Queens Park Rangers: September 2008 - news archive

Lee Cook is being tipped to start for QPR in tonight's clash with Blackpool, after proving his fitness following a hip injury.

Iain Dowie has urged his QPR players to bounce straight back to winning ways against Blackpool at Loftus Road on Tuesday.

Co-owner Flavio Briatore is contemplating legal action after being forced to deny he wanted to change QPR's name to Queens Park City.

QPR are set to be boosted by the return of Lee Cook and Peter Ramage for Saturday's visit of Derby County to Loftus Road.

Peter Ramage says QPR can measure their progress against Aston Villa tonight and could even cause a shock if they catch them off form.

Lee Cook admits he considers himself a QPR player again and expects to be at Loftus Road for the next three-and-a-half years.

Fulham winger Lee Cook has revealed he hopes to seal a permanent move to Queens Park Rangers in January.

Queens Park Rangers fans could protest over ticket prices for home games after some were raised to £50 for particular games.

Boss Iain Dowie took more pleasure from 10-man QPR's 1-0 win at Norwich than the 4-1 home victory over Southampton.

Midfielder Emmanuel Ledesma is available following a suspension for QPR's trip to Norwich City on Wednesday evening.

Iain Dowie believes a solid defensive unit will be the key to gaining promotion this season and that QPR have looked good at the back.

QPR head coach Iain Dowie has challenged Dexter Blackstock to build on his start to the season after comparing him to Andy Johnson.

QPR's Hungarian midfielder Akos Buzsaky is close to a return after completing 70 minutes in a reserve team match.

Dexter Blackstock has warned his QPR team-mates not to be lulled into thinking Southampton are there for the taking on Saturday.

Former Italy international midfielder Damiano Tommasi has signed a one-year contract with QPR after being released by Levante.

QPR defender Peter Ramage is hoping for maximum points in Rangers next three league games - starting at home to Southampton.

Striker Dexter Blackstock has admitted he is enjoying a new lease of life in QPR boss Iain Dowie's new formation.

QPR are expected to resurrect their interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson in January - when he could join on the cheap.

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock claims the silence from QPR was deafening this week regarding their interest in Ben Watson.

Akos Buzsaky is on target to make a comeback against Southampton on September 14 after making a successful return from injury.

Akos Buzsaky could be in line for a QPR first-team return in a fortnight if he comes through today's reserves clash at Loftus Road.

QPR appear to be closing in on the capture of Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson after he turned down a move to Nottingham Forest.