Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR!

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Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2008 8:57:31 GMT Macmoish likes this

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Edit/Bump another year...

21 YEARS AGO...!

21 Years Ago: since the arrival of Jude the Cat at QPR

(Anyone got photo of Jude...?)

(Sent out to pasture under Briatore Another notch against the Briatore regime

)

QPR Official Site - November 5, 1998

AN IMPORTANT new signing at Rangers is Jude, who joins on a free transfer as the new stadium cat.

Rangers were desperate to sign a lucky black cat following the sad demise of long-serving club servant Smokey last season.

Jude’s arrival at Loftus Road coincided with the win over Barnsley!"

Then....

Daily Mail February 2008
"Respray fails to save the Loftus Road moggy as Jude the mascot is neutered for good" -

Respray fails to save the Loftus Road moggy as Jude the mascot is neutered for goodLast updated at 14:57 07 February 2008

Queens Park Rangers have axed Jude the Cat despite a bizarre bid to save the furry mascot's job.
The club's new Italian owners are superstitious and view black cats as bad luck. Jude is based on a real black cat that lived at Loftus Road until being re-housed last autumn on orders of Flavio Briatore's regime.

Ran out of lives: Jude (left) has been 'sent on holiday' by superstitious QPR owners

At the same time, the mascot was warned he was on his ninth life as his position was reviewed.

Following discussions, officials then sanctioned the drastic step of re-spraying Jude's fur from black to grey in the hope a different shade of moggy would placate the Italians.

Sadly, however, the paint job has failed. A message in Saturday's programme read: "Jude the Cat has gone on holiday."

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-512810/Respray-fails-save-Loftus-Road-moggy-Jude-mascot-neutered-good.html#ixzz14O8MEnOF

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Macmoish Administrator Posts: 60,293	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2010 6:53:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Macmoish on Nov 5, 2010 6:53:24 GMT Bump...
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Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2010 7:16:54 GMT

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And five+ years ago: Sent off

BBC -, 16 February, 2005

Fur flies as Jude departs
QPR mascot Jude the Cat is enlisting the help of his furry friends after being 'sent off' against Preston.

The 7ft tall feline was apparently ordered from the touchline at the weekend because officials were confusing him with the players.

Jude, who has been a fixture at Loftus Road for the last six years, is perplexed by the decison and warns of a mascot boycott if he receives a ban.

"I'm very upset. Nothing like this has ever happened before," he whined.

"How can I be mistaken for a player? I'm a 7ft black cat!

"We're waiting to hear from the FA. I might be banned from the touchline or have to change my kit.

"And if that's not bad enough, I've been told my smoked salmon and cream might be taken away. I'll be back on KiteKat and semi-skimmed milk.

"I'm also worried that someone might find out my real identity. Hardly anyone knows who Jude really is and I haven't even told my closest friends what I do on a Saturday.

"We're playing Wolves next week and their mascot, Wolfie, wants to know whether I'll be there or not. He's said if I'm banned he'll stay away - he'll go on strike."

QPR chairman Bill Power is also backing the cat. He said: "This is a terrible injustice. We'll fight to clear Jude's name

news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/4271463.stm

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Macmoish Administrator Posts: 60,293	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2010 7:17:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Macmoish on Nov 5, 2010 7:17:36 GMT
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Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2010 7:21:06 GMT

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Mail - 13 December 2007

Rangers getting into a black cat flap as Jude moved on

The Italian owners of Queens Park Rangers are purging the club's historic links with black cats.

For the last 20 years, a cat named "Jude" has lived at Loftus Road supposedly bringing good luck.

But it is understood the ageing animal has now left the ground and been rehoused with a member of the club staff.

As part of the same clear-out, matchday mascot Jude the Stadium Cat, who is based on the real-life feline and has entertained home fans for 10 years, is also under threat.

No official reason has been given by Flavio Briatore's regime but that has not stopped speculation.

According to animal rights activists, black cats are viewed as symbols of evil and extreme bad luck in parts of Italy with thousands killed every year.

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-501789/Rangers-getting-black-cat-flap-Jude-moved-on.html#ixzz14OFtCCLB

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Macmoish Administrator Posts: 60,293	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2011 8:10:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Macmoish on Nov 5, 2011 8:10:51 GMT Bump.... Black Cat... THIRTEEN Years ago... Oops... Bring us luck Jude
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Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2011 8:45:27 GMT

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Post by canadaranger on Nov 5, 2011 8:45:27 GMT

"Hey Jude, have you been bad?
'Confused a Linesman with your Rangers sweater,
Remember his glasses can't be that smart,
Or else he would start, to see you better
Better, better, better...
Nah, nah nah, na na na nah, na na na nah, Hey Jude!"

Macmoish Administrator Posts: 60,293	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2012 7:49:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Macmoish on Nov 5, 2012 7:49:24 GMT Bump...14 years ago...
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Macmoish Administrator Posts: 60,293	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2013 8:54:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Macmoish on Nov 5, 2013 8:54:13 GMT Bump: 15 Years...
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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 6, 2013 22:18:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2013 22:18:29 GMT I always thought jude was a stray that was taken in by the staff at the ground. does the club have a cat now? cheaper than Rentokil that's for sure.

Macmoish Administrator Posts: 60,293	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2014 10:34:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Macmoish on Nov 5, 2014 10:34:07 GMT Bump: 16 Years Today
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Macmoish Administrator Posts: 60,293	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2015 16:49:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Macmoish on Nov 5, 2015 16:49:14 GMT Bump 17 Years Today
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Macmoish Administrator Posts: 60,293	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2016 8:11:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Macmoish on Nov 5, 2016 8:11:17 GMT BUmp...18 years ago... TIme for some more good luck
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Macmoish Administrator Posts: 60,293	Jude The Cat: 21 Years- Announced Joined #QPR! Nov 5, 2017 10:38:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Macmoish on Nov 5, 2017 10:38:31 GMT Flashback 19 Years Then in 2011: Announcement of a return! qprreport.proboards.com/thread/26468/duo-jtc-sparks
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