12 Years Ago - Mike Keen RIP

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Bump/Update: 12 Years ago: RIP Mike Keen)

Poster on WATRB said..

If so, that's very, very sad.
But hopefully not true. Will look further

Haven't seen news story, but poster on Indys heard same report

If true, RIP

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And now also on LFW

How sad - A star at QPR for more than a decade - and then tossed out

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Celebrated his birthday March 19. As I posted on this board then
"Four QPR Birthdays: Most Important: Mike Keen....
1967 Hero and Captain, Mike Keen, turns 69
(Shamefully discarded by QPR - Remember him coming back with Luton under Alec Stock (talk of shamefully discarded) - and getting the only goal winner for Luton


Wikipedia profile
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Keen

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I know all the boards (and Vital QPR) are reporting it. But I havent actually seen a news story re this yet.

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www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1625334,00.html

MIKE KEEN

The Club is saddened to hear of the death of former R's captain Mike Keen.

Keen, who skippered Rangers to our 1967 League Cup Final victory against West Bromwich Albion, died on Saturday evening following a short illness.

Keen, who was 69 years-old, made 393 appearances for the R's, scoring 39 goals.

The thoughts of the Club are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

As a mark of respect, QPR players will wear black armbands at tomorrow's home fixture against Sheffield Wednesday.

More to follow...

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Photos and the 67 video including the post match trophy collection

qprreport.blogspot.com/2009/04/man-who-captained-qpr-to-1967-cup.html

[londonranger]

Still a heroic Rs figure His memory will be forever.

[peejaybee]

Apr 12, 2009 16:57:05 GMT QPR Report said:

www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1625334,00.html

MIKE KEEN

The Club is saddened to hear of the death of former R's captain Mike Keen.

Keen, who skippered Rangers to our 1967 League Cup Final victory against West Bromwich Albion,
died on Saturday evening following a short illness.

Keen, who was 69 years-old, made 393 appearances for the R's, scoring 39 goals.

The thoughts of the Club are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

As a mark of respect, QPR players will wear black armbands at tomorrow's home
fixture against Sheffield Wednesday.

More to follow...

Wow. I am very surprised at that.

[scarletpimple]

R.I.P. Mike, you join a good few Rs up there m8.

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Wycombe Official Site

BLUES MOURN TRAGIC LOSS
Posted on: Sun 12 Apr 2009

Wycombe fans are mourning the death of Mike Keen, one of the club's most popular former managers, who has passed away at the age of 69 following a short illness.

Mike was born and bred in High Wycombe and never severed his links with the town despite a playing career that took him to Queens Park Rangers, Watford and Luton.

He captained the Q.P.R. team that won the League Cup and the old Third Division title in the mid-1960's and became player-manager of Watford a few years later.

When his playing career ended, Mike opened a successful sports shop in Wycombe's town centre and in January 1980 he was appointed successor to former England amateur international Andy Williams as manager of his hometown club.

Mike stayed in charge for the next four years and enjoyed considerable success including an Isthmian League title and an appearance in the semi-finals of the F.A. Trophy.

He gave a debut to his own son Kevin who became the youngest ever Wycombe player when he played against Hendon at the age of 15. Kevin went on to forge a highly successful playing career with West Ham where he is now a respected member of the coaching staff.

Wanderers head of media Alan Parry told wwfc.com: 'I had the privilege of knowing Mike Keen for over 25 years and I can honestly say he was one of the nicest guys I've ever met in football - or any other walk of life.

'Quiet, modest, courteous, always smiling and always ready to lend a helping hand, he was a gentle giant and a true gentleman. Mike will always have a special place in the history of our great club and although he didn't get down to Adams Park very often, he always followed our results. He would have loved to have seen us get promoted this season so let's make sure that we do it for him.'

www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10430~1625217,00.html

[bigade]

never had the pleasure to see him play but my dad holds him in the highest esteem.r.i.p. mike a true hoops legend.

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Watford Official Site - RIP MIKE KEEN

WATFORD FC was saddened to hear of the death of former player and manager Mike Keen.

Keen joined Watford from Luton Town and went on to manage the Hornets, aged just 33 from 1973 to 1977.

He died aged 69 on Saturday evening following a short illness.

The thoughts of the club are with his friends and family at this difficult time.

