Good day all, I am not back but just a thought re; a new ground! Why not do what Arsenal did a few years ago and buy some the House around the ground to enlarge to the required seating of 30/40,000 k? Must be a lot cheaper then building a new one? Just a thought, yes? keep the faith chaps, and it will be a very hard game this Saturday for WBA are no push overs! James Trew. Portugal
Hello James, how are you? Can't believe all your fans let this go onto page 3 without a comment, so down to the old enemy eh! What you say re the ground is not possible, and they're all hard games in the Prem Jimbo
Hi Northolt ! Can you tell me why it is not possible? Unless you mean the council flats? then i do understand that! Regards to all ! James Keep the faith.
Cos the main man's vision looks to be too big for that plot Nice to see you back Jimbo, keep posting =============================================== Looking for an upgrade: Fernandes on the search for new home for QPR to hold 45,000 Last updated at 5:04 PM on 28th November 2011 QPR owner Tony Fernandes has revealed he is now actively searching for a venue in west London to replace Loftus Road. Fernandes, who has been in charge of the club for just over three months, is determined to relocate given the hemmed-in nature of their current ground in Shepherd's Bush. With a capacity of just 18,500, it is the smallest ground in the Barclays Premier League, and despite its 'intimidating' atmosphere, according to Fernandes, he believes the club need a bigger arena. Thinking big: QPR owner Tony Fernandes wants to move from Loftus Road Fernandes who also owns F1's Team Lotus and budget airline AirAsia, said: 'It's still premature at the moment. 'The key this season is to survive, but we would like a bigger ground, and we are looking. 'It has to be in the area. It makes no sense to move out from where you have spent most of your life, and where the fan base is. 'So west London is where we are and where we'd like to be. 'I've built airlines and Formula One teams, but building a stadium is not the easiest thing in the world. There are opportunities in west London we are looking at. Too small? QPR have made improvements to Loftus Road in recent seasons, but owner believes they need a bigger stadium than the 18,500 that the ground holds (below) 'The first thing we are going to build is a new training ground, and there are two sites in west London, so hopefully we'll announce that soon. 'The current training ground is really not up to the mark. It has great grounds and we've tarted it up ourselves and got more equipment there, but it's not something for the future.' The key question for Fernandes is deciding on the capacity of the new stadium. 'Some fans are saying 'We don't have a fan base bigger than 20,000',' said Fernandes. 'My gut feel is 40-45,000. That's double where we are right now, but we're in London and there's a strong catchment area. 'Of course, there is nothing worse than a half-empty stadium, but I'm the king of sizing. 'If you start an airline with two planes, and then you buy 150 planes, the same question can be asked. Home sweet home: QPR have enjoyed a good home record since their return to the the Premier League 'As I say, it's just a gut feel, but we'll do some studies first. 'We can find the space, although it's not easy, and there are lots of things that have to be put into place.' Of primary concern for Fernandes is ensuring QPR survive, with the Malaysian entrepreneur promising manager Neil Warnock up to four new players when the January transfer window opens. In an effort to find fresh talent, Fernandes recently sent out a tweet on Twitter asking for fans to come up with the suggestions, with the response overwhelming. Fond memories: QPR sealed their promotion to the Premier League at Loftus Road 'That was superb. Without blowing my own trumpet, I have to say it was inspired by me,' said Fernandes. 'You effectively have 100,000 scouts out there for you, and there is no way QPR could know every single player. 'Suddenly we have players we've never heard of, and Neil is looking at videos and thinking 'not bad'. 'It was seen as another mad Tony Fernandes moment, but there was no harm, no downside.' Fernandes believes strengthening the defence, attack and finding another goalkeeper are the priorities. 'We have to strengthen our squad. It's just not deep enough,' said Fernandes. 'I feel we maybe need three, four. We could end up with none if we don't find anyone. 'We had six or seven in the last transfer window, which is way above what I thought we'd get. 'It depends. At the last minute some things come up. It's very hard to tell.' iReader http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...7/Tony-Fernandes-looking-QPR-Loftus-Road.html
Alright Jimbo old son! Why just a fleeting visit? Why ain't ye hanging around? I'm sure yourself and North have resolved your differences (until the race debate rares its ugly head again!).
Hi Swords, Nice to hear from you! No, I have no differences with Northolt. Just how I can be called a racist ? When I am half Jewish and go out with a Persian girl friend! The English are not racist, for the only racist I have meet are not English. Remember I grew up in Brixton from 1949 till 1970 when I got married to a Irish girl!! But I do get fed up with all that come to my great country England trying to change our laws to suit them selfs!! I live in Portugal and do not try to change their laws to suit me. If that is being racist, then I am one! I think we all bend over back wards to much for all that come for a better life! That is how I feel, sorry but that is how it is with me! I am off my soap box now. Back to football and our great Rangers! I watch WBA on the box when they played spurs and I thought they did well! So watch out tomorrow. Give all the support that you can chaps. Keep the faith! James
Now come on, Northolt! Swords is only giving his view! You had yours awhile ago did you not? So let it drop, we are grown up, well I am ????? Keep the faith dear chap, yes?
Hi Northolt, Well, I did not know he was Irish!! What part of Ireland ? As I have pals in both parts, as Swords may know them? He,He! By the way I am trying to get tickets for a game over Christmas, what game I do not know, but how about we and Swords meet up for a glass of champagne in Rangers pub on S.A. Rd. ? Be nice to meet some of the people who write on the board! Then we would then see what nice chaps we are all are! Good luck to day! James!
Hello James, you said you lived in Brixton in the 50s and 60s, so did I. Where in Brixton were you? I was just off Effra Road. It was a really great place to be...
Hi Sooper, Yes, I lived in Purser house. Tulse Hill SW2 moved there in 1949 just up the road from Effra Rd The council estate just up the hill!! how about that! Yes it was at that time. Used to catch the bus to St. Merylebone to go to school. Then left to get married in 1970 then move toGypsyy Hill then on to West Norwood till 1978 then down to Shoreham by Sea. West Sussex! Always supported Rangers. What a small world! Good luck to you pal! ,
