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2003–04 Queens Park Rangers F.C. Season
During the 2003–04 English football season, Queens Park Rangers competed in the Football League Second Division. Season summary After 3 seasons in English football's third tier, QPR secured a return to the second division with a second-placed finish. Final league table Football League Second Division Results Legend Football League Second Division {{Football box collapsible , round = 46 , date = 8 May 2004 , team1 = Sheffield Wednesday , score = 1–3 , team2 = Queens Park Rangers , goals1 = Shaw {{goal, 59 , goals2 = Gallen {{goal, 35 Furlong {{{goal, 48 Carr {{goal, 69, o.g. , stadium = Hillsborough , location = Sheffield , attendance = , result = W FA Cup {{Main, 2003–04 FA Cup {{Football box collapsible , round = 1 , date = 8 November 2003 , team1 = Grimsby Town , score = 1–0 , team2 = Queens Park Rangers , goals1 = Boulding {{goal, 80 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queens Park Rangers F
Queens is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Queens County, in the U.S. state of New York. Located on Long Island, it is the largest New York City borough by area. It is bordered by the borough of Brooklyn at the western tip of Long Island to its west, and Nassau County to its east. Queens also shares water borders with the boroughs of Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island (via the Rockaways). With a population of 2,405,464 as of the 2020 census, Queens is the second most populous county in the State of New York, behind Kings County (Brooklyn), and is therefore also the second most populous of the five New York City boroughs. If Queens became a city, it would rank as the fifth most-populous in the U.S. after New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston. Approximately 47% of the residents of Queens are foreign-born. Queens is the most linguistically diverse place on Earth and is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States. Queens was estab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Palmer (footballer)
Stephen Leonard Palmer (born 31 March 1968) is an English former professional Association football, footballer who was previously the academy recruitment manager of Watford F.C., Watford. He played as a defender (association football), defender from 1989 until 2006, notably in the Premier League for Ipswich Town F.C., Ipswich Town, before later going on to Watford F.C., Watford, Queens Park Rangers F.C., Queens Park Rangers and Milton Keynes Dons. Early life Palmer attended Dorothy Stringer High School, Brighton, and Christ's College, Cambridge, and is the only professional footballer of the modern era to be educated at Cambridge University, obtaining a degree in software engineering in 1989. Whilst studying he played for Cambridge University A.F.C. In April 1987 he played a single first-class cricket match for a Cambridge University Cricket Club, Cambridge University side also containing future England national cricket team, England captain Mike Atherton. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rushden
Rushden is a market town and civil parishes in England, civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, around east of Northampton. The parish is on the border with Bedfordshire, north of Bedford. The parish of Rushden covers an area of some . The population of Rushden is 29,272 (Census 2011), making it the fifth largest town in the county. The larger urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has an estimated population of 36,410. The estimated population of Rushden in 2020 was 32,148. Location Rushden lies on the A6 road (Great Britain), A6 midway between Bedford, Bedfordshire, Bedford and Kettering. The southern limits of the town border on the county of Bedfordshire, and to its north lies the River Nene (locally pronounced Nen) which flows into The Wash. Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney Brook flowing through the centre of the town. During the late 1960s and 70s this stream was culverted to prevent flash floodi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nene Park
Nene Park was a sports stadium situated at Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England, along the bank of the River Nene, which could accommodate 6,441 spectators, with 4,641 seated and 1,800 standing. It formerly hosted football matches but at its time of demolition it was unused. The car park could hold 800 vehicles. From 1992 until the club's demise in 2011, it was the home ground of Rushden & Diamonds, having from 1969 been the home of predecessor Irthlingborough Diamonds. It became Kettering Town's home for 18 months, but the club left the venue in November 2012 to play at Corby, due to the costs of running the ground. Demolition of the ground began in late February 2017 and lasted approximately two and a half months. History Pre-Rushden & Diamonds The original ground was built in 1969 as the home of Irthlingborough Diamonds, on land bought from the water board. In 1978, Nene Park became the first United Counties League stadium to have floodlights installed. They were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onandi Lowe
Onandi Lowe (born 2 December 1974), also known as Nandi, is a Jamaican former international footballer who played in every outfield position, but was best known as a prolific forward. He spent some of his career in the top flight Jamaica National Premier League as well as having stints in North America and England. He scored 27 goals in 65 international appearances and appeared at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. However, he found himself on the wrong side of the law with drugs in the latter part of his career, and has been described as "one of Jamaica's most controversial players". His son, Damion Lowe, is also a professional footballer. He started his career at Harbour View, before joining Canadian side Montreal Impact in 1996. He returned to Jamaica with Waterhouse the following year, before signing with American side Richmond Kickers via Arnett Gardens in 1999. He then helped Rochester Raging Rhinos to win the A-League in 2000. He joined Kansas City Wizards the following year, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Hall (footballer)
