OTD : Sousa Staying...Ecclestone Won't Over-Spend

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13 March 1873

The Scottish Football Association was formed. There were eight original members: Clydesdale, Dumbreck, Eastern, Granville, Queens Park, Rovers, Third Lanark and Vale of Leven. Professionalism was not adopted until May 1893, eight years after the F.A. had done so, and two years after the formation of the Scottish League.

13 March 1899

Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa (Division One) met in the shortest Football League match in the history of the game: ten and a half minutes. Bad light had caused their original match the previous November to be abandoned and the League ordered Villa, at their expense, to play the remaining time with the result counting in the Championship.

13 March 1911

A crowd of 77,952 saw Chelsea beat Swindon Town 3-1 in the Fourth Round of the F.A. Cup at Stamford Bridge.

13 March 1911

For the only time an ordained priest - The Reverend Kenneth Reginald Gunnery Hunt plays for England in the 3-0 win over Wales.

13 March 1940

Albert Johannesen - the first coloured player to play in an FA Cup Final is born in South Africa.

13 March 1954

Ted Ditchburn broke a rib during his 247th consecutive appearance in goal for Tottenham Hotspur and thus ended a record-breaking run. Joined Spurs just before the Second War and made his name during hostilities being selected for England in 1944. Was in Tottenham's consecutive Second and First Division Championship sides in 1949-1951 and played six times for England between 1949 and 1957. He left the first class game in 1959 to play for, and then manage, Romford in the Southern League after 418 Football League appearances.

13 March 1974

There was trouble in the Manchester derby when Lou Macari and Mike Doyle both refused to leave the field after being sent off. Referee Clive Thomas took both sides off the pitch and, after seven minutes, the game re-started with ten men on each side.

13 March 1985

The FA Cup tie at Kenilworth Road between Luton Town and Millwall erupts into a riot captured live on television. The ruling Tory Government demand immeadiate action and suggest a nationwide identity card scheme.

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happy birthday to.................



Edgar Davids
Age: 37
Club: Ajax Amsterdam
Date of Birth: 13th March 1973

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well fancy that!


Italian referee Marcello Donadini was taken to hospital in 1973 after being bitten in the back by a player who didn’t agree with a decision.

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Mar 13, 2010 9:31:38 GMT blockhead said:

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13 March 1974
There was trouble in the Manchester derby when Lou Macari and Mike Doyle both refused to leave the field after being sent off. Referee Clive Thomas took both sides off the pitch and, after seven minutes, the game re-started with ten men on each side.
13 March 1985

Thanks Blockhead Doyle and Macari


And on this day in 1937, QPR beat Newport County W 6-2 at home with a hatrick from Reg Swinfen

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Bump
And year ago, Warnock's revived QPR drew 1-1 at Sheffield United

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West Brom 36 69 31 71 3-2 FT v Blackpool
Nottm Forest 36 64 21 51 2-3 FT v Preston
Swansea 36 60 8 31 0-0 FT v Sheff Wed
Leicester 35 57 10 43 1-0 FT v Cardiff
Cardiff 35 52 13 57 0-1 FT v Leicester

Blackpool 36 50 9 53 2-3 FT v West Brom
Coventry 36 50 -6 41 1-1 FT v Plymouth
Sheff Utd 36 49 0 49 1-1 FT v QPR
Middlesbrough 36 48 7 47 2-2 FT v Newcastle
Doncaster 36 48 3 47 2-1 v Derby
Preston 36 47 -7 45 3-2 FT v Nottm Forest
Barnsley 35 46 -10 44 0-0 FT v Crystal Palace
Bristol City 36 45 -11 40 0-2 FT v Reading
QPR 35 44 -4 49 1-1 FT v Sheff Utd
Reading 34 44 -4 46 2-0 FT v Bristol City
Ipswich 36 44 -6 40 1-0 FT v Sc*n*horpe
Derby 36 42 -11 43 1-2 v Doncaster
Watford 34 39 -7 44 0-1 FT v Peterborough
Crystal Palace * 35 38 -1 36 0-0 FT v Barnsley
Sheff Wed 36 38 -18 38 0-0 FT v Swansea

Sc*n*horpe 35 38 -21 41 0-1 FT v Ipswich
Plymouth 35 31 -17 34 1-1 FT v Coventry
Peterborough 36 30 -19 38 1-0 FT v Watford

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was this about the time that forest started their slide down the table?

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Mar 13, 2011 9:05:04 GMT @maudesfishnchips said:

was this about the time that forest started their slide down the table?

just got off my lazy behind and looked it up,

forest were 2nd with 13 games to go, they slipped to 3rd in the next match and stayed 3rd untill the end of the season, finishing on 79 pts.

funny, but somehow i imagined they took a nose dive.