Keen had joined Watford a year before taking over as manager following a free transfer from Luton Town.

He had made his name at QPR as a midfielder. He was club skipper as the R's completed a double in 1967 as they won the League Cup at Wembley and the Third Division title.

Keen's son Kevin was also a professional footballer and is First Team Coach at West Ham United.

www.watfordfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10400~1625482,00.html

[dreamr]

RIP. That's a nice tribute post you put on the blog.

[Lonegunmen]

I gotta buy that commemorative DVD the club put out a few years back. I have the Video but the DVD offered fan interviews. Mike Keen = QPR HERO!

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I'm waiting for the Luton tribute. He took them to promotion also.
(But unliked Watford and Wycombe they obviously haven't rushed to do it.

www.lutontown.co.uk/page/Home/0,,10372,00.html

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And the Luton Tribute

Luton Official Site - Mike Keen

Everyone at Kenilworth Road has been saddened to learn of the recent death of former skipper Mike Keen at the age of 69 after a short illness.
Born in High Wycombe, Mike joined QPR from school and had made over 400 first team appearances in midfield for the West London side before following his old manager Alec Stock to Kenilworth Road in January 1969 for £18,500.

After a patchy start, Mike went on to become ever present for three seasons during one of the brighter periods in the Town's history and, although not always appreciated by the Kenilworth Road faithful, it can now be seen that he possessed a sharp football brain and was always a couple of moves ahead of his team mates. After skippering the Hatters to the old Division Two in 1970, Mike came into his own amongst better players and was a provider of many of Malcolm Macdonald's goals, with astute forward passes meat and drink for the burly striker.

Mike later played for and managed Watford before taking over the hot seat at Northampton, Wycombe and Marlow Town. After retiring from the game, Mike concentrated his efforts on his successful sports shop in Wycombe.

Mike was a welcome guest of the club in 2005 for the Kenilworth Road centenary celebrations.
www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~1625672,00.html

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And the Bucks Free Press/James Nadal

Former Wanderers boss Mike Keen,69, dies

FORMER Wanderers' boss Mike Keen has died aged 69 after a short illness.

Born and bred High Wycombe man Mike, who managed the club from 1980 to 1984, led the blues to an Isthmian League title and an appearance in the semi-finals of the F.A. Trophy.

He gave a debut to the youngest every Wycombe player - his own son Kevin - who became the when he played against Hendon at the age of 15.

He went on to play for Stoke City and West Ham United, where he now coaches.

During his playing career, Mike captained Q.P.R to their 1971 League Cup triumph and the old Third Division title in the mid-1960's, going on to play for Watford and Luton.

After hanging up his boots he made a return to his home town to set up a successful sports shop in Wycombe, before later becoming Wanderers manager.

Wanderers head of media Alan Parry told the club's website: “Mike will always have a special place in the history of our great club and although he didn't get down to Adams Park very often, he always followed our results.

“He would have loved to have seen us get promoted this season so let's make sure that we do it for him.”

Leave your tributes below.

www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/4288228.Former_Wanderers_boss_Mike_Keen_69__dies/

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From Rodney Marsh's blog

"Mike Keen , QPR captain is brown bread. Sad ! Hope to get to his funeral to pay my respects..." www.rodneysblog.net/

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And a PFA Tribute to Jimmy Neighbour and Mike Keen

T Former Spurs and QPR stars sadly passed away this week
Former Spurs and QPR stars sadly passed away this week
PFA pays tribute to Jimmy Neighbour and Mike Keen
By Ian Nannestad April 14, 2009

Flying winger Jimmy was a popular figure at Norwich too. (©PAphotos) Gordon TaylorThe PFA send their condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues of both Jimmy and Mike at this sad time Two of the stars of football in the 1960s and 1970s, Jimmy Neighbour and Mike Keen, passed away over the Easter period.

Jimmy made over 300 Football League appearances for Spurs, Norwich and West Ham in the 1970s, while Mike is best remembered for leading Queen’s Park Rangers to a unique double in 1966-67, winning the Football League Cup and the Third Division title.

Jimmy Neighbour was born in Chingford, Essex on 15 November 1950 and after a successful career as a schoolboy, which saw him win representative honours for London Boys, he went on to become an apprentice at Tottenham.

