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Name: Lee Camp
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 22/08/84
Previous Clubs: QPR (loan), Norwich (loan), Burton, Derby County.
Position: Goalkeeper

Lee Camp is the England Under 21's first choice goalkeeper. Lee Camp signed for QPR in July 2007 for a fee of £300,000, however he was no stranger to the R's faithful as Lee had already enjoyed two loan spells at Loftus Road in the 2003/2004 season and then again in 2006/2007 campaign.





Name: Marcus Bignot
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 22/08/74
Previous Clubs: Crewe, Rushdon & Diamonds, Bristol Rovers, Kidderminster
Position: Defender

Marcus Bignot played a vital role in the QPR's relegation struggle last season, his efforts have rewarded him with a new one year deal contract with the club. Marcus Bignot took on the role of captain for most of last season and proved he was worth the arm band.





Name: Chris Barker
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 02/03/80
Previous Clubs: Cardiff City, Colchester (loan), Barnsley, Stoke City
Position: Defender

After spending last season on loan to Colchester, Chris Barker completed a move to Loftus Road in the 2007 after being released by Cardiff City. It was suspected that Colchester were to sign Chris Barker but he had other ideas.




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Name: Danny Cullip
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 17/09/76
Previous Clubs: Brentford, Fulham, Brighton, Nottm Forest, Sheffield Utd, Watford (loan), Oxford
Position: Defender

Danny Cullip made his move to QPR on the final day of the January transfer window in 2007 as a free transfer from Nottingham Forest. Danny Cullip proved to be a key player in the last few months of the R's 2006/2007 Championship campaign. QPR managed John Gregory claimed that Danny Cullip's arrival was 'the turning point' in the R's quest for survival.




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Name: Damion Stewart
Nationality: Jamaican
Date Of Birth: 18/08/80
Previous Clubs: Bradford City
Position: Defender

The Jamaican International nicknamed 'Stew Peas' was the heart of the R's defence in the 2006/2007 Championship campaign.



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Name: Michael Mancienne
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 08/01/88
Previous Clubs: QPR (loan)
Position: Defender


On loan from Chelsea, Michael Mancienne has turned a few heads since arriving at Loftus Road last season. After some fantastic performances Michael was allowed back at Loftus Road again this season for another loan spell to the delight of the R's faithful. Michael Mancienne recently made his England U21 debut under manager Stuart Pearce. QPR manager John Gregory describes Michael Mancienne as ''England and Chelsea's brightest young talents''




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Name: Adam Bolder
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 25/10/1980
Previous Clubs: Derby County, Hull City
Position: Midfielder

Adam Bolder joined QPR on a free transfer from Derby County in January 2007, penning a two and a half year deal. Adam Bolder has made an impressive impact since moving to West London, and has recently been given the Captains Armband. There is no nonsense allowed on the pitch as far as Adam Bolder is concerned, a midfielder who loves a good tackle and a good battle and good knowledge of football has made Adam Bolder who he is today.




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Name: Daniel Nardiello
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 22/10/82
Previous Clubs: Swansea City, Barnsley, Manchester United
Position: Striker

QPR captured Daniel Nardiello on a free transfer this summer from Barnsley. Nardiello turned down a new contract from Barnsley to join QPR. Despite being English his Welsh inhertiage has got him a few call ups for the International duty for Wales. As each game goes by Daniel Nardiello proves to every one why he deserves to wear the number 8 shirt




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Name: Dexter Blackstock
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 20/05/1986
Previous Clubs: Derby County (loan), Southampton, Plymouth (loan), Oxford United Position: Striker

Dexter Blackstock was QPR's top goal scorer last season with 14 goals. He joined QPR in 2006 for an undisclosed fee from Southampton. After making an impressive start to his QPR campaign Dexter Blackstock was rewarded QPR's Young Player Of The Year award. Dexter Blackstock has recently joined the England U21 squad making his debut in Englands 3 - 0 win over Montenegro