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7Years ago...

, Bernie was being quoted...


I thought he was selling!

Daily Star - BERNIE ECCLESTONE: I WON'T BLOW MY DOSH IN PREMIER LEAGUE

13th March 2011 By Ted McCauley

QPR may be heading to the Premier League but owner Bernie Ecclestone insists there’ll be no huge spending spree if they get there.

The double-billionaire, who came close to buying Chelsea and had considered Liverpool before forking out for QPR, is one of Britain’s richest men.

The Championship club were last week accused of breaking league rules over third-party ownership of players, regarding their signing of Alejandro Faurlin.

That could incur a points deduction but, if things work out in the club’s favour and they are promoted this year, Ecclestone, 80, insists he won’t throw money around.

He said: “I wouldn’t have spent ­anywhere near the money my good friend Roman ­Abramovich has done if I had taken over Chelsea – and the same goes for QPR.

“The idea of pouring in millions to buy success is not my way of doing things.

“I won’t be trying to outdo the likes of the top, well-established Premier League teams by spreading money all over the place.

“Sure, we will try to buy players to fit the right positions – but at the right price. And by that I don’t mean spending £100million.

“We will always try to do a deal. That’s my way.”

He also insists he won’t be interfering.

Ecclestone added: “I’m happy to leave the playing side to Neil Warnock, he’s doing a great job and I trust his judgment.

“He’s a straight guy who knows all about the football side of the business.

“I’d be hard-pressed to name three of our players.

“I am not on an ego-trip. I don’t need the fame that football offers and that some guys just want to buy into.

“Football will never replace Formula One in my affections – but that’s not to say I won’t be keeping a close eye on QPR and helping the club to be what the fans want it to be.

“I have a lot of money invested in QPR and I enjoy being a winner. I always want to be the tops.

“But big spending is never a guarantee of success.”

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8 Years Ago on this Day

BBC - March 13, 2009

Sousa expects to remain QPR coach

Sousa believes he will still be at QPR next season
Paulo Sousa insists he does not fear for his future as QPR coach.

Rangers are without a win in eight games, but Sousa believes boss Flavio Briatore will give him more time.

He said: "From the beginning it was about creating a solid team and looking to next season - a season in which we want to get into the Premier League.

"My contract is not just for this season. From the first day I came here we agreed I would build. I have already spoken to the board about this."

Sousa is the fourth coach installed by Briatore since the Italian and Bernie Ecclestone bought QPR in 2007.

I don't have a doubt I'm going to win in the end

Paulo Sousa
The former Portgual star suceeded Iain Dowie, who was sacked after a disagreement with Briatore.

John Gregory, Luigi De Canio and Gareth Ainsworth have also had brief spells at the helm.

But Sousa claims he was unfazed by past events at Loftus Road when he was offered the job in November.

He said: "It meant nothing to me. As a player I liked challenges and I think this will be the biggest challenge of my career as a manager.

"It's the first one, but I feel it will also be the biggest and I don't have a doubt I'm going to win in the end."

Despite their increased spending, QPR are currently 11th in the Championship and almost out of the running for a play-off place.

But Sousa believes that Briatore, who was due to hold discussions with Rangers' players on Thursday evening, is content to focus on next season.

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"The owners bought the club two years ago and have started to build," Sousa explained.

"The aim is to attack the Premier League in the third season, and we discussed this before I came here.

"The team today is in the middle of the table, without some important players out injured, and when they are fit it will be pre-season we can reflect and think what we need to do to take another step forward.

"Our target must be to start next season well - like Wolves did this season - and keep at the top until the end. This is just a difficult moment."

And more from David M and Sousa but bugger all from GP

"It's just a question of time"
QPR
by David M - BBC Sport (U1628513) 13 March 2009
www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A48555769

I found Paulo Sousa in an upbeat and remarkably confident mood when I saw him on Thursday afternoon.

Whether he’s the right man for QPR or has a long-term future at the club remains to be seen, but Sousa is adamant that he is and he has.
Sat at his office desk, he spoke in such a calm, matter-of-fact way about overcoming this “difficult moment” and pushing for promotion next season, it was clear he didn’t have a shred of doubt that office will still be his beyond the summer.

Sousa’s not arrogant or blind to what’s going wrong. He talked about various problems at some length. But to say he has total belief that he will deliver success for QPR and is unfazed by questions about his future is putting it mildly.

