2008–09 Queens Park Rangers F.C. season

December 2020 March 2015 Queens Park Rangers 2008–09 Iain Dowie (until 24 October)Paulo Sousa (from 19 November) Championship 11 11th FA Cup Third round League Cup Fourth round Dexter Blackstock (11) Dexter Blackstock (12)http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/Goalscorers/0,,10373~200810373,00.html QPR Match Club Statistics Goalscorers 2012-07-27 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20091219153441/http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/Goalscorers/0%2C%2C10373~200810373%2C00.html 19 December 2009 17,120 (vs. Reading, 31 January 2009) 12,286 (vs. Charlton Athletic, 25 November 2008) 14,003http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/Attendance/0,,10373~200810373,00.html QPR FC Official website of Queens Park Rangers for the latest news from Loftus Road 27 July 2012 23 January 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250123204400/https://www.qpr.co.uk/page/Attendance/0,,10373~200810373,00.html dead _lotto2 _bluehoops3 _lotto2 _lotto _navy_outerbands 0000FF FFFFFF 0000FF _lotto2 _Lottoblue _lotto2 _lotto _navy_outerbands FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 _lotto2 _Lottowhite _lotto2 _lotto _darkyellow_outerbands 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 2007–08 2009–10 4-0 Vs Carlisle United (26 August 2008) 0-3 Sheffield United (16 August 2008), Watford (22 November 2008) During the 2008–09 season, Queens Park Rangers played in the Football League Championship, their fifth consecutive season at this level. Pre-season New managerial team Ian Dowie was announced as the replacement for Luigi De Canio as manager on 14 May 2008.QPR bring in Dowie as new coach BBC Sport 2008-05-15 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7400236.stm 2008-05-14 Tim Flowers was later named Dowie's assistant, reprising his former role with Dowie at Coventry City. Paulo Sousa was named as manager after Ian Dowie was fired. When Sousa was fired, Gareth Ainsworth became caretaker manager.Flowers named QPR assistant boss BBC Sport 2008-05-22 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7411253.stm 2008-05-20 Sponsorship Following the termination of the club's sponsorship deals with Car Giant, Le Coq Sportif and Sellotape at the end of the previous season, in July it was announced that Gulf Air would be the new shirt sponsors.New soccer strip, Gulf Daily News, 3 July Further sponsorship packages were also announced, including Abbey Financial Services, Chronotech and Lotto Sport Italia.QPR signs Abbey as its financial partner, Marketing Week, 19 June 2008 Matches All but one of QPR's pre-season fixtures were held away from Loftus Road while the ground underwent upgrading work ahead of the new season. Despite the optimism surrounding the club on the back of the investment and player transfers, Rangers suffered defeats in 3 out of 5 of their warm-up fixtures. The club started positively, winning 3–1 against Conference National side Stevenage Borough followed by a 1–0 win over Football League One side Northampton Town. However a pre-season tour to Scotland saw Rangers lose 2–0 and 1–0 (respectively) to Scottish Premier League sides Falkirk and Kilmarnock. The pre-season fixtures culminated in a 2–1 defeat at the hands of Serie A side Chievo in front of just 3,540 at Loftus Road. Events Queens Park Rangers started the season against Barnsley at Loftus Road. Fitz Hall scored twice in as many minutes after Iain Hume put the Yorkshire side 1–0 up in the fifth minute. Hall also missed a penalty in the second half, but Rangers held on to win the game 2–1.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7540955.stm QPR 2–1 Barnsley 2008-08-09 BBC Sport 2020-02-07 en-GB A win at Swindon Town in the League Cup followed before the first defeat of the season, to Sheffield United, 3–0 at Bramall Lane. Comprehensive home wins against Doncaster Rovers, Carlisle United (in the League Cup) and Southampton followed, before a win away against Norwich City saw Rangers put together a five-game unbeaten streak. A defeat at Coventry City was followed by a 1–0 win at Aston Villa in the third round of the League Cup with Damion Stewart getting the decisive goal. The result meant that QPR entered the fourth round of the competition for the first time since the 1995–96 season, where they were drawn away to reigning Premier League champions Manchester United. The euphoria of the Villa result was short-lived and Rangers returned to losing ways at home to Derby County just three days later. By early October, QPR had slipped to 11th in the Championship, following defeat to league leaders Birmingham City at St Andrew's. Former