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Helguson to QPR - What Was Said at The Time Apr 13, 2009 8:26:57 GMT

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As posted on QPR Report Before his signing:

Thursday, October 16, 2008

QPR Snippets: QPR Player Interest?...QPR/International Action
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London Informer/Paul Warburton - On the Heidar
QPR are planning a raid for Heidar Helguson in their latest bid to beef up the team's firepower.
Rangers want the Icelandic international on loan from Bolton Wanderers after being turned down in a failed bid to land Michael Chopra from Sunderland.
The Black Cats want to hold on to the much-travelled forward as cover for Djibril Cisse and Kenwyne Jones.
QPR are also waiting in the wings for Leroy Lita. " London Informer

BBC Gossip Citing Daily Mirror -"Bolton striker Heidar Helguson is the latest QPR target after the Hoops failed with a move for Michael Chopra. (Daily Mirror) BBC Gossip No more in the Mirror itself: "QPR switch sights to Heidar Helguson
By Football Spy Bolton striker Heidar Helguson is the latest QPR target after the Hoops failed in a move for Michael Chopra." Mirror

(Obviously purely coincidentally, these two player names are ones I happen to have seen mentioned on QPR messageboards!)

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/10/snippets-qpr-player-interest.html

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Video Man Ut-QPR ...Helguson to QPR?...Joe Lewis to QPR?...Another Mail QPR "Critique"...QPR Birthday
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- Brief Video from Manchester United - QPR

- ...In other non-QPR news: - World Football Rankings: England #10... Italian Prosecutors Want prison for Luiciani Moggi...Difficulties in club takeovers under current financial situation.

Bolton News/Marc Iles - Whites turn down Shittu loan move
WANDERERS have blocked a loan move from Derby County for Danny Shittu.
Rams boss Paul Jewell wanted to take the big centre-half to Pride Park for a month but was turned down by Gary Megson because of his own lack of defensive cover.
Shittu has not figured since the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in September yet remains the only other senior defender currently at his disposal with Nicky Hunt on loan at Birmingham City.
The Wanderers boss has admitted, however, that Heidar Helguson could be allowed to leave after QPR enquired about his services late last week. Bolton News -- [Helguson's stats and profile - Wikipedia]
qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/snippets-another-mail-qpr-critiqueqpr.html

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Snippets...Helguson Not Signing?... Buzsaky Out for Season...Top Young Players in England...Soccer Billionaires...Ex-QPR Birthday
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- Update: According to messageboard posts, Helguson deal may now be off.

- See Also: List of Top Young Players in England Also: The Soccer Billionaires Club - Including Lakshmi Mittal -- Also: The Importance and History of the League Cup (including 1967) and Managers under pressure via Web Critics.

QPR Official Site BUZSAKY BLOW
Akos Buzsaky has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the R's Carling Cup tie against Manchester United on Tuesday night.
The Magical Magyar limped out of the R's 1-0 defeat in the 33rd minute at Old Trafford, and following a scan last night, Head Physio Paul Hunter confirmed Rangers' worst fears.
"Unfortunately, Akos will be sidelined for between six to nine months," Hunter told www.qpr.co.uk.
"His studs got caught in the turf and his right knee twisted and regrettably, he now faces a long period out.
"We've seen the surgeon and he'll be going in for surgery in the coming days."
Caretaker Manager, Gareth Ainsworth, added: "It's a massive blow for us.
"Akos is a unique talent and he was just starting to hit peak form again following his spell on the sidelines at the start of the season with an ankle injury.
"I'm devastated we've lost him, but all we can do is offer him support and wish him all the best with his recovery." QPR

Heidar Helguson - BBC Gossip "QPR are hoping to secure the services of Bolton striker Heidar Helguson this week on loan, with a view to a permanent £1.5m move. (Various)" BBC Gossip

Dave McIntyre/Ealing Gazette - Helguson poised to join Rangers
QPR are today hoping to complete the signing of former Fulham striker Heidar Helguson on loan from Bolton. Helguson, 31, has struggled to get into Bolton's first team and has been plagued by injuries. The Icelander has played just one Premier League match this season but is a proven goalscorer at Championship level, having starred for Watford before joining Fulham for £1.3m in 2005. He spent two seasons with Fulham and joined Bolton in July last year. Helguson is one of several forwards recently targeted by Rangers, who failed with bids to land Michael Chopra from Sunderland and Caleb Folan from Hull City.Ealing Gazette