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Name: Gareth Ainsworth
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 10/05/73
Previous Clubs: Cardiff City, Port Vale, Lincoln City, Preston NE (loan), Walsall (loan), Wimbledon
Position: Midfielder

Fan favourite Gareth Ainsworth joined QPR in 2003 after being released by Cardiff City. Gareth Ainsworth is without a doubt one of QPR's best assets, he shows true leadership, charisma and knows how to get the fans going. Despite two serious injuries Gareth was part of the side which pulled off 'The Great Escape'. Gareth Ainsworth is also well known off the pitch due to being the frontman of a band titled 'Dog Chewed The Handle'




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Name: Jake Cole
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 11/09/85
Previous Clubs: QPR Academy
Position: Goalkeeper

Jake Cole orginally signed for QPR when he was just 10 years old, before signing a scholar with the club in 2002. Despite not being the first choice goalkeeper, many R's fans remember his fantastic performances against Wolves at the end of the 06/07 campaign and coming on as a sub in the final game of the season in 05/06 against Reading.




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Name: Martin Rowlands
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 08/02/79
Previous Clubs: Brentford, Farnborough
Position: Midfielder

Martin Rowlands has become some what of a fan favourite over the past year, despite never being seeing out a full season, he now claims that he has 'never felt any better'. Martin Rowlands joined QPR from local rivals Brentford on a free transfer. Martin Rowlands is well known for his free kicks aswell as his hard battling and angst to win every game. As every game goers on the number 14 shirt proves more popular.




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Name: Dominic Shimmin
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 13/10/87
Previous Clubs: Arsenal
Position: Defender

The young defender moved to West London from Arsenal in 2005. Dominic missed most of last season due to injury but appeared in the R's last match last season against Stoke in which Dominic showed why he was good enough to wear the hooped shirt.




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Name: Ben Sahar
Nationality: Israeli
Date Of Birth: 10/08/89
Previous Clubs: QPR (loan)
Position: Striker

QPR managed to get the young Israeli International from Chelsea this summer on a six month loan. Ben Sahar is known as Israel's brightest talent and has already represented the full international squad, he made his debut at the young age of just 17. Ben Sahar showed the QPR fans what he could do in pre-season with a 2-1 win over local rivals Fulham, in which he scored both of QPR's goals.




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Name: Stefan Moore
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 28/09/83
Previous Clubs: Millwall (loan), Port Vale (loan), Chesterfield (loan), Aston Villa, Leicester (loan)
Position: Striker

Stefan Moore made a move from the Midlands when he was at Aston Villa to West London in 2005, however he spent the first half of the season on loan to Port Vale. The R's manager recalled Stefan Moore at the end of last season and impressed John Gregory as he feature in the last three games for QPR.




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Name: Simon Walton
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 13/09/87
Previous Clubs: Ipswich Town (loan), Cardiff City (loan), Charlton, Leeds Utd
Position: Midfielder

QPR managed to sign Simon Walton from Charlton this summer for £200,000. The 19 year old signed a three year deal in July. Simon Walton feature in pre-season but suffered a broken leg and is yet to feature in this season Championship campaign.




Name: Keiron St Aimee
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 04/05/89
Previous Clubs: QPR Academy
Position: Midfielder

Kieron St Aimee impressed during his spell with QPR reserves and was soon handed his first professional contract during the summer of 2007. Due to injuries St Aimee is still waiting to make his first team debut, despite scoring during pre-season.




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Name: John Curtis
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 03/09/78
Previous Clubs: Leciester, Blackburn, Portsmouth, Barnsley (loan), Preston (loan), Nottm Forest, Sheffield Utd (loan), Manchester United
Position: Defender QPR managed to sign John Curtis on a free transfer during the summer period of 2007 after he was released from Nottingham Forest. John Curtis started his career with Premier League team Manchester United, many years down the line he is now in the Blue and White Hoops and a regularly in the R's back four.




