OTD - Preston Loss/Francis Out...Alan McDonald #2 to Waddock

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Today in History from www.11v11.com


10 February 1926

Dennis (Danny) Blanchflower Captain of the Tottenham Hotspur double winning team of 1961 is born in Belfast. He began his career at Glentoran and signed for Barnsley in April 1949. After 68 matches he left for Aston Villa in March 1951. He left Villa who he accused of a "lack of ambition" in December 1954 for Bill Nicholoson's Tottenham Hotspur. Here he won the Double in 1961, an FA Cup winners medal in 1962 and the European Cup Winners cup in 1963. He was footballer of the year in 1958 and 1961 and won 56 Caps for Northern Ireland.He briefly managed his country between 1976 and 1978 and Chelsea from December 1978 to September 1979. He died in 1993.

10 February 1973

F.I.F.A. withdrew permission for overseas teams to compete in the forthcoming South African games.

10 February 1975

Non-League Wimbledon's brave F.A. Cup run came to an end when, in front of a 45,701 crowd at Selhurst Park, they lost 1-0 to Leeds United. A Johnny Giles shot was cruelly deflected past 'keeper Dickie Guy by one of his own players; Dave Bassett.

10 February 1976

Ian Hutchinson, the Chelsea striker with the famous windmill-action long throw, retired from football. One of the unluckiest players in the game Hutchinson sustained two broken legs during his career along with two cartilage injuries which required operations, a broken arm and a broken toe. Not surprisingly he retired on medical advice.

10 February 1984

Doncaster Rovers manager and ex-Leeds United captain Billy Bremner was fined �500 by the F.A. for making "foul and abusive" comments to officials after losing a match 2-1 to Swindon Town on December 3rd.

10 February 1989

Ted Croker retired after nearly sixteen years as secretary of the Football Association.

10 February 1994

Marseille chairman Bernard Tapie, a former government minister, was released on bail after being charged with corruption. He was ordered to give up ownership of the club.

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I wonder if Gianni and Flavio know Bernard Tapie...

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And 19 years ago today: Preston 5 QPR 0 and goodbye to Gerry Francis

("Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose")

QPR OFFICIAL SITE - February 10, 2001

Jon Macken scored twice as Preston put struggling Queens Park Rangers to the sword with a rampant second-half display at Deepdale.

Brian McBride, David Healy and Iain Anderson also found the net as Rangers sunk further into the relegation mire.

In a scrappy opening, both sides cancelled each other out and neither created a clear-cut chance in the opening minutes.

Preston boss David Moyes had stuck with a three-pronged attack for the visit of the Londoners - the first home match at Deepdale for five weeks.

Preston should have taken an eighth-minute lead following Lee Cartwright's searching cross. Macken tried to get in a header but, from the clearance, McBride's 10-yard strike rebounded off a post.

Minutes later, the busy Healy cut through the defence but his shot took a deflection off Jermaine Darlington.

As Preston continued to dominate, Macken's 18-yard drive seven minutes before the interval somehow squeezed inches wide.

This proved to be the last effort on goal in the first period and the half ended goalless.

But Macken scored twice in 10 second-half minutes as David Moyes' half-time chat evidently sunk into his players.

The striker's first on 50 minutes followed a neat link up with another Manchester United old boy Healy. Macken started the move and flicked to Healy and from the short cross Macken netted from five yards.

His second on the hour came courtesy of a defensive mix-up involving Matthew Rose.

Macken pounced on his chance and slipped the ball into the net.

American McBride got in on the scoring act with a half-volley on 67 minutes before Healy himself grabbed a slice of the action with a terrific goal on 70 minutes.

Preston were buoyant and continued to stream forward against a shell-shocked QPR defence.

Anderson replaced McBride after 75 minutes and three minutes from time he completed the scoring with a right-foot shot from 18 yards.

There had been little indication that a game which had ended goalless at half-time would have finished 5-0 to the home side.

MIKLOSKO MOILANEN
DALINGTON PARKINGSON

MORROW EDWARDS
BARACLOUGH JACKSON

KULCSAR MURDOCK

ROSE CARTWRIGHT
WARDLEY MCKENNA
PEACOCK RANKINE
CONNOLLY MACKEN
NGONGE MCBRIDE
KIWOMYA HEALY
Subs: Subs:
HARPER LUCAS
HEINOLA GUNNLAUOSSON
READY ANDERSON
SCULLY BARRY-MURPHY
DOWIE KIDD


QPR Official Site
FRANCIS BLASTS PLAYERS AFTER PRESTON DEFEAT

RANGERS BOSS Gerry Francis was bitterly disappointed by the second half performance at Preston on Saturday.

