2007/08 QPR pre-season fixtures/results thread [R]

[Atouk]

I figured it would be good to have one thread for pre-season fixture announcements and, eventually, results.

Last week, the QPR official site reported that (http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1021576,00.html) a planned August 4th friendly against Brentford had been cancelled noting that Brentford "having taken police advice, and in consideration of the subsequent police costs applied, . . . have made a decision not to go ahead with this fixture."

Now, The Celtic official website has confirmed (http://www.celticfc.co.uk/news/stories/news_210507145055.aspx) a pre-season friendly at Loftus Road:

Sunday, July 15, 2007 – Queen's Park Rangers v Celtic
(Loftus Road, 3pm KO)

It's Celtic's last match before they come to the US for matches against the MLS All-Stars and Chicago Fire:

Thursday, July 19, 2007 – MLS All-Stars v Celtic
(Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Denver, 7pm KO)

Sunday, July 22, 2007 – Chicago Fire v Celtic FC
(Toyota Park, Bridgeview IL, 2pm KO)

[QPR Kevin H]

Last week, the QPR official site reported that (http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373%7E1021576,00.html) a planned August 4th friendly against Brentford had been cancelled noting that Brentford "having taken police advice, and in consideration of the subsequent police costs applied, . . . have made a decision not to go ahead with this fixture."
This is kind of a shame for both clubs. I'm guessing that Brentford crunched the numbers and the police costs would have made a profit impossible.

And the Celtic friendly should be a nice money spinner for the Rs. Good to see the Hoops v Hoops match back at Loftus Rd.

[Atouk]

New date added: Saturday, July 28th, at Wycombe Wanderers.

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1028895,00.html

Announced Pre-Season Friendly Schedule:
Sunday, July 15 -- Celtic -- Home
Saturday, July 28 -- Wycombe -- Away

[Atouk]

The Kilburn Times (in an otherwise grim article about the ABC loan) indicates that we may play Fulham at Loftus Road in the pre-season:
The club are also hoping to finalise a Loftus Road clash with neighbours Fulham, likely to be played on August 3 or 4.
http://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/QPR/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=QPRNews&tBrand=KLBTOnline&tCategory=defaultQPR&itemid=WeED29%20May%202007%2017%3A21%3A58%3A340

[Atouk]

The Fulham game has been confirmed on the official site for Friday, August 3rd, at 8 p.m. at Loftus Road:
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1030977,00.html

[Atouk]

The new kits have been unveiled:

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1033353,00.html

[QPR Kevin H]

Thanks for the updates - see there was some positive news while I was on a sports free honeymoon.

[Atouk]

Thanks for the updates - see there was some positive news while I was on a sports free honeymoon.Congrats! And welcome back! Hope y'all had a great time!

[Atouk]

The fixture list comes out on Thursday, 6/14, but the draw for the first round of the League Cup happens tomorrow, 6/13!

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1035105,00.html

[Atouk]

QPR will face Leyton Orient at Loftus Road in the first round of the League Cup. The fixture will take place during the week commencing Monday, August 13th. If QPR is at home on the 11th, I might have to take a look at airfares for that weekend.

The R's haven't faced the O's since we lost away in the League Cup in the first round in 2002 -- both teams were one division below their current location at that time.

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1036997,00.html

[Atouk]

The fixtures are out. We open at Bristol City. We have Plymouth away on Boxing Day -- I'm sure the supporters will love that. Again, our two games against Palace are less than a month apart (away Nov. 10th, home Dec. 4th).

Story and fixture list here: http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1046738,00.html

Gregory's comments here: http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1052333,00.html

[ross from st paul]

The Fulham game has been confirmed on the official site for Friday, August 3rd, at 8 p.m. at Loftus Road:
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1030977,00.html
Well, crap! I have tickets to "Spamlot" that evening! :mad:

Oh, wait, that's "evening" US CDT! I can still listen in!


