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Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers crest
Full name Queens Park Rangers Football Club
Nickname(s) The Hoops, The Rs, The Rangers, The Super Hoops
Short name QPR
Founded 1882; 143 years ago (1882), as Christchurch Rangers
Ground MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium
Ground Capacity 18,439
Owner
Chairman Lee Hoos
Head coach Martí Cifuentes
League Championship
2018–19 Championship, 19th of 24

Queens Park Rangers Football Club, often called QPR, is a professional association football team. It is based in Shepherd's Bush, West London, England. The team plays in the EFL Championship, which is the second-highest football league in England.

The club started as Christchurch Rangers in 1882. Four years later, it joined with St Judes Institute and became Queens Park Rangers. The name comes from the Queen's Park and Kensal areas nearby.

QPR won the West London League in 1898–99. They then joined the Southern and Western leagues, winning titles in both. During this time, they played in the FA Charity Shield final twice, in 1908 and 1912.

In 1920, QPR joined the Football League. They played in the Third Division South until they won promotion in 1947–48. The club was relegated in 1952. However, under manager Alec Stock, they rebuilt and won the Third Division title. They also won their only major trophy, the League Cup, in the 1966–67 season.

QPR moved up from the Second Division in 1967–68. They were relegated after just one season in the top league. They earned promotion again in 1972–73. In 1975–76, they almost won the English league title, finishing just one point behind Liverpool.

After being relegated in 1979, QPR reached the FA Cup final in 1982. They were a second-tier club at the time and lost to Tottenham Hotspur after a replay.

QPR won another Second Division title in 1982–83. They were also finalists in the 1986 League Cup. They stayed in the top league for thirteen years. They were even founding members of the Premier League in 1992. They were relegated in 1996 and again in 2001. However, they earned promotion from the third tier in 2003–04.

In 2010–11, QPR won the Championship and were promoted to the Premier League. They were relegated after two seasons. They quickly returned to the Premier League through the play-offs in 2014. But they were relegated again the next season and have been in the Championship ever since.

QPR played at many different places when they first started. Since 1917, they have mostly played their home games at Loftus Road. They had two short periods playing at the White City Stadium. QPR has rivalries with other clubs, especially the West London derby.

Club History: From the 1880s to the 1970s

The club was formed in 1886. This happened when St Jude's (started in 1884) joined with Christchurch Rangers (started in 1882). The new team was called Queen's Park Rangers. The club's official start date is considered 1882, the year Christchurch Rangers began. Most players came from the Queen's Park area of west London.

QPR became a professional team in 1889. They joined the Southern Football League in 1899. In 1899–1900, they became well-known after beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–0 in the FA Cup. People were surprised by this "hitherto unknown" team.

QPR League Performance
Chart showing QPR's league finishes from 1920 to the present

They first won the Southern Football League in 1907–08. As champions, they played in the first-ever Charity Shield match. They played against the Football League champions, Manchester United. QPR lost 4–0 in a replay after the first game ended 1–1. Both games were at Stamford Bridge. QPR won the Southern League again in 1911-12.

The club joined the Football League in 1920. This was when the Third Division was created. QPR played their home games at almost 20 different stadiums. This is a league record! They settled permanently at Loftus Road in 1917. However, they tried to get bigger crowds by playing at the White City Stadium for two short times: from 1931 to 1933, and in the 1962–63 season.

QPR won the Division 3 South championship in the 1947–48 season. Dave Mangnall was the manager. The club played four seasons in the Second Division before being relegated in 1951–52. Tony Ingham joined the team and played the most league games for QPR (519).

Alec Stock, one of the club's best managers, arrived in 1959. In the 1960–61 season, QPR had their biggest win ever: 9–2 against Tranmere Rovers. Stock, along with chairman Jim Gregory, helped change the club for the better.

In 1966–67, QPR won the Division Three championship. They also became the first Third Division club to win the League Cup. On 4 March 1967, they beat West Bromwich Albion 3–2, after being two goals down. This is still the only major trophy QPR has won. It was also the first League Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

After getting promoted to the top league in 1968 for the first time, Rangers were relegated after just one season. They spent the next four years in Division Two. New QPR stars appeared, like Phil Parkes, Don Givens, Dave Thomas, and Stan Bowles. These players joined home-grown talents like Dave Clement and Gerry Francis.

