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Bogey Blades await Rangers' return after midweek mauling - Preview - Queens Park Rangers News Sometimes maybe Hull, sometimes maybe Southampton for Julien Stephan's ever-unpredictable QPR side, now returning to Loftus Road to face a Sheff Utd side in far better nick than their lowly league pos...

#QPRSHU Preview-ish

A bipolar match preview to go with a bipolar match report at the end of another loooooooooong week on the road. If I see you in the C&S tomorrow please be kind.

#qpr

27.02.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have Wilder’s Blades left it too late for a play-off run? Oppo Profile - Queens Park Rangers News The third coming of Chris Wilder at Sheffield United has led to a sharp uptick in performances and results after the Blades lost eight of their first nine games, but has the turnaround been left too l...

#QPRSHU Oppo Profile

The third coming of Chris Wilder at Sheff Utd has led to a sharp uptick in performances and results after the Blades lost eight of their first nine, but has the turnaround been left too late for a play-off tilt?

#qpr

27.02.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Warnock's QPR at their best - History - Queens Park Rangers News Back more than a decade to happier times for this week's Memorable Match as we prepare to welcome Sheffield United back to W12 on Saturday.

#QPRSHU History

Back more than a decade to happier times for this week's Memorable Match as we prepare to welcome Sheffield United back to W12 on Saturday.

#qpr

27.02.2026 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nield back in charge of Rangers at home to Sheff Utd – Referee - Queens Park Rangers News Tom Nield is the referee in charge this Saturday as QPR return home to face Sheffield United.

Tomorrow's referee is...

#QPRSHU #QPR

27.02.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five-star Saints whitewash wretched Rangers – Report - Queens Park Rangers News Back down to earth with a thud for QPR after the highs of the weekend win at Hull, as Southampton stuck five through the R’s at St Mary’s on Tuesday night.

#SOUQPR 5-0

I wouldn't, if I were you.

#qpr

26.02.2026 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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History in the making – Preview - Queens Park Rangers News QPR head straight back out on the road tonight to face Southampton at St Mary’s, a tough game on paper but a venue Rangers have had happy times at in the past.

#SOUQPR Preview-ish

QPR head straight back out on the road tonight to face Southampton at St Mary’s, a tough game on paper but a venue Rangers have had happy times at in the past.

#qpr

24.02.2026 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top six in sight despite strange old season for Saints – Oppo Profile - Queens Park Rangers News Southampton have already sacked Will Still after a nightmare start, appointed his assistant after a successful caretaker spell and crashed in form all over again, but their resources are starting to t...

#SOUQPR Oppo Profile

Southampton have already sacked Will Still, appointed his assistant after a caretaker spell and crashed in form all over again, but the top six they were widely tipped for is now just four points away.

#qpr

23.02.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top six in sight despite strange old season for Saints – Oppo Profile - Queens Park Rangers News Southampton have already sacked Will Still after a nightmare start, appointed his assistant after a successful caretaker spell and crashed in form all over again, but their resources are starting to t...

#SOUQPR Oppo Profile

Southampton have already sacked Will Still, appointed his assistant after a caretaker spell and crashed in form all over again, but the top six they were widely tipped for is now just four points away.

#qpr

23.02.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Martin Allen's screamer sets up New Year's Eve party at The Dell - History - Queens Park Rangers News We're back in Southampton on Tuesday night, and for the history this week we're heading back to 1988 when Trevor Francis secured his first win as QPR manager in fine style.

#SOUQPR History

Back in Southampton Tuesday night, and for the history this week we're heading back to 1988 when Trevor Francis secured his first win as QPR manager in fine style - ironically with a spectacular Martin Allen goal in the mix.

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23.02.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Langford back in charge of Southampton trip - Referee - Queens Park Rangers News Experienced Football League official Oliver Langford is straight back in charge of QPR again this Tuesday as the R’s head down to Southampton.

Tomorrow's referee is...

#qpr #SOUQPR

23.02.2026 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bennie’s bat out of Hull, breaking out of his body, and flying away – Report - Queens Park Rangers News QPR finally released the handbrake at Hull on Saturday morning and were rewarded with a first win in ten games on their travels, and the first three goal haul away from Loftus Road since Wrexham in Se...

#HULQPR 1-3

An away win, three goals on the road, long range strikes back in fashion, Meatloaf lyrics in the headline... what a time to be alive.

#qpr

22.02.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The price is right – Preview - Queens Park Rangers News Super Bowl for the accountants and geeks amongst us, but plenty for the common or garden QPR fan to concern themselves with as well, as the club drop their 2024/25 accounts on the eve of the trip to H...

#HULQPR Preview-ish

Yaaay, numbers, figures, documents, pictures of the corner flag... ACCOUNTS.

Summing up - half your payroll sitting in the stand is bad for our prospects tomorrow at Hull, and lethal to the financial model we're pursuing.

#qpr

20.02.2026 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In addition to Simon's written analysis below, we grabbed a quick chat with @nrogers959.bsky.social for his take on the numbers before jumping on the train to Hull, and that 30 mins is now available on our Patreon for all subs tiers...

20.02.2026 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Daylight fading, or speculate to accumulate? – 24/25 Accounts - Queens Park Rangers News As QPR drop their financial accounts for the 2024/25 season under Marti Cifuentes showing big upticks in transfer spend and wages, we turn again to Simon Dorset who has been reviewing the club’s finan...

Daylight fading, or speculate to accumulate? - Accounts

As QPR drop their 24/25 accounts showing big upticks in transfer spend and wages, we turn to Simon Dorset who has been reviewing the club’s finances for LFW for a decade to get his take.

