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Up against Rob Dickie’s ex-employer, what a great season he’s having btw.

LMs presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/liam-mannings-qpr-press-conference-february-2024/

Back in November we drew 0-0 at their place in a poor game and the first of LMs tenure, this is what he said after the game: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-excited-by-city-potential/ highlights: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/highlights/extended-highlights-qpr-0-0-bristol-city/

Last season they beat us 2-1 at Ashton Gate, https://youtu.be/EW8C0zzCubM

Scott Twine should be available, Cam Pring won’t feature, while there’s a chance Kal Naismith could be involved.

Their MDT: https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/queensparkrangers/forum/306416/robin-reliant--del-boy-batman-or-dickie--the-bristol-vs-qpr-match-thread/#6

On Wednesday they faced Stoke, in something of a relegation scrap, it finished 1-0 to Stoke with QPR mustering just one shot on target meaning they currently occupy 22nd place on 29  points.

In mid-June former England striker Les Ferdinand stepped down as Queens Park Rangers' director of football.

They re-signed forward Paul Smyth after the Northern Ireland international turned down a new deal at League One club Leyton Orient. The 25-year-old scored 10 goals in 42 appearances last season as the O's won the League Two title. Smyth, who was previously on the books at Loftus Road between 2017 and 2021 agreed a three-year contract.

At the end of June they signed defender Ziyad Larkeche after he was released by Fulham. The 20-year-old France Under-20 left-back spent last season on loan with League One club Barnsley, scoring one goal in 23 appearances.

Also signed goalkeeper Asmir Begovic following his release by Everton. The 36-year-old, who made 10 appearances over the course of a two-year spell with the Toffees, agreed a one-year contract with the R's. Begovic has won 63 caps for Bosnia-Herzegovina and has previously played for Stoke, Chelsea and Bournemouth.

In late July they signed defender Morgan Fox on a two-year deal following his departure from Stoke City.

At the start of August they signed former Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Colback on a two-year deal. The 33-year-old was a free agent having left the City Ground in the summer and has an option for a third year at QPR.

In late September they signed United States international Reggie Cannon on a four-year deal.

In January they added Michael Frey on a permanent transfer from Belgian side Royal Antwerp.

Also signed midfielder Isaac Hayden on loan from Newcastle for the remainder of the season.

In February they signed Danish midfielder Lucas Andersen on a free transfer.

In July their co-owner Tony Fernandes left them after 12 years' involvement. Fernandes bought the west London club in 2011 alongside Ruben Gnanalingam and Kamarudin Meranun, and stepped down as co-chairman in 2018. The Malaysian businessman, who founded airline AirAsia, no longer holds any shares in QPR Holdings Limited. "This decision to step away is made with a heavy heart," Fernandes said.

Head-to-head record

Won: 35

Lost: 37

Drawn: 26

Anyone remember the POP thread from 2003/04 involving us, Plymouth and QPR? There fans have mentioned it with fond memories!

Things came to a head in 2003/04 as three into two automatic promotion spots would not go, and at one point we had won 11 games in a row. Captain Brain Tinnion gave a public interview saying both QPR and Plymouth were “running scared” and that it could “all be over bar the shouting” come Easter when the three teams were all due to meet each other in consecutive games. QPR lost both at Bristol and at Plymouth on the day they sealed the title. In the end we finished third that season (in league two) with Plymouth top and QPR second. We lost to Brighton in the play offs: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/3750777.stm

The photo is of BT reflecting on his hideously premature comments!

Officials

Referee: Sam Barrott

Assistants:Mark Stevens and Blake Antrobus

Fourth official: Gary Parsons

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of City’s famous FA Cup win over Leeds United in 1974, members of Alan Dicks’ side will be celebrated before kick-off.

In 1974, Don Revie’s Leeds United team were considered amongst the best in the world and current European Cup Winners Cup Holders. Unbeaten in 29 games in the First Division, Leeds visited Ashton Gate in the first tie and a goal from Keith Fear earned City a replay at Elland Road after Billy Bremner had opened the scoring.

The Robins would head to Elland Road and in front of more than 47,000 supporters battle hard to hold off a strong Leeds side, and in the 73rd minute, Donnie Gillies slotted past David Harvey in the Leeds net and City would hold on for a famous victory.