In 1974, Dave Sexton became manager. In 1975–76, he led QPR to second place in the First Division. They missed winning the championship by just one point. The team had seven England international players. The late 1970s also saw some cup success. Rangers reached the semi-finals of the League Cup. In their first European competition, they reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup. They lost to AEK Athens on penalties. After Sexton left in 1977, the club moved down to the Second Division in 1979.

Club History: The 1980s and 1990s

In 1980, Terry Venables became manager. In 1981, the club installed an artificial turf pitch. In 1982, QPR, still in the Second Division, reached the FA Cup final. This was the only time in the club's history. They played against Tottenham Hotspur and lost 1–0 in a replay.

The next season, QPR won the Second Division championship. They returned to England's top football league. After finishing a good fifth place and qualifying for the UEFA Cup, Venables left to manage Barcelona.

In 1988, Richard Thompson, aged 24, became the new chairman. For the next seven years, many managers came and went. The club usually finished in the middle of the table and avoided relegation. The best season during this time was 1987–88. QPR finished fifth but could not play in the UEFA Cup due to a ban on English clubs. They were also runners-up in the 1986 League Cup, losing to Oxford United.

Queens Park Rangers badge
QPR crest used from 1982 until 2008

Gerry Francis, a key player from the 1970s QPR team, became manager in 1991. In the 1991–92 season, they finished in the middle of the First Division. They were founding members of the new Premier League. In the 1992–93 first season, they finished fifth, as the top London club. Francis led QPR to one of their most famous wins: 4–1 at Old Trafford on New Year's Day 1992.

In the middle of the 1994–95 season, Francis resigned and became manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Ray Wilkins took over as player-manager. Wilkins led QPR to an eighth-place finish in the Premiership. In July 1995, the club's top goalscorer, Les Ferdinand, was sold for a record £6 million to Newcastle United.

QPR struggled in the next season and were relegated at the end of the 1995–96 season. QPR then played in Division 1 until 2001 with different managers. Gerry Francis returned in 1998. However, the 2000–2001 season was very bad, and Francis resigned in early 2001.

Club History: The 2000s to Today

Former player Ian Holloway became manager. But he could not stop Rangers from being relegated to England's third tier. This was the first time in over 30 years. After the 2003–04 season, QPR returned to Division 1. They struggled for a while before Holloway was suspended. His replacements, Gary Waddock and John Gregory, also struggled.

During this time, QPR faced financial problems. The club went into administration in 2001. They received a large emergency loan, which caused more financial burden.

In August 2007, wealthy Formula One businessmen Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone bought the club. This helped QPR with their money problems. In the 2007–08 season, Rangers played in the Football League Championship. John Gregory was replaced by Luigi De Canio as manager. More money was invested in early 2008. The club aimed to get promoted to the Premier League within four years. On 14 May 2008, Iain Dowie became manager. But he was sacked after only 15 games.

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Crest used from 2008 until 2016

On 19 November 2008, QPR named former Portugal player Paulo Sousa as their new coach. However, his contract ended in April 2009. Player/coach Gareth Ainsworth became caretaker manager. In June 2009, Jim Magilton was named manager. He left the club in December 2009. Paul Hart and Mick Harford replaced him. Hart also left after less than a month.

On 30 April 2011, QPR won the Championship. This secured their promotion to the Premier League. An investigation about a player signing caused some worry. But on 7 May 2011, QPR was fined but not deducted points. Their promotion was safe.

In January 2012, chairman Tony Fernandes appointed Mark Hughes as manager. Hughes and QPR avoided relegation on the last day of the season. On 23 November 2012, Mark Hughes was sacked after a bad start to the 2012–13 season. The club was at the bottom of the Premier League. Harry Redknapp became the new manager. On 28 April 2013, QPR was relegated from the Premier League after two seasons.

During the 2013–14 season, QPR finished fourth in the Championship. They qualified for the play-offs. In the final against Derby County, QPR won 1–0. Bobby Zamora scored in the 90th minute. This sent them back to the Premier League.

After promotion, QPR had a tough 2014–15 season. Harry Redknapp resigned in February and Chris Ramsey replaced him. The club finished last and was relegated back to the Championship. Ramsey was sacked in November 2015. Neil Warnock returned as interim manager. On 4 December 2015, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was appointed manager. He was sacked in November 2016. Six days later, Ian Holloway returned. Holloway left the club at the end of the 2017–18 season.

On 17 May 2018, Steve McClaren became manager. The team started well but results got worse. McClaren was sacked in April 2019. On 8 May 2019, Mark Warburton took over. He challenged for promotion but did not make the play-offs. His contract was not renewed after the 2021–22 season.

