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Academy Products A Top Priority For Liverpool

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Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has declared it vital that the club continue to bring through local youngsters in the manner of Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard.
Carragher, 35, brought his 16-year Anfield first-team career to an end when he retired following the final Premier League game of the season against Queens Park Rangers on May 19, while club captain Gerrard, who celebrated his 33rd birthday on Thursday, is still going strong for Liverpool 15 years after making his debut.

Locked and Loaded: Mark Hughes Rides Again with Stoke City

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Stoke City manager Mark Hughes (Image via Phil Greig/Stoke City Official site)

One of the most in and out managers of the last few years in the English Premier League is Mark Hughes. The former forward was most well known in his club years for his time with Manchester United.

However, he is most well known in the managerial world of the English Premier League for high hopes and disappointing results.

Your Predictions for the Final 2012-13 Premier League Table; How Did You Do?

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For the past six years I've posted my predictions at the beginning of each season for how the final Premier League table will look. And, at the same time, I've always opened it up to you, the readers, to cast your predictions too. So how did we do?

In mid August last year, I cast my predictions before the summer transfer window closed.

Financial Analysis – What next for Queens Park Rangers?

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Big spending Queens Park Rangers could face a range of financial difficulties after being relegated from the Premier League.

Being a Championship club next season allows QPR to escape Michel Platini's Financial Fair Play rules as they do not have to apply for a UEFA license.

Queens Park Rangers Unveil New Kits For Next Season [PHOTO]

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If there's one reason why Queens Park Rangers should be in the Premier League next season, it's that their kits look like Premier League quality.

Based on form on the pitch, the London club is deservedly in the Championship next season. It's just a shame that Lotto couldn't have produced better kits during the club's brief return to the top division in England.

Carra Hits Post In Final Game For Reds

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There will never be another like him; Jamie Carragher...
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Liverpool played their last game of the season on Sunday against QPR at Anfield. The game didn't have any real purpose behind it though and so all of the focus was on the retiring Jamie Carragher.

Match Preview: Liverpool vs QPR

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Jamie Carragher bows out of playing when Liverpool take on relegated Queens Park Rangers on Sunday at Anfield.
Liverpool will be looking to celebrate Carragher's career in style as they round off the season at Anfield.
The Reds have been in a good run of form and are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League outings.

Cheerio Carra!

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We all dream of a team of Carraghers...
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Well, here we are, the end of the season. This one in particular seems to have flown by and unfortunately I a have to admit I've found myself a bit bored this season, I just haven't felt fully entertained, only at certain points, here's hoping next season we can improve on that!

QPR vs Newcastle: Players to Watch at Loftus Road

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Relegated Queens Park Rangers host Newcastle United at Loftus Road this morning in one of the most important match ups of the season for the Magpies.

Newcastle is just above the relegation zone with just three points separating them from 18th placed Wigan Athletic and only goal difference keeping them above rival Sunderland in joint 17th.

Carragher & Gerrard play last ever game together

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Carragher & Gerrard play last ever game together - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

As news emerged last night that Steven Gerrard would miss Liverpool's two remaining Premier League games this season with a shoulder injury, the realisation struck that Gerrard and Jamie Carragher had shared the pitch together for the final time in their illustrious careers.

QPR vs Arsenal: Can relegated Rangers pull off an upset?

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This Saturday, 4th of May, Queen Park Ranger will host Arsenal for the 36thmatch-week Both teams arrive to thebeggingof May withdifferentgoals, Arsenal is still fighting for a UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 spot, while QPR already knows its fate.

Transfer Analysis: Five English Premier League Defenders That Could Be On the Move This Summer

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Following on from last week's look at five English Premier League midfielders that could be transferred this summer, it is the boys at the back in the focus this time around.

SWOL selects five defenders whose futures may lie elsewhere of their current clubs—from the veteran captain whose days might be numbered, to the international left-back reportedly attracting the attention of some rival clubs.

QPR: Guilt reigns over the ramshackle band of deadwood, egotists, and raw talent

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QPR: Guilt reigns over the ramshackle band of deadwood, egotists, and raw talent - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

And there they go, Harry Redknapp's QPR, into the abyss. Like a shrivelled balloon found under the sofa, the Hoops looked a long deflated side on the weekend against Reading, and were unable to show the necessary fight when it truly mattered.

Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 34: Open Thread

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With no early or late kick-off, today's Premier League matches take on an unusual twist by having seven matches all played at once. It's a good day for multi-tasking, but a bad time for trying to savor every minute of the best matches.

The biggest match of the day is arguably Queens Park Rangers against Stoke City in a relegation battle at Loftus Road.

QPR Likely To Be Stuck With Their Overpaid Failures If They Are Relegated: The Nightly EPL

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Ifthey're relegated? They mean when they're relegated, right?

Here are tonight's Premier League news headlines:

  • QPR likely to be stuck with their overpaid failures if they are relegated— The Guardian
  • Millwall fans' Wembley riot fuelled by cocaine — The Mirror
  • Dave Whelan not manager Roberto Martinez could lead out Wigan at the FA Cup final — The Independent
  • Vincent Kompany denies late penalty claims in Manchester City's FA Cup victory over Chelsea — The Mail
  • Andy Carroll open to West Ham offer as he ponders uncertain future — The Guardian
  • BT and Sky kick off pub sports price war — Financial Times
  • Manchester City's fluidity proves key against Chelsea in semi-final | Michael Cox — The Guardian
  • FA Cup: Chelsea's Rafael Benitez irked as 'clear penalty' not given— BBC Sport
  • Tony Pulis says Stoke face 'five-game season' to stay in Premier League — The Guardian
  • VIDEO: Stoke are in a dogfight, admits manager Tony Pulis —BBC Sport
  • Linesmen must be allowed to turn professional — The Daily Mail
  • Mancini says his Manchester City side will not be complacent in the FA Cup final — BBC Sport
  • Hillsborough victims' families demand swift justice for people behind cover-up — The Guardian
  • Stoke fans Munich taunts to Manchester United — The Mail
  • Paolo Di Canio invokes mother's memory after Sunderland's derby win — The Guardian
  • Brendan Rodgers hopes to convince Jamie Carragher to play on at Liverpool — The Mail
  • FA reviews Wembley policing with late start blamed for Millwall violence — The Guardian
  • Cardiff can reach the Premier League against Charlton on Tuesday — BBC Sport
  • Dave Whelan says Premier League survival remains Wigan's priority — Sky Sports
  • Referee Mark Clattenburg forgot his cards for second half of Reading–Liverpool — 101GG
  • Sir Alex Ferguson denies Man Utd are set to sign Falcao — Pro Soccer Talk
  • Rumour Mill: Sky Sports want to showcase The Neville Bros — ToffeeWeb

The Nightly EPL is tomorrow's news today.

QPR’s Relegation Would Expose Loïc Rémy to Premier League Vultures: The Nightly EPL

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French striker Loic Remy has only played eight matches so far this season for Queens Park Rangers, but while he hasn't been able to turn around the club's form, he has achieved an impressive five goals in eight league appearances.

Remy's prowess in front of goal is something to marvel, similar to Demba Ba's clinical scoring when he played with West Ham United even though he wasn't able to help them stay up two seasons ago.

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Stoke City Appoint Mark Hughes As Manager to Replace Tony Pulis

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Stoke City have confirmed that Mark Hughes is the club's new manager. Hughes replaces Tony Pulis on a three-year deal

"I am an ambitious manager and this is an ambitious Club. We want to become a consistent top ten Premier League Club, and I firmly believe that with an incredible amount of hard work we have a great chance of achieving that.

Mark Hughes Could Be Confirmed As Stoke Manager By End of Week: The Nightly EPL

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For some Stoke City supporters, appointing Mark Hughes as the manager of their club could be their worst nightmare. Talks between Hughes and Stoke City are progressing to the point where the former QPR manager could be appointed by the club as early as the end of the week.

While the negativity about the possible appointment of Hughes is palatable, I believe the bloke deserves another chance.

Jamie Carragher’s First-Ever TV Interview [VIDEO]

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Jamie Carragher's final match for Liverpool will be this Sunday against Queens Park Rangers.

Since joining Liverpool's youth team in 1990, Carragher has made 507 appearances for the club. In modern-day football, it's so rare to see a footballer be a one-club man.

Now we have a clip of Jamie Carragher's first TV interview when he was 18-years old and playing for Liverpool reserves.

QPR Striker Loic Remy Arrested On Suspicion of Rape

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As if it couldn't get any worse for Queens Park Rangers, the club's star striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The French international was arrested along with two other men, one being his cousin, after a woman allegedly was gang-raped by the three men in London last week.