manager Terry Venables was speculatively linked with a return to Loftus Road to replace Iain Dowie if no improvement was seen in the club's form.QPR lining up Terry Venables to replace Iain Dowie https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/qpr-lining-up-terry-venables-3091070 22 October 2020 CoventryLive 16 October 2008 Meanwhile, Dexter Blackstock stood out as an early contender for the club's top scorer for the season with 5 goals in 13 matches in all competitions. On 23 October, reports in the British press announced that the club would cap the maximum ticket price at the Category "C" (£35) level as a response to the worsening financial crisis of 2007–2008. This led commentators to speculate that the club was damaged by negative press surrounding earlier proposed ticket price increases.QPR owners head for showdown as ticket price cut fans the flames The Guardian, accessed 23 October 2008 The following day, Iain Dowie was sacked after just fifteen games in charge of the club. QPR part company with boss Dowie BBC Sport 2008-10-24 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7689062.stm 2008-10-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20081027171752/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7689062.stm 27 October 2008 live While the press continued to speculate on Dowie's replacement, touting Roberto Mancini and Kenny Jackett among several others as potential candidates,Iain Dowie axed by Queens Park Rangers Evening Standard 2008-10-24 https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/bosingwa-fined-by-queens-park-rangers-8429854.html https://web.archive.org/web/20081025141424/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23577723-details/Iain%2BDowie%2Baxed%2Bby%2BQueens%2BPark%2BRangers/article.do 25 October 2008 live existing player/coach Gareth Ainsworth was appointed caretaker manager in the interim. In his first game in charge Rangers ended Reading's 100% record at the Madejski Stadium, grinding out a 0–0 draw. Just over three weeks after their defeat at St Andrew's, Rangers played Birmingham again in a mid-week fixture at Loftus Road. In Ainsworth's second match in charge, a ten-man Rangers side won 1–0 courtesy of a 25-yard goal from Samuel Di Carmine.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7683976.stm QPR 1–0 Birmingham 2008-10-28 BBC Sport 2020-02-07 en-GB At the start of November, Rangers lost 2–0 to Ipswich Town beating Cardiff 1–0 at Loftus Road one week later. The mid-week League Cup tie at Old Trafford saw QPR defeated 1–0 missing out on the last eight of the competition courtesy of a Carlos Tevez penalty. The woes continued four days later with only the club's second home defeat of the season, this time at the hands of Burnley. By mid-November, the side's average of less than one goal-per-match led to them being ranked 21st in terms of the attacking statistics of the 24 Championship clubs, despite sitting tenth in the league table.http://www.statto.com/football/teams/queens-park-rangers Queens Park Rangers Home Page for the current 2015–2016 season Statto.com 2016-07-19 On 19 November, Paulo Sousa, a former Portugal midfielder and previously assistant coach of the Portugal national team, was announced as the first team coach, ending Ainsworth's six-match run as caretaker. Sousa is new QPR first-team coach BBC Sport 2008-11-19 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7736118.stm 2008-11-19 The following day, Tim Flowers stepped down as assistant coach and news sources (including the club's official website) reported Rangers had signed Bolton striker Heiðar Helguson on an emergency loan deal. QPR net Helguson as Flowers quits BBC Sport 2008-11-20 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7739750.stm 2008-11-20 Signed to a 2 1 2-year contract, Sousa became the sixth first team coach of the club in 13 months. Just three days into his appointment, Sousa's first match in charge saw a ten-man QPR comprehensively beaten 3–0 away at Watford, leaving them firmly in mid-table, nine points above the relegation zone and three points from the play-offs. Watford 3–0 QPR BBC Sport 2008-11-22 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7727310.stm 2008-11-22 Purported new signing Helguson did not appear for the club at Vicarage Road, with rumours later surfacing the deal had not been completed. Gillespie could start against QPR Sporting Life 2008-11-25 http://www.sportinglife.com/football/nationwide1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer/08/11/24/manual_185609.html&TEAMHD=nationwide1 https://web.archive.org/web/20110629214442/http://www.sportinglife.com/football/nationwide1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=nonwire_soccer%2F08%2F11%2F24%2Fmanual_185609.html&TEAMHD=nationwide1 