Rangers held their own in the first period and went in at 0-0 for their half-time cup of tea. But Preston stepped it up after the break and rattled home five goals.
Gerry said:" I am certainly not a very happy man with our second half display. We outplayed and outperformed Bolton Wanderers a week before with near enough the same 11 players, although we lost Peter Crouch before the Preston game.

"We are missing a number of players like Carlisle and Langley. But doesn't excuse a lack of fight and spirit. It was a total collapse. It was a bit of our own doing - particularly with the second goal. One or two deflections fell nicely for Preston.

"Things are difficult for the club at the moment, as we all know. But I expect a lot more from the blue and white hoops in terms of battling and desire. Supporters paid good money to travel to Preston to watch their team and those fans deserve better."


BEFORE The match (sounds familiar?!)

QPR OFFICIAL SITE
FRANCIS READY FOR PRESTON

RANGERS BOSS Gerry Francis is hoping for a first away win of the season at Preston North End on Saturday.

Gerry said:"We need about 25 points from the remaining 51 available to stay up. That means we have to win about six or seven games from the last 17.

"You can't rely on your home form all the time. We actually had seven wins away from home last year. We haven't managed to do that this season, drawing six and losing seven.

"At this stage last season, we had lost 10 games overall and this year we have only lost 11. So our defeats column doesn't show much difference year on year. It is our draws column as opposed to our wins column that has let us down.

"So we have to try to turn these draws into wins. No better example of that was last Saturday against Bolton, where we totally dominated the game and should have won 3-0 or 4-0 but we came away with a 1-1 draw again.

"Preston have got some players who are not bad. I felt we should have won the home game against them, as we had a few good chances. They've got a good home record and it is not going to be easy up there on Saturday."


And a few days later... 2001

QPR Official Site - CLUB STATEMENT

We have known that Gerry Francis was considering retirement at the end of this season when his contract expires and this week he confirmed to the QPR Board that this was the case.

Following discussions with Gerry it was mutually agreed that it was important to install a new manager now in order to plan for next season, particularly with regard to existing players' contracts and any incoming players. The new manager when appointed will immediately assume responsibility for the First team and will obviously focus on doing everything possible to ensure that QPR do not get relegated this season.

Gerry has been asked to remain with QPR until his contract expires and will work with the new manager on planning for next season, including such issues as our Academy situation and our Scouting network.

The Board would like to go on record as publicly thanking Gerry for the job he has performed over the last two years in very difficult circumstances, keeping QPR up in the first year and finishing tenth last season. His commitment to the club is second to none and we feel that he has made a major contribution in trying to turn the club around. He has been offered a place on the Club Board next year should he wish to take it up.

Discussions with candidates for the manager's job have already started and the Board hopes to be in a position to make an announcement as soon as possible. In the meantime, Gerry Francis will be in charge for the match against Barnsley and we hope he leaves the job with the win the club needs.

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Lothar Matthaus is shock candidate to become next QPR manager

MIrror Published 22:30 10/02/10 By James Nursey

QPR have already started compiling a short-list for their next new manager - with Lothar Matthaus a possible shock outside candidate.

Rangers have yet to win in five games under Mick Harford after he succeeded Paul Hart last month as the club's tenth manager since Flavio Briatore took over as chairman in 2007.

Harford is contracted at Loftus Road until the end of the season.

And Rangers hierarchy have already decided to bring in a new coach then to replace him.

The club ideally want a young English coach like Gareth Southgate but German legend Matthaus is on their radar.

The midfielder turned manager, 48, is now out of work following spells with Rapid Vienna, Partisan Belgrade, Hungary, Atletico Paranaense, Red Bull Salzburg and Maccabi Netanya.

He was in the QPR directors' box to witness their latest defeat at home to Ipswich on Tuesday night.

And Harford is under no illusions the team have not been performing well enough recently for Rangers' ambitious owners.

Chairman Briatore and sporting director Gianni Paladini visited the club training ground for a crunch meeting with Rangers' entire squad and Harford on Monday.

And the club supremos urged the players to stick together, unite and pull away from the drop zone.

But Rangers still went and turned in another poor display at home to Town as Harford was jeered by fans.

Briatore was supposedly so unhappy he left well before the final whistle.


www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/German-World-Cup-winner-Lothar-Matthaus-set-to-be-named-yet-another-new-QPR-manager-by-Flavio-Briatore-as-Mick-Harford-s-job-hangs-by-a-thread-article319589.html

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To be fair, i hope at the meeting on Monday that Briatore told the players a few home truths. He needs anoother meeting today to reinforce it too after that first half patheticness.

[QPR Report]

I don't suppose Paladini looked at each of the players in turn and said: "I Signed you. I pay you so much money. I give you such a good contract....And this is how you repay me?"

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Mail - Ex-Germany skipper Lothar Matthaus lined up as Mick Harford's replacement at QPR

By Sportsmail Reporter


Next in the QPR hot seat? Lothar Matthaus

QPR manager Mick Harford could lose his job to former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus, who watched Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat by Ipswich with owner Flavio Briatore.

