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Good day fellow-Reds.

West London here we come for our final game of the season, having sold out our 1700 ticket allocation. As this is our final away fixture of the campaign a huge well done to all those City fans who have travelled to support the team so brilliantly again.

Having won their last two games, away to Burnley and Stoke, they secured Championship survival.

Queens Park Rangers' stadium name has reverted back to Loftus Road for the 2022-23 season. In 2019, the club gifted the naming rights of the ground to a charity, with fans voting for the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. Kiyan Prince was a member of QPR's youth academy, who was stabbed to death in May 2006 when he was 15-years-old.

In October Wolves made a formal approach to their then boss Michael Beale about becoming their new manager, but he rejected the opportunity. Then he joined Rangers.

Neil Critchley was appointed their new head coach in December on a three-and-a-half-year deal. In February he was sacked after just 12 games in charge at Loftus Road.

At the time they had gone 10 Championship games without a win and were17th in the table, eight points above the relegation zone.

Gareth Ainsworth was appointed on 23 February, the 49-year-old scored 21 goals in 152 games during a seven-year playing spell with the R's, he left Wycombe to manage QPR. 

Ahead of the game Ainsworth had this to say, "You can see the boys are relieved, there's a lot of smiles and freedom around the place. If you look at the season as a whole, it wasn’t good enough - but the last few games have definitely been good enough and the lads deserve that week of nice training and going into the home game without something riding on it.

At home we haven’t been great this season, the records have shown that. But I am really hoping on Monday we can play without that recent fear and without one or two worries – hopefully one or two lads who haven’t got as many minutes under their belts recently will get some game time, I want to have a look at a good few things that I haven’t been able to yet. I hope the fans are excited for what is coming next season no matter what the result on Monday, and we will see what we can do in the summer in regards to turning this place around.

Once that whistle goes and you are in that zone, you just want to win and we will be going out to do everything we can to win on Monday. I want to send the fans home happy, whether that is seeing the effort from the players or the result that comes with it. I have a lot of respect for Nigel Pearson, he is a very good guy in football and his team are a very good side.

Hopefully we can get the win and celebrate with the lap of appreciation I have asked the players to do, as the fans have been through a hell of a lot this season. I totally understand it. We have taken some stick, some applause and just want to go round to everyone and say thank you.

It has been a tough year, there is a lot of work to do, so stick with us. But, for now, it’s great to say that QPR will be in the Championship next season."

On October 1st they beat us 2-1 at ours: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/highlights-bristol-city-vs-queens-park-rangers/

Immediately after the game I posted ‘Disappointing as it is I do think QPR, although in large part thanks to our contribution (mistakes), deserved to win that. We really didn’t do enough and tbh they could have won by more.’ which seemed to be the general view from others.

Post-match NP said ‘We made some really poor decisions, which cost very dearly. They’ve got a good attacking threat. I spoke before the game about them being a good Championship side but we can’t give people a two-goal start in the fashion that we did. It’s a disappointing day for us because we’ve come to expect a lot better of ourselves and we’ve contributed too much to our own downfall today.’

 

 

Back in 2010 Nicky Maynard scored this beauty:

 

 

Last time we were there it finished like this:

 

 

In October Dixon-Bonner joined QPR, putting pen to paper as a free agent after leaving Liverpool in the summer. London-born Dixon-Bonner came through the youth system at Arsenal before joining the Reds’ academy as a 14-year-old in 2015. The 21-year-old knew ex-QPR boss Beale from his time at Liverpool and also worked with first-team coach Neil Banfield while with the Gunners.

Over the years we have won 34, lost 37 and drawn 25 times against them.

Andy Woolmer will be the man with the whistle, he was in charge recently when we drew 2-2 against Boro. He is a former postman, so let’s hope he doesn’t post too many cards, Woolmer is an experienced official having been appointed to the Referees List in 2004, he will be assisted by  Philip Dermott and Akil Howson. The fourth official is Dean Whitestone.

NP pre-match:

 

 

 

 

There is a rumour that Harvey Wiles-Richards will be making his debut.

QPR are looking to complete their first league double over us since the 2002/03 campaign under Ian Holloway.

QPR have won their final league game in three of the last four seasons (D1)

City haven’t won their final league game of the season in any of the last seven seasons (D2 L5) since hammering Walsall 8-2 in League One in 2014/15.

