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Why I hate the FA Cup….
at 17:12 8 Jan 2023

I hate the FA Cup.
I hate our consistently feeble approach to it over the last 30 years or so.
I hate the fact that bar literally a handful of occasions over the last 30 years, we haven’t had any excitement over who we might draw in the next round.
I hate that we don’t seem to want to take the opportunity to improve our finances by actually making an effort in those games.
I hate that the “big” clubs don’t value it as much.
I hate that we don’t even try to take advantage of that attitude.
I hate that we can never get excited about a cup run to bring a bit of joy to a usually fruitless season.
I hate that we can’t say that at least we’re doing ok in the cup.

To think that when I was a kid, that despite being the only one at school who supported QPR, the stick I got for it was somewhat measured, as having made the cup final was an indication that we weren’t that bad.

I know that in the grand scheme of things, there are other more serious issues that folks have to be dealing with, and I have my own worries, but you do need something to cheer about, even if it is only football. And despite it all, and the illogicality of it, I will still support the Rs, and I will still shout, albeit in a weary and resigned tone at the moment, COME ON YOU Rs!! And I hate feeling like this!!!

Sorry about that. Needed to get it off my chest.

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Reference to the Rs on R4 Today programme..
at 20:11 27 Sep 2022

….anyone else catch it this morning!?! Only me?? I wasn’t expecting a financial expert comparing the government’s hope of its recent “fiscal event” being successful with the prospect of and I quote “my QPR beating your Manchester Utd, Nick (Robinson) 5 nil!”

Loved hearing the Rs represented!!

I know Radio 4 is not everyone’s cup of tea, but here’s some good stuff on there. I used to listen to Radio 5 in the mornings until quite recently I realised it was always putting me in a foul mood first thing!!

At risk of sounding like Finney, maybe I’m just an old fart!!

What’s the most unexpected place/medium where you’ve heard a reference to QPR??

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Everton League Cup Tickets
at 15:25 1 Sep 2021

Anyone know when they’re going on sale? Has the date even been properly confirmed yet? Can’t seem to find any info on the offy, but they’ve managed to put the date on the calendar on my phone. Apologies if a Spackman, and I’ve completely missed it.

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Chair’s goal
at 00:30 22 Aug 2021

Cracking finish from a tight angle. Thought he did really well in the build up - but - was he offside? I was happy that the lino didn’t call this one, from where I was in RBlock and I don’t recall them even mentioning the possibility on the Quest highlights. My Barnsley supporting mate says he was off. Can anyone confirm? (Not that I’m bothered too much, as it counted, but you know!)

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21/22 Squad Numbers
at 23:37 2 Aug 2021

Anyone know when they come out? The offish just shows the players in last season’s kit. Todd Kane and Mide Shodipo are still on there as well as the loan-to-permanent signings of the the Fab Four. No sign of Moses, Dunne etc.

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Great Article on Raheem Sterling
at 07:21 9 Jul 2021

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/raheem-sterling-england-it-was-all-a-

Hope this link works (and that I’m allowed to do this!).

Fascinating article by Sterling on his upbringing and formative years, in his words. Rangers get a good mention as a big part of his progression, but it’s his mum and his sister that have been the really positive role models for him. He comes across as down to earth in the way he regards his mum through gratitude, respect and love.

Well worth a read.

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WRDCFC get away with it again
at 18:04 2 Jul 2021

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57701348

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Posters we haven’t heard from in a while.
at 08:45 3 May 2021

Going on from TGRRRRSSS comment on the 60 points thread, anyone know how the likes of 2T2B, LBlock (I think - the one with the Brass Eye avatar) and Smegma are? I know there were health concerns re 2T2B and Smegma. I hope they’re ok.

Can’t say I always agreed with the likes of 2T2B and LBlock, but I guess the message board is all about the wide range of opinions and supporting a team will always trigger a broad set of them. Except for a handful (like Konk and the Brentford 2 who I think are secretly Rangers anyway

!!) at the end of the day we are all Rs.

I know a couple of posters on here from being at matches with them for many years, but it’d be interesting to put faces to avatars and username the next time we actually could all go to a game. As TGRRRSSS said, that’s life, but I look forward to going again when it’s safe. Being in Yorkshire, this site is a lifeline to connect with other Rs!!

Anyhow. Mind how you all go and COYRS!

Edit: I had originally put RBlock when I meant LBlock - hope both are fine tho!!

[Post edited 3 May 2021 9:18]

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