29 June 2011 dead A mid-week fixture against struggling Charlton Athletic saw Sousa's first victory (2–1), with Dexter Blackstock (who returned from suspension) scoring twice. Four days later, Rangers travelled across London to Selhurst Park, drawing 0–0 with Crystal Palace, a match which featured Premier League striker Heiðar Helguson, who had completed his loan move from Bolton Wanderers earlier in the week. Crystal Palace 0–0 QPR BBC Sport 2008-11-29 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7742105.stm 2008-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20081204023746/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7742105.stm 4 December 2008 live QPR played league-leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers in the first match of December. Played in a late kick-off at Loftus Road and in front of the Sky Sports cameras, QPR put on a fine performance, despatching their high-flying opponents with a 1–0 win courtesy of a 20-yard effort from skipper Martin Rowlands in his first full appearance since returning from injury. QPR 1–0 Wolves BBC Sport 2008-12-06 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7748629.stm 2008-12-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20081208063034/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7748629.stm 8 December 2008 live Despite dominating their next match, away to Sheffield Wednesday, QPR were beaten 1–0. The game marked QPR's 6th defeat from 11 away fixtures, and in which they had only scored twice. Sheff Wed 1–0 QPR BBC Sport 2008-12-09 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7763332.stm 2008-12-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20081211080319/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7763332.stm 11 December 2008 live One week later, QPR scored their first goal in nine "away" fixtures, managing a 1–1 draw with Plymouth Argyle. Heiðar Helguson put QPR into an early lead before Plymouth equalised late in the second half. Plymouth 1–1 QPR BBC Sport 2008-12-22 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7764585.stm 2008-12-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20081217232949/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7764585.stm 17 December 2008 live On 20 December, Helguson was again on the scoresheet, scoring twice alongside Dexter Blackstock's winner in Rangers' 3–2 victory over Preston North End.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7775848.stm QPR 3–2 Preston 2008-12-20 BBC Sport 2008-12-22 live https://web.archive.org/web/20090109190644/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7775848.stm 9 January 2009 The Christmas period saw QPR draw 2–2, twice surrendering the lead, away from home at Charlton Athletic on Boxing Day. Charlton 2–2 QPR BBC Sport 2008-12-26 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7787611.stm 2008-12-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20081227053043/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7787611.stm 27 December 2008 live Two days later, QPR played host to Watford, holding them to a 0–0 draw. QPR 0–0 Watford BBC Sport 2008-12-28 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7802239.stm 2008-12-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20081231092440/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7802239.stm 31 December 2008 live As the January transfer window opened, QPR signed former England U21 international Wayne Routledge from Aston Villa. The club also made recent loan signings Borrowdale and Helguson's moves permanent. QPR sign Routledge and Borrowdale BBC Sport 2009-01-02 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7808809.stm 2009-01-02 Helguson seals permanent QPR deal BBC Sport 2009-01-02 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7807850.stm 2009-01-02 A small crowd of under 9,000 spectators saw Rangers start their FA Cup campaign with a goalless draw with fellow Championship side Burnley, in the third round. Returning to action in the Championship, QPR drew at home to Coventry City on 10 January with Dexter Blackstock again on the scoresheet. QPR 1–1 Coventry BBC Sport 2009-01-10 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7808294.stm 2009-01-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20090116155935/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7808294.stm 16 January 2009 live The result left QPR in ninth place in the league table for the sixth consecutive match, five points outside of the promotion play-off places and 13 points above the relegation zone. In the same week, Rangers also secured a permanent