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Name: Shabazz Baidoo
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 13/04/88
Previous Clubs: Arsenal
Position: Striker

Shabazz Baidoo is a product from Arsenal's youth system, who joined the R's in 2004. The young striker showed everyone who he was with a last-gasp strike against Leeds during the 2006/07 campaign.




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Name: Stefan Bailey
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 10/10/87
Previous Clubs: n/a
Position: Midfielder

Stefan Bailey signed a scholarship with QPR in July 2004, and got his professional contract midway through the 2005/2006 season. Stefan Bailey shone in the R's 2-1 away win over Southampton and since has made 13 appearances for the R's, however one performance he will want to forget is when he was sent off against Luton in the FA Cup 3rd round last season.




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Name: Pat Kanyuka
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 19/07/87
Previous Clubs: Leyton Orient

Position: Defender Pat Kanyuka arrived at Loftus Road after being released by fellow Londoners Leyton Orient, his best performance for QPR was against Southampton in a performance which gaffer John Gregory describe as '




Name: Hogan Ephraim
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 31/03/88
Previous Clubs: QPR (loan), Colchester (loan)
Position: Midfielder

On loan from East London team West Ham, Hogan Ephraim was orginally only at Loftus Road for a month however recently the loan deal has now been extended. The 19 year old is a graduate of West Hams academy and signed a loan deal for the R's just before the 2007/2008 season kicked off. Covering the left wing for now, Hogan Ephraim promises to be a talent youngster




Name: Sampsa Timoska
Nationality: Finnish
Date Of Birth: 12/02/79
Previous Clubs: MyPa

Position: Defender

QPR completed the free signing of Sampsa Timoska in January 2007. Sampsa Timoska is a Finnish International and has become a key player for the R's, producing some outstanding performances in the 2006/2007 championship season. A good half season in his debut to English football ended in heartache when he was sent off for a second bookable offence on the last day of the season in the 1-1 draw at home against Stoke City




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Name: Zeshan Rehman
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 14/10/83
Previous Clubs: Fulham, Brighton (loan), Brighton, Norwich City (loan)
Position: Defender

Zeshan Rehman signed from Fulham for an undisclosed fee in August 2006, making his debut against Southend. Zesh Rehman hasnt won over many R's fans and is sometimes boo'ed for no reason, but despite all the heat he still wears his QPR shirt with pride and continues to show 100% work rate.




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Name: Nick Ward
Nationality: Australian
Date Of Birth: 24/03/85
Previous Clubs: Brighton (loan), Perth Glory
Position: Midfielder

The aussie midfielder Nick Ward joined QPR in the summer of 2006 scoring on his debut against Southend, despite a good performance he had yet to live up to expectations and was sent on loan to Brighton. Nick Ward now has a regular spot on the bench and is waiting for his chance to prove why he desserves to be a regular starter.




Name: Marc Nygaard
Nationality: Danish
Date Of Birth: 01/09/76
Previous Clubs: Brescia
Position: Striker

Marc Nygaard has recently penned a one year contract with QPR, everyone remembers his performance and cracking goals last season against Leicester away. With a big fanbase in Denmark, many travel to London to see him play.




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Name: Ray Jones (in memory)
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 28/08/88 (1988 - 2007)
Previous Clubs: QPR Academy
Position: Striker

Ray Jones was one of QPR's talented prospects who was destined for incredible things. Unfortunately Ray Jones passed away a few days before his birthday in a car accident. He is gone, but not forgotten, earlier this season the club gave a good send off to Ray in the home fixture against Southampton.




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Name: Mikele Leigertwood
Nationality: English
Date Of Birth: 12/11/82
Previous Clubs: Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, Wimbledon, Leyton Orient (loan)
Position: Midfielder
Recently signing for the R's, Mikele Leigertwood made his QPR debut against Southampton. Transferring from Sheffield United for £900,000, Mikele hopes to make a huge impact at Loftus Road.