i hope putting the QPR brand on a global scale doe,s not mean they will be putting the crest on the planes as well as the cars
Strongly disagree with this, supporting a football team is all about sentiment (and self delusion). My attachment is to the club, which is temporarily embodied by this group of players, management and owners, so I transfer all my hopes and dreams on to them. Doesn't mean we should never change, but don't underestimate the role of sentimentality in this game - witness the response to Macca's death. And welcome Rev.
And all that can remain whilst the club moves forward. Seems people that have shouted for success and forward thinking re: QPR are already having their doubts that the club will lose its ''soul''. That's not the case. People rally for progression but then complain when it surfaces. Make your minds up.
I don't think a club can ever really lose it's soul. Fans will come and go but every club has a unique history. Just because some clubs have settled for mediocrity in the past it doesn't mean they have to now. You can still have the best of both worlds
I agree. Progress and sentimentality are not mutually exclusive. As soon as someone utters the words "My favourite player is..." they are being emotional rather than calculating (assuming they don't choose their favourite player from the Opta stats). A desire for the club to maximise it's potential does not mean that memory should be sacrificed and nostalgia should be completely disregarded. In fact, there should be a certain pride in the fact that you've all been through it and witnessed the seeds of whatever may come. Having chosen to support QPR based pretty much on a tricky, skillful striker (Wegerle) and a distinctive kit, I for one won't be too upset if kids decide to support us randomly rather than Man U and the like (I'd actually encourage it - this is what we want - 35,000+ fans in a shiny new stadium). I realise this might not be the view of those Rs who have had family ties for years and have grown up in the shadow of the ground. This is all hypothetical at the moment and we might (shortly after 3pm) be talking about Tony doing a Richard Branson style round-the-world balloon adventure in a QPR emblazened helium ball and I'll look rather silly.
If ''plastic'' fans want to jump onboard, I say welcome. More money for the club, more progression. Us fans that have supported QPR for years still have our memories and fondness for the club and I for one wouldn't let a few new fans spoil that for me. The more the merrier.
I should also add that although everyone's been crying out for progress, fear of the future (especially an unknown one) is a very natural response. The fact that TF talks about retaining the atmosphere of LR should show that there is no intention of sterilising the existing vibrancy that resounds around the club which should, at least in part, allay fears and offer some comfort that anything that follows is a forward step with a nod to the past.
I liked it when we were class back in the '70's & 80's I liked it when we were crap for 15 years I'll like it when we are whatever size we become big or small as QPR is in my blood and my continuing link to my childhood roots of West London
Despite you trying to oust me from this Board just a couple of weeks ago, I agree wholeheartedly. There's too much harping back to "the good ole days" on this Board. To hell with it I say.
Me, all the way in south africa the first time people recognized my qpr shirt was the day after we beat Liverpool last season
Steady on Sheila, I was just being honest with you. That's what you pride yourself on isn't it? I'm not trying to oust anyone from anywhere. I apologise though, I didn't realise you were such a delicate flower
I have watched this board for over a year now and have to say that there are a lot of egos on here. I have to stand with Sigmund on this: "Sigmund Freud's Theory is quite complex and although his writings on psychosexual development set the groundwork for how our personalities developed, it was only one of five parts to his overall theory of personality. He also believed that different driving forces develop during these stages which play an important role in how we interact with the world".