Hopefully for his sake, Flavio Briatore sees things the same way. Sousa seems sure that he does.

Briatore was last night due to speak to the players about recent events.

This gathering was initially scheduled for the afternoon but was put back to the evening, when the squad were to report to a plush Knightsbridge restaurant no less.

Whatever the players think, Sousa certainly believes in them as much as he believes in himself.

He spoke about his team selections and tactics – particularly his use of a single striker – and the type of players who could make a difference to his squad.

I got the impression that those who feel the owners haven’t been willing to spend enough on players and need to dig deep to make a number of signings this summer might end up disappointed.

On the other hand, there might be some light at the end of the tunnel for those who despair at the never-ending turnover of players and feel some stability is needed along with a couple of canny signings and the return of Buzsaky, Rowlands and Vine.

Sousa is absolutely sure that these three players would have made a world of difference this season and getting them fit again is his top priority.

There has of course been criticism of other players, but Sousa’s view is that the bulk of his squad is good enough.

His take on the last few weeks is that this is a blip; a bad spell where anything that can go wrong is going wrong and it’s “just a question of time” before the tide turns.

He doesn’t like to talk about transfer targets, so there was no point asking him about Rangers’ latest attempts to bring players in on loan, which have included making enquires about Tottenham’s Giovanni dos Santos and Adel Taarbat.

Gianni Paladini wasn’t at all keen to discuss this either when I bumped into him.

He had plenty to say to me on Sunday morning when on the warpath over reports Paul Ince had been approached to take over as QPR manager, but ask about possible new signings and….oh well.

Anyway, it seems the chances of either Spurs player ending up at Loftus Road are slim, partly because of their wages.

That’s a pity because Rangers could do with something different and also need some cover for Lee Cook, who is struggling with a knee problem.

Dos Santos is a lively player and Taarabt is a real box of tricks who would certainly excite the crowd.


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2 Yrs Ago

Mar 13, 2012 9:42:35 GMT Macmoish said:

Once again...!

Dave McIntyre/West London Sport

QPR chiefs prepared to ‘fight tooth and nail’

QPR officials are unhapppy about a report the club have been slow to promote the Sporting Charter.

Chief executive Philip Beard has reiterated that QPR’s owners will remain committed even if the club drops out of the Premier League.

Saturday’s controversial defeat against fellow strugglers Bolton left Mark Hughes’ team in the bottom three and on course for relegation.

Beard remains upbeat.

The Tony Fernandes-led regime’s attempt to spend big in order to stay in the top flight looks like it may backfire, but Beard believes they will not be deterred should Rangers return to the Championship.

He said: “The thing I think is really important is that we’ve got a group of shareholders who are totally committed.

“My understanding – and I spend a lot of time with them – is that they are 100% committed to this club in the short, medium and long term.”

Last September QPR vice-chairman Amit Bhatia told West London Sport the club was “debt free” following the Fernandes-led takeover.

Despite huge spending on players, Beard agrees with that assessment and insisted: “We have no debts in the club whatsoever. The only debt is with the shareholders.

“Ideally we stay in the Premier League this season and kick on. If things don’t work the way that we want them to, we’ll regroup and fight tooth and nail to come back up.”


Related Story: QPR would cope with relegation – Bhatia
www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/qpr-would-cope-with-relegation-bhatia/


www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/qpr-chiefs-prepared-to-fight-tooth-and-nail/

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And a year ago, this was Sousa' response to Four Year Plan and his time at QPR

Mar 9, 2012 7:45:03 GMT Macmoish said:

Just add the whole article....


MAIL - EXCLUSIVE: Sousa backs himself in QPR row after Four Year Plan screening

By Neil Moxley

PUBLISHED: 18:58 EST, 8 March 2012 | UPDATED: 18:58 EST, 8 March 2012

Paulo Sousa has broken his silence on the controversial QPR documentary, claiming it was ‘impossible’ for him to have been successful under Flavio Briatore.

The two-time European Cup winner has defended his reputation following the fly-on-the-wall film that charted his five-month stay at Loftus Road.

Sousa was undermined repeatedly by both co-owner Briatore and the club’s sporting director Gianni Palladini as he attempted to steer the west London club away from the lower reaches of the Championship.
Short stint: Paulo Sousa was manager of QPR for just five unsettled months

Short stint: Paulo Sousa was manager of QPR for just five unsettled months


In one excerpt Palladini is shown telephoning Briatore to moan about Sousa’s tactics. He then stands outside the dressing-room at half-time, demanding that the manager fields two strikers instead of one.

