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It’s set to be a busy window for the Magpies who have sold Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson in order to comply with profit and sustainability rules.

Miguel Almiron is set to leave St James’ Park and is believed to be on his way to the Saudi Pro League with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq interested, whilst there have been reports suggesting that England international Anthony Gordon could be joining Liverpool.

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Lyndon Dykes still going to Germany with Scotland Euro 2024 squad despite injury

CJ — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:01:24 +0000

Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes revealed he nearly made it back to fitness in time for the European Championships but just missed out.

The QPR man was set to be Steve Clarke’s starting No.9 at Euro 2024 as Scotland take on Germany, Hungary and Switzerland in Group A.

However, Dykes — who has nine goals to his name in 36 international caps — picked up an ankle ligament injury last week that left his chances of participating almost non-existent.

Despite working his hardest to return in time to make the squad, Dykes just couldn’t regain enough fitness. Heartbreakingly, the striker will likely be available for QPR when they start pre-season, but will need the entire tournament period to recover.

“It wasn’t a crazy one but just annoying enough to miss the tournament,” Dykes told BBC Sport, adding: “It’s been really tough for me and I tried my best to make it, but I went to see the Scotland medical team and they ruled me out and that was that.”

Dykes still to travel with Scotland Euro 2024 squad

Although he cannot participate on the field, Dykes has come to an arrangement with QPR that will allow him to travel to Germany with the Scotland squad while continuing his rehabilitation.

The striker is hoping he can offer some support to his international teammates and is keen to help in any way possible as the Tartan Army seek to make it past the group stage of a major tournament for the first time in their history.

“Because it was so close, I want to go out with the boys and I’ve got that option to be with them and be around,” said Dykes.

“I want to be out there and not dwelling on the injury. Maybe I can give a bit around the backroom.”

Scotland face hosts Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024 in Munich on Friday evening.

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Aston Villa defender “excited” after completing move to London club

Darren Looney — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:26:47 +0000

QPR have announced that they have signed 18-year-old Jack McDowell after the defender was released by Aston Villa at the end of the season.

The youngster has spent his whole career with the Birmingham club but that came to an end this season as his contract expired. Villa didn’t feel the need to offer the player a new one and as a result, McDowell needed to find a new club.

According to QPR’s website, the London side have signed the 18-year-old and he promises to be a potential first-team player down the line.

That may come during the upcoming campaign, depending on how the centre-back develops, having made 12 competitive appearances for Aston Villa’s Under-18’s last term.

There are set to be many changes at Villa Park this summer as the Premier League club prepares to return to the Champions League and it seems that McDowell was a victim of the Birmingham outfit’s growing status in English football.

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Jack McDowell “excited” about switch from Aston Villa to QPR

Speaking about his transfer to QPR, McDowell has expressed his excitement about moving to Loftus Road.

“I’m excited,” the defender told the Championship club’s website. “The opportunity came to trial with QPR for a week and I really enjoyed it.

“I really liked the players, the facilities, the coaches and all the staff. Then I was lucky enough to be offered a deal and it was an opportunity I had to take.

“Now the aim is to do well for the Development Squad – pushing to train and play with the first team. There is a lot of hard work ahead of me, but I know it’s something that I can achieve. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

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Newcastle line-up potential move for Premier league proven goalkeeper

Sean Walker — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 14:20:38 +0000

Newcastle are reportedly interested in the signing of Asmir Begovic as they search for a new back-up goalkeeper but will face competition from several sides.

After a disappointing season overall for Eddie Howe’s side, Newcastle fans will now turn their attention to the summer transfer window as they hope for some new faces.

As a result of Champions League football putting much more of a strain on Howe’s side, the English manager had to deal with a host of injury issues, highlighting their weak depth.

One of these injury issues occurred in the goalkeeping department when Nick Pope suffered a shoulder injury during his side’s 1-0 win against Manchester United in December.

The English shot-stopper was sidelined for the rest of the season with Martin Dubravka stepping up in his place.

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According to reports from West London Sport, it seems like Newcastle is interested in bringing in Begovic as back-up to Pope for next season.

The 36-year-old is currently playing for QPR in the Championship and has a wealth of experience under his belt in England’s top-flight division.

Begovic’s contract is set to expire at the end of the month with QPR reportedly keen to tie him down on a new deal.

But they may find it difficult with the report claiming that not only Newcastle but West Ham and Celtic are interested in his signature.

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Daniel Farke admits “mistake” after taking off Leeds player during QPR defeat

Darren Looney — Fri, 03 May 2024 15:35:08 +0000

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has admitted that he made a “mistake” taking Sam Byram off during the Yorkshire club’s 4-0 defeat to QPR last week.

2024 has been a great year for Leeds but over recent weeks, things have began to fall apart as the Championship outfit pushed for Premier League automatic promotion. The Yorkshire club have won just one of their last five matches and it looks like they will need to go through the play offs if they want to return to England’s top flight.

Heading into the final day of the season, Leeds need to win against fourth-placed Southampton and hope Huddersfield do the unlikely by beating Ipswich.

Last time out was devasting for Leeds’ season as they were hammered 4-0 by QPR. Speaking to the press on Thursday, Farke has admitted that he made a mistake in the game at Loftus Road as he regrets taking off Sam Byram for Mateo Joseph in the second half.

“Second half, two set-pieces and the game was done. Critical with myself because I took Byram off at 2-0 and this was a mistake. I thought at this moment, second game in four days, we know his injury CV,” the German coach said via Leeds United News.

