The Club, The Board, The Ground

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  1. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #151 Atouk, Feb 9, 2017
    Last edited: Feb 9, 2017
    http://mobile.qpr.co.uk//news/artic...ee-hoos-linford-christie-stadium-3564981.aspx

    A QPR stadium at Old Oak hasn't been declared dead, but this says the club have been "forced" to "consider possible alternative sites" based on "land acquisition and wider problems with the Old Oak regeneration."

    Lee Hoos responded to a press story that we are considering a new stadium at the site of Linford Christie Stadium (partnering with the track club that uses that site now). The article says such consideration is at a very early stage.
     
  2. QPR Kevin H

    QPR Kevin H BigSoccer Supporter

    May 23, 2001
    Silver Spring, MD
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    Ugh. Fernandes tenure at the club will be judged based on his handling of the stadium and training ground matters. 0-2 so far.
     
  3. DylanPresman

    DylanPresman Member

    Feb 12, 2003
    Rockville, Maryland
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
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  4. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States


    "It doesn't matter what it costs. Right? You can have a wonderful meal in any caff providing you choose the caff carefully." -- Olly (1:41:04).
     
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  5. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/work-starts-at-oaklands/

    "...work has begun on 600 new homes in a joint venture between QPR and Genesis Housing Association," in Old Oak.

    So, we may or may not end up with a stadium at Old Oak, but we'll be involved in development there either way.

    "Fernandes also confirmed that the club is still looking at possible new stadium sites. Residential development to fund stadium construction has been used successfully by other football clubs to create stadiums that can be used all year round for a variety of commercial and community uses, generating extra revenue for the club."

    "Loftus Road is currently the third smallest ground in the Championship, and lies virtually empty much of the year as it is not suitable for significant non-matchday use."
     
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  6. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  7. QPR Kevin H

    QPR Kevin H BigSoccer Supporter

    May 23, 2001
    Silver Spring, MD
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
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  8. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't like it either. I don't think you'll find someone who will get much better results with the little we're currently spending.
     
  9. doolittledog2

    doolittledog2 Member

    Jun 17, 2002
    Iowa
    It almost read like "he was brought in to work with a team with limited resources, but now that we can spend more money we want a higher profile manager"
     
  10. DylanPresman

    DylanPresman Member

    Feb 12, 2003
    Rockville, Maryland
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Its like the club is always reaching for something else; the grass is always greener on the other side. The thing is, the greatest managers were not always instant successes. How long did it take Sir Alex before he looked good? Six seasons He could never have found success at a club that changes manager every season or two.
     
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  11. EvanJ

    EvanJ Member+

    Manchester United
    United States
    Mar 30, 2004
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wonder how often the top soccer clubs in Europe change managers compared to the top clubs in other sports like in basketball's Champions League. European soccer clubs and national teams around the world change managers much more often than I'm used to from American sports.
     
  12. QPR Kevin H

    QPR Kevin H BigSoccer Supporter

    May 23, 2001
    Silver Spring, MD
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
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  13. doolittledog2

    doolittledog2 Member

    Jun 17, 2002
    Iowa
    Hey, with this result we are out of the relegation zone ;)
     
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  14. doolittledog2

    doolittledog2 Member

    Jun 17, 2002
    Iowa
  15. QPR Kevin H

    QPR Kevin H BigSoccer Supporter

    May 23, 2001
    Silver Spring, MD
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    I thought he did a phenomenal job from August through January. Wish this club would stop being a mess and build something sustainable.
     
  16. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Amazing... somehow it's always the manager's fault.

    ...about twice a year. :(
     
  17. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I guess his fate was down to the health of the older guys. If Cameron and Rangel had stayed healthy, he'd still be manager. They didn't, so he's not.
     
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  18. QPR Kevin H

    QPR Kevin H BigSoccer Supporter

    May 23, 2001
    Silver Spring, MD
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    Agreed.

    And this isn't even completely up to date

     
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  19. Atouk

    Atouk BigSoccer Supporter

    DC United
    Apr 16, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  20. Alex Blanton

    Alex Blanton Member

    Queens Park Rangers
    United States
    Sep 23, 2018
    Does anyone have any opinions on who should take the job?
     
  21. doolittledog2

    doolittledog2 Member

    Jun 17, 2002
    Iowa
    In a perfect world, Ian Holloway. But I can see how that would be a bit difficult considering the past ;)
     
  22. pookspur

    pookspur Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Indiana
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    I've just printed my ticket for the Ellerslie Road Stand v Swansea on the 13th. First time back in a good ten years.

    I'll be at Spurs new stadium for the CL quarterfinal on the Tuesday prior, and it'll probably be impressive, and all; but I'm guessing I'll be sat at Loftus Road thinking, "ah yes … this is more like it".
     
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  23. QPR Kevin H

    QPR Kevin H BigSoccer Supporter

    May 23, 2001
    Silver Spring, MD
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    Well the club are still paying him so that bit would be easy
     
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  24. QPR Kevin H

    QPR Kevin H BigSoccer Supporter

    May 23, 2001
    Silver Spring, MD
    Club:
    Queens Park Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Ireland Republic
    I'll be there for Blackburn on Good Friday :unsure:
     
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