| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' 04:48 - Jun 8 with 8005 views | stainrods_elbow |
I'm thinking, e.g.
1. Tony Currie
2. Mark Falco
3. John Spencer
4. Loic Remy
5. Djibril Cisse
The feelgood factor's back, so, feck FFP - don't you agree it's time for another? And, if so, who would you consider (unrealistically but tearing-up the-Champishly)?
Danny Ings?
Aleksandr Mitrovic?
The Terror Bat?
I'll get me meds.
[Post edited 8 Jun 4:53]
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 15:43 - Jun 9 with 1996 views | queensparker |
Roberto Baggio (almost)
Trevor Francis was a good one back then. We cleaned up on “past-it” England players for a while and it paid off (Reid, Hodge, Francis, Wilkins, Sansom) |  | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 17:37 - Jun 9 with 1897 views | qpr1976 |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 10:36 - Jun 8 by HAYESBOY |
Chris Samba £12.5m. |
I vaguely recall we paid just £12M for him, but sold him for £12.5M incredibly making a cool Half Million profit !
I was SO happy when we signed him having witnessed him utterly destroy us single handed previously. But then even happier when we managed to offload him after him being so poor for us. |  | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 17:56 - Jun 9 with 1880 views | Hastings_Hoops |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 09:30 - Jun 8 by loftboy |
Jan Stejskal |
Was Stejskal a ‘huge’ success? I loved him, thought he was ace; but he did tussle for first choice with… Tony Roberts… a little too much for my liking! |  | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 18:22 - Jun 9 with 1856 views | CamberleyR |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 17:56 - Jun 9 by Hastings_Hoops |
Was Stejskal a ‘huge’ success? I loved him, thought he was ace; but he did tussle for first choice with… Tony Roberts… a little too much for my liking! |
Not for the first couple of seasons he didn't, he was regular first choice. It started going wrong in the first PL season when he made one or two errors culminating in a horror show at home to Palace just before Christmas. Gerry Francis seemed to lose confidence in him after that and he didn't play the rest of that season.
He replaced Roberts early on the next season 93/94and played a good chunk of the season before losing his place again but even if his contract wasn't expiring and he hadn't wanted to return to the Czech Republic I don't think Gerry Francis would have been wanting to offer him a new deal. [Post edited 10 Jun 12:43]
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 19:04 - Jun 9 with 1785 views | Bluce_Ree |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 13:33 - Jun 8 by CamberleyR |
I wouldn't have called signing Darren Peacock from fourth division Hereford a marquee signing unless you mean Gavin? |
Gavin Peacock was SHIT. |  |
| Stefan Moore, Stefan Moore running down the wing. Stefan Moore, Stefan Moore running down the wing. He runs like a cheetah, his crosses couldn't be sweeter. Stefan Moore. Stefan Moore. Stefan Moore. |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 20:17 - Jun 9 with 1738 views | loftboy |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 19:04 - Jun 9 by Bluce_Ree |
Gavin Peacock was SHIT. |
And he was ours to start with. |  |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 20:36 - Jun 9 with 1732 views | Boston |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 07:21 - Jun 8 by macclesfieldman |
Kenny Sansom was positive. A lot of failedmarque signings, Joey Barton, SWP, Ceasar, Rio Ferdinand to name a few |
Joey Barton was a 'marked' man. | |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 20:40 - Jun 9 with 1731 views | kensalriser |
A marquee signing in a tent. The OP is having us on, I fear. |  |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 21:26 - Jun 9 with 1686 views | lightwaterhoop |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 19:04 - Jun 9 by Bluce_Ree |
Gavin Peacock was SHIT. |
I thought he was decent but he did have a strange habit of falling down a lot.
OOOPS i was thinking about Darren Peacock [Post edited 9 Jun 21:43]
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 22:26 - Jun 9 with 1638 views | numptydumpty |
Gavin Peacock has chosen the only real follow on option for his second career after being a professional footballer, today he has morphed into a man of the cloth, preaching the love of God....
If he has some influence in these fields please could he say a heartfelt prayer to improve the fortunes of his ex employers from Shepherds Bush !!! |  |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 00:29 - Jun 10 with 1590 views | CiderwithRsie |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 09:03 - Jun 8 by paulparker |
Was Falco a signing with intent ?
I seem to remember us resurrecting his career after Rangers and Watford |
My recollection, too.
Decent signing but both at the time and in hindsight I thought him a lesser player than Bannister and Byrne (who were in the side at the time) or Allen and Stainrod who had preceded them.
Can't believe no-one has mentioned your namesake, who genuinely did cause a stir, and rightly so. | | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 00:31 - Jun 10 with 1589 views | CiderwithRsie |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 11:24 - Jun 8 by perpignanR |
Les Allen. |
Before my time, but I always thought that must have caused a splash - wasn't he Spurs' top scorer at the time, when they were genuinely a big club, and we were 3rd Div South? | | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 00:37 - Jun 10 with 1585 views | CiderwithRsie |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 17:56 - Jun 9 by Hastings_Hoops |
Was Stejskal a ‘huge’ success? I loved him, thought he was ace; but he did tussle for first choice with… Tony Roberts… a little too much for my liking! |
He was a big signing, though.