Paul Anthony Hall (born 3 July 1972) is a football coach and former professional footballer who is the B Team head coach of EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers. As a player he was a striker he notably played in the Premier League for Coventry City, as well as in the Football League for Torquay United, Portsmouth, Bury, Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Walsall, Rushden & Diamonds, Tranmere Rovers, Chesterfield and Wrexham. He saw out the final years of his career in non-league football with Newport County, Stratford Town, Spalding United and Mansfield Town. Born in Manchester, England, he represented Jamaica internationally, earning 48 caps and scoring 14 goals. He was part of their squad for FIFA World Cup 1998. Since retiring he spent a spell coaching with Tamworth, before later moving to Queens Park Rangers as an under-23's coach. He later became assistant head coach of Jamaica and in 2021 became interim head coach. F ollowing the departure of Michael Beale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duane Darby
Duane Darby (born 17 October 1973) is an English football manager and former player, who was previously the manager of side Redditch United. As a player, he spent most of his career playing as a forward. Darby has made over 400 senior appearances in English football and scored over 100 goals. He played a significant number of games for Torquay United and Hull City, and also helped both Rushden & Diamonds and Shrewsbury Town gain promotion from the Conference to the Football League. Playing career Early career Prior to signing for a professional club, Darby played as a youth for Halas Hawks Junior F.C, a junior football club based at Halesowen in the West Midlands. His manager at that time, Graham Barrett, was instrumental in obtaining his position at Torquay. Darby began his career as an apprentice with Torquay United, making his league debut while still a trainee, scoring in a 2–1 defeat at home to Reading having come on as a substitute, and he went on to make a further 13 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rushden & Diamonds F
Rushden is a market town and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, around east of Northampton. The parish is on the border with Bedfordshire, north of Bedford. The parish of Rushden covers an area of some . The population of Rushden is 29,272 (Census 2011), making it the fifth largest town in the county. The larger urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has an estimated population of 36,410. The estimated population of Rushden in 2020 was 32,148. Location Rushden lies on the A6 midway between Bedford and Kettering. The southern limits of the town border on the county of Bedfordshire, and to its north lies the River Nene (locally pronounced Nen) which flows into The Wash. Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney Brook flowing through the centre of the town. During the late 1960s and 70s this stream was culverted to prevent flash flooding. From whichever way Rushden is approached, the streets and roads can be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Furlong
Paul Anthony Furlong (born 1 October 1968) is an English football coach and former professional player who played a striker. He was appointed joint manager of Queens Park Rangers' U23 team in 2021. Furlong played in the top division of English football for Coventry City and Chelsea and in the lower divisions for Watford, Birmingham City, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, Luton Town, Southend United and Barnet. He has also played non-League football for Enfield, Kettering Town and St Albans City, where he was player-coach. At representative level, he has six caps for the England semi-professional team. Playing career Coventry City He began his career at non-League level with Conference side Enfield in 1986, remaining there until July 1991 when he signed for Football League First Division side Coventry City. He was brought to Highfield Road by the club's player-manager and former England defender Terry Butcher, and when Butcher was sacked in January he remained in favou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brighton
Brighton () is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the City of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the ''Domesday Book'' (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses. In the Georgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, who spent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Withdean Stadium
Withdean Stadium is an athletics stadium in Withdean, a suburb of Brighton. It was constructed in 1930. It was the home track of Olympic athlete Steve Ovett. Between 1999 and 2011 it was the home ground of football team Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. History The site was opened as a lawn tennis club venue in 1936, having been used as playing fields before this. The centre court had seating for 2,000 and was used for the Davis Cup match between Great Britain and New Zealand in the spring of 1939. Later developments included a zoo and miniature railway. In 1955 the then mayor of Brighton, Walter Dudeney, opened Brighton Sports Arena as a new athletics arena hosting various sporting activities and events. The arena was upgraded over the years, with lighting added and additional squash courts. In 1980 Steve Ovett opened an all-weather running track, and was resurfaced in 1997. In 1999 it became the temporary home of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Use by Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gino Padula
Gino Mauro Padula (born 11 July 1976) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a left back. Career Born in Lanús, Padula played in Argentina, Spain, England, France and the United States. He started his career in the esteemed River Plate system, but achieved highest accolades while at Queens Park Rangers and Columbus Crew. Early career in England Padula first moved to England when he joined Bristol Rovers in 1999, however he only joined on trial and didn't make an appearance for them. He then moved on to Walsall for whom he made 27 appearances in 1999–2000, and was voted their player of the season. However at the end of the season Walsall were relegated. Padula signed for Wigan Athletic in 2000, and at Wigan he scored his first goal in English football in a Football League Trophy tie against his former club Walsall. Queens Park Rangers After leaving Wigan in 2001 and spending a year in Argentina his most successful spell came at QPR, where he became some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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