The Mirror QPR to sign Bolton striker Heidar Helguson for £1m
Bolton striker Heidar Helguson is signing for QPR in a £1million deal.
The Icelander was having a medical last night after Rangers agreed terms with Bolton.
Helguson, who joins on loan initially, is ready to take up a new challenge and QPR are matching his Premier League wages The Mirror
qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/snippets.html

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

QPR Hoping for Helguson...Agyemang Hoping to Play...Claim QPR Player Earning "Well in Excess of" £20,000 Per Week
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[As was also noted in today's Bolton News "The [Bolton] Wanderers boss has admitted, however, that Heidar Helguson could be allowed to leave after QPR enquired about his services late last week"]

MAIL -Goal-shy QPR seek to boost firepower by signing Bolton striker Helguson
- QPR are hoping to snap up Bolton striker Heidar Helguson this week on loan with a view to a £1.5m permanent switch.
- Helguson, 31, has been plagued by an ankle injury and has made only two appearances for Bolton this term.
- Rangers, who have scored just five goals in their past 10 league and cup games, were interested in Sunderland's Michael Chopra last week but the striker preferred to move back to his former club, Cardiff.
- The Championship side have now made former Watford and Fulham striker Helguson their main target. Mail

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/qpr-hoping-for-helguson.html

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Hegulson Off?...Balanta Loaned Out...Ex-QPR Updates: Padula ...Pickens.. Hollings Gardening Leave....Kanyuka Blamed...Steffan Moore....
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Also: Other football items: (some posted earlier): - : Gino Padula Update....John Hollins Placed on Gardening Leave ..... List of Top Young Players in England Also: The Soccer Billionaires Club - Including Lakshmi Mittal -- Also: The Importance and History of the League Cup (including 1967) and Managers under pressure via Web Critics.

QPR Official Site - BALANTA JOINS WYCOMBE ON LOAN
- Angelo Balanta has joined League Two side Wycombe Wanderers on a two month loan deal.
- The 18 year-old striker will remain with the Chairboys until January 14th 2009.
- Caretaker Manager, Gareth Ainsworth, told http://www.qpr.co.uk: "This move will be a valuable part of Angelo's development as a professional footballer.
- "Some of the best players in the current England squad, including David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand, were loaned out to lower League sides in the early part of their careers and the positives far out-weigh the negatives.
"It will be greatly beneficial for him to play for a Wycombe side currently flying high at the top of League Two."
Under the terms of the deal, Balanta - who will not be allowed to feature in the FA Cup - can be recalled after 28 days, at 24 hours notice."QPR

Wycombe Official Site Announcement
EXCLUSIVE: LOAN SIGNING UNVEILED
Wycombe Wanderers are delighted to announce the signing of a Championship striker on a two-month loan deal - and Blues fans can find out who it is by watching the Freeview player on the right-hand side of the homepage.
- The player is a promising youngster and will go straight into the squad for the home tie with Bradford City at Adams Park on Saturday, when he could make his debut in the light and dark blue quarters.
- What's more, you can watch an interview with manager Peter Taylor and the man himself in the video, while wwfc.com will reveal all of the details of the move later on this evening..."Wycombe

Helguson Deal Off: An "In the Know" on the messageboards says the Hegulson deal is off.
The latest news story has "Bolton are ready to let striker Heidar Helguson leave on loan, but will keep hold of defender Danny Shittu to go. Helguson is wanted by Championship side Queens Park Rangers, while Derby are keen to get Shittu on board.
Bolton boss Gary Megson confirmed contact had been made with Rangers over Icelander Helguson but Shittu - who arrived in the summer from Watford - will not be allowed to talk to Derby.
"There was contact from QPR but I can't say at the moment what will or won't happen," Megson said." Football 365

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/fa-cup-draw-november-30ex-qpr-defender.html

Monday, November 17, 2008

Briatore Right. Di Canio Wrong About Mancienne...Helguson Back on?...Managerial Search Back on?
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Interesting Perspective