Reportedly, the woman visited Remy in his apartment in Fulham, where Remy's cousin and friend were also present.

Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 36 Match Highlights [VIDEO]

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If you missed any of the seven matches in the Premier League today, watch the match highlights below. While the games weren't as exciting as the final day of the Championship season, for good reason, there was still plenty to enjoy.

There was one match, in particular, that was my match of the day that opened up the entire battle to avoid relegation.

QPR Supporters Upset at Jose Bosingwa For Laughing After Club Is Relegated: The Daily EPL

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Queens Park Rangers supporters are upset at defender Jose Bosingwa who was caught laughing and smiling after the club were relegated after the end of yesterday's nil-nil draw against Reading.

Bosingwa was snapped laughing and smiling on his way down the tunnel. The timing of Bosingwa's good mood was incredibly inconsiderate to QPR supporters and the club.

Chelsea vs Swansea and Reading vs QPR Match Highlights [VIDEO]

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In today's matches, Chelsea played Swansea City with the Blues wanting to get all three points in order to try to get closer to securing a top four finish and UEFA Champions League qualification. Against a Swansea City side that saw the return of left back Neil Taylor who had a near-season long injury, could Chelsea win at home?

Reading vs QPR, Chelsea vs Swansea & Arsenal vs Manchester United: Open Thread

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Three matches, each with their own story lines. Reading against QPR is the battle of the soon-to-be relegated teams. Which one still has some fighting spirit left? Which one wants to try to avoid being the bottom club in the Premier League this season? Which manager is still able to motivate his players no matter what the predicament his team and players face?

How the Premier League Table Would Look If the First Goal Scored Settled the Outcome of The Match

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What would the Premier League table look like if the first goal scored in the 2012-13 season matches settled the outcome of the games?

Thanks to Opta, they've created the alternative league table below, which reveals some interesting observations:

Chelsea would be top of the table if the first goal in their matches settled the score.

Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 34 Match Highlights [VIDEO]

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On a rather disappointing day in the Premier League, there still were some interesting highlights including red cards, an attempted own goal from 40 yards, clubs heading closer to relegation, and fisting-pumping managers.

Here are the match highlights from Premier League Saturday, gameweek 34:

Fulham vs Arsenal


Video: Fulham v Arsenal Premier League Highlights 04/20/13

Queens Park Rangers vs Stoke City


Video: QPR v Stoke City Premier League Highlights 04/20/13

Swansea City vs Southampton


Video: Swansea City v Southampton Premier League Highlights 04/20/13

Sunderland vs Everton


Video: Sunderland v Everton Premier League Highlights 04/20/13

West Bromwich Albion vs Newcastle United


Video: West Brom v Newcastle Premier League Highlights 04/20/13

West Ham United vs Wigan Athletic


Video: West Ham v Wigan Premier League Highlights 04/20/13

Norwich City vs Reading


Video: Norwich City v Reading Premier League Highlights 04/20/13

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Should Managers Face the Chop Before Their Newly Promoted Sides Get a Chance in the Premier League?

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In recent years, the Premier League has witnessed some of the harshest managerial sackings in soccer. The majority of dismissals in recent years have been at the expense of a manager who has just gained promotion with his side to the Premier League. Managers have been sacked (some unfairly) for their work in the top flight, whilst others have been replaced for reasons that are still unknown today.

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QPR: A Club That Promised So Much, Yet Delivered So Little

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Many people today see money as the key ingredient to the success of a football club. The Roman Abramovich takeover at Chelsea in 2003 kick started an era of multi-millionaires becoming fixated in football and the possibility of buying their own football club. As football fans, we all dream of one day playing, managing, or for the small minority of people, having the financial capabilities to own our very own football club.

Queens Park Rangers 2013/14 Lotto Home, Away and Third Kits

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Queens Park Rangers Football Club have unveiled their Lotto 2013/14 home, away and third kits [...]

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TFC Notes: Ben Haim deal not done, Payne talks potential DP signing, and more

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By DAN KARELL

Last Tuesday, Toronto FC announced that they had signed three new players from abroad on-loan, with manager Ryan Nelsen looking to shore up the porous back line and increase the goal scoring chances.

One of the players signed was Queens Park Rangers defender Tal Ben Haim, but on Monday, President and General Manager Kevin Payne shed some light on the situation, saying that he wasn't sure if Ben Haim would ever see the field in a TFC uniform.

