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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Swansea City : Where are the Swans today on all their player business ?
Bar the Macaulay Langstaff news there has been little of any concrete news in the offing this week. Mind you that alone caused a stir. Between now and the transfer window opening on June 14th, which is the date for the European Championships to start there will be little to speculate on.

Swansea City : Top striker target in the Swans sights, the full lowdown
There’s a lot more to Notts County’s prolific goalscorer than meets the eye. Not least his excellent injury record and the fact at twenty seven he is now in his prime as a professional footballer.

Swansea City : Nathan Wood knows he is available for transfer
Swansea City centre back Nathan Wood is aware that the Swans will listen to offers for his transfer away from the club this summer. His contract was extended recently with the Swans triggering a one year option on the player.

Joe Allen to stay at Swansea as retained list is imminent. Ogbeta to leave ?
It seems Joe Allen’s immediate future will continue to be at Swansea City as an agreement in principle has been reached between the two parties.

Swansea City : The real value will be the players who stay at the club
With the Swans retained list about to be named, generally around the 18th of the month, we take a look at those who stay, and their value to the club. The players who have the determination to turn next season in to more than a passing parade and a dismal home loss record.

Swansea City : The confusing decision making for a whole season
It was a pretty poor end to what can only be described as a disappointing football season for Swansea City. The defeat to Millwall yesterday was a display that has frustrated Swansea City supporters all season. A lack of effort, intensity and desire rewarding the home support with yet another home loss.

Swansea City 0 - 1 Millwall - Player Ratings and Reports
If you saw the match, please give us your player ratings and a mini match report.

Swansea City : Grimes misses a penalty in a return to bad old ways
An error strewn and tepid Swansea display ensured thousands left the stadium before the staff and players did their usual walk around at this end of season game. It wasn’t a good look as two players received red cards and any effort by the home side was lost in a static and frustrating display.

Swansea City : Last game of the season, latest injury news and the full low down on the big game
Today brings the Championship season to a close for the majority of the clubs involved, and the Swans face Millwall at 12.30pm today at the Swansea.com stadium. Just over 1,100 visiting supporters have made the journey in what we hope is a celebration of the end of the season for both clubs.

Swansea City : What needs to happen now ?
The Indy’s lead football writer, Andrew Winfield goes in deep on this weeks issues and the real problems in store for the Swans.