Dave McIntyre BBC606 - More ammunition for Briatore
- Michael Mancienne’s inclusion in the England squad is potentially bad news for those unhappy with Flavio Briatore’s involvement in team affairs at QPR.
- Like Samuel Di Carmine’s netbuster against Birmingham, news of Mancienne’s call-up will no doubt further convince Briatore that these football ‘experts’ aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, and that he should continue calling the shots.
- Briatore was keen for Rangers to sign Mancienne from Chelsea earlier this year, but former coach Gigi De Canio was against the move.
- De Canio, a man who otherwise had very little say over transfer dealings, managed to convince his bosses not to pursue the player.
- In fact, De Canio was at times reluctant to even select Mancienne when he was at Rangers.
- And even after the Italian was replaced with Iain Dowie, there was no firm move from Rangers to try and bring Mancienne back to Loftus Road.
- I agreed with De Canio and still don’t believe signing Mancienne would have been a good move for Rangers.
- But there are plenty others – England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce and the vast majority of QPR fans for starters – who regard Mancienne as a top player.
- And since his loan move to Wolves, Mancienne has won new admirers and a place in Fabio Capello’s squad.
- Briatore was an admirer as well, so now has a ready-made response to those who say he should appoint a manager and give him control over buying players.
- And this after Di Carmine, a player he wanted in the team, smashed home a beauty against Birmingham while another of his preferred choices, Damiano Tommasi, won praise for his performance. Briatore has been on a roll.

It won’t last. Anyone who knows anything about football knows that.
- Tommasi, a 34-year-old who has suffered serious injuries to both knees, is beginning to struggle badly after a solid enough start, and was picked apart by Burnley’s youthful midfield on Saturday.

And while Di Carmine has some good attributes, he is not the answer to Rangers’ shortcomings up front.
- Heidar Helguson could be if he can get back his match sharpness and stay fit, but doubts about his long-term fitness led to his proposed transfer from Bolton stalling last week.
- Talks to try and salvage that move will take place over next couple of days, and Helguson could yet join Rangers before Saturday’s match against his former club Watford.
qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/briatore-right-di-canio-wrong-about.html

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Helguson Apparently Coming
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London Informer/Paul Warburton
"...About a pace behind the new man through the QPR entrance will follow Heidar Helguson. The loan deal for the Bolton forward was scuppered on Friday after the Icelander failed a medical.
But a frantic re-negotiation amid the search for the new manager has landed the ex-Fulham player until January with Bolton now paying half his £16,000-a-week wages.
If Helguson breaks down with injury, he returns straight away to The Reebok." London Informer

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Helguson to QPR - What Was Said at The Time Apr 13, 2009 8:36:56 GMT

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Helguson Continued

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Helguson Today?...Sousa Snippets...Flashback: "The Fall and Fall of QPR"...Recalling Leeds 6 QPR 1...Two Ex-QPR Birthdays
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Mirror - Bolton striker Heidar Helguson to join QPR on loan
Bolton striker Heidar Helguson will sign for QPR today in a loan that could lead to a £1million switch.
The Icelandic hitman's on-off move to London was officially sorted out last night and he is joining until January in an attempt to prove he is free of injury worries.
Helguson's arrival will alert Championship rivals Wolves, who are willing to pay £1.5m for Rangers' top scorer Dexter Blackstock." Mirror

From BBC Gossip
- QPR are set to sign Bolton striker Heidar Helguson in a loan move that could lead to a permanent £1m switch. (Daily Mirror)
- QPR owner Flavio Briatore will continue to have a hands-on approach to picking the team after appointing Paulo Sousa as first team coach. (Daily Mirror)
- Former Portugal international Sousa has been told he will have money to spend in the January transfer window, and that he is in sole charge of first team affairs. (The Times)
- Sousa was recommended to QPR by Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari, and he also took advice from the Brazilian before accepting the Loftus Road job. (The Times)
- Briatore wanted to give the QPR job to caretaker boss Gareth Ainsworth but co-owner Bernie Ecclestone, vice-chairman Amit Bhatia and sporting director Gianni Paldini convinced him that Ainsworth was too big a gamble. (The Times)
- Former Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini, who is learning English in London, turned down the QPR job because he did not want to work in the Championship. (The Times) BBC Gossip

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/sousa-summary-snippetsflashback-fall.html

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Helguson Finally Joins QPR on Loan and an Assessment of Helguson
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Bolton's Icelandic Forward, Heidar Helguson joins QPR on loan till the end of January. Because of injuries, he's played once this season in the League.

QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: HEIDAR'S A HOOP
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the arrival of Bolton Wanderers' striker Heidar Helguson, on an emergency loan deal.
The 31 year-old has put pen to paper on a deal until the end of January and goes straight in to the R's squad for the Coca Cola Championship fixture against his former Club, Watford, on Saturday.
Helguson, who has made over 40 appearances for his native Iceland, scored the only goal of the game for his country against Malta last night (Wednesday).
QPR

Dave McIntyre - BBC606 re Helguson "Right man, unfortunate timing"
- A fully-fit Heidar Helguson will be an asset for QPR – it’s just a shame for them that his arrival follows news that Akos Buzsaky will miss the rest of the season.
-One player doesn’t make a team, but it’s hard to see how Rangers can sustain a genuine promotion bid without Buzsaky.
-The possible signing of Ben Watson from Crystal Palace in January would be a boost, and it's now very important Rangers get that deal done.
- Watson is no Buzsaky, but he is an excellent attacking midfielder at Championship level and at 23, has lots of potential.
- His signing might previously have been seen as at best a bonus and, at worst, pointless. But it's now a necessity.
- Buzsaky is QPR's best player, despite the hype surrounding some of the summer signings, and he was close to getting back to his best following an ankle problem.
- The worry now has to be whether he can rediscover his best form after two nasty injuries in quick succession.
- If he can, he will be a major player for Rangers next season and would comfortably manage the step up in class were they to get promoted.
- Helguson has struggled to make an impact in the top division but has shown he is at least a very good Championship forward.
- If he gets his sharpness back, he’ll be a far more sensible signing than the vastly overpriced Caleb Folan or Michael Chopra would have been.
- He has been on Rangers’ shortlist of possible signings for some time and Rangers have turned to him after failing with bids to sign Chopra from Sunderland and Folan from Hull.
- Doubts about Helguson’s long-term fitness led to his proposed move from Bolton stalling last week, but talks to try and salvage the deal resulted in an agreement being reached.
- Helguson is a very good and clever player, similar in some ways to Kevin Gallen but stronger in the air and a better finisher.
- He works hard, holds the ball up well, can score goals and brings others into the game.
That’s exactly the kind of forward Rangers have needed; a link man who can bring the best out of their attacking midfield players – especially Buzsaky – while not only providing a physical presence alongside someone like Blackstock, but also weighing in with goals of their own.
Helguson, if he gets fit and stays fit, can do all that. It’s just a pity for Rangers that Buzsaky isn’t going to be involved. BBC606

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/helguson-finally-joins-qpr-on-loan.html

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Helguson Returned to Bolton? (Messageboard Rumour) ....Half Time: QPR Being Crushed 3-0 by Watford
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And that's it...!

Heidar Helguson is not in the team or on the bench today. The norm would be to assume he's injured or the manager(s) wanted to bring in slowly - even though with injuries, that would be strange. No reason given for his absence on the QPR Official Site Team Announcement. Two or three posters on the boards are saying he's returned to Bolton. But nothing on Bolton's Official Site (or QPR's official site) or from Bolton posters. (And he's listed as onloan to QPR on the Bolton and QPR site) So it may just be board rumour. A classic "Stay Tuned!"

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/half-time-qpr-being-crushed-3.html

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Helguson's Move to QPR Off (Back at Bolton)
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The "crazee" rumour, posted earlier, is apparently fact. The Helguson-to-QPR loan is off. (As reported by numerous posters on various QPR messageboards.) The only thing missing: It's not been announced yet by QPR or Bolton; and it's not yet been reported in the press. [Interestingly the original Bolton announcement seems no longer to be on the site!]

Bolton Fans Know Nothing More...

