Match Programmes

[brightonr]

Just seen this on the official site.

http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/060714-programme-subscriptions-early-bird-deadline-extended-1714135.aspx?

Personally, I can't remember the last time I bought one, other than for our first game back in the top flight against Bolton 3 years ago.
(Didn't bother reading that in the aftermath )

Interested to know if others are avid purchasers or not.

I think I would pay a small fee for an online or digital version if they were to make it available in that format, but not enough room in the loft for that sort of thing.

[Kirill]

Used to buy them because of the novelty during my rare visits to London but always found little time/urge to read them waiting for the kick off and even less time aftewards, so not bothering anymore.

[Ginger Ninja]

Ive never bought one

[Rangers77]

Haven't brought one since 1981... I have a complete set of home programmes, more or less, from 1973 to 1980. Loads of away ones too. You used to be able to buy back issues in the little kiosk in the Ellerslie which you could access from the Loft. And then bunk into the Ellerslie to watch the second half from a seat.

[lymehoop]

they have held their price for umpteen years now, got to say the programme is excellent value. I generally buy a copy of AKUTR's, but think Dave Thomas made a mistake putting the price up

[QPRDave]

I subscribed to this service the 1st year we got back in the Premier under Sir Neil. What was bizarre for me was that they didn't get delivered till tuesday or later sometimes after the match,
because of the company sending them out,.....yet they were at one point printed in Penzance. Could've dropped one off to me on the way up!!

[3London]

I have every home programme going back to 1966..so i get them now out of habit more than anything else. also part of a match day superstition thing!!!

[BUSHRANGER1982]

Always get a programme.
Never read it at the game, or in the pub afterwards, but on a Sunday Morning with a big mug of tea, couple of slices of toast, feet up on the coffee table. Nice.

[vespa]

i have a collection from 81 to about 95 ,but havnt bothered since then ,even then my old man used to buy them not me .
Used to get AKUTRS regulary but since the internet ive not really bothered with that either. I used to have a ST next to Dave Thomas ,and i know what blood sweat and tears he put into it ,and he`s generally a nice bloke , but i think the whole concept of fanzines have had their day ( but they were invaluable at the time).
on the subject of fanzines anyone remember In The Loft ,Beat about the Bush or ooh I Think its my Groin ( my favorite btw by some fella from Mitcham with a mental sense of humour )

[Hertford Hoop]

Have hundreds of them but don't collect any more, too big and cumbersome while watching

[lymehoop]

i have a collection from 81 to about 95 ,but havnt bothered since then ,even then my old man used to buy them not me .
Used to get AKUTRS regulary but since the internet ive not really bothered with that either. I used to have a ST next to Dave Thomas ,and i know what blood sweat and tears he put into it ,and he`s generally a nice bloke , but i think the whole concept of fanzines have had their day ( but they were invaluable at the time).
on the subject of fanzines anyone remember In The Loft ,Beat about the Bush or ooh I Think its my Groin ( my favorite btw by some fella from Mitcham with a mental sense of humour )

did Pete Docherty have something to do with 'All Quiet on the Western Avenue'?

[Rangers77]

I have every home programme going back to 1966..so i get them now out of habit more than anything else. also part of a match day superstition thing!!!

That superstition worked last time we were in the premiership.....

[vespa]

did Pete Docherty have something to do with 'All Quiet on the Western Avenue'?

Yeah ,he wrote it didnt he ? or at least wrote a sizable amount of it . I`m sure they`d be worth a few quid know .

[Nick]

I got a spare Wembley programme (someone I know works there and she got me another one) and I'm going to keep it in mint condition, hopefully it'll be worth something one day......

[vespa]

I got a spare Wembley programme (someone I know works there and she got me another one) and I'm going to keep it in mint condition, hopefully it'll be worth something one day......

doubt it mate 82 cup final ones change hands for about £5 now