return to the club for Lee Cook and released veteran Italian midfielder Damiano Tommasi. Cook's transfer to QPR confirmed BBC Sport 2009-01-08 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7768191.stm 2009-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20081222034718/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7768191.stm 22 December 2008 live QPR and veteran Tommasi part ways BBC Sport 2009-01-09 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7820701.stm 2009-01-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20090116130151/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7820701.stm 16 January 2009 live Travelling to Turf Moor for the FA Cup third round replay, QPR lost 2–1 after Burnley scored from a defensive error in the last minute of extra time. Samuel Di Carmine put Rangers ahead in the 54th minute with Burnley equalising just six minutes later before their last-gasp winner. Martin Rowlands also hit the woodwork and Helguson had a goal disallowed in an eventful match played in front of just 3,760 spectators. Burnley 2–1 QPR (aet) BBC Sport 2009-01-13 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/7815349.stm 2009-01-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20090118235124/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7815349.stm 18 January 2009 live On 17 January, QPR achieved their first away victory in all competitions since September. They defeated Derby County 2–0 at Pride Park Stadium, with new signing Wayne Routledge opening the scoring. Derby 0–2 QPR BBC Sport 2009-01-17 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7815947.stm 2009-01-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20090119032827/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7815947.stm 19 January 2009 live Ten days later, Rangers travelled to Bloomfield Road and defeated Blackpool 3–0, with Heiðar Helguson scoring twice. Blackpool 0–3 QPR BBC Sport 2009-01-27 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7845589.stm 2009-01-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20090129113815/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7845589.stm 29 January 2009 live During the same month, QPR terminated former captain Adam Bolder's contract and loaned Zesh Rehman out to Bradford City. Bolder set to sign Millwall deal BBC Sport 2009-01-29 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/7859359.stm 2009-01-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20090201121622/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/7859359.stm 1 February 2009 live Bradford sign QPR defender Rehman BBC Sport 2009-01-26 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/7851147.stm 2009-01-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20090129075943/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/7851147.stm 29 January 2009 live On 31 January, QPR extended their unbeaten run to eight matches with a scoreless draw at home to second-placed Reading. QPR 0–0 Reading BBC Sport 2009-01-31 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7856695.stm 2009-01-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20090202094740/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7856695.stm 2 February 2009 live The result left Rangers in seventh place with 15 matches remaining, two points outside of the playoff positions and 16 points above the relegation zone. The next scheduled match, a home fixture against Swansea City, was postponed due to heavy snowfalls in central London. QPR and Swansea match postponed BBC Sport 2009-02-02 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7861135.stm 2009-02-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20090206021259/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7861135.stm 6 February 2009 live However, QPR continued their unbeaten run into February beginning with a 2–2 draw away to Nottingham Forest. In an entertaining match, Matteo Alberti scored his first goals for the club within the space of three minutes after half-time. Nottm Forest 2–2 QPR BBC Sport 2009-02-07 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7867284.stm 2009-02-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20090210062520/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7867284.stm 10 February 2009 live On 17 February, the club announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Jordi López on a three-month contract. QPR boss Sousa seals Lopez deal BBC Sport 2009-02-17 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7894813.stm 2009-02-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20090221084136/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7894813.stm 21 February 2009 live