Stan Bowles RIP

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The amount of tributes on this thread from non hoop supporters says it all ! I don't need to add any more words than have already been said. One of the saddest days in our history, the king of Loftus Road has departed. It doesn't matter who's played since he left, and who'll play in the future, no one can ever fill his shoes. Goodnight maestro, and sleep well, pain free. RIP The Greatest
 
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sb_73 said:
This thread is truly moving. For all of you Rs too young (lucky you) to have seen Stan play for us, grant us old gits a little leeway. This was a man who brought us joy, and defined what the club and being a QPR fan are about. For me, and I think many others, he will always be the core of what being a Hoop means.

I’m away from home at the moment with non QPR mates. The respect that they are showing Stan says it all for me. He was, and will continue to be, loved by all who love football.
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Great post.
 
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Frome-Ranger said:
Definitely one of those occasions where us young'uns (a not so sprightly 44 here) can justifiably feel envious of you folks who got to see this legend in the flesh. RIP Stan.
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I'm in the same boat, a few years behind you...and I can't help but read this thread wondering if any of the QPR 'legends' I've grown up watching be spoken about so highly when they pass? Quite incredible.
 
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Would like to add a massive ‘thank you’ to Stan’s family for looking after him through those troubled years, I know it’s family but a tremendous task too. Thank you all.

Also a huge tribute and thanks to Don Shanks who was always around for his ‘mucker’ both emotionally supporting him and also in raising funds to help care for ‘our’ Stan. Incredible devotion, love and friendship. Thanks Don

You will all always be welcome to HQ and deservedly so.

<applause> <applause> <applause> <applause>
 
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A poignant clip in an article about Stan in The Sunday Times today. By 2015, when Stan was rolled out for honours before the Loftus Road crowd, he was already lost to dementia. Yet, as soon as his feet were on the turf, his friend Don Shanks noticed his demeanour change. "When Stan walked out at Loftus Road that day," he said, "he knew exactly where he was. And, in that moment, he knew exactly who he was, too."

Terry Venables rated Stan as one of the greatest players he had ever seen. Yet, before his illness, Stan could be seen walking down South Africa Road for each QPR home match, chatting to fans, devoid of vanity, and totally loyal to our club where he had his finest years.
 
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daverangers said:
I'm in the same boat, a few years behind you...and I can't help but read this thread wondering if any of the QPR 'legends' I've grown up watching be spoken about so highly when they pass? Quite incredible.
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I think players will be spoken of and remembered fondly but I can't see anyone reaching the same level of deserved adoration. It might be as much to do with that distance between the modern footballer and the fans, you just dont get the same kind of bond theses days.
 
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I was at this game with about 10 of us on the terraces and about 30 in the seats. Grand National day as well.
03 Apr 1976 Newcastle United v Queens Park Rangers 1-2 League Division One.
Think this was when Stanley does the below to macdonald after he scored a late winner.
Meet Stanley a few times and he always had time for you.
RIP Stanley Bowles.
 

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He was such a top fella. Had the privilege of playing with him in a six-a-side tournament in the mid 90s. He turned up hungover, with a battered pair of Dunlop Greenflash in a Tesco carrier bag. Asked me to be his minder on the pitch; "Don't let any bastard start kicking me up in the air.". This was my childhood hero, so what an honour! But it turned out I wasn't required as no-one could get near him anyway. The ball just seemed stuck to his foot. He was absolutely sensational even at that age. He hung around with us all for a drink after, telling us some blinding stories.
RIP Stanley and thanks for the memories on and off the pitch.
 
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