QPR will face Leyton Orient at Loftus Road in the first round of the League Cup. The fixture will take place during the week commencing Monday, August 13th. If QPR is at home on the 11th, I might have to take a look at airfares for that weekend.

The R's haven't faced the O's since we lost away in the League Cup in the first round in 2002 -- both teams were one division below their current location at that time.

I'd kill for a trial with Orient.

So would I.

And I don't even like Orient.

Neither do I.

Here ends the extent to which I ever give props to Arsenal fans. :p



Congrats, Kevin!

[QPR Kevin H]

Congrats, Kevin!
Thanks Ross!

[Atouk]

This isn't really "pre-season" news, but probably doesn't deserve its own thread, either. The schedule for televised Football League games for the first four months has been released -- QPR has just one during that period. Our home game against Norwich has been moved from Saturday, October 6th, to Monday, October 8th, and will be televised.

AUGUST
Sat 11 - Wolves v Watford (5.20pm) Championship
Sat 18 - Stoke v Charlton (5.20pm) Championship
Sat 25 - Sheffield Utd v West Brom (5.20pm) Championship

SEPTEMBER
Sat 1 - Coventry v Preston NE (5.20pm) Championship
Mon 3 - Blackpool v Hull (7.45pm) Championship
Sun 9 - Wycombe v Brentford (1.30pm) League 2
- Swindon v Yeovil (4pm) League 1
Sat 15 - Plymouth v Cardiff (5.20pm) Championship
Sat 22 - Ipswich v Coventry (5.20pm) Championship
Sat 29 - Norwich v Sheffield Wed (5.20pm) Championship

OCTOBER
Sat 6 - Bristol City v Sheffield Utd (5.20pm) Championship
Mon 8 - QPR v Norwich (7.45pm) Championship
Sun 14 - MK Dons v Lincoln (1.30pm) League 2
- Doncaster v Huddersfield (4pm) League 1
Mon 15 - Luton v Northampton (7.45pm) League 1
Sat 20 - Scunthorpe v Leicester (5.20pm) Championship
Mon 22 - Hull v Barnsley (7.45pm) Championship
Sat 27 - Burnley v Southampton (5.20pm) Championship

NOVEMBER
Sat 3 - Colchester v Leicester (5.20pm) Championship
Sat 10 - Stoke v Sheffield Utd (5.20pm) Championship
Mon 12 - Coventry v West Brom (7.45pm) Championship
Sun 18 - Yeovil v Gillingham (1.30pm) League 1
- Carlisle v Nottm' Forest (4pm) League 1
Sat 24 - Preston v Charlton (5.20pm) Championship

[QPR Kevin H]

QPR has just one during that period. Our home game against Norwich has been moved from Saturday, October 6th, to Monday, October 8th, and will be televised.
Kind of surprised that we'll only have one match on TV in that first quarter of the season, but I suppose it makes sense since there'll be plenty more chances to get on Sky.

So has the 5:20 Saturday match replaced the Sky Extra Premiership one? Are they still playing a late Saturday Prem match? Time to hit the Google button

[Atouk]

Pat Kanyuka has torn a thigh muscle and will miss the beginning of pre-season training. No word on when he's expected back in training.

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1058627,00.html

[Atouk]

QPR has added a pre-season friendly at League Two Shrewsbury Town on July 31st. It will be one of the first games in their new ground.

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1060863,00.html

[Atouk]

The pre-season is underway! The players reported to Harlington this morning for fitness testing "ahead of the real work beginning next Wednesday."

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1058210,00.html

[doolittledog2]

So what did they get??? Like 5 weeks off???

Although I have to say, I am feeling ready for the season to begin.

[Atouk]

So what did they get??? Like 5 weeks off???

Although I have to say, I am feeling ready for the season to begin.Yeah, it wasn't long, but I'm ready for the season, too!

The official site has some photos from today:
http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Gallery/0,,10373~1061823,00.html