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Post by QPR Report on Apr 13, 2009 12:14:01 GMT
11 Year ago...
QPR Official Site
CLUB STATEMENT Posted on: Mon 13 Apr 2009 Contrary to reports in today's press suggesting Luigi De Canio was sacked from his position as First Team Coach at QPR in May 2008, the current Lecce boss has made the following statement. De Canio, the then Genoa Manager, had principally agreed to join the R's in the wake of Flavio Briatore's successful takeover of the Club, before eventually joining in October 2007. De Canio said: "It's not true that I was sacked by Queens Park Rangers Football Club, in fact, it was the very opposite. "I was offered a substantially improved deal to stay in West London, but my personal circumstances at the time led to me leaving. "I don't want to divulge the circumstances surrounding my departure, because it is personal. But I left with a very heavy heart." Furthermore, the Club can also confirm that Mick Harford - who filled the void left by former boss John Gregory on a temporary basis - was offered a deal to stay on at the Club, and was not sacked, as has been stated in some newspapers this weekend. Harford said: "It is true that I was offered an improved deal to stay at the Club. "In addition, I was always of the understanding that I was only a temporary option and I was well aware that the Club were in talks to replace me with a new First Team Coach." Finally, the Club would like to reiterate that Paulo De Sousa's employment with the Club was terminated
after it came to the Club's attention that Mr De Sousa had, without authority, divulged highly confidential and sensitive information.
The Club, with legal advice, responded in this way to protect its position.
De Sousa, who won only seven of his 26 matches in charge, left the Club on Thursday.Following reports today, the Club can also confirm that legal action will be taken in the coming days.www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1625787,00.html |
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Post by scottjones on Apr 13, 2009 12:16:58 GMT
We're gonna win, when the rangers siing..de caniooo, de can-ee-oo
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Post by eusebio13 on Apr 13, 2009 12:18:34 GMT
And Harford, the story washing machine is on full spin mode....plus they spelt Sousa name wrong again.....interesting to see what legal action they intend ton take as those proceeding would be in the public domain. I just don't understand how this club feels kicking Sousa around will make things better.
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Post by scottjones on Apr 13, 2009 12:22:45 GMT
And Harford, the story washing machine is on full spin mode....plus they spelt Sousa name wrong again.....interesting to see what legal action they intend ton take as those proceeding would be in the public domain. I just don't understand how this club feels kicking Sousa around will make things better. In fairness they probably want to pay him jack, he wants to get a pay off, hence all this. I would say, I reckon QPR have better lawyers than PS can afford so, wrongly or rightly I doubt he'll get very far. I think the last thing about legal action is probably with regards to the Sun article - albeit im just guessing |
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Post by QPR Report on Apr 13, 2009 12:23:07 GMT
Supporting QPR is a strange business. But this is very puzzling. What "Following reports today, the Club can also confirm that legal action will be taken in the coming days." - I don't recall seeing ANY such reports.
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Post by FloridaR on Apr 13, 2009 12:25:34 GMT
Nice to see the club rising to speculation that its owner is a control freak.
I swear its the new briatore fetish badge/logo has run out of charm & juju'd itself.
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Post by eusebio13 on Apr 13, 2009 12:26:33 GMT
And Harford, the story washing machine is on full spin mode....plus they spelt Sousa name wrong again.....interesting to see what legal action they intend ton take as those proceeding would be in the public domain. I just don't understand how this club feels kicking Sousa around will make things better. In fairness they probably want to pay him jack, he wants to get a pay off, hence all this. I would say, I reckon QPR have better lawyers than PS can afford so, wrongly or rightly I doubt he'll get very far. I think the last thing about legal action is probably with regards to the Sun article - albeit im just guessing You could be right about the final statement but I'm not sure about the case against PS remember they have to prove breach of contract not PS and unless they have someone willing to go on the record to say PS told me this then that may be a difficult shout. They also need to demonstrate loss i.e. what QPR specifically lost due to these breaches of confidence and what was that worth ? |
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Post by QPR Report on Apr 13, 2009 12:27:07 GMT
Briatore's only problem: He NEEDS fans to attend games. He can control as much as he wants. But without the fans, this club is in financial shit.
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Post by FloridaR on Apr 13, 2009 12:29:00 GMT
Briatore's only problem: He NEEDS fans to attend games. He can control as much as he wants. But without the fans, this club is in financial shit. You also need the press on your side Mike to promote the club & get fans in the ground but visibily on the face of the 'corp/brand' its going to hell in a basket. |
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Post by QPR Report on Apr 13, 2009 12:31:18 GMT
You'd expect a more sophisticated approach. This is not some businessman coming in from a private company: Used to absolute control of information. This is somebody who's been in the media eye for most of his career.
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Post by FloridaR on Apr 13, 2009 12:34:06 GMT
I think the fact that the club sold/ loaned its top scorer when it still had a chance to make the playoffs makes it look stupid !
I can only assume this is a sore point for Paladini (now affecting the integrity of Briatore's fine name & patent knowledge of the game) & he's pushing the blame on as he has the power to make someone else look stupid - ie Sousa.
