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Match Day Thread Swansea FC vs QPR

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  1. daverangers

    daverangers Well-Known Member

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    Swansea FC vs QPR
    Saturday 29th September 2018
    3pm Kick Off

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    Travel
    3 hours and 16 minutes down the M4 - cheers sb.
    4 hours and 20 minutes by underground and Great Western train from Paddington.
    19 hour and 29 minute bike ride along route 47.

    Previous Meetings
    v Swansea City
    Games won: 18
    Games drawn: 13
    Games lost: 13


    Ones to remember
    15 Jan 1966 Queens Park Rangers v Swansea Town W 6-2 League Division Three
    24 Aug 2004 Queens Park Rangers v Swansea City W 3-0 League Cup
    26 Dec 2010 Queens Park Rangers v Swansea City W 4-0 League Championship

    Ones to forget
    02 Apr 1923 Swansea Town v Queens Park Rangers L 3-0 Division Three (South)
    18 Aug 2012 Queens Park Rangers v Swansea City L 0-5 Premier League
    09 Feb 2013 Swansea City v Queens Park Rangers L 4-1 Premier League

    Players who have played for both
    A player I enjoyed watching first,
    Kevin Mcleod
    2003Queens Park Rangers (loan) 8 (2)
    2003Queens Park Rangers (loan) 1 (0)
    2003–2005 Queens Park Rangers 58 (4)
    2005–2006 Swansea City 44 (7)

    Wayne Routledge
    2009–2010 Queens Park Rangers 44 (3)
    2011Queens Park Rangers (loan) 20 (5)
    2011– Swansea City 200 (16)

    Leroy Fer
    2014–2016 Queens Park Rangers 48 (8)
    2016Swansea City (loan) 11 (0)
    2016– Swansea City 59 (7)

    Angel Rangel
    2007–2018 Swansea City 328 (9)
    2018– Queens Park Rangers 3 (0)

    Firstly, massive respect to anyone who is making this journey after what we saw on Tuesday night. I'm hoping for a really good response from the team and so who knows, they might surprise us. I actually have a soft spot for Swansea as I have family in that area of the world, and I felt they built a really good footballing side a few years ago. A shame it all went to pot and they were relegated last year. They haven't started that well this year, and only find themselves three points above us, in 14th place, albeit with a far superior goal difference.

    For those heading to the game, if you have time go for a pre match stroll through the hills or along one of the stunning beaches in Gower, just west of Swansea. A stunning spot with beautiful scenery. Otherwise, there is a big shopping centre just next to the marina, and not far from the station. The stadium is about a 45 walk from the station and sea front, but once at the stadium you can enjoy a KFC or Harvester.

    A bit of spice has been added to the fixture this week, with reports in the media that Angel Rangel was desperate to stay at the Liberty Stadium but wasn't offered anything, so joined QPR. Thoughts about that anyone?

    Full team news will go up when it is on the official.

    Come on YOU R'SSSSSSSSS
     
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  2. sb_73

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    Anyone making the journey might be disappointed if they drive 3 hours up the M1.
     
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  3. Tramore Ranger

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    You mean we're playing them in Milton Keynes?
     
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  4. SARQPR

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    Only 5 mins walk from my AirBnB :1980_boogie_down:
     
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    From highlights and reaction to our last 2 games, McClaren is in dire need of a good performance and a result in this our 10th League game of the season. So many say wait and see how a new Manager does after 10 games before making any judgement. If McClaren's bosses do just this, he might be gone this time next week. I for one won't miss him.
     
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  7. daverangers

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    Pretty sure that was taken on one of the beaches I recommended, thanks for highlighting the stunning coastline. ;)
     
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  8. Star of David Bardsley

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    Only going to tick off a new ground. Not expecting any actual enjoyment or positive memories. Anyone know a nice spot for lunch?
     
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    You do know that the match is in Swansea? :grin:
     
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    I was thinking maybe somewhere near Barry :azn:
     
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    An area called the Mumbles is rather nice, I should imagine the pubs and eateries there will be a cut above the Swansea standard. Haven’t been to Swansea for decades though.
     
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    This place looks lovely
     
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  13. daverangers

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    Very true, this is a pub I have been to a few times in the evening and food is good, although haven't been for a few years now;

    http://www.poundffaldthreecrosses.co.uk/index

    Just been told by my brother this place is actually a lot nicer now;

    https://www.kingarthurhotel.co.uk/pubs-in-swansea-gower/

    A little bit further though. Too far according to Dad.
     
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  14. bobmid

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    Trying to persuade my lad to travel with me tomorrow but it's not looking promising
     
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    Smart kid.
     
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  16. Rangers Til I Die

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    Can't nt see any joy for us tomorrow so lowering my expectations massively. Sad but there it is.
     
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  17. bobmid

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    Yeah I've got a feeling we could be in for a hiding
     
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    I’ve awoken with fresh optimism of a narrow defeat.
     
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  19. bobmid

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    Ha ha we have decided to give it a swerve today.
     
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  20. rangercol

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    Don't blame you mate.

    It will be quite interesting to see how SM lines us up today.
     
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