Before the 2022–23 season, Michael Beale was appointed manager. He left in November 2022 to join Rangers. On 11 December 2022, Neil Critchley became QPR manager. However, he was sacked after only 46 days due to poor results. He had the lowest win percentage of any manager in QPR's history. Former player Gareth Ainsworth replaced him. After a poor start to the 2023–24 season, Gareth Ainsworth was also sacked. He was replaced by Martí Cifuentes.

Team Kits

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A Queens Park Rangers FC home shirt for the 2012–13 season
Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
1974–1975 Admiral None
1975–1976 Umbro
1976–1983 Adidas
1983–1986 Guinness
1986–1987 Blue*Star
1987–1989 Holland and Fly KLM
1989–1990 Influence
1990 Aug – 1990 Dec Influence Leisure
1990 Dec – 1991 Holland and Fly KLM
1991–1992 Brooks Brooks
1992–1993 Clubhouse Classic FM
1993–1994 CSF
1994–1995 Compaq
1995–1996 View From
1996–1997 Ericsson
1997–2001 Le Coq Sportif
2001–2003 JD Sports
2003–2006 Binatone
2006–2008 Cargiant.co.uk
2008–2011 Lotto GulfAir.com
2011–2012 Malaysia Airlines (home) and AirAsia (away and third)
2012–2014 AirAsia
2014–2016 Nike
2016–2017 Dryworld Smarkets
2017–2020 Erreà Royal Panda
2020 BetUK.com
2020–2021 Football Index
2021 Senate Bespoke
2021 Ashville Holdings
2022–2024 Convivia
2024– CopyBet

Home Grounds

Queens Park Rangers has played at many different stadiums. Before 1886, the exact grounds are not known. They were likely in the Queens Park area. Since joining the Football League in 1920, they have mainly played at two grounds: Loftus Road and White City Stadium.

Ellerslie Road Stand
Loftus Road has been QPR's stadium for most of their history
  • Welford Fields (1886–1888)
  • London Scottish Ground (1888–1889)
  • Home Farm (1888–1889)
  • Kensal Green (1888–1889)
  • Gun Club (1888–1889)
  • Wormwood Scrubs (1888–1889)
  • Kilburn Cricket Ground (1888–1889)
  • Barn Elms (1891)
  • Kensal Rise Athletic Ground (1899–1901)
  • Latimer Road (1901–1902)
  • Kensal Rise Athletic Ground (1902–1904)
  • Royal Agricultural Society showgrounds (1904–1907)
  • Park Royal Ground (1907–1917)
  • Loftus Road (1917–1931)
  • White City Stadium (1931–1933)
  • Loftus Road (1933–1962)
  • White City Stadium (1962–1963)
  • Loftus Road (1963 –present)

There were plans to build a new stadium. But these plans changed. The club is now looking to build a stadium at the Linford Christie Stadium site. This new stadium would have 30,000 seats. The club believes this would help the local area a lot.

QPR has also been working to build a training ground at Warren Farm. In November 2018, judges allowed the plans to go ahead. However, the club later decided not to build there. Instead, they planned to make it a community sports center. On 6 July, the club got land at Heston Sports Ground. They plan to build a training ground there.

On 31 March 2021, the club got permission to build a modern training ground at Heston. Construction started on 1 October 2021. The club hopes to move into the new £20 million facility by the 2022–23 season.

In June 2019, the club named its stadium after The Kiyan Prince Foundation. This is a local charity started by the father of Kiyan Prince. Kiyan was a former QPR youth player. On 25 May 2022, the stadium name went back to Loftus Road.

Supporters and Club Rivalries

QPR has a loyal group of fans. They come from west London and nearby areas. The club has fan clubs all over the world. These include groups in Ireland, the US, Australia, Norway, and Sierra Leone. The club's oldest fanzine (a fan magazine) is A Kick Up The R's. It has been published every month since August 1987.

QPR has long-standing rivalries with other clubs in West London. The most important rivalry is the West London derby against Chelsea. Other rivalries include matches against Brentford, Cardiff City, Millwall, Fulham, Reading, and Luton.

The most vocal QPR fans at home games are in the Q, P, and R Blocks. These fans often stand and start the chants. Other fans in the Loft and Stanley Bowles Stands then join in.