QPR have won their last two league games, as many as in their previous 27 combined (W2 D8 L17). They haven’t won three in a row since October under former manager Michael Beale.

NW spent two seasons on loan at QPR from 2018-2020, where he contributed 20 goals and nine assists in 66 Championship matches. Others who played for both include, Damion Stewart QPR 2006-10, Bristol City 2010-12, Brian Williams QPR 1977-78, Bristol City 1985-87, Bradley Orr QPR 2010-12, Bristol City 2004-10, Matt Smith QPR 2017-19, Bristol City 2014-15, Leroy Rosenior QPR 1985-87, Bristol City 1992-94. More recently Luke Freeman and even more recently Chris Martin left us for them and of course Uncle Albert wore the shirt of both teams.

Cam Pring pre-match:

 

 

Rob Atkinson will be the guest for Robins TV's global coverage of the game.

Supporter info from QPR: https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/supporter-information-qprbrc-070523/

There will be a minutes applause during the game on 14 minutes in Teddy Disson-Meade’s honour, and people are invited to join in with his mates in singing ‘we love you Teddy’ he will also be honoured during a display before the game.  Teddy played for Wealdstown FC and QPR development squad.  https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/22198848/young-footballer-teddy-disson-meade-dies-tributes/ see photo

Famous fans include:

Bill Bailey - Actor, comedian, and musician

Pete Doherty - The Libertines frontman

Ashley Giles - 2005 Ashes legend was born less than 30 miles from Loftus Road.

Shane Richie - Surely one of Albert Square's most familiar faces, actor Shane Richie is most famous for his role as Alfie Moon in Eastenders

Robert Smith - The Cure lead singer

Alex Tudor - England cricketer

Pubs

The Sindercombe Social, 2 Goldhawk Road, White City, W12 8QD, https://www.thesindercombesocial.co.uk/#/

The Central Bar, Unit 1, West 12 Shopping Centre, Shepherds Bush Green, W12 8PH, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/london/the-central-bar-shepherds-bush?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=gmb

Belushi’s, 13 - 15 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8PH, https://www.belushis.com/bars/london/shepherds-bush

For excellent pubs in West London try one of these: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/?s=&gpg=West London&pub_category=1-main-entry

Food

If you are looking for brunch try Wild Thyme, https://wildthymelondon.com/

For a good Indian look for Nepal Authentic Dining, http://nepalrestaurant.co.uk/

For great coffee try Black Sheep Coffee, https://leavetheherdbehind.com/blogs/locations/westfield-shepherds-bush

The Bush Pie and Mash is well worth finding, https://www.bushpieandmash.co.uk They serve delicious traditional pie, mash and liquor, freshly made on the premises. Located right in the heart of Shepherds Bush (only a 10-minute walk from the ground). They offer eat-in and takeaway services. Please note that to eat in they operate a one in one out policy.

For other pie and mash shops in West London (although not that close to the ground) see: https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/food-drink-news/eight-pie-mash-shops-west-9761585

Wherever you are and whatever you have lined up, hope you have a healthy and happy closed-season and here’s to next season.

COYR!

 

 

 

 

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28 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

Good day fellow-Reds.

West London here we come for our final game of the season, having sold out our 1700 ticket allocation. As this is our final away fixture of the campaign a huge well done to all those City fans who have travelled to support the team so brilliantly again.

Having won their last two games, away to Burnley and Stoke, they secured Championship survival.

Queens Park Rangers' stadium name has reverted back to Loftus Road for the 2022-23 season. In 2019, the club gifted the naming rights of the ground to a charity, with fans voting for the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. Kiyan Prince was a member of QPR's youth academy, who was stabbed to death in May 2006 when he was 15-years-old.

In October Wolves made a formal approach to their then boss Michael Beale about becoming their new manager, but he rejected the opportunity. Then he joined Rangers.

Neil Critchley was appointed their new head coach in December on a three-and-a-half-year deal. In February he was sacked after just 12 games in charge at Loftus Road.

At the time they had gone 10 Championship games without a win and were17th in the table, eight points above the relegation zone.

Gareth Ainsworth was appointed on 23 February, the 49-year-old scored 21 goals in 152 games during a seven-year playing spell with the R's, he left Wycombe to manage QPR. 

