions to the club in the past and we wish him the best of fortune on his return. We know he will work had for the club, and we feel sure all supporters will get behind
Hasselbaink’s departure
Sadly, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s time at QPR did not see an entertaining, passing football at either Loftus Road or away from home. We wish him well for the future. We trust that likely replacements for JFH have already been identified by the club and that the new manager will be
QPR Coach offer welcomed
Well done QPR. It makes us proud that the club should work with the local council to offer help to people in great need. Life isn’t just about what happens on the pitch; there’s a world out there and people who need help. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/01/qpr-gives-fleet-of-coaches-to-bring-child-refugees-from-calais
Olympic stadium investigation welcomed
QPR1st Supporters Trust welcomes the Mayor of London’s decision to investigate the finances of the Olympic Stadium. In the interests of fairness in sport and for taxpayers, the Trust supports the Coalition call for all costs, not only the rebuild costs, to be examined in detail. We are a member
What’s your view on proposals to change the football leagues?
The Football Supporters’ Federation has launched a survey so it can get the views of supporters on proposals to change English football leagues. The Football League (EFL) is consulting its 72 clubs on a range of proposals – the ‘Whole Game Solution’ – that affect the structure of the three divisions
Making noise
BBC Radio London yesterday hosted a discussion on atmosphere at football grounds and asked QPR1st’s view on the club’s Make some noise campaign. A writer taking part raised general issues including the possibility that safe standing could improve the atmosphere at grounds. Turning to Loftus Road, there was no question
Policing Football Meeting
QPR1st was among representatives of supporter groups from eight London clubs to meet with members of the Metropolitan and British Transport Police yesterday to discuss the policing of football matches. Issues discussed included stewarding standards, policing of areas around football grounds and their costs, filming supporters, and flares. The police
Serious investigation needed
QPR1st Supporters Trust welcomes the club’s decision to investigate the Daily Telegraph report on Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s discussion with undercover reporters claiming to represent a sports company that aimed to sell players to the club. We hope it will be a serious investigation. We believe that everyone in a senior
Burton Town Brewery offers a welcome and free parking
Below is a message received this morning from Burton Town Brewery. Certainly worth a visit for a pre match thirst quencher in a friendly atmosphere. Burton Town Brewery We are Burton Town Brewery and welcome both home and away fans to our brewery tap on match days. We are