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Post by Macmoish on Dec 17, 2016 11:10:23 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Dec 17, 2016 11:53:00 GMT
Flashback to Feb 2001 BBC news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/1182049.stmWednesday, 21 February, 2001, 14:56 GMT QPR suffer Bruce snub Steve Bruce has pulled out of the running for the QPR job.The former Huddersfield Town boss was linked with the post following Gerry Francis' decision to stand down. Rangers had been expected to unveil a new manager before the weekend but it now seems likely that Francis will still be in charge for the game against Wimbledon. A statement released on behalf of Bruce said: "Further to discussions with the board of QPR, Steve Bruce has decided against having any further active discussion regarding the managerial position at the club. I want to retire and I'm not going to change my mind Gerry Francis "The situation that Steve perceived as a long-term commitment seems to be clouded with uncertainty and Steve now understands that the club may be seeking a replacement only for the short term. "On that basis Steve has decided to pull out but wishes to thank the board for their initial interest." QPR have won twice - recording their first away win of the season against Gillingham on Tuesday - and have climbed out of the relegation zone since Francis announced his retirement from the game. But the former England captain has made it clear that he has no intention of changing his mind despite the recent turnaround in the club's fortunes. "I'm delighted with the six points we've gained in the last two games and obviously we are in a much better position now but my decision to go was never based on positions in the league," he said. "I'm under no pressure from the board apart from the pressure to sign a new contract for next season but I've told them I don't want to do that. I want to retire and I'm not going to change my mind." Former QPR midfielder Ian Holloway, recently sacked by Bristol Rovers, is thought to top the much-shortened candidate list
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 4, 2017 6:55:42 GMT
Bump again
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Post by Macmoish on Apr 4, 2017 7:11:16 GMT
And of course that final game of 1967/68 - Scroll down to near the bottom of the Bushman photos
qprreport.proboards.com/thread/22572/2nd-division-runners-1967-season
"Borrowed" from that Bushman Thread/compilation of 1967/68 SeasonIt all came down to the final game of the season on the 11th May 1968, against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Rangers won 2-1 with goals from Mick Leach and the never to be forgotten Keith Bradley own goal. Rangers were in the top Division for the first time Villa goalkeeper Colin Withers stopping Rodney Marsh getting to the ball. Rodney Marsh and Frank Clarke with Alan Harris joining in the celebrations after Aston Villa full back Keith Bradley scores an own goal and promotes Rangers. A section of the 15,000 Rangers supporters at Villa Park. Alec Stock and Bill Dodgin celebrate as the final whistle goes at Villa Park. Also on the touchline Ricky Orsmond (club mascot), Alan Wilks (sub) & Ron Woolnough (physio) Mick Leach being mobbed by Rangers supporters at the end of the game at Villa Park. Mick Leach celebrates. The final table. Manager and players raise a glass to winning promotion from the 2nd Division. Left to Right: Rodney Marsh, Ian Morgan, Roger Morgan, Keith Sanderson, Ron Springett, Frank Clarke, Mick Leach, Ron Hunt, Tony Hazell, Mike Keen & Alec Stock. qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=news&action=display&thread=2382
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 17, 2017 20:08:53 GMT
Bump!
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