Ahead of the game Ainsworth had this to say, "You can see the boys are relieved, there's a lot of smiles and freedom around the place. If you look at the season as a whole, it wasn’t good enough - but the last few games have definitely been good enough and the lads deserve that week of nice training and going into the home game without something riding on it.

At home we haven’t been great this season, the records have shown that. But I am really hoping on Monday we can play without that recent fear and without one or two worries – hopefully one or two lads who haven’t got as many minutes under their belts recently will get some game time, I want to have a look at a good few things that I haven’t been able to yet. I hope the fans are excited for what is coming next season no matter what the result on Monday, and we will see what we can do in the summer in regards to turning this place around.

Once that whistle goes and you are in that zone, you just want to win and we will be going out to do everything we can to win on Monday. I want to send the fans home happy, whether that is seeing the effort from the players or the result that comes with it. I have a lot of respect for Nigel Pearson, he is a very good guy in football and his team are a very good side.

Hopefully we can get the win and celebrate with the lap of appreciation I have asked the players to do, as the fans have been through a hell of a lot this season. I totally understand it. We have taken some stick, some applause and just want to go round to everyone and say thank you.

It has been a tough year, there is a lot of work to do, so stick with us. But, for now, it’s great to say that QPR will be in the Championship next season."

On October 1st they beat us 2-1 at ours: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/highlights-bristol-city-vs-queens-park-rangers/

Immediately after the game I posted ‘Disappointing as it is I do think QPR, although in large part thanks to our contribution (mistakes), deserved to win that. We really didn’t do enough and tbh they could have won by more.’ which seemed to be the general view from others.

Post-match NP said ‘We made some really poor decisions, which cost very dearly. They’ve got a good attacking threat. I spoke before the game about them being a good Championship side but we can’t give people a two-goal start in the fashion that we did. It’s a disappointing day for us because we’ve come to expect a lot better of ourselves and we’ve contributed too much to our own downfall today.’

 

 

Back in 2010 Nicky Maynard scored this beauty:

 

 

Last time we were there it finished like this:

 

 

In October Dixon-Bonner joined QPR, putting pen to paper as a free agent after leaving Liverpool in the summer. London-born Dixon-Bonner came through the youth system at Arsenal before joining the Reds’ academy as a 14-year-old in 2015. The 21-year-old knew ex-QPR boss Beale from his time at Liverpool and also worked with first-team coach Neil Banfield while with the Gunners.

Over the years we have won 34, lost 37 and drawn 25 times against them.

Andy Woolmer will be the man with the whistle, he was in charge recently when we drew 2-2 against Boro. He is a former postman, so let’s hope he doesn’t post too many cards, Woolmer is an experienced official having been appointed to the Referees List in 2004, he will be assisted by  Philip Dermott and Akil Howson. The fourth official is Dean Whitestone.

NP pre-match:

 

 

 

 

There is a rumour that Harvey Wiles-Richards will be making his debut.

QPR are looking to complete their first league double over us since the 2002/03 campaign under Ian Holloway.

QPR have won their final league game in three of the last four seasons (D1)

City haven’t won their final league game of the season in any of the last seven seasons (D2 L5) since hammering Walsall 8-2 in League One in 2014/15.

QPR have won their last two league games, as many as in their previous 27 combined (W2 D8 L17). They haven’t won three in a row since October under former manager Michael Beale.

NW spent two seasons on loan at QPR from 2018-2020, where he contributed 20 goals and nine assists in 66 Championship matches. Others who played for both include, Damion Stewart QPR 2006-10, Bristol City 2010-12, Brian Williams QPR 1977-78, Bristol City 1985-87, Bradley Orr QPR 2010-12, Bristol City 2004-10, Matt Smith QPR 2017-19, Bristol City 2014-15, Leroy Rosenior QPR 1985-87, Bristol City 1992-94. More recently Luke Freeman and even more recently Chris Martin left us for them and of course Uncle Albert wore the shirt of both teams.

Cam Pring pre-match:

 

 

Rob Atkinson will be the guest for Robins TV's global coverage of the game.