Toronto FC Add Veteran Defenders

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Toronto FC manager Ryan Nelsen has once again delved into his rolodex to strengthen his side as the club today announced the acquisition of defender Tal Ben Haim on loan from Queens Park Rangers. QPR being Nelsen's former team.

The 31-year-old Israeli international has made over 300 appearances during nine seasons in England, eight of which have been in the EPL.

Chelsea

POTD : QPR’s Julio Cesar Wears Chelsea Kit To David Luiz’s Birthday Bash – Plus His Epic Birthday Cake!

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Brazil and Chelsea's zany defender, David Luiz, threw a birthday bash to celebrate his 26th birthday on 22 April (he is birthday twins with Kaka!) and invited his Brazilian friends in London to the party. Unfortunately, QPR fans were enraged after a photo of their beloved goalkeeper, Julio Cesar, wearing a Chelsea jersey appeared on his wife's Instagram account.

5 Talking Points From Premier League Gameweek 32: The Weekly EPL

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With a packed roster of matches being played out over the weekend, we have plenty to talk about regarding this gameweek.

1. Manchester City get a glimpse of an alternate reality

Still 12 points clear of their noisy neighbors, United possibly just can't throw it away from here.

Premier League Clubs Expected to Approve Goal-Line Technology to Begin Use Next Season

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The Football Association expect the Premier League clubs to approve goal-line technology, with the technology set to be launched in the Premier League beginning with the 2013-14 season.

The Premier League clubs meet on Thursday to discuss several agenda items including Financial Fair Play.

If approved, there's no guarantee that the Premier League will use the GoalControl goal-line technology that FIFA approved last week.

Premier League Sunday, Gameweek 32 Match Highlights [VIDEO]

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Today's matches in the Premier League had a little bit of everything —last minute goals, players jumping into crowds, karate kicks and much more.

If you missed any of the highlights, or if you want to see them again, here are the highlights for gameweek 32 of the Premier League, Sunday edition from April 7, 2013.

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Newcastle Target Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape

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ESPN is reporting that Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has been arrested today on suspicion of rape, along with two other unidentified men. Loic Remy in French colors The QPR club will not comment on the charge,s but Metropolitan police have today confirmed that three men, aged 26, 23 and 22, were arrested [.

POTD : Meet Queens Park Rangers’ Senor Sombrero – It’s Time For The Championship!

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It's all a bit of a disaster for Queens Park Rangers at the moment, following their relegation from the Premiership after a goalless draw against Reading yesterday. Imagine a board reeling from the possibility of Harry Redknapp's departure and a bunch of top-flight players in their hands who do not have relegation clauses in their contracts.

Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 33 Match Highlights [VIDEO]

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It was a low-scoring day in the Premier League today, but as usual there were plenty of talking points including a controversial penalty kick, a shot that did or didn't cross the line, as well as clubs reaching safety in the league on a very rain-soaked day in England.

Here are all of the match highlights from today's five Premier League matches played on Saturday, April 13, 2013:

Arsenal vs Norwich City


Video: Arsenal v Norwich City Premier League Highlights 04/13/13

Reading vs Liverpool


Video: Reading v Liverpool Premier League Highlights 04/13/13

Southampton vs West Ham United


Video: Southampton v West Ham Premier League Highlights 04/13/13

Aston Villa vs Fulham


Video: Aston Villa v Fulham Premier League Highlights 04/13/13

Everton vs Queens Park Rangers


Video: Everton v QPR Premier League Highlights 04/13/13

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Pahang Sign Jamaican International

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Former Queens Park Rangers defender Damion Stewart has forsaken the earthy delights of post industrial Nottingham and landed on Malaysia's east coast after signing for newly promoted Pahang during the transfer window.

Pahang are currently 5th in the 12 team league and boast, along with big spending Darul Takzim the worst defence so they will be hoping the 6.

Bobby Zamora’s Kick Against Wigan: Everyone Was Kung-Fu Fighting [GIF]

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In case you missed it, Bobby Zamora auditioned for the upcoming remake of the "Everyone Was Kung-Fu Fighting" music video today in his match for Queens Park Rangers against Wigan Athletic. The problem was that Wigan's Jordi Gomez was in his way.

Zamora kicked Gomez in the head and was subsequently given a red card, leaving the R's down to ten men.