Meanwhile, former QPR manager Paul Hart is being lined up for a role at Manchester City's youth academy.

Hart was sacked at Portsmouth earlier this season and subsequently endured a short and difficult spell at QPR.

But the former Nottingham Forest defender has an excellent record as a youth coach and is now in talks about a move to City.

City's own academy has produced a string of good young players in recent years but respected chief Jim Cassell was sidelined last summer.

Nigeria want Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni as their new national coach.

Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1250077/Ex-Germany-skipper-Lothar-Matthaus-lined-Mick-Harfords-replacement-QPR.html#ixzz0fBCi4ORR

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And the Express

QPR LINK TO LOTHAR MATTHAUS



ON THE LINE: Mick Harford
Thursday February 11,2010
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QPR boss Mick Harford’s job is on the line already, with German World Cup-winner Lothar Matthaus waiting in the wings.

Lothar Matthaus was in the Loftus Road directors’ box with owner Flavio Briatore to see Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to Ipswich, after which Harford laid into his “inept” players.

Mick Harford has been in charge for just five games – the same number as his predecessor Paul Hart – and is yet to see a victory.

Rangers hover two points above the drop zone and Briatore was so underwhelmed by the first-half performance against Roy Keane’s Ipswich that he left during the break.

And he could already be lining up Rangers’ sixth boss of the season in former Hungary boss Matthaus, who has also managed in Romania, Brazil, Austria and Israel. Ex-defender Damien Delaney, who left Rangers for Ipswich last summer, says his pals at Loftus Road are at the end of their tethers and have been craving stability since Iain Dowie was told to leave, nine managers ago.

Delaney said: “Of course it’s time for stability, but QPR have been saying that for 18 months now, ever since they sacked Iain Dowie.

“In fairness to the players I think they can only take so much.

“I’ve been talking to some of the players and staff who were here when I was here.

“It is sad to see them being dragged in. I’ve got a lot of friends here and I hope they get out of it.”


www.express.co.uk/football/view/157534/QPR-link-to-Lothar-Matthaus

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god its that time again managment merry go round

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I woner what William Hill offered at the start of the season when asked how many managers would we go through this season?

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Birthday today for Leon Clarke. Turns 30

QPR Profile when he signed for QPR (the second time)

www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2057116,00.html

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Also on this day: Feb 10, 1968, QPR 2 Palace 1 (Palace with the recently-signed Mark Lazarus)

Leon Clarke now 27
www.sporting-heroes.net/football-heroes/displayhero_club.asp?HeroID=39034

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15 YEARS AGO...
15 years Ago: Alan McDonald Returns to QPR as coach:


QPR OFFICIAL SITE - February 10, 2006

Former Rangers defender, Alan McDonald has joined QPR to assist Gary Waddock with his coaching duties.
'Macca' made over 400 appearances for the Superhoops in a Loftus Road career that spanned from 1981 to 1997.
A product of the youth set up, McDonald featured in the 1986 League Cup final and went on to experience both highs and lows with Rangers.
The Northern Ireland international soared the dizzy heights when Rangers finished as the top London club in 1993,
but also endured relegation from the top flight in 1996.He will arrive at Harlington tomorrow and will be 'on duty' for Saturday's home game against Millwall.

Waddock said: "He's QPR through and through and has got a real passion for the club."But he's not just a QPR legend,
he's a fully qualified coach who has worked at international level and he's just come back from Israel with the Northern Ireland U21 squad."
It wasn't a difficult job to convince him, he's got blue and white blood running though his veins." QPR



Belfast Telegraph QPR and the Glens are Big Mac fans
By Stuart McKinley: FOOTBALL 10 February 2006

- The offer of a temporary coaching position at his former club Queens Park Rangers won't affect Alan McDonald's availability to become the next Glentoran manager.McDonald is the new favourite for the vacant Oval position after the club's first choice, Roy Walker, turned down the job.The Glens board met yesterday and it is understood that the former Northern Ireland captain is now the favoured candidate. Their next move will be to contact McDonald about the possibility of succeeding Roy Coyle, who resigned a week ago.McDonald has already given strong indications of his interest in the job, particularly as he is due to move back to Northern Ireland next month, but the club must make the first move."I would be interested in speaking to Glentoran, but I won't be applying for the job and I haven't had any contact from anyone at the club as yet," said McDonald.One club that has been in touch with McDonald is QPR. The Loftus Road side put manager Ian Holloway on 'gardening leave' earlier this week and handed the reins to reserve team coach Gary Waddock on a temporary basis.They have now invited their ex-skipper to join Waddock in taking charge of team affairs, but McDonald insists that reports on their official website saying that he has already returned to the club are premature."I received a call from Queens Park Rangers when I was with the under-21 squad in Israel asking if I would like to go back and do some coaching," said McDonald."Things happened at the club this week that were completely out of the blue, Gary Waddock is a good friend of mine and he asked if I would be interested in helping him."We are still talking about one or two things, nothing has been decided and nothing has been agreed."If it does happen it will only be a temporary thing for me anyway as my plans to come back to Northern Ireland haven't changed." Belfast Telegraph