QPR's unbeaten run was finally ended in their next match, at home, courtesy of Ipswich Town. Despite QPR taking an early lead through a Samuel Di Carmine goal, Ipswich came back to win 3–1. The match was played in front of the Sky Sports cameras and with England national team manager Fabio Capello in attendance. QPR 1–3 Ipswich: Groan Rangers a turn off for Fabio Capello Daily Mirror 2009-02-23 https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/championship/2009/02/23/qpr-1-3-ipswich-groan-rangers-a-turn-off-for-fabio-capello-115875-21145500/ QPR 1–3 Ipswich BBC Sport 2009-02-21 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7883608.stm 2009-02-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20090223183401/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7883608.stm 23 February 2009 live Four days later, Rangers travelled to Cardiff City and earned a 0–0 draw. Cardiff 0–0 QPR BBC Sport 2009-02-25 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7899728.stm 2009-02-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20090228081534/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7899728.stm 28 February 2009 live In a busy fixture period against both play-off rivals and relegation candidates, QPR next faced up to Barnsley at Oakwell. The South Yorkshire club added to Rangers' recent slump in form, running out 2–1 winners. Barnsley 2–1 QPR BBC Sport 2009-02-28 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7899690.stm 2009-02-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20090302175218/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7899690.stm 2 March 2009 live Rangers' woes continued into March. A second consecutive home defeat to Norwich City (0–1) QPR 0–1 Norwich BBC Sport 2009-03-03 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7908427.stm 2009-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20090306212714/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7908427.stm 6 March 2009 live was followed by a 0–0 draw at home to Sheffield United. QPR 0–0 Sheff Utd BBC Sport 2009-03-07 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7910422.stm 2009-03-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20090310164627/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7910422.stm 10 March 2009 live On 10 March, QPR suffered their |12 12th league defeat of the season, 2–0 away to Doncaster Rovers. Doncaster 2–0 QPR BBC Sport 2009-03-11 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7923062.stm 2009-03-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20090314075613/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7923062.stm 14 March 2009 live The run of poor form left Rangers |11 11th in the Championship league table, eight points adrift of the play-off places and ten points above the relegation zone with nine matches left to play. QPR's defensive streak improved with a draw to now-relegated Southampton,https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7923135.stm BBC News Southampton 0–0 QPR 2009-03-14 2010-05-22 which was further built on in a 1–0 win over Swansea City, courtesy of Mikele Leigertwood's head.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7935398.stm BBC News QPR 1–0 Swansea 2009-03-17 2010-05-22 The Hoop's form continued with a 2–1 win over Bristol City.https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7937228.stm BBC News QPR 2–1 Bristol City 2009-03-21 2010-05-22 QPR initially went one up with a bending free kick from Jordi López, until a powerful strike from Michael McIndoe put the visitors level. Four minutes later, Adel Taarabt scored the winner from close range. QPR salvaged a goalless draw against local rivals Crystal Palace, though they could have been 2–0 down with close shots from Craig Beattie and Paul Ifill.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7972857.stm QPR 0–0 Crystal Palace 2009-04-04 BBC Sport 2020-02-07 en-GB Equally, Heidar Helguson scuppered a near open goal. However, the experience of Radek Cerny held QPR on in the final stages. Kit a five-year deal with Lotto Sport Italia began as manufacturers of QPR's kit. Airline Gulf Air became kit sponsors. 