Matters came to a head when Sousa was sacked for 'divulging highly sensitive information' regarding Dexter Blackstock's transfer to Nottingham Forest - an accusation later rejected by the club’s boss.

Palladini was also later seen referring to Sousa as 'that idiot' before the axe fell.

The former Juventus midfielder, currently managing Videoton in Hungary, said: 'I think people could see for themselves what was going-on. It was as it appeared to be. And that made it impossible for any manager or coach to be successful.

'As a manager, I’ve always said that I’m flexible. That I can adapt to the needs of the players, the staff and the club where I am working. But interference from the boardroom in team matters - both in the dressing-room and at the training ground - meant no-one stood a chance.

'In my time as a player and manager I’ve never known anything like it. Not before nor since.'
Powers the be: Flavio Briatore (top right) was shown to meddle in team matters in the documentary Four Year Plan

Powers the be: Flavio Briatore (top right) was shown to meddle in team matters in the documentary Four Year Plan

Sousa was the first of a succession of bosses brought in to lead the club to promotion, a feat that was eventually achieved by Neil Warnock after Briatore and Palladini had left the club.

He maintained too that the film accurately portrayed what went on with Blackstock’s transfer to the City Ground, adding: 'I don’t need to explain that, people can see for themselves what went on.'

And he claimed that had he been allowed to foster a relationship with board member Amit Bathia that he too would have stood a far better chance.
New dawn: Tony Fernandes is now the man in charge at QPR

New dawn: Tony Fernandes is now the man in charge at QPR

'The players were confused,' he said, 'I'm sure if you speak to them, they will tell you that. The squad enjoyed playing for me, I had a feeling for them, the culture of the club and for the fans who are at the heart of QPR.

'I also had a positive relationship with Amit. He was a person with whom you could talk. I explained to him that the influence of Flavio and Palladini was a negative one. Unfortunately it was too late for me.

'When they stepped back, it was normal again. I remain convinced that I would have achieved things with that club if I had been allowed to operate how I wanted.'

Asked for his feelings on his reign now, Sousa said: 'I appreciated the pair of them giving me the opportunity to manage in England. I cannot forget Flavio’s influence in that.

'Would I shake his hand? It depends on the moment. I’m not a person to keep bad things inside me. But I’m also not a man who forgets.'

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2112392/Paulo-Sousa--Four-Year-Plan-shows-job-QPR-impossible.html#ixzz1obTcHdNJ

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14 Years Ago Today: Hartlepool 1 QPR 4

Hartlepool Team Lineup QPR Team Lineup
Scott Walker Richard Johnson
Paul Robinson Steve Palmer
Eifion Williams Matthew Rose
Mark Tinkler Clarke Carlisle
Darrell Clarke Kevin Gallen
Micky Barron Martin Rowlands
Chris Westwood Tony Thorpe
Ritchie Humphreys Marc Bircham
Hugh Robertson Terrell Forbes
Steven Carson Jamie Cureton
Michael Nelson Kevin McLeod

Substitutes Substitutes
Jim Provett Arthur Gnohere
Neil Danns Paul Furlong
Steven Istead Marcus Bean
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos Richard Pacquette
Joel Porter Lee Camp

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Hartlepool 1, QPR 4
Mar 13 2004


By Barry King, Evening Gazette
icteesside.icnetwork.co.uk/0200sport/poolandquakers/2004/03/13/hartlepool-1-qpr-4-50080-14054935/

Loan signing Neil Danns' was handed his debut this afternoon and was joined by winger Steve Carson who was making his first start in a Pool shirt.

Danns, who signed on loan from Premiership side Blackburn Rovers minutes before yesterdays noon deadline came into the middle of midfield with Carson starting on the right flank.

The visitors had the first effort on goal when Rowlands sent an early free kick wide of Provett's right hand post.

QPR defender Rose was the first player to pick up a yellow card for a seventh minute foul on Porter.

Pool, with three wins from their last three matches and firmly back in the play-off mix, were looking for another valuable three points but it was the visitors - unbeaten in their last five - who started the match the brighter.

Pool's best attack came after 16 minutes when good play between Porter and Humphreys brought their first corner. Carson swung in a kick from the left which tested QPR'S debut-making goalkeeper Camp.

A second corner of the match for Pool almost brought a goal the ball finding its way to Nelson in the area and his first time shot flew just over the bar.

Provett was forced to make his first save midway through the half when he got down low at the near post to save from experienced striker Gallen.

The home side were harshly denied a scoring chance after Porter had flicked on for Williams but the linesman flag put a stop to his run on goal even though he appeared to be onside.

