[Michael K.]

I've seen some talk about the QPR World pay-per-listen thingy both on the business boards here and on the qpr.org boards...haven't yet checked out the deal myself but I'm about to. Anyone already planning on signing up?

[QPR Kevin H]

Originally posted by Michael K.
I've seen some talk about the QPR World pay-per-listen thingy both on the business boards here and on the qpr.org boards...haven't yet checked out the deal myself but I'm about to. Anyone already planning on signing up?

dont have a choice really. Can't get through a Saturday morning w/out commentary. I wont mind the fee if two things happen: 1. The highlights are reliable and decent quality and 2. The club actually gets some money from NTL.

[Atouk]

I'm leaning toward doing it -- mostly for the commentary.

Speaking of the club getting cash, I wonder why they haven't sent me a renewal request for my membership. As a "world member" I payed fifteen pounds. I plan to renew since one of the benefits is being able to buy tickets in The Loft (and just to give a bit of cash to the club).

And thanks to the powers that be for giving our QPR group its own home on BigSoccer.

Mark

[QPR Kevin H]

Originally posted by Atouk
Speaking of the club getting cash, I wonder why they haven't sent me a renewal request for my membership. As a "world member" I payed fifteen pounds. I plan to renew since one of the benefits is being able to buy tickets in The Loft (and just to give a bit of cash to the club).

You know how the club get with their summer organization. Or maybe they dont want to shell out for the postage for World renewal forms. I dont see the need for membership - since standing in R Block of Ellerslie is usually more fun than the Loft. But it does feel good to be a proper member though.

[Atouk]

Yes, signing up for a membership just feels like you're doing a little for the club, at least. I may just pick up the phone and charge the membership (although the call will end up costing nearly as much! ). I may just wait until my first trip over and go over to Loftus Road the day before the game and sign up.

I've been to five QPR games total, four at Loftus Road. I've been on South Africa Road once, Ellerslie Road once, and in the upper Loft twice. I can't say I have a favorite location yet. I will say that my game in the Ellerslie Road stand (also my first time at Loftus Road Stadium) was pretty cool as I was in Block T on Row B, so I was so close that if Peter Crouch had thrown out his long arms on the way by, I'd have had to duck! Since it was my first time in Loftus Road (and we snagged a 2-0 win over West Brom!), that day provided some pretty special memories.

Mark

[art]

Gotta go with the R block.

But as for subscribing to QPR World, as Johnny would say, why yes, yes I will.

[Atouk]

FYI, QPR World has a new deal going -- not only do you get a free one-day trial, as they've been doing, but now QPR World is throwing in the summer for free. They don't say exactly how it'll work, but I guess they'd just make your six-month subscription into around eight or your year-long one into around 14 months. Either way, it just sweetens the pot a little if you were considering getting the service.

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/today...388919,00.html

[doolittledog2]

I've never signed up for anything like this in the past. Does the club send you an email everyday with a link to the video and such or do you just sign in to the clubs website and enter a password? I like the idea of supporting the club with our money...do you think it's worth the money. And if it is worth it, which I think it is, how do I explain this to my wife when I told her she needed to stop buying things on ebay???

[Atouk]

Originally posted by doolittledog2
I like the idea of supporting the club with our money...do you think it's worth the money. And if it is worth it, which I think it is, how do I explain this to my wife when I told her she needed to stop buying things on ebay???

You just go to the site and log in. It's definitely worth the money. In addition to the live commentary for every game, you get video highlights of every game. They have the goals available for every game for the last two years.

In addition to the game stuff, they have interviews, including lots of behind the scenes stuff. Examples: Bircham wearing the new kit talking about the Play-Off Final and next season, Play-Off buildup video from Williams, Play-Off semi secong-leg video from Langley, first shot of the new kit (back in April), post-match news conference by Holloway, Player-of-the-Year dinner comments from Holloway and Gallen, interview with Day and Culkin on returning from injuries and being in competition for the same job, conversation with Gavin Peacock about his time with the R's, etc.

Also, the have a "Great Games" section with several minutes of highlights from ten different past games including things like Man U 1, QPR 4 (1/1/92), a 2-0 cup win over Arsenal in '90, a 5-0 thrashing of Middlesboro in '98, the 6-0 game against Crystal Palace that kept us up in '99, etc.

You have access to the other Nationwide League video as well, with searches by team, player, type of highlight, etc. You get several-times-a-week Division 1, 2, and 3 news highlights. And you can put together a clip reel with your favorites. Basically, you sign up for QPR and you get the whole Football League.

It's an amazing amount of video coverage and you get enough QPR coverage to make them feel like your local team! You've got to have a good connection and computer (as I do at work) or be willing to let files download, rather than stream. You also have to have Windows Medial Player.

Signing up now gets you 14 months for 35 pounds or 8 for 20, so we're talking about a bit over 50 bucks for 14 months. Not bad!

[Atouk]

FYI, I just watched a 12 minute, 45 second preview of the Blackpool match and the season. It had interviews with Langley, Prav, Holloway, and someone from Blackpool. You can't beat the price for the quality stuff QPR World gives you. If you're on the fence, I'd certainly recommend it.

Also, they noted that BBC London will be providing the content for the game commentary this season, which means we'll have pre- and post- match shows, etc. Previously, they'd start around kickoff, go away at the half, and wrap up just after the final whistle.

http://www.qpr.premiumtv.co.uk/page/...,10373,00.html