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Balanta2111132 Out on loan 9 ENG FW Dexter BlackstockBlackstock was born in Oxford, England, and represented them at U-18, U-19, and U-21 level, but also qualified to represent Antigua and Barbuda internationally and would make his international debut for Antigua and Barbuda in February 2012. at Nottingham Forest 29 ENG DF Gary Borrowdale at Brighton & Hove Albion PAK DF Zesh RehmanRehman was born in Birmingham, England, and represented them at U-18, U-19, and U-20 level, but also qualifies to represent Pakistan internationally through his parents and made his international debut for Pakistan in December 2005. at Bradford City Transfers In DateNationalityPositionNameFromFee13 May 2008CZEGKRadek ČernýCZE Slavia PragueFree2008-05-13 QPR seal Ramage and Cerny deals en-GB BBC Sport https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7398350.stm 2023-03-1213 May 2008ENGDFPeter RamageNewcastle UnitedFree15 May 2008ITAMFMatteo AlbertiITA Chievo£200,0002008-05-15 Flying Donkey joins QPR https://www.eurosport.com/football/championship/2007-2008/flying-donkey-joins-qpr_sto1573221/story.shtml 2023-12-01 Eurosport enENGDFJoe OastlerPortsmouthFree28 June 2008ARGMFEmmanuel LedesmaITA GenoaLoan2008-06-28 QPR net Genoa midfielder on loan en-GB BBC Sport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7479047.stm 2023-03-122 July 2008ITAFWSamuel Di CarmineITA Fiorentina Loan2008-07-02 QPR bag Italian striker on loan en-GB BBC Sport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7484806.stm 2023-03-1231 July 2008ESPMFDani ParejoESP Real MadridLoan 2008-07-31 QPR seal Parejo coup https://www.skysports.com/football/news/3890319/qpr-seal-parejo-coup 2023-03-12 Sky Sports en1 August 2008LatviaDFKaspars GorkšsBlackpool£250,0002008-08-01 Blackpool seal deals for QPR pair en-GB http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackpool/7536333.stm 2023-03-121 August 2008 (made permanent 8 January 2009)ENGMFLee CookFulhamLoan (made permanent for £750,000)2008-08-01 Cook leaves Fulham to rejoin QPR en-GB BBC Sport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7537361.stm 2023-04-082009-01-08 Cook's transfer to QPR confirmed en-GB BBC Sport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7768191.stm 2023-04-0810 September 2008ITAMFDamiano TommasiESP Levante Free2008-09-10 QPR sign Italian veteran Tommasi http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7608583.stm 2025-04-01 BBC Sport en-GB20 November 2008 (made permanent 2 January 2009)ISLFWHeiðar HelgusonBolton Wanderers Loan (made permanent for £500,000)2008-11-20 QPR net Helguson as Flowers quits en-GB BBC Sport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7739750.stm 2023-04-082009-01-02 Helguson seals permanent QPR deal en-GB BBC Sport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7807850.stm 2023-04-0827 November 2008 (made permanent 2 January 2009)ENGDFGary BorrowdaleCoventry CityLoan (made permanent for £650,000)2008-11-27 Borrowdale seals QPR move https://www.skysports.com/football/news/4553354/borrowdale-seals-qpr-move 2023-04-08 Sky Sports en2009-01-02 QPR sign Routledge and Borrowdale en-GB BBC Sport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7808809.stm 2023-04-082 January 2009ENGMFWayne RoutledgeAston Villa£300,000 2009-01-02 Routledge joins QPR https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-30392799.html 2023-03-12 Irish Examiner en15 January 2009IREMFLiam MillerSunderlandUndisclosed2009-01-15 QPR secure deal for Miller en-GB The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/jan/15/liam-miller-qpr 2023-04-08 0261-307717 February 2009ESPMFJordi LópezESP MallorcaFree2009-02-17 QPR sign ex-Barca man https://www.eurosport.com/football/championship/2008-2009/qpr-sign-ex-barca-man_sto1847607/story.shtml 2023-12-01 Eurosport en13 March 2009MARMFAdel TaarabtTaarabt was born in Fez, Morocco, but was raised in France and represented them at U-17 and U-19 level before making his international debut for Morocco in February 2009.Tottenham HotspurLoan2009-03-13 QPR complete Taarabt loan swoop en-GB BBC Sport https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7942570.stm 2023-03-12 Out DateNationalityPositionNameToFee17 July 2008ENGGKJake ColeOxford UnitedLoan2008-07-17 Oxford complete Cole loan deal en-GB BBC Sport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/o/oxford_utd/7501374.stm 2023-03-12USAGKMatt PickensReleasedENGGKSean ThomasWealdstoneReleasedENGGKChris GoodchildReleased1 August 2008PAKDFZesh RehmanBlackpoolLoan1 August 2008WALFWDaniel NardielloBlackpoolPart-exchange6 August 2008ENGMFSimon WaltonPlymouth Argyle£750,0002008-08-06 Pilgrims complete Walton signing http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/7542947.stm 2025-04-01 BBC Sport en-GB11 August 2008ENGDFChris BarkerPlymouth ArgyleUndisclosed2008-08-11 Argyle sign QPR defender Barker http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/7554316.stm 2025-04-01 BBC Sport en-GBENGDFAndrew HowellReleasedENGDFAaron GoodeReleasedENGMFStefan BaileyGrays AthleticReleased14 November 2008 (extended 22 December 2008COLFWÁngelo BalantaWycombe WanderersLoan2008-11-14 Wycombe sign QPR striker Balanta