Guest Column Archive

An archive of the excellent articles contributed to LFW by regular readers. If you want to submit some content for publication please e-mail us at loftforwords@yahoo.co.uk.

Time to fix it Jim
September 14 - As the 10,000-odd QPR fans left Loftus Road disappointed again, the question on many fans lips was simply “where do we go from here?”
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Same old Rangers on day one, but Exeter hints at better to come
August 14 - Aaron Moys returns with his take on the first impressions made by Jim Magilton and his QPR team in the opening day performance against Blackpool.
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Long summer in prospect as new manager hunt drags on
June 2 - Aaron Moys looks back at the season just gone, the highs and lows and who is to blame for the failings, and at the prolonged search for a successor to Paulo Sousa that seems to be coming to a head.
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You can take the R's fan out of London...
June 1 - Exiled Rangers fan Rob Gilbert speaks about his first year following the R's from New York.
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Are we saying one thing and doing another?
April 7 - Aaron Moys looks at QPR's increasing reliance on players on loan and short term contracts an wonders whether the much talked about foundations are really in place for next season.
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New kit gets thumbs up
April 1 - Amidst all the moans and groans about performances, transfer policy and ticket prices it seems the club have actually done something the fans aprove of today - next season's home shirt has been well received.
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What do you expect from QPR's owners
March 18 - Aaron Moys looks at the impact made by the new owners at Loftus Road during the last 18 months and urges patience among supporters as we move into next season.
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Back him or sack him
March 9 - Aaron Moys looks at the challenges facing Paulo Sousa and whether he deserves more time to get it right at QPR.
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The fate today’s Swansea footballers would never have to endure
Swansea City bring this season to a close on Saturday with a home game against Millwall. However, what about those bygone days when footballers had no choice but to go down the pit after their career ended, or open a toy shop, pub or retrain ? That thought would petrify todays modern footballer.

Jamal Lowe : Still to be contacted regards his future at Swansea, Langstaff update
We have been told by numerous Swansea fans of a chance meeting in a service station between Jamal Lowe and those returning from Norwich yesterday. Nothing in that or indeed the conversation they had yesterday. Indeed there has to be some interpretation from what we know already on Jamal Lowe.

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.