“We wanted an offensive player on like Mateo Joseph. What happened? We concede a third where Byram would normally be at the set-piece. This is where Mateo was involved. Fourth where Byram would be too.”

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Play offs will be tough for Leeds United

Barring any miracle on the final day of the Championship, Leeds will need to go through the play offs to return to the Premier League and that will not be an easy task.

The Yorkshire club will fight for promotion with Southampton, Norwich and either West Brom or Hull City.

Daniel Farke’s men will fancy their chances but given results over recent weeks, fans of the club will be worried as anything can happen when it comes to the Championship play off games.

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Leeds United star under fire for poor performance against QPR

Sean Walker — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:08:37 +0000

Leeds United were completely outplayed on Friday night losing by a devastating four goals to QPR at Loftus Road.

Daniel Farke’s side look destined for the playoffs after last night’s disappointing defeat to 17th-place QPR.

Despite the pressure of losing out the automatic promotion spots, Leeds United were heavy favourites going into Friday night’s clash but the script was quickly flipped on its head.

Ilias Chair opened the scoring after just eight minutes before Lucas Andersen doubled the lead shortly after.

Lyndon Dykes and Sam Field added two more late in the second half to wrap up all three points for the home side, ending Leeds’ nightmare of a night.

Leeds United star under fire

Fan website, Leeds United News, highlighted the performance of Joel Piroe, claiming that it was ‘one of the worst ever individual Leeds performances.’

The 24-year-old started up front on his own in place of the injured Patrick Bamford but failed to impress the away support, losing the ball a total of 12 times according to the report.

Leeds now find themselves in the unenviable position of awaiting their faith in second position, with Ipswich Town only one point behind them with two games in hand.

Barring a miracle, Leeds look set to battle it out in the Championship play-offs but first they must play Southampton on their final league game of the season next weekend.

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Leeds United stars get into argument during devastating loss

Sean Walker — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 16:43:52 +0000

Joel Piroe and Crysencio Summerville were spotted in a heated argument during Leeds United’s devastating 4-0 defeat on Friday night.

Daniel Farke’s side has seen their chances of automatic promotion take an unexpected hit as Ipswich Town now has the opportunity to race past them into second spot.

With only one game left to play in the Championship this season, barring some kind of miracle, it looks like Leeds will have to fight through the playoffs to get back up to the Premier League.

Many had them favourites to secure a victory against 17th-place QPR but doubt crept in after only eight minutes Ilias Chair opened the scoring for the home side.

Lucas Andersen then made it 2-0 going into half-time with Lyndon Dykes and Sam Field sewing up the victory late on.

Leeds United frustration boils over

According to a report from Leeds Live, things got heated during the game when Summerville and Piroe got into a heated discussion.

The report reveals that Summerville picked up the ball out on the left winger and looked to Piroe to make a move for the pass but the 24-year-old just hugged the touchline.

After the play broke down Summerville directed his frustration at his Leeds teammate clearly unhappy with how the situation played out.

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Former England and QPR star Stan Bowles passes away at the age of 85

Mehdi Gokal — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 21:41:12 +0000

Former Queens Park Rangers and England forward Stan Bowles has passed away at the age of 75.

The sad news was shared by Bowles’ daughter Tracey on his official Facebook page, where she expressed her sorrow over her father’s peaceful passing while surrounded by family.

She wrote: “Sad to be writing this but dad has passed away. He was with all the family and went peacefully. God bless you Stanley.”

QPR also released a statement mourning the loss of Bowles, who had been battling Alzheimer’s disease since 2015.

It is with a heavy heart we have learned that QPR legend Stan Bowles has passed away.

A footballing icon and arguably the greatest to have ever worn our famous blue and white hoops.

All our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

RIP, Stan. Forever R’s. ??

— QPR FC (@QPR) February 24, 2024

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Bowles, who earned 5 caps for the England national team, enjoyed a distinguished 17-year career in professional football, competing at the highest levels of English football.

His most memorable stint was at QPR, where he spent seven years and made 315 appearances, scoring 97 goals. He played a pivotal role in the club’s promotion in his debut season and became an iconic figure in their history.

Throughout his career, Bowles also represented several other clubs, including Manchester City, Bury, Crewe Alexandra, Carlisle United, Nottingham Forest, Leyton Orient, and Brentford.

His impact on and off the field will be fondly remembered by football fans across the nation. Bowles’ talent, charisma, and contribution to the sport will leave a lasting legacy in English football.

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Championship midfielder sentenced to jail for fracturing a truck driver’s skull with a rock

Mehdi Gokal — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:26:25 +0000

QPR player midfielder Ilias Chair has been sentenced to jail for fracturing a truck driver’s skull with a rock.

According to Daily Mail, the Moroccan international, born in Antwerp, Belgium, was handed a 12-month suspended sentence and ordered to pay £13,400 to the victim after being found guilty of the offence.

The incident occurred during a trip with his brother and friends in Bazeilles, France, back in the summer of 2020.

On the bus back to Belgium, it is claimed that another woman lashed out, acting violently, which resulted in a big brawl during which allegedly, Chair, grabbed a rock and hit Niels T.

As per the prosecutors, the victim suffered a severe skull fracture, resulting in him losing consciousness and being hospitalised in critical condition.

Despite the sentencing, Chair continues to deny his involvement and even sought a retrial with different lawyers, which was subsequently denied.

QPR have issued the statement, opting not to make further comments, citing that the legal proceedings are ongoing and yet to reach a conclusion.

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