New signing Magri.

[Martinmalta]

QPR have signed before transfer deadline in August this kid Magri from Portsmouth. I have been told that Magri is of a Maltese origin as his grandfather was a Maltese. That reminded me how actually I became a Rangers supporter. It was back to the sixtees when I barely started my teenage years, when my uncle explained to me that a lot of Maltese young men serving with the British forces, use to go to Loftus Road to support QPR. The reason was a Maltese player named Joe Cini. He was very popular in Malta in those days and QPR wanted to keep him for good, but he was homesick and returned home after one season. The then manager Alec Stock (subject to correction) came to the island and tried to persuade him to continue his career in England, without success. That's how I actually became a fervent QPR supporter.
I am sure some over fifty supporters remember Joe Cini very well and I will be glad to read some posting on this subject.

[Fraggy]

I spent 2 wonderful weeks in Malta back in the early 90s; loved it!

Is Popeyes village still knocking about?

[QPRDave]

Heard of Man cini but not Joe!!!!

[Martinmalta]

I spent 2 wonderful weeks in Malta back in the early 90s; loved it!

Is Popeyes village still knocking about?

Still there of course. It was left there after the making of the film Popeye. It became a tourst attraction!

[hammer]

Related to boxer Charlie i wonder ??

[Martinmalta]

Heard of Man cini but not Joe!!!!

It was Joe (or Joseph?) Cini for sure. He was Footballer of the year in Malta in his prime. He also played for Malta against England in 1969 or 70, not sure....and he nearly scored but Gordon Banks saved his shot when one on one. England won the game 1-0 in the old sandy Empire Stadium.

[brightonr]

Related to boxer Charlie i wonder ??

Champagne Charlie was indeed of Maltese descent.

[brightonr]

Related to boxer Charlie i wonder ??

Champagne Charlie was indeed of Maltese descent.

[supahoopsaaa]

It was Joe (or Joseph?) Cini for sure. He was Footballer of the year in Malta in his prime. He also played for Malta against England in 1969 or 70, not sure....and he nearly scored but Gordon Banks saved his shot when one on one. England won the game 1-0 in the old sandy Empire Stadium.

QprDave- Straight over his head.. You are the WATRBS official Malteaser

[QPRDave]

QprDave- Straight over his head.. You are the WATRBS official Malteaser

Very good supa!!!

[maverick69]

My Dad owns a diving school in Malta!

You'll know him if you met him.... East Acton born and bred...... Rangers mad...... and a belly like he's swallowed a beach ball!

[Shrine]

I actually bought Magri for QPR in football manager 2012 and he become england's 1st choice centre back
according to that game he is utter class

[qpr]

I love hearing storys like this, just makes me smile (gay)

[coneysboots]

The wife's dad was Maltese. Love the place.

[Shania]

Makes me wonder how far Magri is from starting a match for us. Was he outstanding in the defence when he played for Portsmouth last year?