An old-fashioned style wing man, he made his first-team debut as a substitute against Stoke in October 1970 and later that season he featured at outside left when Spurs overcame Aston Villa to win the Football League Cup. However, it was not until early 1974 that he established himself as a first team regular and he retained his place until September 1976 when he was sold to Norwich City.

He went on to make over 100 appearances during his stay at Carrow Road, impressing with his darting runs down the flank before delivering a teasing cross into the area. Jimmy spent the summer of 1979 in the USA with Seattle Sounders before returning home to finish his senior career at West Ham, where he gained a League Cup runners-up medal in 1981.

Jimmy later worked as a youth coach for a number of clubs including West Ham and Spurs, and more recently had assisted the Premier Academy League as a match day assessor this season.

Jimmy passed away on Saturday 11 April after suffering a heart attack while recovering from a hip replacement operation in hospital in Buckhurst Hill, Essex.


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Mike Keen was born in High Wycombe on 19 March 1940, signing professional forms for Queen’s Park Rangers shortly after reaching the age of 18. He made his senior debut at York in September 1959 and by the end of the season he had firmly established himself at right half in the Rangers’ line-up.

Tall and stylish, he was a model of consistency and did not miss a first-team game between March 1962 and September 1968, a remarkable run of 286 competitive matches. After being appointed club captain he led the club to the Third Division title in 1966-67, Rangers finishing 12 points clear of second-placed Middlesbrough, and one of the great shocks of modern times, when they defeated West Bromwich Albion 3-2 to win the first-ever Football League Cup final to be played at Wembley.
The following season he took Rangers into the First Division for the first time in their history, but in January 1969 he moved on to Luton, linking once more with his former manager Alec Stock. He gained further success at Kenilworth Road, assisting the Hatters to promotion to the old Second Division in 1969-70 and then had a spell at Watford where he was also manager from June 1973 to April 1977.

Mike later had a spell as manager of Northampton Town from 1978 to 1979. His son Kevin also enjoyed a successful career in the game and is on the coaching staff at West Ham.

Mike passed away on the evening of Saturday 11 April after a short illness.

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Ben Kosky/Kilburn Times
Rangers remember Wembley hero Keen

PLAYERS and fans paid tribute to former QPR captain Mike Keen with a minute's applause at Loftus Road just before kick-off on Monday.

Keen, who led Rangers to victory over West Brom in the 1967 League Cup final, is still the only player in the club's history to lift a major trophy.

He died on Saturday evening following a short illness and his sons Mike Jr and Kevin - the former West Ham midfielder - both attended the Sheffield Wednesday game, in which players on both sides wore black armbands.

Keen was a regular at wing-half in the Rs' first team for almost a decade, skippering the side to their Division Three and League Cup double and then promotion to Division One for the first time in the club's history a year later.

Ron Springett, the goalkeeper who played alongside Keen in the team that finished runners-up in Division Two, learned of his former team-mate's passing from another member of the side, Mark Lazarus.

"I last saw him about a year ago and I was certainly shocked when Mark rang me up and told me the news," Springett, whose late brother Peter kept goal for Rangers in the League Cup final, told the Times.

"Mike was a bit shy, but on the field he was a different character, he was like two different people. He was a very good captain, always looking out for me and calling 'yours, Ron!'

"The team spirit was tremendous when we went up - our manager, Alec Stock, was a father figure and no-one could take liberties with him. He demanded 100 per cent on the field and he got that from Mike."

Keen, who was 69, also played for Luton and Watford after leaving Loftus Road in 1969 and managed the Hornets, as well as Northampton Town and hometown club Wycombe Wanderers

www.kilburntimes.co.uk/content/camden/kilburntimes/QPR/story.aspx?brand=KLBTOnline&category=QPRNews&tBrand=KLBTOnline&tCategory=defaultQPR&itemid=WeED15%20Apr%202009%2012%3A18%3A42%3A477

The truly Iconic Photo -

Mike Keen holds the 1967 League Cup aloft

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QPR Official Site
Funeral Details

MIKE KEEN - FUNERAL DETAILS
Posted on: Wed 15 Apr 2009

Details follow for any fans wishing to attend the funeral service of QPR legend Mike Keen on Monday 20th April 2009.
Keen, who skippered Rangers to our 1967 League Cup Final victory against West Bromwich Albion, died on Saturday evening following a short illness.
A service for the much missed QPR player will take place at:
Amersham Crematorium,
Whielden Lane,
Amersham,
Bucks,
HP7 0ND.
The service will start at 1.45pm.

