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Dave Sexton
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Post by bowles on Jul 25, 2017 9:53:08 GMT
Get off ya arses and get down to loftus road and support STAN , I don't care about the opposition let's just fill the ground for our greatest ever player!! Or as stated get ya self a virtual ticket!!! Stan gave us so much let's give him the send off the bloke deserves!! Only two heros in my life my dad and Stan love em both!!
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Post by rousdonhoop on Jul 25, 2017 10:56:15 GMT
just bought 2 virtual tickets, the next best thing if you are unable to go
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Post by bowranger on Jul 25, 2017 10:57:21 GMT
Four of us going from our lot.
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Post by stylecouncillor on Jul 25, 2017 16:28:15 GMT
I will be taking my 10 year old .... even though just found out my tickets have been sent to my old address.
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Dave Sexton
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Post by bowles on Jul 25, 2017 16:31:44 GMT
Upper loft now being opened let's get the ellerslie road open as well! LETS DO THIS!!!!
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dan
Ian Holloway
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Post by dan on Jul 25, 2017 19:14:40 GMT
My son is dragging me to the Man City/Totenham game here in the states. That being said, I'm wearing my QPR jersey proudly to the game. They can just deal with it!!
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Post by marshbowles10 on Jul 25, 2017 21:23:21 GMT
Oh no, I'm going to be killed.
I love Stan Bowles, I've seen him play more times than I can remember. My 1977, 1275 GT mini was christened Stanley.
But I payed his wages through the turnstiles only for him to put it on the 2-30 at Doncaster.
Football is awash with money from you and me buying Sky and all the various sponsor affiliated products and instead of the mercenaries earning every month what has taken me a lifetime to accumulate in my pension we are expected to support Stan in his hour of need.
Call me scrooge, call me all the names under the sun but when football gives agents £40 million for a single transfer there is something fundamentally wrong and sick within the game.
Yet just like the government spin of austerity where the MP's somehow get away with robbing us via their expenses and awarding themselves significant pay increases, the 'man in the street' with three fifths of bugger all is morally expected to support a lovely and fantastic footballer than has come on hard times. Football must wake up and sort itself out and rather than pay mercenaries millions of ;pounds, direct that back into the game and provide a support mechanism for their own ex-employees.
Imagine me writing to the club after 50 Yeats of support and asking for a % of the Reading match to be paid to me as I've fallen on hard times. I'd never get a response for a start as QPR don't know how to reply.......... but if they did it would be ....'Eff off'
I await the brick bats but Stanley Bowles will always be forever my absolute favourite QPR player.......... but I've payed his wages already.
Tin hermit on
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jul 26, 2017 6:15:59 GMT
You have raised an interesting question..., With some of the silly money being bandied about these days. What price would a "Stanley" 1975/76 version be worth today??
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Post by egranger on Jul 26, 2017 7:07:09 GMT
Oh no, I'm going to be killed. I love Stan Bowles, I've seen him play more times than I can remember. My 1977, 1275 GT mini was christened Stanley. But I payed his wages through the turnstiles only for him to put it on the 2-30 at Doncaster. Football is awash with money from you and me buying Sky and all the various sponsor affiliated products and instead of the mercenaries earning every month what has taken me a lifetime to accumulate in my pension we are expected to support Stan in his hour of need. Call me scrooge, call me all the names under the sun but when football gives agents £40 million for a single transfer there is something fundamentally wrong and sick within the game. Yet just like the government spin of austerity where the MP's somehow get away with robbing us via their expenses and awarding themselves significant pay increases, the 'man in the street' with three fifths of bugger all is morally expected to support a lovely and fantastic footballer than has come on hard times. Football must wake up and sort itself out and rather than pay mercenaries millions of ;pounds, direct that back into the game and provide a support mechanism for their own ex-employees. Imagine me writing to the club after 50 Yeats of support and asking for a % of the Reading match to be paid to me as I've fallen on hard times. I'd never get a response for a start as QPR don't know how to reply.......... but if they did it would be ....'Eff off' I await the brick bats but Stanley Bowles will always be forever my absolute favourite QPR player.......... but I've payed his wages already. Tin hermit on That said - I hope you have bought a ticket - I think you have missed the point of this match - it's not a plea from Stan - it is a chance for supporters to celebrate Stan and raise some much needed financial support for his care. Each supporter can make up his/her own mind - for those who don't have sky this is also an opportunity for us to watch a premier league team...