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Post by FloridaR on Apr 13, 2009 12:37:09 GMT
I understand what you are saying Mike but there's forces around him damaging good relations in the media world.
Paladini On the other hand has never had a good relationship with the media imho
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Post by QPR Report on Apr 13, 2009 12:44:18 GMT
And given why he was axed not sure of the relevance "De Sousa, who won only seven of his 26 matches in charge...""
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Post by eusebio13 on Apr 13, 2009 12:51:47 GMT
Someone is responding to someone else's anger this is not thought out
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Post by QPR Report on Apr 13, 2009 12:56:40 GMT
I remember when the club threatened to sue Dave Thomas/AKUTRs. Of course that was before Briatore.
And then the sued some fans who leaked a club memo (That was before Paladini). And I think we're talking about a sport!
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Post by QPR Report on Apr 14, 2009 20:14:45 GMT
Seems people not focusing on this (after the initial comments)
"...Following reports today, the Club can also confirm that legal action will be taken in the coming days."
Is this re Sousa, or vs the press stories?
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Post by londonranger on Apr 14, 2009 22:31:31 GMT
I think our owner may flle suit against anyone he wants. But if he changes his mind thats OK too. I am one of the happy fans,., One thing though Signore Briatore please I would like a new pitch for next season. Thank you.
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Post by weavie on Apr 15, 2009 21:08:02 GMT
het this is weird ,,,very weird but not as weird as the first day on this message board
now poor old mike was starting and finishing every post
but now we some top posters
eusabio beat me fair and suare on the we are the rangers boys site
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 13, 2011 7:49:31 GMT
And on the field... 7 Years Ago Today - QPR Comeback Great come back....from 0-2 down for Gareth Ainsworth's QPR vs SHeff Wed QPR: Cerny, Stewart, Mahon, Routledge, Gorkss, Ramage, Connolly, Cook, López, Helguson, Taarabt. Subs: Delaney, Leigertwood, Vine, Miller, Ephraim. Sheffield Wednesday: Grant, Spurr, Hinds, Tudgay, Potter, Esajas, Varney, Wood, O'Connor, Clarke, Buxton. Subs: McAllister, Jeffers, Beevers, Johnson, Sodje qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=2930 |
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 13, 2012 6:49:29 GMT
Bump! 3 Years ago
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 13, 2013 7:24:06 GMT
Bump: Four Years
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 13, 2014 6:58:27 GMT
8 Years ago: April 13, 2009 - The Comeback And on the field... Great come back....from 0-2 down for Gareth Ainsworth's QPR vs SHeff Wed QPR: Cerny, Stewart, Mahon, Routledge, Gorkss, Ramage, Connolly, Cook, López, Helguson, Taarabt. Subs: Delaney, Leigertwood, Vine, Miller, Ephraim. Sheffield Wednesday: Grant, Spurr, Hinds, Tudgay, Potter, Esajas, Varney, Wood, O'Connor, Clarke, Buxton. Subs: McAllister, Jeffers, Beevers, Johnson, Sodje qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=2930- The Comeback vs Sheff Wed: QPR: Cerny, Stewart, Mahon, Routledge, Gorkss, Ramage, Connolly, Cook, López, Helguson, Taarabt. Subs: Delaney, Leigertwood, Vine, Miller, Ephraim. qprreport.proboards.com/thread/2930/4-yrs-qpr-win-sheffSKY SPORT - Ainsworth never lost faith Laws blasts Wednesday's mentality Ainsworth: Delighted with team QPR caretaker manager Gareth Ainsworth says that he never lost faith in his players, despite having to come from two goals down to beat Sheffield Wednesday. The 35-year-old has been put in temporary charge of the team after Paulo Sousa was controversially sacked last week. Although they were on top in the first-half, the Hoops went into the break behind against the run of play, but Ainsworth revealed that the dressing room were still in high spirits at the interval. "It was down to a fantastic bunch of lads in the dressing room," he said. "We dominated the first half and could have been three or four up. All the raised voices at half-time came from Sheffield Wednesday's dressing room. "We kept calm, knew we were doing the right things and, although I had a little flutter at 2-0 down, I still had faith." Ainsworth refused to comment on speculation that co-owner Flavio Briatore picked the team for the match. Disappointing Goals from Rowan Vine, Gavin Mahon and Damion Stewart turned the match around after the break as the Owls surrendered a comfortable lead. Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws lambasted his team, accusing them of acting unprofessionally and promised some stern treatment for absent-minded players. He said: "We were fortunate to be two goals up. We started nervously and defended like a pub team. "There were poor performances and they never stopped. Defensively that was the worst I've seen. It was like the Keystone Kops. "If you do go 2-0 up you should never let it go like that. You could see the writing on the wall and it bitterly disappoints me. "I'm not going to accept that. If they have switched their minds to holiday mode then they will regret it. "QPR had more desire to be on the end of balls than we did and it showed with their last two goals. Too many people thought the job had already been done." www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11688_5184649,00.html |
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 13, 2015 9:54:46 GMT
Bump 6 Years
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 13, 2016 9:15:56 GMT
Bumpy - 7 Years
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 14, 2017 8:56:21 GMT
Bump - 8 years ago Yesterday
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