Why is qpr called hoops

Once again, you can see why they abbreviate the name. I suppose it's to ensure they are unique and not mixed up with the two Scottish teams which bear similar names - Queens Park and, of course Glasgow Rangers, who are generally just known as Rangers. Also, I suppose those busy London types just haven't got the time to say the name in full. And for some mega busy types, even QPR isn't enough of an abbreviation as they refer to the club as the "Rs"! Careful how you pronounce that. I understand in the past there have been some suggestions that QPR could be renamed as London Rangers.

Why on earth would they want to do that? They have one of the most iconic, unique and recognisable names in world football. It would be like a team known as the Bluebirds starting to play in red for Heaven's sake. Oh, hang on. I may not have the answer as to why they are so regularly known as QPR, but the reason for the full names is fairly well established. The story began in in a newly-built residential estate of West London, with the formation of two local youth teams, St Jude's Institute and Christchurch Rangers.

Both teams amalgamated in Queen's Park Rangers was the name chosen for the new club, because the members were based in the Queen's Park district of West London. Queens Park Rangers F. From Academic Kids. Toolbox Special pages. This page has been accessed times. About Academic Kids Disclaimers. FA Premier League. The Football League Champ , 1 , 2. England men. Football Conference Nat , N , S. FA Community Shield.

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