The ten best QPR players of all time.
10. Trevor Sinclair (1993-1998)
Making 168 appearances for QPR and scoring 16 goals, Sinclair played a key midfield role for the best part of the nineties. Most QPR fans will remember him for that brilliant overhead kick he scored against Barnsley in the FA Cup.
9. Dave Thomas (1972-1977)
Thomas was arguably the best winger to play for QPR, using his pace and strength on the ball to provide the likes of Stan Bowles and Gerry Francis with brilliant service from the wing. Thomas was a crucial player in the 1975/76 season, with QPR leading the First Division for most of the season before narrowly missing out on the top spot to Liverpool.
8. Paul Parker (1987-1991)
Although previously playing as a right back for Manchester United, Parker became a centre-back on joining QPR, where he formed a formidable defence with Alan McDonald. Parker was known for being very fast on his feet and because of this gained International recognition, playing a part in Englands 1990 World Cup campaign.
7. Terry Venables (1969-1974)
Venables made 179 appearances for QPR, scoring 19 goals and playing a vital part in the 1972/73 side that won promotion back to the top flight. He then went on to become manager of QPR between 1980-1984.
6. Les Ferdinand (1987-1995)
After successful loan spells to Brentford and Turkish side Besiktas respectively, Ferdinand returned to QPR a different player and had his best seasons in the early nineties, scoring 20 goals in 37 games in the 1992/93 season, helping QPR to finish fifth in the FA Premier League.
5. Clive Allen (1978-1980 & 1981-1984)
During his first stint at QPR Allen scored 32 goals in 49 appearances before leaving the West London outfit for Arsenal. On his return to QPR, he went on to score 40 goals in 87 appearances and played a crucial part in getting QPR to their first FA Cup Final. 4. Gerry Francis (1968-1979 & 1981-1982)
Francis was very much a box to box midfielder, which helped him to score 57 goals in total whilst at QPR. He was awarded the captains armband for England, owing to his fine form at leading the Rangers to be league runners up in 1976.
3. Rodney Marsh (1966-1972)
After joining from Fulham in 1966, Marsh had arguably his best season for QPR, scoring 44 goals in 53 games helping Rangers to become Third Division Champions and earning himself the title of Third Division top goalscorer. He was also a vital member of the team that went on to win the 1967 League Cup and become runners-up of the 1966/1967 Second Division.
2. Stan Bowles (1972-1979)
Bowles had successful periods at both Manchester City, Carlisle and Crewe Alexander before moving to QPR to replace Rodney Marsh. Scoring 97 goals in 315 appearances, his impact was felt during QPR’s 1975/76 season as QPR finished one point behind Premier League Champions Liverpool to become runners up. Bowles become a fan favourite and legend within the club for his fine form during the 1970’s.
1. Alan McDonald (1986-1997)
Making his way up through the QPR youth teams, McDonald made his first team debut in 1983. He went on to spend 17 years at QPR becoming a solid part of their defence. McDonald made 476 appearances and scored 18 times during his time at QPR.