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Post by rousdonhoop on Jul 26, 2017 7:36:56 GMT
Oh no, I'm going to be killed. I love Stan Bowles, I've seen him play more times than I can remember. My 1977, 1275 GT mini was christened Stanley. But I payed his wages through the turnstiles only for him to put it on the 2-30 at Doncaster. Football is awash with money from you and me buying Sky and all the various sponsor affiliated products and instead of the mercenaries earning every month what has taken me a lifetime to accumulate in my pension we are expected to support Stan in his hour of need. Call me scrooge, call me all the names under the sun but when football gives agents £40 million for a single transfer there is something fundamentally wrong and sick within the game. Yet just like the government spin of austerity where the MP's somehow get away with robbing us via their expenses and awarding themselves significant pay increases, the 'man in the street' with three fifths of bugger all is morally expected to support a lovely and fantastic footballer than has come on hard times. Football must wake up and sort itself out and rather than pay mercenaries millions of ;pounds, direct that back into the game and provide a support mechanism for their own ex-employees. Imagine me writing to the club after 50 Yeats of support and asking for a % of the Reading match to be paid to me as I've fallen on hard times. I'd never get a response for a start as QPR don't know how to reply.......... but if they did it would be ....'Eff off' I await the brick bats but Stanley Bowles will always be forever my absolute favourite QPR player.......... but I've payed his wages already. Tin hermit on that's your choice, don't know why you need to tell everyone and perhaps sway people to do likewise. For the price of a curry or 3 beers I have no qualms making a donation to the finest footballer who put the hooped shirt on
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 26, 2017 8:26:28 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 26, 2017 8:29:57 GMT
I think we all understand the broader point marshbowles10 is making...
And acknowledge all the money out there - and all the money wasted by Stan Bowles..
But at the same time, we feel we should be doing something "one more time" for this great player of ours
Especially since his condition was not "self-inflicted" - and is something many of us have in our own families - or at least face that possibility.
But in the end, each of us decides as we think best
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Jul 26, 2017 9:08:55 GMT
I think you make a great point Marshbowles and one I have pondered myself.
I got very seriously 'shot down' a few years ago, when Ray Jones was killed when a car he was driving hit a bus. His two passengers were also killed.
I'd expressed the thought that we should also spare a thought for the two boys who died in the car, Ray's friends. This wasn't a random, freak accident. It was speeding and recklessly dangerous driving and Jones was culpable. An inquest into the accident later ruled that, had Jones survived, he would have faced charges of death by dangerous driving for the deaths of his two passengers.
It was an uncomfortable and inconvenient truth which fans didn't want to hear - and I think Marshbowles point is much the same.
But in the end, I'll be taking my son on Saturday - to see a decent game (hopefully) and to say a kind of 'goodbye and thank you' to Stan.
And 57's point is very well (and movingly) put. How many thousands of dementia sufferers, in perhaps very much greater financial need, would love to be able to fundraise tens of thousands of pounds towards easing their own loved ones' predicaments...?
But then, who said life was fair?
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Post by blatantfowl on Jul 26, 2017 9:49:58 GMT
I was listening to the golf coverage on the radio and they randomly interviewed actor David Morrisey who is a Liverpool fan. His first game was at Anfield versus QPR. His biggest memory and the reason he is a fan to this day was not Liverpool but Stan Bowles. Not only the incredible skill he showed on the day but also the banter and the way he played up to the Kop with a smile and a laugh. Stan is loved across all football, not only with us.
But I have posted on here before that I do not believe raising funds for Stan and his family is the correct path. The majority of the money should go to the Alzheimer's Society or another dementia charity so that it can be used for the greater good, to aid the millions who suffer without care or to find a cure for this brutal disease. I definitely mean millions as anyone who has had experience of dementia will know, the patient is only one part of the suffering and the family and friends go through hell as they watch their loved one deteriorate.
The decisions are not in Stan's hands. My admiration for him is not diminished nor do I begrudge a point of view that different to my own. One day this disease will catch up with Stan and we will have to say goodbye. When that sad day comes, what better legacy can he have than to have contributed to easing or ending the suffering or millions or people.
My Mum has dementia. As well as raising 3 boys she was worked full time as a shopkeeper. We will sell her assets to cover her care bill of £1000 a week. We have sold her shop (half that money is now gone) and I spent the last few months preparing her house to be rented out. Next we will eat through her savings and eventually we will sell her house. Mum hoped that her 3 boys and grandchildren would receive her legacy but once we found ourselves dealing with her dementia we consider ourselves lucky that we can use the inheritance to pay for her care. For example, it allows us some choice such as keeping her in a care facility in our home town where the standard of care is very good and we can visit easily. Without it, the local authority could place her anywhere and if the money runs out maybe one day they will.
I am sorry for that last bit being nothing to do with football but I get very emotional about this topic and about what so many in our position are going through.
Good luck Stan, I hope you and your family have a great day.