Rangers fans standing in the Loft End before a game against Luton Town in 2022

Songs and Chants

When the club won the League Cup in 1967, they released a song called "QPR – The Greatest." It was about their famous win.

When the team comes onto the field at Loftus Road, and when they score, the song Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag by Pigbag is played. Fans shout "HOOPS" after the trumpet part.

At matches, Rangers fans sing chants like "Come On You Rs," "We are the pride of West London, The Blue & The White," "Captain Jack," and "We Are the Rangers Boys."

Famous Fans

Many famous people support QPR. These include:

Club Records and Statistics

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QPR signed Christopher Samba for a club record £12.5 million from Anzhi Makhachkala in January 2013, then sold him back for a club record £12 million in July
  • Highest attendance: 35,353 vs Leeds United, 27 April 1974, Division 1
  • Highest all-seated attendance: 19,002 vs Manchester City, 6 November 1999, Division 1
  • Biggest league win: 9–2 vs Tranmere Rovers, 3 December 1960, Division 3
  • Biggest league loss: 1–8 vs Manchester United 19 March 1969, Division 1
  • Biggest home defeat: 0–6 vs Newcastle United, 13 September 2016
  • Most capped player: Alan McDonald, 52, Northern Ireland
  • Most league appearances: Tony Ingham, 519, 1950–63
  • Oldest player: Ray Wilkins, 39 years and 352 days, 1 September 1996, Division 1
  • Youngest player: Frank Sibley, 15 years and 275 days
  • Most league goals in a season: George Goddard, 37, Division 3 South, 1929–30.
  • Most goals in a season: Rodney Marsh, 44 (30 League, 3 FA Cup, 11 League Cup) 1966–67
  • Most league goals in total: George Goddard, 174, 1926–34.
  • Most goals in total: George Goddard, 186, 1926–34
  • Record transfer fee received: £19.5 million from Crystal Palace for Ebere Eze, August 2020
  • Record transfer fee paid: £12.5 million to Anzhi Makhachkala for Christopher Samba, January 2013

QPR in European Competitions

QPR first played in a European competition in the 1976–77 UEFA Cup. They reached the quarter-finals but lost to AEK Athens on penalties. The club also played in the 1984–85 UEFA Cup. They were knocked out in the second round by Partizan Belgrade.

Players

First-Team Squad

No. Position Player
1 France GK Paul Nardi
3 Republic of Ireland DF Jimmy Dunne
4 England MF Jack Colback
5 England DF Steve Cook (captain)
6 England DF Jake Clarke-Salter
7 Scotland MF Karamoko Dembélé (on loan from Brest)
8 England MF Sam Field (vice-captain)
10 Morocco MF Ilias Chair
11 Northern Ireland FW Paul Smyth
12 Switzerland FW Michael Frey
13 England GK Joe Walsh
14 Japan MF Koki Saito (on loan from Lommel)
15 Wales DF Morgan Fox
No. Position Player
16 Scotland DF Liam Morrison
18 Slovenia FW Žan Celar
19 England MF Elijah Dixon-Bonner
20 Scotland DF Harrison Ashby (on loan from Newcastle United)
21 England MF Kieran Morgan
22 Suriname DF Kenneth Paal
23 Brazil DF Hevertton Santos
24 Denmark MF Nicolas Madsen
25 Denmark MF Lucas Andersen
27 Australia FW Daniel Bennie
28 England FW Alfie Lloyd
40 Martinique MF Jonathan Varane
41 Wales GK Nathan Shepperd

Players on Loan

No. Position Player
England GK Murphy Cooper (at Stevenage until 30 June 2025)
France DF Ziyad Larkeche (at Dundee until 30 June 2025)
England MF Taylor Richards (at Cambridge United until 30 June 2025)
United States FW Charlie Kelman (at Leyton Orient until 30 June 2025)

Development Squads

Development Squad

No. Position Player
21 England MF Kieran Morgan
26 Algeria FW Rayan Kolli
27 Australia MF Daniel Bennie
32 Brazil GK Matteo Salamon
Scotland DF Rocco Friel
England DF Jack McDowell
No. Position Player
Slovakia DF Casey Shann
Iraq MF Alex Aoraha
England MF Harry Murphy
England MF Kieran Petrie
England FW Rohan Vaughan