BURNDEN ACES - CONFUSION OVER HELGUSON LOAN
There are rumours coming out of West London that Heidar Helguson's loan deal with Queens Park Rangers has been cancelled and the player has returned to Bolton.
The Iceland international moved to QPR on Thursday and was expected to be in the squad to face Watford on Saturday afternoon.
Rumours before the game, which QPR lost 3-0, were that the 31-year-old had picked up an injury in training and had returned to the Reebok Stadium.
Neither club have had anything to say on the matter, but should this rumour turn out to be true, we will bring you more news as soon as we get it. Burnden Aces

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/helgusons-move-to-qpr-off.html

Monday, November 24, 2008

Helguson Deal Breaks Down...Off to Charlton?
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- As rumoured on the mesageboards and on QPR Report since Saturday, but not yet announced by either club. (Bolton have removed the signing announcement from their site

The Telegraph:
"...However, Sousa will not be able to count on the services of Bolton's Heidar Helguson after a proposed loan move to QPR collapsed for a second time. Negotiations with sporting director Gianni Paladini broke down yesterday after QPR changed the terms of the deal.
If the new manager did not realise the pressures that go with joining the richest club in the country, outside the Premier League, he does now." Telegraph

The Guardian
'...In the Championship, Heidar Helguson has thumbed his nose at QPR, and will get the bus down to Charlton ... The Guardian

The SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENT
QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: HEIDAR'S A HOOP
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the arrival of Bolton Wanderers' striker Heidar Helguson, on an emergency loan deal.
The 31 year-old has put pen to paper on a deal until the end of January and goes straight in to the R's squad for the Coca Cola Championship fixture against his former Club, Watford, on Saturday.
Helguson, who has made over 40 appearances for his native Iceland, scored the only goal of the game for his country against Malta last night (Wednesday).

Bolton's Official Site re Helguson site (since removed from site)
- "...The Iceland international will stay at Loftus Road until the end of January."

Tribal Football reported "QPR are still to close a deal for Bolton Wanderers striker Heidar Helguson. The People says the R's bid to sign Helguson has collapsed for a second time - after the Bolton striker snubbed them over a change in the length of his loan deal. Helguson agreed to join Rangers until the start of January, but general boss Gianni Paladini demanded he signed until the end of the transfer window month." Tribal Football]

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Bolton's Helguson Off to...Charlton!
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Mirror/Alan Nixon -Bolton striker Heidar Helguson snubs QPR to sign for Charlton
- Bolton striker Heidar Helguson is signing for Charlton today - in time to make a controversial debut against QPR.
- The Icelandic star walked out on Rangers at the weekend when they tried to change the terms of his loan move from Wanderers - and now he could come back to haunt them.
- Helguson has agreed to join managerless Charlton until the start of January - with a view to a permanent deal - and he will be thrown in for a debut at Rangers tomorrow.
- Helguson's on-off transfer to the Hoops collapsed when the London outfit demanded that he signed for them until January 31, a date that would have stopped him signing for any other club if it did not work out.
- The Bolton star was due to play for the Loftus Road club at Watford on Saturday but packed his bags hours before kick-off. He is now set to meet them under very different circumstance. Mirror

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/boltons-helguson-off-tocharlton.html

Monday, November 24, 2008

Helguson Loan Twist...Still Silence From QPR's Official Site
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This is Lancashire/Marc Iles - Helguson loan twist
- Heidar Helguson is back at the Reebok after his loan switch to QPR took a bizarre twist.
The Iceland international was due to make his debut in the Hoops’ game at Watford after the deal was officially announced by both clubs late last week.
But it later emerged that the move had not been completed, with Gary Megson claiming after Saturday’s game at Middlesbrough that the 31-year-old striker was still undecided as to whether he wanted to remain and fight for a place in the first team.
This is Lancashire

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/helguson-loan-twiststill-silence-from.html

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

After a Week of Sturm und Drang: Bolton's Helguson Joins QPR!
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- So Heidar Helguson is joining QPR on loan! Of course, many readers of messageboards would know about this revived deal. But then again, pretty much only messageboard readers would even be aware of all the Sturm und Drang of the past week; and that Heguson wasn't already at QPR. According to the two clubs' official sites, the deal was done and dusted - and announced - almost a week ago.
Also QPR announce that Mikele Leigertwood is suspended for one game (against Wolves!) after collecting his fifth booking of the season. QPR
Visit the QPR Report Messageboard for others articles and comments