The club and Former Players’ Association will welcome the following pitch-side ahead of kick-off :

Ray Cashley
Gary Collier
Brian Drysdale
Donnie Gillies
Chris Gow representing Gerry Gow
Geoff Merrick
Tom Ritchie
David Rodgers
Alan Sillett representing John Sillett
Gerry Sweeney
Trevor Tainton

They will also be joined by legendary manager Alan Dicks and we encourage supporters to get to their seats early to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a special Bristol City win.

There is also a commemorative brochure, https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/commemorative-brochure-available-this-weekend/

The Club are offering a limited edition heritage kit: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/limited-edition-1974-heritage-kit-launched/

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I'm really looking forward to seeing how we get on tomorrow. It's a different challenge and this will change how we set up. We need to be on it regardless.

It's probably the first game I'm actually stumped on what my line up would be i.e First with the return of Twine and Sykes, Cornick having positive impacts recently, Mehmeti showing more what he can do, Bell ect. Even the Tanner/McCrorie competition. Midfield has plenty of options I'd be more than happy with. I even want to see more of Dire too. I'd say its only the centre backs that are guaranteed and that's not a bad thing.

I know after a couple of wins things always look better but credit where credits due I really like the look of the squad right now and I think we've recruited really and I think there is much more to come.

Hopefully we can kick on tomorrow and put in a good performance to build on and get some consistency.

 

 

 

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QPR lost both at Bristol and at Plymouth on the day they sealed the title. In the end we finished third that season (in league two)

This was Division 2 (which is now named League 1). We haven't been in League 2 since 1983/84.

That side were absolute bottlers.

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ExiledAjax

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34 minutes ago, DaveInSA said:

Fully expecting a typical Bristol City performance tomorrow.

We’ll lose. Even though this is exactly the sort of game we should win.

I reckon a score draw is on the cards. Don't feel a loss is something we're going to do but likewise I know QPR won't be as open and expansive as Southampton, Boro and the Premier League teams we've played recently.

It's going to be a tough job to get through them. Score draw for me.

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BigTone

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2 hours ago, Jerseybean said:

Up against Rob Dickie’s ex-employer, what a great season he’s having btw.

LMs presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/liam-mannings-qpr-press-conference-february-2024/

Back in November we drew 0-0 at their place in a poor game and the first of LMs tenure, this is what he said after the game: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-excited-by-city-potential/ highlights: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/highlights/extended-highlights-qpr-0-0-bristol-city/

Last season they beat us 2-1 at Ashton Gate, https://youtu.be/EW8C0zzCubM

Scott Twine should be available, Cam Pring won’t feature, while there’s a chance Kal Naismith could be involved.

Their MDT: https://www.fansnetwork.co.uk/football/queensparkrangers/forum/306416/robin-reliant--del-boy-batman-or-dickie--the-bristol-vs-qpr-match-thread/#6

On Wednesday they faced Stoke, in something of a relegation scrap, it finished 1-0 to Stoke with QPR mustering just one shot on target meaning they currently occupy 22nd place on 29  points.

In mid-June former England striker Les Ferdinand stepped down as Queens Park Rangers' director of football.

They re-signed forward Paul Smyth after the Northern Ireland international turned down a new deal at League One club Leyton Orient. The 25-year-old scored 10 goals in 42 appearances last season as the O's won the League Two title. Smyth, who was previously on the books at Loftus Road between 2017 and 2021 agreed a three-year contract.

At the end of June they signed defender Ziyad Larkeche after he was released by Fulham. The 20-year-old France Under-20 left-back spent last season on loan with League One club Barnsley, scoring one goal in 23 appearances.

Also signed goalkeeper Asmir Begovic following his release by Everton. The 36-year-old, who made 10 appearances over the course of a two-year spell with the Toffees, agreed a one-year contract with the R's. Begovic has won 63 caps for Bosnia-Herzegovina and has previously played for Stoke, Chelsea and Bournemouth.

In late July they signed defender Morgan Fox on a two-year deal following his departure from Stoke City.

At the start of August they signed former Nottingham Forest midfielder Jack Colback on a two-year deal. The 33-year-old was a free agent having left the City Ground in the summer and has an option for a third year at QPR.

In late September they signed United States international Reggie Cannon on a four-year deal.

In January they added Michael Frey on a permanent transfer from Belgian side Royal Antwerp.

Also signed midfielder Isaac Hayden on loan from Newcastle for the remainder of the season.

In February they signed Danish midfielder Lucas Andersen on a free transfer.

