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<font color="#FFFFFF"><b><a href="../../kensington/sports-qpr-1990s/#1990">History
- The 1990s</a><br>
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<p><font size="1" color="#FFFFFF">In October 1990 Jan Stejskal, the
Czechoslovakian international goalkeeper, was signed from Sparta
Prague for �625,000 to replace David Seaman, who had been sold to
Arsenal for �1.3 million during the close season. Club Captain Paul
Parker returned from the World Cup Finals as an England regular.<br>
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Bobby Gould joined the club for a brief period between December
1990 and February 1991 before leaving to become manager of West
Bromwich Albion. Don Howe left the club in May 1991 to be replaced
by former player Gerry Francis.</font></p>
<p><font size="1" color="#FFFFFF">Prior to the 1991/92 season kicking
off, QPR received �1.75 million from Manchester United for England
defender Paul Parker. Later that season a further �1 million saw
Ray Wegerle depart for Blackburn Rovers. The most outstanding performance
of the season came on New Year's Day 1992 when, in front of 38,554
spectators at Old Trafford, and a live television audience, QPR
thrashed Manchester United 4-1, with Dennis Bailey hitting a hat-trick.
Andy Sinton won six England caps including two during the European
Championships in Sweden. QPR finsihed 11th in the League, thus ensuring
their place in the new FA Premier League for the next season.<br>
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<p><font size="1" color="#FFFFFF"> In 1992/93 Rangers finished fifth
in their first season in the new Premier <br>
League. Les Ferdinand hit 20 League goals and was called up to the
England squad along with David Bardsley.<br>
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England International Andy Sinton left for Sheffield Wednesday on
the eve of the 1993/94 season for �2.75 million. Rangers quickly
spent �750,000 on winger Trevor Sinclair and �650,000 on defender
Steve Yates. After four and a half years with the club, Ray Wilkins
joined Crystal Palace on a free transfer. However, he returned to
Loftus Road in November 1994 when Gerry Francis left, later to become
manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Ray proved to be a very popular choice
as Player/Manager and a series of good all-round displays revived
QPR's season, including two memorable 3-1 victories over Arsenal.
They finished in the top ten for the fourth consecutive season.
During the close season striker Les Ferdinand was sold to Newcastle
United for a club record �6,000,000 with �570,000 of the fee going
to his former club, Hayes.<br>
<br>
The loss of England striker Les Ferdinand provied vital in 1995/96
as rangers always struggled at the wrong end of the Premiership
table. Despite paying over �1M each for Simon Osborn, Australian
International Ned Zelic, and Mark Hateley, Rangers lost their fight
to stay in the Premier League.<br>
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<p><font size="1" color="#FFFFFF"> In May 1996 the Thompson family
announced their intention to sell the club and three months later
media tycoon Chris Wright, a Rangers fan for some twenty years,
bought the club and also announced his plans for Wasps Rugby Union
Club to share the Loftus Road ground. Chris Wright later floated
the newly formed Loftus Road plc, incorporating both QPR and Wasps,
on the Alternative Investment Market.<br>
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<p><font size="1" color="#FFFFFF"> In September 1996 Ray Wilkins left
the club by mutual consent and was replaced shortly afterwards by
ex-Arsenal Caretaker/Manager Stewart Houston. Former Arsenal Manager
Bruce Rioch was installed as Assistant Manager. Stewart Houston's
first purchase for Rangers smashed the club's previous transfer
record - Scottish International striker John Spencer joined the
club from Chelsea for �2.35M in November 1996. He was joined in
December by his ex-Chelsea team mate and former Rangers player Gavin
Peacock. Northern Ireland International Steve Morrow also joined
from Arsenal.<br>
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Rangers poor home form during the 1996/97 season cost them dearly
at the end and they finished ninth, five points outside the play-off
places. During the close season Rangers lost out of contract striker
Daniele Dichio to Sampdoria under the Bosman ruling for no fee and
sold winger Andrew Impey to West Ham for �1.3M. Long serving Club
Captail Alan McDonald was released on a free transfer after spending
seventeen years at the club.<br>
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Rangers equalled their transfer purchase in July 1997 when Mike
Sheron joined the club from Stoke City for �2.35M.</font></p>
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<p><b><font size="1"><a href="../../kensington/sports-qpr-match28-04/#match">28/04/01
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