The Mirror - Striker Heidar Helguson completes QPR loan move
- Bolton striker Heidar Helguson finally signed for QPR on loan yesterday after a switch to Charlton stalled.
- The forward agreed a deal until January 1 when both parties will decide on a permanent move. Helguson's move to Rangers had twice fallen through in disputes over fitness, wages and the length of the loan contract. The Mirror

Marc Iles/This is Lancashire - Helguson loan move nearing a conclusion
- The mysterious case of Heidar Helguson’s loan move away from the Reebok would appear to finally be nearing a conclusion.
The Iceland international found himself in limbo over the weekend after rejecting a transfer to Loftus Road at the 11th hour on Friday afternoon.
Both clubs had earlier announced that the deal had been completed – but when he failed to appear for the Hoops’ defeat to Watford on Saturday, Charlton Athletic launched a rival bid of their own. The Addicks’ offer was not to Wanderers’ liking and QPR came back with a second bid on Monday morning which is now being mulled over by the 31-year-old striker, pictured.
The mega-rich Championship club then submitted a revised offer – now being considered by the player – which would see Helguson move to London until mid-January.
Having found his first-team opportunities restricted since his £1.5million move from Fulham last summer, the striker is looking for a permanent move away from the Reebok.
His only Premier League appearance this season came as a substitute against his old club and his single start was in the Carling Cup defeat to Northampton Town.
Helguson was linked with loan moves to Norwich, Cardiff and Bristol City before the last transfer window closed. This is Lancashire

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/helguson-joining-qpr.html

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Only from Bolton Learn "Helguson has finally completed a loan move [to QPR]"
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Reading QPR's Official site, you would never know that there had been any problem with the transfer since it was announced as having been completed last week. Instead from QPR you get today the risible ostensible Helguson quote "When QPR showed their interest in me, I didn't hesitate in making the move."

Bolton Official Site - Heidar Is A Loan Ranger
Wed 26 Nov 2008
HEIDAR HELGUSON has finally completed a loan move to Coca Cola Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers.
The Iceland international will stay at Loftus Road until the 1st of January.
Since arriving at the Reebok Stadium in the summer of 2007 from Fulham, the 31 year-old has made 10 appearances for Wanderers, netting two goals. Bolton

QPR's Way of Ensuring People KNEW that Helguson was now at QPR was this post today. Nothing about he had just signed; and that the announcement last week from last week had become, for a while "inoperative."

QPR OFFICIAL SITE HELGUSON RARING TO GO -
November 26, 2008 = Buoyed by his recent goalscoring exploits for Iceland, Heidar Helguson is raring to go in a QPR shirt.
The 31 year-old, who could make his Rangers debut against Crystal Palace this weekend, can't wait to prove himself to the R's faithful.
"This is a good opportunity for me to play some First Team football," the Bolton Wanderers loanee told www.qpr.co.uk.
"I need to be playing regular football and hopefully I'll get the chance to do that here.
When QPR showed their interest in me, I didn't hesitate in making the move."
A scorer at Championship level for Watford in the past, Helguson is confident he can score the goals to fire Rangers up the Championship table.
"I've been brought here to score goals," he added.
"Of course it could take time to settle, like it does at any Club, but I am confident I can produce the goods for QPR."
Helguson will wear squad number 27. QPR

qprreport.blogspot.com/2008/11/only-from-bolton-learn-helguson-has.html

Friday, November 28, 2008

Megson on Helguson/QPR: "[D]eal has been on, it has been off...unbelievable" --- Past Charles Sale Articles re QPR
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Leigh Journal/November 28 - Helguson loan deal done at last
- QPR will be given the option of signing Heidar Helguson after finally completing a loan move for the wantaway striker.
- The Championship club have agreed terms to take the Iceland international until mid-January.
- Helguson has made just two appearances for Wanderers all season and was told by Gary Megson that he was not in his first-team plans. Should the deal be officially completed by the end of business today, he could make his Hoops debut tomorrow against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
- “It is not a criticism of QPR but I do feel a bit sorry for Heidar at the moment,” Megson explained. “The deal has been on, it has been off, it has been unbelievable.
- “But now I understand that the deal is back on and they have the option of signing him at the end of January.”
- Megson has stepped-up his search for players but ruled out any move for highly-rated Hapoel Petach Tikva striker Shimon Abu Hazeira.
- Worried about the size of his squad, the Whites boss admits he is under pressure to bring in signings in the new year.
“It’s been a worry and we’re getting close towards the window now,” he said. “The numbers in the squad have got to come up, but it’s got to be quality numbers as well. We don’t want to just bring players in for the sake of it.
“We won’t get through the second half of the season with the squad at the size it is at the moment.
“We know names of players we would like to bring in, but it’s not always that simple. It’s harder bringing players in during January than it actually is in July.” Leigh Journal