A great turn by Porter brought a foul from Forbes for which the QPR defender was booked but the free kick from Robertson was smashed straight into the wall.

But moments later Robertson delivered a defence splitting pass which sent Williams racing through on goal.

A packed Victoria Park was expecting the in-form Welsh striker to come out on top of the one on one with Camp but the young keeper pulled of a fine save diving to his left.

From the resulting throw in the ball fell to Porter but the Aussie striker, in desperate need of a goal, blasted his shot high over the bar.

As the half drew to a close Nelson was booked for a foul on Gnohere and new boy Danns tried his luck twice from 25 yards but both attempts were well of target.

Half-time: Hartlepool United 0, QPR 0

The visitors got the second half off to a blistering start just three minutes after the break when FURLONG got clear of his marker and slid a left foot shot past Provett into the bottom corner.

Cooper made a change after seeing his side go a goal down, replacing Carson with young winger Istead.

But Pool found themselves 2-0 down with just 52 minutes on the clock when McLeod crossed from the left and, after the ball was missed by Furlong, GALLEN was on hand to sidefoot home at the far post.

Pool tried to respond to conceding a second by going on the attack and won another corner but Robertson's kick came to nothing.

Midfielder Bircham was the third QPR player to pick up a booking for a horrible tackle on Tinkler.

Robertson stepped up to take a free-kick, this time getting his shot on target but failing to test Camp.

Cooper brought on striker Robinson for Barron and switched to a three four three formation in a attempt to get something from the match.

The referee had his notebook out again 20 minutes from the end this time dishing out a yellow card for QPR midfield man Johnson after a late lunge on Istead.

Pool's best move of the second half came when Tinkler lifted the ball forward for Danns who managed to win a corner but again the set piece failed to bring any rewards.

But two goals in the space of two minutes for the visitors ended any hope for the home side.

Rowlands' ball forward found FURLONG in the clear and he composed himself before firing his second past Provett.

And then Furlong was involved again, this time Provett saved his shot but could only carry it out to ROWLANDS who fired home a fourth for the promotion-chasing Londoners.

This was the second time this season Pool have conceded four goals against QPR after losing 4-1 back in December.

But they did manage to get a consolation two minutes from time thanks to Australian striker PORTER.

QPR keeper Camp saved superbly from Porter and Humphreys but when the ball fell to Porter for a second time he smashed it high into the net from seven yards.

Attendance: 6,519

[Macmoish]

Bump another year...

As noted on other thread: Matt Phillips Turns 23

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Phillips

[Macmoish]

I REALLY didn't like Ecclestone - and of course Briatore...

But I REALLY do wonder whether we'd have run up the bill like Fernandes has done

Mar 13, 2012 7:12:35 GMT Macmoish said:

3 Years ago...

, Bernie was being quoted...


I thought he was selling!

Daily Star - BERNIE ECCLESTONE: I WON'T BLOW MY DOSH IN PREMIER LEAGUE

13th March 2011 By Ted McCauley

QPR may be heading to the Premier League but owner Bernie Ecclestone insists there’ll be no huge spending spree if they get there.

The double-billionaire, who came close to buying Chelsea and had considered Liverpool before forking out for QPR, is one of Britain’s richest men.

The Championship club were last week accused of breaking league rules over third-party ownership of players, regarding their signing of Alejandro Faurlin.

That could incur a points deduction but, if things work out in the club’s favour and they are promoted this year, Ecclestone, 80, insists he won’t throw money around.

He said: “I wouldn’t have spent ­anywhere near the money my good friend Roman ­Abramovich has done if I had taken over Chelsea – and the same goes for QPR.

“The idea of pouring in millions to buy success is not my way of doing things.

“I won’t be trying to outdo the likes of the top, well-established Premier League teams by spreading money all over the place.

“Sure, we will try to buy players to fit the right positions – but at the right price. And by that I don’t mean spending £100million.

“We will always try to do a deal. That’s my way.”

He also insists he won’t be interfering.

Ecclestone added: “I’m happy to leave the playing side to Neil Warnock, he’s doing a great job and I trust his judgment.

“He’s a straight guy who knows all about the football side of the business.

“I’d be hard-pressed to name three of our players.

“I am not on an ego-trip. I don’t need the fame that football offers and that some guys just want to buy into.

“Football will never replace Formula One in my affections – but that’s not to say I won’t be keeping a close eye on QPR and helping the club to be what the fans want it to be.

“I have a lot of money invested in QPR and I enjoy being a winner. I always want to be the tops.

“But big spending is never a guarantee of success.”

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Bump - 4 Years Bernie Ecclestone...

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