Donations, if desired, should be sent to the Iain Rennie Hospice At Home via www.justgiving.com/mikekeen

For more details on the Iain Rennie Hospice At Home, click here
www.irhh.org/sitehome/index.html

www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1627894,00.html

[cpr]

RIP Mr Keen, a gentleman indeed.

[Zamoraaaah]

RIP
A Rangers legend

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And on the Official Site

REMEMBERING MIKE KEEN
Posted on: Thu 16 Apr 2009

www.qpr.co.uk takes a look back at an exclusive interview with Mike Keen, compiled shortly before he sadly passed away last weekend.

Keen passed away on Saturday evening following a short illness.
The thoughts of Queens Park Rangers Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time.

MIKE KEEN holds a unique place in the history of Queens Park Rangers Football Club.

He is the only R's captain to have lifted a piece of major silverware at Wembley Stadium. This came at the end of the 1967 League Cup Final when Rangers beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2. It was the greatest moment in Keen's career.

He said: "I'm quite proud of it actually. The Final was a very important milestone for QPR and very much the highlight of my playing days. I was only plying my trade in the Third Division at the time, so I never thought I would hoist a Cup above my head at Wembley.

"It was an old fashioned trophy presentation where I went up first as skipper. Nowadays they do it in reverse with the Captain going up last. I can remember climbing the steps to the Royal Box and looking up to the stands to see if the wife was there! Then I picked the Cup up and turned around to salute the Rangers supporters, who were amazing on the day.

"That match against West Brom started badly and we soon found ourselves 2-0 down. But we had a couple of chances in the first half. I can recall one that rebounded off the keeper and then came out to me and I hit it wide.

"So at half-time, our management team of Alec Stock and Bill Dodgin just said 'Let's keep plodding on. We can play much better.'

"We started to get people like Rodney Marsh, Mark Lazarus and Les Allen into the game. Once we managed to give them the service from the back and the middle, we were able to keep the ball a lot better and we went on to win the cup."

Keen played over 400 times for Rangers between September 1959 and January 1969. He ranks at seventh in the Club's all-time list of top appearance holders.

"I was originally an old-style wing half," said Keen.
"Over a period of my career that position evolved into becoming a midfield player. I was quite good in the air and a good passer of the ball, short and long. I was always looking to create chances for others.

"I was the type of bloke who would never give up. Even if we were three or four-nil down, I was always determined to keep on going!
"I grabbed a reasonable tally of goals too. Probably fifty per cent were headers from corners and free-kicks. I also tucked away a few from the penalty spot.

"I spent nearly 10 years at Rangers and was awarded a testimonial at the end of it. I had one spell where I featured in 282 consecutive matches without missing one.

"I just loved playing and I couldn't wait for Saturday's to come around. If we had a bad result the week before, I always wanted to be on the next team-sheet to get out there and put things right.

"QPR was just a lovely Club to be part of. I have to say that the comradeship around the place was fantastic at all times."

www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1627901,00.html

[Macmoish]

Bump

Mike Keen actually died on April 12. His death was announced on the Official Site, April 15

RIP


Mike Keen : Obituary
Published on the ThisIsAnnouncements.co.uk website on 13th April 2009
www.thisisannouncements.co.uk/5883326
This notice has had 456 visitors and has 3 messages and one image.
19th March 1940 - 12th April 2009

Queens Park Rangers legend Mike Keen died on 12 April, 2009, aged 69.

The former R's captain lifted both the League Cup and Third Division Championship during his decade with the club.

He also had spells with Luton Town and Watford before going into management, including a successful period with then non-league side Wycombe Wanderers, his home town club.

Mike Keen was born in High Wycombe on 19 March, 1940. He was the father of former West Ham United and Stoke City player Kevin Keen.

The midfielder began his career at QPR in 1959 and went on to play 393 league games and score 39 goals. The highlight of his career was the 1966/67 season in which he led his team to the Third Division Championship and the League Cup.

In the League Cup final QPR came from two goals down to beat West Brom 3-2 at Wembley in front of nearly 100,000 people.

