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By now you’ll all have seen this image of @QPR’s Ilias Chair and Bright Osayi-Samuel celebrating by taking the knee last night.
But you might not know about the excellent work they’ve been doing in the West London community and as one of the most diverse clubs in the country…
But you might not know about the excellent work they’ve been doing in the West London community and as one of the most diverse clubs in the country…
QPR players had stopped taking the knee with Director of Football Les Ferdinand stating that while it had been powerful, the impact was being diluted.
Last night, however they reversed this stance as a show of solidarity in light of the booing heard at Millwall v Derby.
Last night, however they reversed this stance as a show of solidarity in light of the booing heard at Millwall v Derby.
The club were criticised for not taking the knee earlier this season but responded asking to be judged on their actions.
QPR have shown commitment to diversity with two of their last five managers being Black, 24% of all club staff being BAME & a totally BAME board.
QPR have shown commitment to diversity with two of their last five managers being Black, 24% of all club staff being BAME & a totally BAME board.
In 2017, @QPR organised and hosted Game 4 Grenfell, raising almost £500,000 for survivors of the fire that killed 72 people just a mile from their stadium and remain committed to supporting the community as it continues its recovery from the disaster.
For 2019/20, the Club ran a fan poll to gift naming rights for Loftus Road to a local charity.
The Kiyan Prince Foundation, educating young people about knife crime after the killing of the 15-year-old QPR academy player in 2006, won the vote and his name remains for 2020/21.
The Kiyan Prince Foundation, educating young people about knife crime after the killing of the 15-year-old QPR academy player in 2006, won the vote and his name remains for 2020/21.
Credit to QPR for showing that football can be used as a force for good 