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Post by harr on Jul 27, 2017 8:07:39 GMT
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Post by rousdonhoop on Jul 28, 2017 7:12:42 GMT
judging by his appearance on Talksport it be mainly on Spurs
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Post by sharky on Jul 28, 2017 15:13:21 GMT
From Bournemouth's Offie www.afcb.co.uk/news/tickets/qpr-tickets-available-on-the-gateQPR TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE GATE28TH JULY 2017 AFC Bournemouth supporters can purchase tickets for the friendly with Queens Park Rangers on the gate at Loftus Road. The game takes place on Saturday 29th August with a 3pm kick-off. Cherries supporters buying tickets at the ground on the day can do so from the School Lower Turnstile which is located on South Africa Road. Supporters will only be able to purchase tickets with cash, no credit/debit card payments will be accepted.
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Post by sharky on Jul 28, 2017 15:53:38 GMT
....and from our Offie www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/holloway-previews-bournemouth-clash/Holloway: Saturday's all about StanRyan Rocastle @ryrocastle7 IAN Holloway has said that Saturday’s match against Bournemouth is about honouring the legend that is Stan Bowles in what will be his final appearance at Loftus Road. Ollie understands just how much Stan means to everyone associated with QPR but especially the Rangers fans who have idolised the maverick number 10 for many years. Speaking to Queens Park Rangers matchday programme, The Hoops, Holloway said that the focus of Saturday’s game will revolve around Stan and supporting him through his illness. He said: “This is an opportunity for us all to pay tribute to Stan, on what will be his final trip to W12. That’s really sad, and it’s because of a cruel illness that’s affected both Stan and his family horrendously. It’s happened to one of our heroes and we want to show Stan our thanks.” Saturday is about Stan, and he will always be an iconic figure for both QPR and football. IAN HOLLOWAYOllie continued: “Saturday is about Stan, and he will always be an iconic figure for both QPR and football. Stan was a very-special footballer and I want his family to know that’s how we all feel about him.” Regarding the game, Holloway stated that it’s one last opportunities for him to assess his squad ahead of the season opener against Reading the following week. The R’s were unbeaten against the Royals last season but lost both friendly matches against the Berkshire side earlier this month and Ollie knows there’s still a lot of hard-work to be put in before the season begins. “This is also the final chance for me to look at the boys before the start of the new Championship season next weekend,” Holloway explained. “There’s plenty of unbelievably-hard work going on behind-the-scenes. Things are moving along and I’m delighted with what we’re trying to achieve but we’re not finished yet." Our visitors Bournemouth have come a long way in a short space of time and now go into their third successive season as a Premier League team. And R's boss Holloway admitted that he is somewhat jealous of their position, but has his own ambitions for QPR. “I’m delighted that Bournemouth, Eddie Howe and his fantastic team have agreed to come and play us for the occasion. “We’re certainly envious of where they are now but I know what an absolute honour I’ve got being here, so let’s set about this season and help our team and our club. Let’s be positive all around the place.”
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Post by rousdonhoop on Jul 28, 2017 20:35:51 GMT
the publicity for the match has been brilliant and it seems to be generating a fantastic response
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 29, 2017 9:14:26 GMT
Here's to Stan
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 29, 2017 10:27:15 GMT
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Post by Marc on Jul 29, 2017 13:06:43 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 29, 2017 13:12:56 GMT
Which presumably is pretty much the Starting XI vs Reading next week
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Post by rangerjake on Jul 29, 2017 14:45:37 GMT
I'll take a hard pass on Perch playing in a back three thank you very much.
Midfield looks decent IMO, Mass playing in a more advanced role which is good to see.
Still lack a cutting edge.
Need a CB and a striker, I would settle for Bogle.
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Post by londonranger on Jul 29, 2017 14:54:07 GMT
QPR 0 Bournemouth 1 HT
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Post by londonranger on Jul 29, 2017 14:59:59 GMT
Steve Caulker watching match, in the crowd.
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Post by Marc on Jul 29, 2017 15:11:44 GMT
Furlong on for Lynch. Surprised Sylla hasn't come on for Washington.
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Post by rangerjake on Jul 29, 2017 15:16:13 GMT
Ollie doesn't fancy Sylla.
His only skill is scoring goals where we value "putting yourself about" and "dying for the shirt" above all else.
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Post by Marc on Jul 29, 2017 15:23:45 GMT
Ollie doesn't fancy Sylla. His only skill is scoring goals where we value "putting yourself about" and "dying for the shirt" above all else. Or so the rumours say, he's on now though.
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Post by rangerjake on Jul 29, 2017 15:49:26 GMT
You can see how he wouldn't endear himself to a guy like Ollie.
He goes to ground easily. Always looking for the foul but for me he just has a nose for goal and we're desperate for that.
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