It has been all change in White City since last season.It has been recognised changes were made a bit too late and to avoid this,QPR made the big edition signings as soon as possible.With a superb unit up front and a popular fan base in London,it should be a good turnout.
THE GROUND-LOFTUS ROAD
Holding under 19,000 fans under one roof,this ground became the first in Britain to have astroturf installed in 1981.It is now the home of London Wasps Rugby Football Club and hosts regular games.There are many bars and eating outlets nearby,but be careful-some are not for home fans and bouncers check tickets.
THE GAFFER-HARRY REDKNAPP
Cockney Harry is somewhat a legend in football for his managerial success,and the fact his eldest son Jamie played for Liverpool and is a pundit.Harry's success at West Ham and Portsmouth especially for the FA Cup win in 2008.He has also taken Pompey to Europe.After a spell at Tottenham Hotspur,QPR appointed him in December 2012 but he was relegated with them last season.He has been on good form as recent with QPR lookinh comfortable.
SIX OF THE BEST
ROB GREEN-TUBE TRAVELLER
If you go to London,check who's on our carriage.There may be a chance former England shot stopper Rob Green is on it,as he gets the tube to every home match!Green made his name at West Ham where he spent eight years prior to his move to QPR,and is a starter.
RICHARD DUNNE-VETERAN
34 years old but still strong no matter what,Richard has had a good career.He played with Paul Dickov at Manchester City and he spent nine years at Eastlands.He made over 250 appareances for City before moving to Aston Villa in 2009.He was made a free in the summer and signed for QPR in what he said was a "new start".
CLINT HILL-THE LEADER
Captain Clint has been a fair leader with many talents as a centre back.Born in Liverpool in 1978,he was a trainee at Tranmere Rovers and after four years there moved to Oldham.The most notable club he was at has to be Crystal Palace,and he was known for his heading abilities and smart thinking.
NIKO KRANJČAR-HARRY'S OLD MATE
Croatian Niko is known in England for his time at Portsmouth with Harry Redknapp and co.He moved with his boss to Spurs in 2009 and moved to Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv in 2012 on a four-year-deal for £7,000,000.Although he is on loan at QPR,Niko scored a volley on his home debut to introduce himself.
CHARLIE AUSTIN-BRICKLAYER
Before he turned professional four years ago by singing for Swindon,Charlie was a bricklayer.He has been a crucial player and has a superb reputation.His goals last season for Burnley helped the club finish 10th and now at QPR,he is the club's top scorer so far.He won the Player of the Month award for October.
ANDY JOHNSON-STRIKES IT RICH
32 years of age,Andy has spent most of his career as a striker for some major London clubs,especially Fulham where he was known for his goal celebrations and skill.He was made available for free transfer in 2012 and QPR signed him shortly after.He made two appearances in the top flight for the R's due to an injury.
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