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In the 2005–06 season, QPR struggled to build on the previous years' successes and on 6 February 2006, Holloway was suspended amidst rumours of his departure for Leicester City. He was replaced by a former player; the popular Gary Waddock. The 2005–06 season overall was difficult for QPR both on and off the pitch as financial troubles and boardroom issues combined with a series of poor performances and defeats. However, until the sacking of Ian Holloway, they had been secure in mid-table, it was only a winless run from the end of February to the end of the season, saw QPR drop to 21st.
Off the pitch there was a scandal involving the directors, shareholders and other interested parties which emerged during the 2005–06 season, following allegations of blackmail and threats of violence against the club's chairman Gianni Paladini, who was allegedly held at gunpoint during a match at Loftus Road by hired thugs at the instigation of rival directors.[1] He was later reported to have received threats and was, for a time, wearing a bullet-proof vest.[2] The chairman also launched a strong attack against some critics who he claimed were seeking to destroy the club.[3]
In an unrelated incident youth team footballer Kiyan Prince was murdered on 18 May 2006.[4]
Kit
Le Coq Sportif continued as QPR's kit manufacturers. Telecomunication company Binatone continued as kit sponsors.
Updated to match(es) played on 2 December 2011. Source: RSSSF Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored. (R) Relegated
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
^Bircham was born in Brent, England, but also qualified to represent Canada internationally through his grandfather and made his international debut for Canada in April 1999.
^Santos was born in Marseille, France, but also qualified to represent Cape Verde internationally through his parents and made his international debut for Cape Verde in September 2002.
^Ukah was born in Parma, Italy, but also qualifies to represent Nigeria internationally and would make his international debut for Nigeria in 2011.
^Langley was born in Brent, England, but also qualified to represent Jamaica internationally through his father and made his international debut for Jamaica in 2002.
^Bean was born in Hammersmith and Fulham, England, but also qualifies to represent Jamaica internationally through his parents and would make his international debut for Jamaica in October 2011.
