Don Shanks is running the New York marathon this weekend, to support three causes – Stan Bowles, who is living with Alzheimer’s, The QPR Number 10 Foundation (in support of former players falling on hardship) and the Alzheimer’s Society. Supporters can donate to any of these three causes via: gofundme.com/running-for-stan;
Community
R.I.P Ron Hunt
QPR1st joins with all supporters in expressing our deepest sympathy to the family of Ron Hunt. Ron came through the academy at QPR playing 255 games in a career that spanned 10 years between 1963 and 1973 playing a crucial role in the famous 1967 league cup victory. Queens Park
Amit Bhatia appointed QPR Chairman
QPR Supporters’ Trust congratulates Amit Bhatia on his appointment as chairman of the club. We hope this appointment will be a move towards a new relationship of partnership between the club and its supporters. Amit Bhatia was chair of QPR in the Community Trust from 2009 to 2016. Under his
Mark Bircham
QPR 1st Supporters’ Trust echoes the voices of all QPR supporters in wishing Mark Bircham all the best for the future and thanking him for his hard work at the club. His departure from the club has been announced. A supporter of QPR “through and through” Marc has has served
Safe Standing Campaign Launch at Loftus Road
Members of supporters’ trusts for QPR, Brentford, Fulham, Chelsea, Arsenal and Man U were at Loftus Road to hear the shadow sports minister announce Labour’s support for safe standing to be allowed in Premier League and Championship grounds. Also at the launch was 17-year-old Owen Riches, the Ipswich fan who
Safe standing: sign & share the petition!
Message from the Football Supporters Federation Safe standing was in the news again this morning as the Premier League claimed that only 5% of fans want to stand and actually use a dedicated standing area for 90 minutes – apparently backing the Sports Minister’s claims about the safe standing campaign
R.I.P Super Ray Wilkins
Our thoughts are with the relatives and family of Ray Wilkins whose death was announced today. He made a special contribution to our club, making 213 appearances as a player and, of course served as manager too. He was a key part of one of our most successful teams and
Supporters’ consultation committee meeting
The next QPR Supporters Consultation Committee meeting is scheduled to take place w/c 29/01/2018 . Representatives from QPR1st will be attending. if you have any issues that you would like to be raised during the meeting please let us know via info@qpr1st.com by Friday 26/01/2018.
Metropolitan Police Football Unit Meeting
The Metropolitan Police’s football unit is meeting with representatives of football trusts on Thursday evening. QPR1st will be represented. On the agenda are discussions on anti-terrorism arrangements and on child protection. Are you aware of any policing issues you would like us to raise? If so, let us know on
Olympic Stadium Deal
QPR1st has been supporting the Olympic Stadium Campaign, made up of football supporter organisations, calling for openness on the deal that saw taxpayers money supporting West Ham at the former Olympic stadium. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has now said he will take control of the London Stadium in order to