He also helped the club to promotion to the First Division, but in 1969 was sold to Luton Town where he played 144 games and scored 11 goals.

He went to Watford in 1972 and was appointed player-manager the following year. He became full-time manager in 1975 but was sacked two years later. He spent a season at Northampton Town before returning to Wycombe where he won the Isthmian League title in 1982/83. They also reached the FA Trophy semi-final in 1982.

Mr Keen's son Kevin played for Wycombe Wanderers and became the club's youngest player when he made his début at 15. He also played for West Ham, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Stoke City.

Mike Keen died after a short illness.

Wanderers head of media Alan Parry paid tribute to him, saying: “I had the privilege of knowing Mike Keen for over 25 years and I can honestly say he was one of the nicest guys I've ever met in football - or any other walk of life.

“Quiet, modest, courteous, always smiling and always ready to lend a helping hand, he was a gentle giant and a true gentleman. Mike will always have a special place in the history of our great club and although he didn't get down to Adams Park very often, he always followed our results. He would have loved to have seen us get promoted this season so let's make sure that we do it for him.”

[Macmoish]

March 12, 2009: RIP Mike Keen

QPR Official Site - MIKE KEEN

The Club is saddened to hear of the death of former R's captain Mike Keen.

Keen, who skippered Rangers to our 1967 League Cup Final victory against West Bromwich Albion,
died on Saturday evening following a short illness.

Keen, who was 69 years-old, made 393 appearances for the R's, scoring 39 goals.

The thoughts of the Club are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

As a mark of respect, QPR players will wear black armbands at tomorrow's home
fixture against Sheffield Wednesday.




Luton Official Site - Mike Keen

Everyone at Kenilworth Road has been saddened to learn of the recent death of former skipper Mike Keen at the age of 69 after a short illness.
Born in High Wycombe, Mike joined QPR from school and had made over 400 first team appearances in midfield for the West London side before following his old manager Alec Stock to Kenilworth Road in January 1969 for £18,500.

After a patchy start, Mike went on to become ever present for three seasons during one of the brighter periods in the Town's history and, although not always appreciated by the Kenilworth Road faithful, it can now be seen that he possessed a sharp football brain and was always a couple of moves ahead of his team mates. After skippering the Hatters to the old Division Two in 1970, Mike came into his own amongst better players and was a provider of many of Malcolm Macdonald's goals, with astute forward passes meat and drink for the burly striker.

Mike later played for and managed Watford before taking over the hot seat at Northampton, Wycombe and Marlow Town. After retiring from the game, Mike concentrated his efforts on his successful sports shop in Wycombe.

Mike was a welcome guest of the club in 2005 for the Kenilworth Road centenary celebrations.
www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~1625672,00.html




Watford Official Site - RIP MIKE KEEN

WATFORD FC was saddened to hear of the death of former player and manager Mike Keen.

Keen joined Watford from Luton Town and went on to manage the Hornets, aged just 33 from 1973 to 1977.

He died aged 69 on Saturday evening following a short illness.

The thoughts of the club are with his friends and family at this difficult time.

Keen had joined Watford a year before taking over as manager following a free transfer from Luton Town.

He had made his name at QPR as a midfielder. He was club skipper as the R's completed a double in 1967 as they won the League Cup at Wembley and the Third Division title.

Keen's son Kevin was also a professional footballer and is First Team Coach at West Ham United.

www.watfordfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10400~1625482,00.html



Wycombe Official Site

BLUES MOURN TRAGIC LOSS
Posted on: Sun 12 Apr 2009

Wycombe fans are mourning the death of Mike Keen, one of the club's most popular former managers, who has passed away at the age of 69 following a short illness.

Mike was born and bred in High Wycombe and never severed his links with the town despite a playing career that took him to Queens Park Rangers, Watford and Luton.

He captained the Q.P.R. team that won the League Cup and the old Third Division title in the mid-1960's and became player-manager of Watford a few years later.

When his playing career ended, Mike opened a successful sports shop in Wycombe's town centre and in January 1980 he was appointed successor to former England amateur international Andy Williams as manager of his hometown club.

Mike stayed in charge for the next four years and enjoyed considerable success including an Isthmian League title and an appearance in the semi-finals of the F.A. Trophy.