Supporter info from QPR: https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/supporter-information-qprbrc-070523/

There will be a minutes applause during the game on 14 minutes in Teddy Disson-Meade’s honour, and people are invited to join in with his mates in singing ‘we love you Teddy’ he will also be honoured during a display before the game.  Teddy played for Wealdstown FC and QPR development squad.  https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/22198848/young-footballer-teddy-disson-meade-dies-tributes/ see photo

Famous fans include:

Bill Bailey - Actor, comedian, and musician

Pete Doherty - The Libertines frontman

Ashley Giles - 2005 Ashes legend was born less than 30 miles from Loftus Road.

Shane Richie - Surely one of Albert Square's most familiar faces, actor Shane Richie is most famous for his role as Alfie Moon in Eastenders

Robert Smith - The Cure lead singer

Alex Tudor - England cricketer

Pubs

The Sindercombe Social, 2 Goldhawk Road, White City, W12 8QD, https://www.thesindercombesocial.co.uk/#/

The Central Bar, Unit 1, West 12 Shopping Centre, Shepherds Bush Green, W12 8PH, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/london/the-central-bar-shepherds-bush?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=gmb

Belushi’s, 13 - 15 Shepherd’s Bush Green, W12 8PH, https://www.belushis.com/bars/london/shepherds-bush

For excellent pubs in West London try one of these: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/?s=&gpg=West London&pub_category=1-main-entry

Food

If you are looking for brunch try Wild Thyme, https://wildthymelondon.com/

For a good Indian look for Nepal Authentic Dining, http://nepalrestaurant.co.uk/

For great coffee try Black Sheep Coffee, https://leavetheherdbehind.com/blogs/locations/westfield-shepherds-bush

The Bush Pie and Mash is well worth finding, https://www.bushpieandmash.co.uk They serve delicious traditional pie, mash and liquor, freshly made on the premises. Located right in the heart of Shepherds Bush (only a 10-minute walk from the ground). They offer eat-in and takeaway services. Please note that to eat in they operate a one in one out policy.

For other pie and mash shops in West London (although not that close to the ground) see: https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/food-drink-news/eight-pie-mash-shops-west-9761585

Wherever you are and whatever you have lined up, hope you have a healthy and happy closed-season and here’s to next season.

COYR!

 

 

 

 

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Can’t see too many changes, maybe Williams in for King & possibly Weimann for Scott.

Be interesting to see if Kalas makes the squad, really can’t see the point in that if we’re not offering him anything, likewise futile for Dasilva to do so, as we all expect him to leave.

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21 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Can’t see too many changes, maybe Williams in for King & possibly Weimann for Scott.

Be interesting to see if Kalas makes the squad, really can’t see the point in that if we’re not offering him anything, likewise futile for Dasilva to do so, as we all expect him to leave.

Harv to start according to @Bcfcshags


Heres my preview with Loft For Words:

 

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2 minutes ago, MrRedRobin said:

My team:

Harvey

Tanner - Vyner - Kalas - Pring

James - Naismith

Sykes - Scott - Bell

Conway

Would be nice to see a debut or two, COYR!

           Wiles-Richards

Tanner Vyner Kalas Pring

                   James

             Scott Naidmith

                 Weimann

            Wells Conway

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41 minutes ago, Sir Geoff said:

Think Mehmeti may start. Didn't Pearson hint as much in his last post match presser ?

I think it’s worth playing him in midfield. He’s skilful and creative so he could play a roaming role behind the front two 

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Our media team strike again…this is in the OS match preview for tomorrows game, against QPR not Sheffield United! 

 

? HEAD-TO-HEAD

SHEFFIELD UNITED

Matches won: 34
Matches drawn: 24
Matches lost: 33

Top goalscorer: Lyndon Dykes (8)
Top assists: Ilias Chair (9)

 

BRISTOL CITY

Matches won: 33
Matches drawn: 24
Matches lost: 34

Top goalscorer: Tommy Conway (12)
Top assists: Nahki Wells (8)

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23 hours ago, Atyeo's lift said:

Another great matchday thread Jerseybean. Many thanks for all your efforts this season - very much appreciated by all.

Here, here!

The spirit of Havanatopia lives on.

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12 hours ago, Leveller said:

I get the impression that QPRs finances require a big clear out this summer, so that even their best players are in the shop window. 

If we need a big forward (do we?) how about Dykes?

Chris Martin might become available 

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