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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Simon Collings

QPR fans 'have 48 hours to keep club in W12' as time runs out for Linford Christie Stadium plan

QPR CEO Lee Hoos has issued a rallying cry to supporters and told them they have 48 hours to keep the club in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

QPR are looking to leave Loftus Road and move to the Linford Christie Stadium, which they believe is their last chance to find a new home in W12.

The venue is currently losing money and as a result Hammersmith & Fulham council have organised a public consultation where people can give their views on what they think should happen to it.

That closes on Wednesday and ahead of it doing so, Hoos said: “There are now just 48 hours to keep QPR in W12.

“This is about making sure that QPR has a sustainable future in the area that has been home for a hundred years. We love our home but unfortunately it is just too small and old for the club to survive here in the long term, and redevelopment on site is not possible.

“A stadium with all the best characteristics and much-improved community sports facilities would keep QPR and QPR in the Community Trust in W12 for the long term and allow us to do more to benefit the local community.

“We’re very grateful to all those QPR supporters and local residents and stakeholders who have taken part already to say they want QPR to stay in the area.

“We urge everyone to take part over the next 48 hours if they haven’t done so already. The Linford Christie Stadium serves the whole of London so it is not just local residents who can take part.

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