This first QPR Vintage post collects up retro player images from one of the most eventful of decades in the London club’s history. From an unlikely starting point of Third Division wilderness, the club was transformed beyond recognition during these years under manager Alec Stock and new chairman Jim Gregory.
1967 was a famous year thanks to the twin success of winning the Third Division championship and defeating Division One side West Bromwich Albion in the League Cup Final. A season later QPR won promotion again, but in-fighting and constant management changes stymied their progress and a quick return to Division Two beckoned.
Stuart Leary, QPR 1963
Peter Springett, QPR 1964
Roger Morgan, QPR 1967
Ron Springett, QPR 1968
Barry Bridges, QPR 1970
Don Givens, QPR 1972
Ian Evans, QPR 1973
Stan Bowles, QPR 1973
Stan Bowles, QPR 1973-2
Mick Leach, QPR 1973
Terry Venables, QPR 1973
Phil Parkes, QPR 1974
Phil Parkes, QPR 1976
Dave Thomas, QPR 1974
Dave Thomas, QPR 1974-2
The action shot of Phil Parkes is at Maine Road and has to be from later than 1974, owing to City’s umbro diamonds down the arms which were only introduced in season 76-77. I think, therefore it is the game from 16th October 1976, a 0-0 draw.
Thanks, I’ve updated the tag to reflect this.
Dave Thomas 1973 not 1974