And Flashback II:
And axed by QPR "Alan McDonald has been given notice to terminate his employment at Queens Park Rangers Football Club."
but saying only the nicest things about
QPR qprreport.blogspot.com/2007/02/alan-mcdonald-appointed-glentoran-1st.html



A year Later...

Monday, February 12, 2007
Alan McDonald Appointed Glentoran 1st Team Coach - A year After Joining QPR and Five Months After QPR Axed Him
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All QPR Fans will wish QPR's most capped International the very best of luck.

GLENTORAN OFFICIAL SITE - February 12, 2007
Alan McDonald appointed as new 1st Team Coach
Glentoran FC are pleased to announce the appointment of former QPR, Swindon Town and Northern Ireland International player,
Alan McDonald as Glentoran's new 1st Team Coach. Alan also has experience of coaching at Swindon Town, and at Northern Ireland U21 Level. Glentoran

BBC - February 12, 2007 - McDonald named Glens assistant
Former Northern Ireland captain Alan McDonald has been appointed as assistant manager to Paul Millar at Carnegie Premier League club Glentoran.
McDonald, who won 52 international caps, has been assistant coach of the Northern Ireland U21 side since 2002.
The former Queens Park Rangers defender was assistant to Gary Waddock at Loftus Road in 2006.
McDonald pulled out of the running for the Glens manager's job last year to take up his role with QPR. BBC

Even though McDonald was ousted by QPR, he expressed his continued warm feelings about QPR in an interview a few months ago.
Ealing Gazette - October 16, 2006
No hard feelings, says Mcdonald

ALAN McDonald insists he has no hard feelings towards QPR following his exit in the wake of John Gregory's appointment as manager.
McDonald, who spent 17 years as a player at Loftus Road, left his job as assistant boss soon after Gregory was installed.
The former Northern Ireland international could be forgiven for having his feelings towards the club permanently soured.
He was unhappy at the manner of his release as a player in 1997 after giving Rangers such loyal service.
McDonald was then in the process of moving to Belfast - and was in contention for the Glentoran manager's job - before a sudden return to west London as Gary Waddock's right-hand man, only to find himself out of work just eight games into the new season.
Alan M But McDonald reflected: "That's part of being in football. I'll just spend some time with my family and see what happens in the future.
"I'm moving back to Belfast, which was the plan before I went back to QPR. It's a shame in many ways to have left the club again but these things happen."
McDonald has no complaints about the decision to wield the axe, although he is reluctant to comment on the abrupt manner of his departure.
Gregory was in place within hours of the League Cup defeat at Port Vale and had been lined up to take over before the game.
"Results weren't good and I take my share of the responsibility for that," McDonald admitted.
"It hasn't changed my affection for QPR. That will never happen.
It was always the first result I looked for before I came back and will always be the first the result I look for."
McDonald believes his former team-mate Gregory will prove to be a success in the Rs hotseat. The new boss has made the perfect start with wins over Hull and promotion-chasing Southampton, and McDonald is convinced the turnaround will be maintained. QPR are in action again tomorrow at home to Norwich.
"John will do well," he predicted. "There's a good enough squad there to finish quite high up that division.
"You've got lads like Ray Jones, Shabazz Baidoo and Pat Kanyuka coming through and that's great to see, because bringing on the youngsters is something the club was always good at and hopefully will be in the future."

Ealing Gazette


McDONALD's QPR DEPARTURE MCDONALD OUT
McDonald Departs QPR: "Given Notice to Terminate his Employment"
Alan McDonald has been given notice to terminate his employment at Queens Park Rangers Football Club.
After making 483 appearances for the Hoops in a successful 16-year spell as a player, McDonald joined the R's as Caretaker Assistant Manager in February 2006, prior to taking up the position of Assistant Manager towards the end of June.
Chairman Gianni Paladini told qpr.co.uk: "I'd like to thank Alan McDonald for all the hard work he's done here since February.
"He's been a great servant for this Club, both as a player and in his role as Assistant Manager, and I wish him all the best for the future.'' QPR
Also: June 2002 Ron Norris/QPR Net Interview with Alan McDonald - QPR Net Q&A with Alan McDonald

qprreport.blogspot.com/2007/02/alan-mcdonald-appointed-glentoran-1st.html

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Bump: And 33rd Birthday for QPR's Andrew Johnson

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Johnson_(English_footballer

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