Queens Park Rangers: September 2008 - news archive

Winger tipped for start

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

Dowie demands a response

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

Briatore fuming over name claim

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

Hoops duo set to face Rams

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

Ramage ready to measure up

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

Winger looking for exit

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

Loan star hoping for permanent deal

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

Fans to protest over ticket prices

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

Dowie's Canaries win pride

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

Midfield ace back for Canaries trip

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

Dowie highlights key to success

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

Dexter tipped for top

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

Midfielder set for comeback

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

South coast spy strikes Rangers' warning

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

R's seal Italian midfield deal

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

Ramage hoping for maximum points

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

Strike ace enjoying R's role

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

Rangers may resurrect midfielder move

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

Warnock's Watson silence claim

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

Midfielder buzzing after successful comeback

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

Buzsaky boost in reserves

QPRAkos 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.

Rangers given Watson boost

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