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QPR striker Loic Remy

Transfer news: Newcastle told they must meet £8m buy-out clause to sign QPR striker Loic Remy

The Frenchman is eager to leave Loftus Road following the club's relegation

Transfer news: Joey Barton likened to Forrest Gump by Everton legend Neville Southall

Southall doesn't see what 30-year-old Barton could add to the squad and would rather the club sign a younger player with more potential

Former Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne

Transfer news: QPR confirm signing Richard Dunne of free transfer

Republic of Ireland defender will join squad after his Aston Villa contract expired

QPR striker Loic Remy

Newcastle reveal interest in Aston Villa striker Darren Bent and QPR forward Loic Remy

Both strikers are available this summer

Harry's Games, By John Crace. Constable, £18.99

It's almost impossible to write a dull book about Harry Redknapp. Harry's Games begins with 'Arry found not guilty of tax evasion charges, seemingly certain to get the England football manager's job, only to be passed over, then sacked by Spurs and appointed by QPR. Though calling it a "Greek tragedy" is overstating it a bit.

Chris Samba took a £20,000-a-week pay cut and swapped the Champions League prospects in Russia for a relegation fight with QPR because he missed his family

Christian Samba close to Russia return as Queens Park Rangers accept £12m bid

Former club Anzhi Makhachkala rumoured to want defender back after just half a season at Loftus Road

Moving on: Danny Simpson as a Newcastle United player - with Ryan Giggs of Manchester United hot on his heels

Relegated QPR pick up Newcastle defender Danny Simpson

'I really think we can go straight back up'

Glenn Hoddle believes changes need to be made should he take up a role with the England Under-21's

Glenn Hoddle not interested in England Under-21s role unless changes are made to selection policy

Hoddle believes the FA need to allow best players to go to major tournaments if he is to have any interest should Stuart Pearce leave

Liverpool's Jamie Carragher applauds at the end of the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield

Replacing Jamie Carragher 'won't be easy' admits Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers

The defender played his final game yesterday

QPR striker Loic Remy

Liverpool v QPR: Premier League match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Anfield

Newcastle players celebrate following their 2-1 win that secures their Premier League safety

QPR 1 Newcastle 2 match report: Newcastle safe following victory at Loftus Road despite keeper Rob Elliott being sent off

Elliott shown second yellow but Magpies have enough in the tank to see off already-relegated Rangers

QPR defender Tal Ben Haim in loan switch to Toronto FC

The Queen's Park Rangers defender Tal Ben Haim has joined the Major League Soccer franchise Toronto FC on a loan deal until the end of June.

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott celebrates his goal against Manchester United

Premier League: QPR v Arsenal match preview

A look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League fixture at Loftus Road

Danny Guthrie of Reading sits on the ground dejected after his team and QPR were relegated during the Barclays Premier League match between Reading and Queens Park Rangers at the Madejski Stadium

Joey Barton comments labelled 'unwise' by QPR player Shaun Derry

On-loan midfielder branded the Hoops players 'maggots'

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