In July their co-owner Tony Fernandes left them after 12 years' involvement. Fernandes bought the west London club in 2011 alongside Ruben Gnanalingam and Kamarudin Meranun, and stepped down as co-chairman in 2018. The Malaysian businessman, who founded airline AirAsia, no longer holds any shares in QPR Holdings Limited. "This decision to step away is made with a heavy heart," Fernandes said.

Head-to-head record

Won: 35

Lost: 37

Drawn: 26

Anyone remember the POP thread from 2003/04 involving us, Plymouth and QPR? There fans have mentioned it with fond memories!

Things came to a head in 2003/04 as three into two automatic promotion spots would not go, and at one point we had won 11 games in a row. Captain Brain Tinnion gave a public interview saying both QPR and Plymouth were “running scared” and that it could “all be over bar the shouting” come Easter when the three teams were all due to meet each other in consecutive games. QPR lost both at Bristol and at Plymouth on the day they sealed the title. In the end we finished third that season (in league two) with Plymouth top and QPR second. We lost to Brighton in the play offs: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/3750777.stm

The photo is of BT reflecting on his hideously premature comments!

Officials

Referee: Sam Barrott

Assistants:Mark Stevens and Blake Antrobus

Fourth official: Gary Parsons

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of City’s famous FA Cup win over Leeds United in 1974, members of Alan Dicks’ side will be celebrated before kick-off.

In 1974, Don Revie’s Leeds United team were considered amongst the best in the world and current European Cup Winners Cup Holders. Unbeaten in 29 games in the First Division, Leeds visited Ashton Gate in the first tie and a goal from Keith Fear earned City a replay at Elland Road after Billy Bremner had opened the scoring.

The Robins would head to Elland Road and in front of more than 47,000 supporters battle hard to hold off a strong Leeds side, and in the 73rd minute, Donnie Gillies slotted past David Harvey in the Leeds net and City would hold on for a famous victory.

The club and Former Players’ Association will welcome the following pitch-side ahead of kick-off :

Ray Cashley
Gary Collier
Brian Drysdale
Donnie Gillies
Chris Gow representing Gerry Gow
Geoff Merrick
Tom Ritchie
David Rodgers
Alan Sillett representing John Sillett
Gerry Sweeney
Trevor Tainton

They will also be joined by legendary manager Alan Dicks and we encourage supporters to get to their seats early to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a special Bristol City win.

There is also a commemorative brochure, https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/commemorative-brochure-available-this-weekend/

The Club are offering a limited edition heritage kit: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/limited-edition-1974-heritage-kit-launched/

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Condensed Version

QPR:

The photo is of BT ............................. (thanks JB its nice of you to include me)

2 - nil City

COYR

 

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Silvio Dante

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3 hours ago, Jerseybean said:

Captain Brain Tinnion gave a public interview saying both QPR and Plymouth were “running scared” and that it could “all be over bar the shouting” come Easter when the three teams were all due to meet each other in consecutive games. QPR lost both at Bristol and at Plymouth on the day they sealed the title. In the end we finished third that season (in league two) with Plymouth top and QPR second. We lost to Brighton in the play offs: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/3750777.stm

The photo is of BT reflecting on his hideously premature comments!

 

I for one am glad that Brian has matured and no longer makes rash public statements prematurely.

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Pip King

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2 hours ago, Malago said:

Trapped in an antiquated ground with an ageing support QPR, like the Gas and Charlton is a club in slow terminal decline.  That’s not to say they won’t beat us tomorrow, but their days in the championship are surely numbered.

 

Loftus Rd may be antiquated but it's still a palace compared to the Dump 

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Son of Fred

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5 hours ago, DaveInSA said:

Fully expecting a typical Bristol City performance tomorrow.

We’ll lose. Even though this is exactly the sort of game we should win.

Indeed Dave- a loss tomorrow would be very "us".

Which is why this match is so interesting - after two great wins for the new regime, will we 'do' the usual & fluff our lines?? -or are we to witness City play with style, panache, putting the R's to the sword and making us all sit up & take notice.

Will be an interesting afternoon!

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old_eastender

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16 hours ago, Son of Fred said:

Indeed Dave- a loss tomorrow would be very "us".

Which is why this match is so interesting - after two great wins for the new regime, will we 'do' the usual & fluff our lines?? -or are we to witness City play with style, panache, putting the R's to the sword and making us all sit up & take notice.

Will be an interesting afternoon!

Indeed very well put, this game provides a real barometer for Liam Manning. Will start to turn a lot of doubters around if he can engineer a win.

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