I remember watching him play in the Euros for Czechoslovakia and being bloody impressive, then hearing he'd signed for us and being really chuffed, especially having lost Seaman.
One of the best examples of proper planned transition QPR have managed IMO - bought Seaman when he was a hot prospect, sold him for a significant profit (at the time,) replaced him with a serious international keeper for less money. | | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 01:30 - Jun 10 with 1551 views | Boston |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 20:40 - Jun 9 by kensalriser |
A marquee signing in a tent. The OP is having us on, I fear. |
Excellent observation. | |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 08:15 - Jun 10 with 1465 views | Bluce_Ree |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 22:26 - Jun 9 by numptydumpty |
Gavin Peacock has chosen the only real follow on option for his second career after being a professional footballer, today he has morphed into a man of the cloth, preaching the love of God....
If he has some influence in these fields please could he say a heartfelt prayer to improve the fortunes of his ex employers from Shepherds Bush !!! |
If Gavin did pray for us he probably only do it when we are 3-0 up. | |
| Stefan Moore, Stefan Moore running down the wing. Stefan Moore, Stefan Moore running down the wing. He runs like a cheetah, his crosses couldn't be sweeter. Stefan Moore. Stefan Moore. Stefan Moore. |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 09:25 - Jun 10 with 1429 views | jeffranger |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 00:31 - Jun 10 by CiderwithRsie |
Before my time, but I always thought that must have caused a splash - wasn't he Spurs' top scorer at the time, when they were genuinely a big club, and we were 3rd Div South? |
It was called the 3rd division when we signed him, don’t think he was Spurs top scorer but what signing & classy player, couldn’t believe we got him & price was about 21k & then along came Rodney to play along side him & the rest is history | | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 12:47 - Jun 10 with 1336 views | CamberleyR |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 19:04 - Jun 9 by Bluce_Ree |
Gavin Peacock was SHIT. |
A matter of opinion BR, personally I don't think he was (not for the first couple of seasons anyway) but he was signed from a PL club at the time and like Spencer was dropping down a division. | |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 18:47 - Jun 12 with 1102 views | Hastings_Hoops |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 00:37 - Jun 10 by CiderwithRsie |
He was a big signing, though.
I remember watching him play in the Euros for Czechoslovakia and being bloody impressive, then hearing he'd signed for us and being really chuffed, especially having lost Seaman.
One of the best examples of proper planned transition QPR have managed IMO - bought Seaman when he was a hot prospect, sold him for a significant profit (at the time,) replaced him with a serious international keeper for less money. |
1990 World Cup wasn’t it? | | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 22:50 - Jun 12 with 1035 views | CiderwithRsie |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 18:47 - Jun 12 by Hastings_Hoops |
1990 World Cup wasn’t it? |
Yes, you're right, I'm misremembering. | | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 10:26 - Jun 13 with 932 views | R_from_afar |
I can't believe none of you have mentioned Nick Ward yet!
Put the pitchforks and wicker man back in the shed, I jest 
While I'm here, I think Paddy Kenny qualifies. |  |
| "Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1." |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 12:43 - Jun 13 with 889 views | Stainrod |
Not sure they suit QPR or our budget. Most of the Hughes/ Redknapp signings were washed up superstars looking for a final pay day on ridiculously inflated wages - masquerading as a marquee signings. They were names who no longer had footballing substance.
I agree with the OP about Tony Currie - extraordinary signing, then a current(-ish) England international, from Leeds (still a massive club then). Were we even already relegated or was it the season before? Often wondered how that came about. You can't see us coming anywhere near a player like that these days. | | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 14:07 - Jun 13 with 816 views | CamberleyR |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 12:43 - Jun 13 by Stainrod |
Not sure they suit QPR or our budget. Most of the Hughes/ Redknapp signings were washed up superstars looking for a final pay day on ridiculously inflated wages - masquerading as a marquee signings. They were names who no longer had footballing substance.
I agree with the OP about Tony Currie - extraordinary signing, then a current(-ish) England international, from Leeds (still a massive club then). Were we even already relegated or was it the season before? Often wondered how that came about. You can't see us coming anywhere near a player like that these days. |
Tommy Doc signed him in the 1979 close season after relegation, after he took over from the hapless Burtenshaw (signed TC on 9th August according to the stats section on qprnet.com)
You could also say he was STILL a current international as he'd played in two of the three Home International games in May and then a friendly in Sweden the following month. | |
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| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 14:17 - Jun 13 with 798 views | LongRanger |
Esteban Granero - £9m from Real Madrid. | | | |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 14:45 - Jun 13 with 768 views | Stainrod |
| 'Marquee' Rs signings who were (successful) 'statements of intent' on 14:07 - Jun 13 by CamberleyR |
Tommy Doc signed him in the 1979 close season after relegation, after he took over from the hapless Burtenshaw (signed TC on 9th August according to the stats section on qprnet.com)
You could also say he was STILL a current international as he'd played in two of the three Home International games in May and then a friendly in Sweden the following month. |
Thanks for filling in gaps in my knowledge there Camberley. Yes massive signing. Think he was 29? Trying (and failing) to think of a relatively recent example of similar level players. Maybe not quite a Lampard or Gerrard at 29 but maybe a 29-year-old Jordan Henderson or Declan Rice going to Burnley (ie a newly relegated club). It just wouldn't happen. | | | |
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