Bosh Times Archive

Resident sketch writer Bosh67 guides you through the crazy new world of QPR as only he can.

Managerial problem solved
May 11 2009 - As another week begins with no sign of a new manager being appointed at Loftus Road could plans be afoot to appoint our resident satirist Bosh67 to the role?
Details

The Sorcerer’s R-pprentice
December 30 2008 - Bosh returns with a New Year update and message for QPR fans. Prepare to go through the looking glass.
Details

The headless chicken formation pays off
October 6 2008 - Bosh looks back on the poor turn of form in the past fortnight and pinpoints the problems in his own unique style.
Details

A long R'd week
September 25 2008 - Bosh looks back on a frantic week in the life of Queens Park Rangers as only he can.
Details

30 minutes of madness
August 26 2008 - Bosh returns with a look back on QPR's win against Doncaster Rovers at the weekend.
Details

Gold Claw
August 11 2008 - Bosh Times is back for the new season, looking back on QPR's opening day victory against Barnsley at Loftus Road.
Details

End of an Ear R
May 10 2008 - Bosh returns for a final column of the season, looking back on the West Brom game and launch of the new badge.
Details

Decaffeinateoooo is what they sing
April 22 2008 - Bosh brings you the news on the new crest, new chant, new mascot and new South Africa Road Stand that the club didn't want you to hear.
Details

A List R's
April 3 2008 - Bosh looks back at the recent goings on at Loftus Road in his own irreverent way.
Details

Looking Forward
March 3 2008 - Bosh meets Bernie and his new time machine as things get more surreal in W12.
Details

And then the world… – part three
February 15 2008 - The third part of Bosh’s meeting with our new board – to think when he started this Patrick Agyemang was only a figment of our imagination.
Details

And then the world… – part two
January 22 2008 - During the break in my meeting with fabulous and Ernie I was taken on a brief tour along the corridors of power by defender and utility sandwich buyer Zeb Rainman.
Details

And then the world… – part one
January 13 2008 - It was a great honor to be called to sit in on an owners meeting at Loftus Road last week...
Details

What to read next:

Brave Swans in memorable game at Carrow Road
It was a pulsating game to watch and very much one of my favourite away games of the season. The Swans looked an entirely different side to that we saw at Middlesbrough when it is clear a catalyst for commitment was agreed behind the scenes at Swansea City. To a man every player grafted and wore the shirt with pride. To see the players really acknowledge the Swans support at Carrow Road this afternoon was emotional.

Norwich City 2 - 2 Swansea City - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.

TEAM NEWS : Norwich City v Swansea City
The Swans are on the Norfolk Broads, punting and boating their way to the end of the season. Hopefully the city of Norwich is obliging.

Swansea City : Jack Army travel over 1,000 miles for two games in succession
Swansea City have set out on their second long distance away trip in two weekends, this time to Norwich for todays clash between the Swans and Canaries (3pm) Over the last ten meetings between the clubs Swansea City have won five times, Norwich the same.

Cardiff City fan sends tragedy tweet directed at dead Swansea City fan Terry Coles
As a result of the news reported by Sky on Wednesday that five military horses had escaped and ran through central London, a Cardiff City follower thought it wise to relate the incident to the death of Swansea fan Terry Coles, 42.

Swansea reject Cullen contract and trigger one year option
Liam Cullen has had his request for a new contract dismissed by Swansea City after discussions broke down last week. The lowest paid ‘senior’ player at the club ( he is twenty five) asked for a better contract increasing his £3,500 a week to around £7,000 a week over three years.

Gwyn’s Eye View : Norwich City v Swansea City ‘The officials’
Thanks to Gwyn we have a thorough assessment of this weeks officials who will take charge at Carrow Road this Saturday at 3pm. Norwich City will be keen to get the points to guarantee their play off slot, and Saturday is their first go.

Sam Parker hasn’t turned down a new deal, he is willing to negotiate
He was a revelation for the Swans for the few games he played this season, and now it emerges Sam Parker has ‘turned down’ a new Swansea City contract. News is thin on the ground, and some of it just incorrect as he looks to involve his representatives in some further negotiations. Plus his current contract runs for two more years.

Swansea City : The vision is clearer, so Jamal Lowe ?
There were some worrying moments for the Swans yesterday, on three occasions mistakes from playing out from the back nearly saw the home side score. And is there now a case for Jamal Lowe to be offered a contract at Swansea ?

Leighton James : His own football revolution
With the passing of Leighton James yesterday we have a Saturday night treat for football fans, Swans fans and Wales followers the world over. Who can recall the magic boots imposing themselves on clubs throughout Wales and England ?