http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wycombe_wanderers/7729918.stm 2025-04-01 BBC Sport en-GB2008-12-22 Wycombe loan extended for Balanta http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wycombe_wanderers/7795923.stm 2025-04-01 BBC Sport en-GB9 January 2009ITAMFDamiano TommasiReleased2009-01-09 QPR and veteran Tommasi part ways http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/7820701.stm 2025-04-01 BBC Sport en-GBENGGKJake ColeBarnetLoanENGDFGary BorrowdaleBrighton & Hove AlbionLoanENGMFChris ArthurRushden & DiamondsLoanENGMFDanny MaguireYeovil TownLoanENGFWDexter BlackstockNottingham ForestLoan Results Football League Championship 2008–09 Football League Championship DateLeaguepositionOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersRefereeAttendanceRef Referencedmy 2008 08 96 6thBarnsleyHW 2–1Hall (2)Swarbrick14,694dmy 2008 8 165 5thSheffield UnitedAL 0–3Laws25,273http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7551181.stm Sheff Utd 3–0 QPR 16 August 2008 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GBdmy 2008 8 238 8thDoncaster RoversHW 2–0Blackstock, LedesmaThorpe15,536https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7565092.stm QPR 2–0 Doncaster 23 August 2008 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GBdmy 2008 8 308 8thBristol CityAD 1–1 BlackstockDeadman17543http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7578438.stm Bristol City 1–1 QPR 30 August 2008 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GBdmy 2008 9 144 4thSouthamptonHW 4–1Blackstock (2), Stewart, Agyemang Friend13,770http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7602146.stm QPR 4–1 Southampton 14 September 2008 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GBdmy 2008 9 174 4thNorwich CityAW1–0RowlandsShoebridge24,24917 September 2008 Norwich 0–1 QPR http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7614096.stm 25 October 2020 BBC Sport en-GBdmy 2008 9 204 4thCoventry CityAL0–1Whitestone16,71820 September 2008 Coventry 1–0 QPR http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7613964.stm 25 October 2020 BBC Sport en-GBdmy 2008 9 275 5thDerby CountyHL0–2Taylor14,31127 September 2008 QPR 0–2 Derby http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7626920.stm 25 October 2020 BBC Sport en-GBdmy 2008 9 308 8thBlackpoolHD1–1BlackstockHegley12,50030 September 2008 QPR 1–1 Blackpool http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7639333.stm 25 October 2020 BBC Sport en-GBdmy 2008 10 411 11thBirmingham CityAL0–1D'Urso18,498http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7639357.stm Birmingham 1–0 QPR 4 October 2008 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GBdmy 2008 10 187 7thNottingham ForestHW2–1Balanta, BuzsákyGraham15,12218 October 2008 QPR 2–1 Nottingham Forest http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7665087.stm 25 October 2020 BBC Sport en-GBdmy 2008 10 219 9thSwansea CityAD0–0Bates13,47521 October 2008 Swansea 0–0 QPR http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7671704.stm 25 October 2020 BBC Sport en-GBdmy 2008 10 259 9thReadingAD0–0Foy20,57125 October 2008 Reading 0–0 QPR http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7674409.stm 25 October 2020 BBC Sport en-GBdmy 2008 10 287 7thBirmingham CityHW1–0Di CarmineAttwell13,594dmy 2008 11 17 7thIpswich TownAL0–2Kettle20,966http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7685954.stm Ipswich 2–0 QPR 1 November 2008 7 February 2020 en-GBdmy 2008 11 87 7thCardiff CityHW1–0MahonProbert13,247http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7698194.stm QPR 1–0 Cardiff 8 November 2008 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GBdmy 2008 11 1510 10thBurnleyHL1–2BlackstockWoolmer13,226http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7711461.stm QPR 1–2 Burnley 15 November 2008 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GBdmy 2008 11 2212 12thWatfordAL0–3Penn16,201dmy 2008 11 2510 10thCharlton AthleticHW2–1Blackstock (2)Stroud12,286http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7741599.stm QPR 2–1 Charlton 25 November 2008 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GBdmy 2008 11 2910 10thCrystal PalaceAD0–0Styles16,411dmy 2008 12 67 7thWolverhampton WanderersHW1–0RowlandsWilliamson13,416dmy 2008 12 99 9thSheffield WednesdayAL0–1Miller14,792dmy 2008 12 139 9thPlymouth ArgyleAD1–1HelgusonFriend10,747dmy 2008 12 209 9thPreston North EndHW3–2Helguson (2), BlackstockWiley14,103dmy 2008 12 269 9thCharlton AthleticAD2–2Cook, BlackstockTaylor21,023dmy 2008 12 289 9thWatfordHD0–0Penton16,196dmy 2009 1 109 9thCoventry CityHD1–1BlackstockStroud13,330dmy 2009 1 178 8thDerby