He gave a debut to his own son Kevin who became the youngest ever Wycombe player when he played against Hendon at the age of 15. Kevin went on to forge a highly successful playing career with West Ham where he is now a respected member of the coaching staff.

Wanderers head of media Alan Parry told wwfc.com: 'I had the privilege of knowing Mike Keen for over 25 years and I can honestly say he was one of the nicest guys I've ever met in football - or any other walk of life.

'Quiet, modest, courteous, always smiling and always ready to lend a helping hand, he was a gentle giant and a true gentleman. Mike will always have a special place in the history of our great club and although he didn't get down to Adams Park very often, he always followed our results. He would have loved to have seen us get promoted this season so let's make sure that we do it for him.'

www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10430~1625217,00.html



QPR OFFICIAL SITE


And on the Official Site

REMEMBERING MIKE KEEN
Posted on: Thu 16 Apr 2009

www.qpr.co.uk takes a look back at an exclusive interview with Mike Keen, compiled shortly before he sadly passed away last weekend.

Keen passed away on Saturday evening following a short illness.
The thoughts of Queens Park Rangers Football Club are with his family and friends at this sad time.

MIKE KEEN holds a unique place in the history of Queens Park Rangers Football Club.

He is the only R's captain to have lifted a piece of major silverware at Wembley Stadium. This came at the end of the 1967 League Cup Final when Rangers beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2. It was the greatest moment in Keen's career.

He said: "I'm quite proud of it actually. The Final was a very important milestone for QPR and very much the highlight of my playing days. I was only plying my trade in the Third Division at the time, so I never thought I would hoist a Cup above my head at Wembley.

"It was an old fashioned trophy presentation where I went up first as skipper. Nowadays they do it in reverse with the Captain going up last. I can remember climbing the steps to the Royal Box and looking up to the stands to see if the wife was there! Then I picked the Cup up and turned around to salute the Rangers supporters, who were amazing on the day.

"That match against West Brom started badly and we soon found ourselves 2-0 down. But we had a couple of chances in the first half. I can recall one that rebounded off the keeper and then came out to me and I hit it wide.

"So at half-time, our management team of Alec Stock and Bill Dodgin just said 'Let's keep plodding on. We can play much better.'

"We started to get people like Rodney Marsh, Mark Lazarus and Les Allen into the game. Once we managed to give them the service from the back and the middle, we were able to keep the ball a lot better and we went on to win the cup."

Keen played over 400 times for Rangers between September 1959 and January 1969. He ranks at seventh in the Club's all-time list of top appearance holders.

"I was originally an old-style wing half," said Keen.
"Over a period of my career that position evolved into becoming a midfield player. I was quite good in the air and a good passer of the ball, short and long. I was always looking to create chances for others.

"I was the type of bloke who would never give up. Even if we were three or four-nil down, I was always determined to keep on going!
"I grabbed a reasonable tally of goals too. Probably fifty per cent were headers from corners and free-kicks. I also tucked away a few from the penalty spot.

"I spent nearly 10 years at Rangers and was awarded a testimonial at the end of it. I had one spell where I featured in 282 consecutive matches without missing one.

"I just loved playing and I couldn't wait for Saturday's to come around. If we had a bad result the week before, I always wanted to be on the next team-sheet to get out there and put things right.

"QPR was just a lovely Club to be part of. I have to say that the comradeship around the place was fantastic at all times."

www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~1627901,00.html



This was Bushman's Photo Homage to Mike Keen

qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=history&thread=21697&page=1#142465

Michael Thomas "Mike" Keen (19 March 1940-12 April 2009)

Mike Keen made his Rangers debut wearing the No.6 shirt away to York City on the 7th September 1959. He went on to play 440 league & cup games and scored 45 goals in all for the club.
His last match for the Rangers was against W.B.A on the 26th December 1968.

His greatest and everlasting contribution to the club was leading the side to lift the Football League Cup and Third Division Champoins in 1966-67
and 2nd Division Runners-Up 1967-68.

Mike drinking from the League Cup as Jim Gregory looks on.

Mike Keen with his family. His son Kevin is in the cup

Mike Keen scoring with a header against Preston 1968.

Mike Keen an all time Queen's Park Rangers great

[Macmoish]

Bump: Missed the date by a couple of days

Four years ago

[Macmoish]

Bump...Thanks Gramps for reminding me

Five Years ago