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Post by blatantfowl on Nov 26, 2023 12:39:18 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 26, 2023 12:50:57 GMT
Now I feel old...So sad...Such a great and innovative player at QPR. Made us after our relegation. And then of course back as Manager. Leaving far, far too early - when felt we were on our way.... And then always felt he wasted his final 25 years after England job
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Post by blatantfowl on Nov 26, 2023 13:06:11 GMT
A totally inspirational player and manager. A QPR legend in its truest sense and not the overused status afforded to anyone who kicked a ball for us.
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Post by nomar on Nov 26, 2023 13:10:14 GMT
Our best ever gaffer. RIP, El Tel.
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Post by stylecouncillor on Nov 26, 2023 13:30:51 GMT
RIP Terry ... He has to be the one of the most influential Men to have ever graced Loftus Road . From player to coach, and Managing a side to get to Wembley. Terry Venables was architectual in some of the greatest football seen by QPR fans, And England alike.
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Post by robindubois on Nov 27, 2023 9:26:20 GMT
If this makes Mac feel old I will trade places but I must pay a tribute to Terry beyond the obvious comments about his contribution to football - sorry but bear with me.
A long time ago in the early/mid 1970's when we were somewhat of a force in the old First Division we played a near top of the table clash away to Man Utd. At the time a work friend, a Man U supporter, and her husband for every Utd home game chartered the whole or part of a train to travel from London to Manchester including match tickets - for a more civilised crowd than the then official London branch of the Man U supporter club.
Naturally she invited me to travel as a guest - one QPR fan among hundreds of Utd supporters, a seat right on the half way line at Old Trafford and a brilliant game which we narrowly lost.
On the return journey we were in the cabin on the train reserved for the organisers when my friend disappeared and returned 10 minutes later with Terry Venables close behind . Unknown to me the Rangers team train coaches had been attached behind the Utd section and she went back to collect him. Anyway Terry came in and I was introduced as the only QPR fan with the nerve (or maybe stupidity) to to be on the Utd supporters train. Terry shook my hand (I have not washed it since for almost 50 years - joke) and sat down with us for 15 minutes or so talking about the match, the players football and even about me showing a genuine interest in why and how I became an R's fan and thanking me for entering the cauldron of a packed Old Trafford to support him and the team.
His taking the time to talk openly, honestly and personally with humility left me with a memory of a true gentleman that I have never forgotten or changed opinion on even if not so pleasant comments were made about him in later life.
Thank you Terry, it was a pleasure to spend time talking with you. RIP
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Post by kerrins on Nov 27, 2023 11:31:11 GMT
Very sad news. A great football Brain
He was superb for us as a Player Coach and Manager
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Post by sharky on Nov 27, 2023 14:34:53 GMT
RIP Terry Venables. A QPR legend. He also managed the Socceroos. An Australian legend too
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Post by Lonegunmen on Nov 29, 2023 7:26:35 GMT
I feel so lucky, I have a Mitre football full of autographs and his one is the most readable. Great player for us - The Donkey Kick free kick. Great manager for us. I know he couldn't resist the challenge of Barca, but I felt the job here was half done and God knows where we as a club would have gone, had he stayed.
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Post by rickyqpr on Nov 29, 2023 8:27:17 GMT
If this makes Mac feel old I will trade places but I must pay a tribute to Terry beyond the obvious comments about his contribution to football - sorry but bear with me. A long time ago in the early/mid 1970's when we were somewhat of a force in the old First Division we played a near top of the table clash away to Man Utd. At the time a work friend, a Man U supporter, and her husband for every Utd home game chartered the whole or part of a train to travel from London to Manchester including match tickets - for a more civilised crowd than the then official London branch of the Man U supporter club. Naturally she invited me to travel as a guest - one QPR fan among hundreds of Utd supporters, a seat right on the half way line at Old Trafford and a brilliant game which we narrowly lost. On the return journey we were in the cabin on the train reserved for the organisers when my friend disappeared and returned 10 minutes later with Terry Venables close behind . Unknown to me the Rangers team train coaches had been attached behind the Utd section and she went back to collect him. Anyway Terry came in and I was introduced as the only QPR fan with the nerve (or maybe stupidity) to to be on the Utd supporters train. Terry shook my hand (I have not washed it since for almost 50 years - joke) and sat down with us for 15 minutes or so talking about the match, the players football and even about me showing a genuine interest in why and how I became an R's fan and thanking me for entering the cauldron of a packed Old Trafford to support him and the team. His taking the time to talk openly, honestly and personally with humility left me with a memory of a true gentleman that I have never forgotten or changed opinion on even if not so pleasant comments were made about him in later life. Thank you Terry, it was a pleasure to spend time talking with you. RIP Nice one! Another of my heroes gone!
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