Queens Park Rangers are nicknamed The Rs, Rangers, The Hoops or Superhoops, most frequently they are simply referred to as QPR. Based in Shepherd's Bush in west London, the club was founded in 1882. It came about when two teams, Christchurch Rangers and St Judes Institute, combined to form a new team. The club’s best league finish was second in the First Division, a feat they achieved in the season of 1975/76. They also won the League Cup in 1967 and were FA Cup runners up in 1982.
Currently playing in the Championship, the club is managed by Mark Warburton. Many other notable managers have led the club over the course of its distinguished history. Some of the most significant of these managers include Ian Holloway, Gerry Francis, Terry Venables, Alec Stock and Dave Mangnall.
The current squad includes names like Albert Adomah, Stefan Johansen and Charlie Austin. Meanwhile legends from the past include Trevor Sinclair, Paul Parker, Terry Venables (who went on to manage the club), Les Ferdinand and Alan McDonald.
Who owns Queens Park Rangers?
The club is owned by three different holding companies. Malaysian businessman Ruben Emir Gnanalingam's Total Soccer Growth is the majority owner with 51%, the Tune Group of Tony Fernandes which also owns Air Asia has 46% while the remaining 3% is held by a company owned by Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal.
- Ground:
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Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium
- Capacity:
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18,439