#qpr

19.02.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Hull’s surprise season of success showing few signs of slowing – Oppo Profile - Queens Park Rangers News A summer of managerial upheaval, financial chaos and transfer embargoes had many tipping Hull City for a season of struggle under unheralded Sergej JakiroviΔ‡, but the free-scoring Tigers currently sit...

#HULQPR Oppo Profile

Managerial upheaval, financial chaos and transfer embargoes had many (us) tipping Hull for a season of struggle under unheralded Sergej Jakirović, but the free-scoring Tigers currently sit fifth.

#qpr

19.02.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eze wins out in battle of future Premier League stars – History - Queens Park Rangers News A fairly recent game for our History section this week as the R’s prepare to head back to Hull City, scene of a spectacular Ebere Eze performance in 2019.

#HULQPR History

Gone recent for the Memorable Match this week, if only to sit and watch that five minute Eze highlight reel from this game again...

#qpr

19.02.2026 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Madley gets first QPR game since 2019 - Referee - Queens Park Rangers News Premier League referee Andy Madley is in charge of this weekend’s trip to high flying Hull, his first QPR appointment in nearly seven years.

Saturday's referee is...

#qpr #HULQPR

17.02.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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QPR hand O’Neill perfect start as Blackburn boss – Report - Queens Park Rangers News QPR’s win at home-bore away approach to Championship football came a cropper at Loftus Road on Saturday when they once again fell flat in a game they were expected to win at home to struggling Blackbu...

#QPRBLA 1-3

Finally managed to bring myself to face Saturday and put a few words down on page.

#qpr

16.02.2026 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers man very kind, thank you

13.02.2026 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks mate appreciate it

13.02.2026 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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QPR look to vindicate away approach with big home show - Preview - Queens Park Rangers News QPR’s win at home-bore away approach to the Championship returns to W12 on Valentine’s Day for a date with struggling Blackburn who have a new (part time) manager in situ.

#QPRBLA Preview-ish

QPR’s win at home-bore away approach to the Championship returns to W12 on Valentine’s Day for a date with struggling Blackburn who have a new (part time) manager in situ.

#qpr

13.02.2026 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tried editing video. Had a breakdown. Bon appetit.

Production values aside, quality chat from Clive, James and Simmo. And lot of egregious Robbie Edwards refs. #qpr πŸ’™πŸ€

13.02.2026 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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January Transfer Window | LoftForWords Get more from LoftForWords on Patreon

January Transfer Window - Patreon Pod

TV's own James Allcott joins Simmo and myself for our latest pod, dissecting QPR's January activity and our recent win at home-bore away approach to the Championship. Audio and vodcast available...

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13.02.2026 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Who can save Blackburn from long term League One drift? – Oppo Profile - Queens Park Rangers News A series of managerial miracles from the likes of Jon Dahl Tomasson and John Eustace have kept Blackburn competitive despite malignant ownership, and it’ll need similar from whoever replaces Valerian ...

#QPRBLA Oppo Profile

A series of managerial miracles have kept Blackburn competitive despite malignant ownership, and it’ll need similar from whoever replaces Valerian Ismael as the Venky’s chickens come home to roost at Ewood Park.

@ianherbert95.bsky.social

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12.02.2026 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Francis' QPR knock over title challenging Blackburn – History - Queens Park Rangers News We're back to 1993 for the History this week, as Gerry Francis' men briefly look good for a Premier League title challenge of their own after a hard-fought 1-0 home win against big-spending Blackburn.

#QPRBLA History

We're back to 1993 for the History this week, as Gerry Francis' men briefly look good for a Premier League title challenge of their own after a hard-fought 1-0 home win against big-spending Blackburn.

#qpr

11.02.2026 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Martin in charge of Blackburn game - Referee - Queens Park Rangers News It’s a first QPR appointment in more than a year for experienced Championship referee Steve Martin as the R’s face Blackburn this Saturday.

Saturday's referee is...

#qpr #QPRBLA

10.02.2026 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another nil nil on the road – Report - Queens Park Rangers News QPR drew 0-0 away from home for the third game in a row, with the latest stalemate coming at Charlton on Friday night – Jamie Perry had the pleasure for LFW.

#CHAQPR 0-0

QPR drew 0-0 away from home for the third game in a row, with the latest stalemate coming at Charlton on Friday night – Jamie Perry (@jperry2000.bsky.social) had the pleasure for LFW.

#qpr

08.02.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The window that was (and wasn’t) – Preview - Queens Park Rangers News A January transfer window assessment dressed up as a Charlton match preview to save us doing that Lyndon Dykes/Charlie Kelman piece again, at least for a day.

#CHAQPR Preview-ish

A January transfer window assessment dressed up as a Charlton match preview to save us doing that Lyndon Dykes/Charlie Kelman piece again, at least for a day.

#qpr

06.02.2026 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Familiar faces lie in wait – Oppo Profile - Queens Park Rangers News QPR are riding high after Saturday’s win against Coventry but now face a Nathan Jones Charlton team being led from the front by Lyndon Dykes and Charlie Kelman - Louis Mendez (@LouisMend @CharltonLive...

#CHAQPR Oppo Profile

QPR are riding high after Saturday’s win against Coventry but now face a Nathan Jones Charlton team being led from the front by Lyndon Dykes and Charlie Kelman...

#qpr

05.02.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bolder gets a huge win on the board for Big Mick - History - Queens Park Rangers News Ahead of the visit to Charlton in on Friday, we’re looking back to another memorable televised trip to The Valley when Mick Harford secured a big victory as caretaker manager.

#CHAQPR History

Ahead of the visit to Charlton in on Friday, we’re looking back to another memorable televised trip to The Valley when Mick Harford secured a big victory as caretaker manager.

#qpr

05.02.2026 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0