Kieran Beckles Archives: 08/2012

Falcao a more-than-adequate replacement for Torres When Fernando Torres left Atletico Madrid to join Liverpool in 2007, the striker held a news conference bidding farewell…

Liverpool will face Anzhi Makhachkala, Udinese, and Young Boys in the Europa League group stage after the draw was made in Monaco on Friday. Brendan…

Esteban Granero has expressed his excitement at being part of an “exciting chapter” in Queens Park Rangers’ history after the Real Madrid midfielder completed a…

Manchester City will face Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage as the Premier League winners attempt to win Europe’s premier club competition for…

Radamel Falcao has described Chelsea’s defence as “one of the most effective in Europe” ahead of Atletico Madrid’s European Super Cup clash with the Blues…

Diego Simeone insists Atletico Madrid will not be fazed when his side line up against “favourites” Chelsea in Friday’s European Super Cup. Atletico face the…

Mixed fortunes for Skrtel Martin Skrtel was linked heavily with a move to the Premier League champions during the summer, but the Slovakia international ignored…

Mark Hughes backed Mark Clattenburg’s decision to award Queens Park Rangers a 20th-minute penalty as the Hoops shared the points with Norwich City on Saturday.…

Mark Hughes has revealed Queens Park Rangers’ bid to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson has stalled. The Hoops had a £9m offer for Dawson…

Borini is not quite Inzaghi – yet Ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Hearts, Fabio Borini admitted he found comparisons to Italy legend Filippo Inzaghi flattering…

Mark Hughes believes his transfer strategy of signing established Premier League players at Queens Park Rangers will pay dividends over the course of the season.…

Mark Hughes insists Queens Park Rangers supporters should have high expectations for the Hoops this season. The 48-year-old helped steer QPR to safety in May…

Tony Fernandes admits Queens Park Rangers suffered a “body blow” after the Hoops succumbed to a demoralising 5-0 defeat by Swansea City in their Premier…

Mark Hughes believes Queens Park Rangers’ 5-0 humiliation at the hands of Swansea City in their opening Premier League fixture could prove to be a…

Aguero injury concern There is never a dull moment for Manchester City, and the defending Premier League champions were dealt an early blow in their…

Gera stunner worthy of winning any game Zoltán Gera has endured a frustrating 12 months after the Hungary international returned for a second stint at…

Mark Hughes believes Queens Park Rangers’ signing of Park Ji-Sung signalled “a statement of intent” from the Hoops. The 31-year-old penned a two-year contract after…

Ferguson’s treble dreams premature Manchester United’s treble success in 1999 was unprecedented in English football, and even Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ and Jose Mourinho’s special Chelsea side…

Mark Hughes has revealed Queens Park Rangers are “very close” to signing former Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa. The 29-year-old is available on a free transfer…

Can Rodgers inspire Downing to best form? Stewart Downing was one of the signings which defined Kenny Dalglish’s ultimately disappointing return to the Liverpool helm.…

Mark Hughes has hinted he is still looking to add to his Queens Park Rangers squad before the transfer window closes. The Hoops has been…