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Saturday, December 20, 2008

Helguson's Permanent Move?...Preston Preview Big QPR...Rufus Brevett on QPR...Ben Watson on Transfer Speculation...QPR and "Coaching for Hope"
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This is Lancashire: Helguson's Permanent Move to QPR
- "....It also looks a case of when, and not if, Heidar Helguson’s move to QPR is made permanent.
- The Iceland international is currently on loan at Loftus Road but as a stipulation of his contract, can transfer clubs in January if he completes a certain number of games.
- “A lot of the time Heidar hasn’t played it has been down to the form of Nicolas Anelka, Johan Elmander or Kevin Davies,” [Gary Megson] said. “He had one or two injuries in between but has been fine for a while now.
- “He’s got an opportunity down at QPR and there is something that will trigger after a couple of games. He is playing them at the moment and scored on Saturday, so he’s doing well for them.” This is Lancashire

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And final Part III: The Signing

Friday, January 02, 2009

Helguson Signs for QPR...Bolton Happy With Shittu
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QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: R'S CLINCH HELGUSON SIGNING
- Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to confirm the permanent signing of striker Heidar Helguson.
- The 31 year-old Icelandic international has put pen to paper on a deal until the summer of 2011, after the R's agreed an undisclosed fee with Bolton Wanderers for his services.
- Helguson joined Rangers on loan in late November and has since gone on to make seven appearances, netting three goals in the process.
- Helguson said: "I have really enjoyed my loan spell here and I am happy that my future is sorted out.
"I believe we have a great opportunity to push on in the second half of the season and I am looking forward to playing my part in what promises to be an exciting future for this Club."
R's boss Paulo Sousa also expressed his delight at the news, commenting: "Heidar has proved to be a valuable addition to the squad in recent weeks and I am delighted we've managed to bring him here on a permanent deal.
"He is a proven goalscorer at this level and I'm sure QPR supporters will join me in welcoming him to our family."
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Bolton Official Site - Helguson Completes QPR Transfer
- Heidar Helguson has completed his permanent switch to Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.
- The 31-year-old striker moved to Loftus Road on loan in late November and has now put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half-year deal at the club.
- The Iceland international made seven appearances for Rangers during his initial loan spell scoring three goals.
- Helguson joined Bolton Wanderers in the summer of 2007 and scored two goals for the Whites in ten outings." Bolton

Bolton Official Site - Megson Pleased With Shittu
- Gary Megson has praised Danny Shittu for his contribution in last weekend's match against Wigan Athletic.
The Bolton manager felt that the 28-year-old put in a steady performance on his return to the starting line-up, despite Wanderers' defeat to their local rivals.
Prior to the game, Shittu hadn't featured for the Whites since the 3-1 home loss to Arsenal on September 20.
In the time since, the former Watford man has waited patiently for his chance following the impressive form of defensive duo Gary Cahill and Andy O'Brien over the last three months.
Megson acknowledged that things didn't go to plan for the big defender when he made his debut for the club back in August against Northampton Town, but since then he believes that the Nigerian international has settled into life at the Reebok.
"He did well and I was pleased for him," commented Megson on Shittu's performance against Wigan Athletic.
"Danny didn't have the best of debuts against Northampton in the Carling Cup, but since then he has done okay.
"I think Danny did have a little bit more pressure on his shoulders going into the Wigan game, but I think it was the type of game that would suit him.
"He won a lot of headers, looked our main threat of getting a goal and hit the crossbar. I'm not sure if he got the final touch to the one that wasn't given by the referee but he was certainly in the right area." Bolton

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