Under-18s Squad

No. Position Player
Republic of Ireland GK Conor Clark
England GK La'Trell Jones
England GK Callum Loades
France DF Kemoko Keita-Turay
England DF Samuel Manufor
Scotland DF Noah McCann
England DF Jaiden Putman
Morocco MF Ramy Bouhiaoui
England MF Jake Coomes
England MF Hassan Hamid
No. Position Player
England MF Kooshan Hayati
Montenegro MF Luka Radojević
England MF Emmerson Sutton
England MF Tyler Young
Malaysia MF Reyess Emir
Republic of Ireland FW Teddy Lawrence
Turkey FW Mehmet Reçber
Jamaica FW Lorenzo Strachan
England FW Youssef Yahyaoui

Notable Former Players

Retired Numbers

No. Position Player
31 England FW Ray Jones (2006–2007) posthumous honour

QPR Supporters' Player of the Year

Year Winner Position
1992–93 England Andy Impey Midfielder
1993–94 England Andy Impey Midfielder
1994–95 England Andy Impey Midfielder
1995–96 Not Awarded
1996–97 Not Awarded
1997–98 Wales Karl Ready Defender
1998–99 Jamaica Danny Maddix Defender
1999–00 England Stuart Wardley Defender
2000–01 England Peter Crouch Striker
2001–02 England Terrell Forbes Defender
 
Year Winner Position
2002–03 England Kevin Gallen Striker
2003–04 Republic of Ireland Martin Rowlands Midfielder
2004–05 England Paul Furlong Striker
2005–06 Nigeria Danny Shittu Defender
2006–07 England Lee Cook Midfielder
2007–08 Republic of Ireland Martin Rowlands Midfielder
2008–09 Jamaica Damion Stewart Defender
2009–10 Argentina Alejandro Faurlín Midfielder
2010–11 Republic of Ireland Paddy Kenny Goalkeeper
2011–12 England Clint Hill Defender
 
Year Winner Position
2012–13 England Clint Hill Defender
2013–14 England Charlie Austin Striker
2014–15 England Charlie Austin Striker
2015–16 England Grant Hall Defender
2016–17 England Alex Smithies Goalkeeper
2017–18 Australia Massimo Luongo Midfielder
2018–19 England Luke Freeman Midfielder
2019–20 England Eberechi Eze Midfielder
2020–21 England Rob Dickie Defender
2021–22 England Chris Willock Midfielder
 
Year Winner Position
2022–23 England Sam Field Midfielder
2023–24 England Steve Cook Defender

Source: Myfootballfacts.com

Queens Park Rangers FC 'All Time XI'

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England
Parkes
England
Parker
England
Clement
England
Gillard
England
Francis
England
Thomas
England
Sinclair
Queens Park Rangers F.C. all-time first XI

In 2008, Queens Park Rangers fans voted for their all-time best team.

  • England Phil Parkes (1970–79)
  • England Dave Clement (1965–79)
  • Northern Ireland Alan McDonald (1981–97)
  • England Paul Parker (1987–91)
  • England Ian Gillard (1968–82)
  • England Trevor Sinclair (1993–98)
  • England Stan Bowles (1972–79)
  • England Gerry Francis (1968–79 and 1981–82)
  • England Dave Thomas (1972–77)
  • England Les Ferdinand (1987–95)
  • England Rodney Marsh (1966–72)
Updated 14 May 2019.

Club Management

Current Staff

Updated 10 August 2023.

Football Staff

Position Name Nationality
Head coach Martí Cifuentes  Spain
Assistant head coach Xavi Calm  Spain
First team coach Kevin Betsy  Seychelles
Goalkeeping coach Andrew Sparkes  Wales
Director of performance Ben Williams  England
Kit manager Gary Doyle  England

Board of Directors and Senior Management

Position Name Nationality
Owners Ruben Gnanalingam  Malaysia
Lakshmi Mittal and family  India
Richard Reilly  United States
Chairman Amit Bhatia  India
Vice-chairman Lee Hoos  USA
Board members Ruben Gnanalingam  Malaysia
Amit Bhatia  India
Richard Reilly  United States
Chief executive Christian Nourry  England
Finance director Ruban Ghandi  Malaysia
Commercial director Euan Inglis  Scotland
Head of media and communications Paul Morrissey  England
Head of operations Joshua Scott  England
QPR in the Community Trust CEO Andy Evans  England
Club ambassador Andy Sinton  England
Football secretary Terry Springett  England
Academy director Alex Carroll  England

Managerial History

The last ten permanent managers of QPR:

Name Nat From To Time in Charge G W D L Win %[A] Honours and/or notes Ref(s)
Harry Redknapp England England 24 November 2012 3 February 2015 2 years, 71 days &10000000000000103000000103 &1000000000000003600000036 &1000000000000002600000026 &1000000000000004100000041 &1000000000000003500000035.0 Championship Play Off winners 2013/14
Chris Ramsey England England 12 February 2015 4 November 2015 206 days &1000000000000003000000030 &100000000000000080000008 &100000000000000060000006 &1000000000000001600000016 &1000000000000002669999926.7
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Netherlands Netherlands 4 December 2015 5 November 2016 337 days &1000000000000003800000038 &1000000000000001100000011 &1000000000000001500000015 &1000000000000001200000012 &1000000000000002889999928.9
Ian Holloway England England 11 November 2016 10 May 2018 1 year, 180 days &1000000000000008000000080 &1000000000000002600000026 &1000000000000001400000014 &1000000000000004000000040 &1000000000000003250000032.5
Steve McClaren England England 18 May 2018 1 April 2019 318 days &1000000000000004600000046 &1000000000000001600000016 &100000000000000090000009 &1000000000000002100000021 &1000000000000003479999934.8
Mark Warburton England England 8 May 2019 1 June 2022 3 years, 24 days &10000000000000150000000150 &1000000000000005600000056 &1000000000000003500000035 &1000000000000005900000059 &1000000000000003729999937.3
Michael Beale England England 1 June 2022 28 November 2022 180 days &1000000000000002200000022 &100000000000000090000009 &100000000000000050000005 &100000000000000080000008 &1000000000000004620000040.9
Neil Critchley England England 11 December 2022 19 February 2023 46 days &1000000000000000700000012 &100000000000000010000001 &100000000000000000000005 &100000000000000060000006 &100000000000000143000008.33 Lowest win percentage of any permanent QPR manager.
Gareth Ainsworth England England 21 February 2023 29 October 2023 2 years, 121 days &1000000000000000000000028 &100000000000000000000005 &100000000000000000000004 &1000000000000000000000019 &1000000000000000000000017.85
Martí Cifuentes Spain Spain 30 October 2023 Present 1 year, 235 days &1000000000000000000000031 &1000000000000000000000011 &100000000000000000000009 &1000000000000000000000011 &1000000000000000000000035.48

Club Ownership and Finances

Chris Wright bought QPR in 1996. He later sold most of his shares in 2001. The club faced financial difficulties and went into administration that year.

In August 2007, Formula One leaders Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore bought QPR. They invested money to help the club. The family of billionaire Lakshmi Mittal also bought a share in the club in December 2007. Lakshmi Mittal's son-in-law, Amit Bhatia, joined the board of directors.

Despite the new owners, the club still had financial challenges. They aimed to improve the club slowly and increase sponsorship. In September 2009, Flavio Briatore's role as chairman was questioned. He later sold his shares to Ecclestone in December 2010.

Tony Fernandes
Tony Fernandes was the chairman of Queens Park Rangers

On 18 August 2011, Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes became the main owner. He bought Ecclestone's shares. The Mittal Family kept their shares. Amit Bhatia returned as vice-chairman. Briatore and Ecclestone were no longer involved.

On 15 August 2018, Bhatia became the chairman of the club. On 10 July 2023, Fernandes announced he was selling all his shares. He wanted to focus on his airline business.

Club Honours and Achievements

Note: The leagues and divisions of English football have changed over time. Here, they are grouped by their level in the English football league system when they were won. This helps compare achievements easily.

Source:

League Titles

  • First Division (level 1)
    • Runners-up: 1975–76
  • Second Division / Championship (level 2)
    • Champions: 1982–83, 2010–11
    • 2nd place promotion: 1967–68, 1972–73
    • Play-off winners: 2014
  • Third Division South / Third Division / Second Division (level 3)
    • Champions: 1947–48, 1966–67
    • 2nd place promotion: 2003–04
  • Southern League
    • Champions: 1907–08, 1911–12
  • Western League
    • Champions: 1905–06

Cup Titles

Other Trophies

  • Division Three South (North Region): 1945–46
  • Wartime League South B: 1939–40
  • West London Challenge Cup runners-up: 1890–91
  • West London Observer Cup: 1891–92, 1892–93
  • London Cup: 1895
  • Southern Charity Cup: 1913
  • Copa De Ibiza: 2005
  • Trofeo Bortolotti: 2011
  • Dryworld Cup: 2016

See also

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