CountyAW2–0Routledge, LeigertwoodWright28,390dmy 2009 1 277 7thBlackpoolAW3–0Helguson (2), EphraimLaws6,656dmy 2009 1 317 7thReadingHD0–0Moss17,120dmy 2009 02 79 9thNottingham ForestAD2–2Alberti (2)Deadman25,859dmy 2009 2 2111 11thIpswich TownHL1–3Di CarmineAttwell13,904dmy 2009 2 2511 11thCardiff CityAD0–0East17,340dmy 2009 2 2811 11thBarnsleyAL1–2DelaneyShoebridge11,614dmy 2009 03 311 11thNorwich CityHL0–1Scott13,533dmy 2009 03 711 11thSheffield UnitedHD0–0Swarbrick13,718dmy 2009 3 1011 11thDoncaster RoversAL0–2Webster10,223dmy 2009 3 1412 12thSouthamptonAD0–0Jones18,691dmy 2009 3 1711 11thSwansea CityHW1–0LeigertwoodHorwood12,288dmy 2009 3 2111 11thBristol CityHW2–1López, TaarabtHegley14,059dmy 2009 04 410 10thCrystal PalaceHD0–0Mathieson15,2342009 4 11 dmy10 10thBurnleyAL0–1Haywood15,058http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7978894.stm Burnley 1–0 QPR 11 April 2009 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GB2009 4 13 dmy10 10thSheffield WednesdayHW3–2Mahon, Vine, StewartDeadman13,742http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7979033.stm QPR 3–2 Sheff Wed 13 April 2009 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GB2009 4 18 dmy11 11thWolverhampton WanderersAL0–1Moss27,511http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/7990074.stm Wolves 1–0 QPR 18 April 2009 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GB2009 4 25 dmy11 11thPlymouth ArgyleHD0–0Miller14,779https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/8001901.stm QPR 0–0 Plymouth 25 April 2009 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GB2009 05 3 dmy11 11thPreston North EndAL1–2AgyemangOliver18,264http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/8015127.stm Preston 2–1 QPR 3 May 2009 BBC Sport 7 February 2020 en-GB FA Cup 2008–09 FA Cup RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersRefereeAttendanceRef ReferenceThird rounddmy 2009 01 3BurnleyHD 0–0Bates8,896Third round replaydmy 2009 1 13BurnleyAL1–2 (aet)Di CarmineWebster3,760 League Cup 2008–09 Football League Cup RoundDateOpponentsVenueResultScoreF–AScorersRefereeAttendanceRef ReferenceFirst rounddmy 2008 8 12Swindon TownAW3–2Balanta, Blackstock, DelaneyBeeby7,230Second rounddmy 2008 8 26Carlisle UnitedHW4–0Stewart, Ledesma (3)Hill8,021Third rounddmy 2008 9 24Aston VillaAW1–0StewartMason21,541Fourth rounddmy 2008 11 11Manchester UnitedAL0–1Dowd62,539 Competitions League Championship results summary 12 7 4 28 19 3 9 11 14 25 3 July 2009 http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/LeagueTable/0,,10373~20090615,00.html QPR Match Table 2009-07-03 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090622175646/http://www.qpr.co.uk/page/LeagueTable/0%2C%2C10373~20090615%2C00.html 22 June 2009 March 2013 League Championship results by matchday table b Match Ground H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/H/A/H/A/H/A Result W/L/W/D/W/W/L/L/D/L/W/D/D/W/L/W/L/L/W/D/W/L/D/W/D/D/D/W/W/D/D/L/D/L/L/D/L/D/W/W/D/L/W/L/D/L Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 11 March 2009 Competitive Matches (League Championship) March 2013 League table 2008–09 Football League Championship QPR Friendly matches +DateQPR Programme Guide http://www.qpr-prog.co.uk/programmesSeasonDetails.php?season=2008/09 2026-02-14 www.qpr-prog.co.ukOpponentsVenueScore F–AScorersAttendanceReport19-Jul-08Stevenage Borough v Queens Park RangersA3-121-Jul-08Forest Green Rovers v Queens Park RangersA23-Jul-08Northampton Town v Queens Park RangersA1-026-Jul-08Falkirk v Queens Park RangersA0-2Falkirk 2 QPR 0 Brent & Kilburn Times https://www.kilburntimes.co.uk/news/21946413.falkirk-2-qpr-0/ 2026-09-15 www.kilburntimes.co.uk29-Jul-08Kilmarnock v Queens Park RangersA0-11,814.Admin Site 2008-08-07 Kilmarnock https://www.indyrs.co.uk/2008/08/kilmarnock/ 2026-04-26 Independent Rs en-GB2-Aug-08Queens Park Rangers v AC Chievo VeronaH1-25-Aug-08Queens Park Rangers v Northampton TownH19-Aug-08West Ham United v Queens Park RangersA Statistics Goalscorers RankPlayerPositionChampionshipLeague CupFA CupTotal1ENG Dexter BlackstockFW1110122ISL Heiðar HelgusonFW50053ARG Emmanuel LedesmaMF13044ITA Samuel Di CarmineFW2013=JAM Damion StewartFW22046ENG Fitz HallDF2002=ENG Martin RowlandsMF2002=ITA Matteo AlbertiMF2002=ATG Mikele LeigertwoodMF2002=COL Ángelo BalantaMF1102=IRL Damien DelaneyDF110212GHA Patrick AgyemangFW2002=HUN Ákos BuzsákyMF1001=ENG Gavin MahonMF2002=ENG Lee CookMF1001=ENG Wayne RoutledgeMF1001=ENG Hogan EphraimMF1001=SPA Jordi LópezMF1001=MAR Adel TaarabtMF1001TOTAL428151 Clean sheets RankPlayerPositionChampionshipLeague CupFA CupTotal 1CZE Radek Černý GK151218 2ENG Lee Camp GK2002 Total171220 References Notes notes 2008–09 Queens Park Rangers