SKU: 21481013757

Are You Rangers in Disguise? The Ups, Downs - And Ups of Reporting on QPR

Sale price$18.90 Regular price$21.00
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 12 - Jul 17

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Are You Rangers in Disguise? The Ups, Downs - And Ups of Reporting on QPRPublished 2020 Being paid to write about the club you support? Short of actually playing for the team, it surely cant get much better than that for any self respecting football fan. Except what happens when the people who run the club set out to transform it beyond recognition and steer it on a course you cant accept? How do you approach your job then? Can your relationship with the club remain intact, not only on a professional level but also as a

Published 2020

Being paid to write about the club you support?

Short of actually playing for the team, it surely can’t get much better than that for any self-respecting football fan. Except… what happens when the people who run the club set out to transform it beyond recognition and steer it on a course you can’t accept? How do you approach your job then? Can your relationship with the club remain intact, not only on a professional level but also as a supporter?

As sports editor of a local newspaper series in north-west London, Ben Kosky found himself wrestling with those questions when Queens Park Rangers underwent a sweeping makeover – not only during the era of the infamous Four Year Plan, but before and after that as well. Retracing that chaotic period in QPR history,

Ben gives an insight on what it was like to deal with some of the key figures at the time – Ian Holloway, John Gregory, Neil Warnock and Gianni Paladini – as well as outlining his own journey from fervent follower to estranged fan and back again. 

About the Author

Ben Kosky is a freelance sports journalist based in Hertfordshire, working for
(among others) Sky Sports, the BBC and the England & Wales Cricket Board.

YouTube

Take a look at an interview with Tony Incenzo in which Ben Kosky discusses the book.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRywjDFsOMM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0eYUx_LM5bbOWQGhNj84Dl8_xQ2cQrLVKfvMKdvFY1PPdB2mRcpNMy8-4

Listen to Ben also being interviewed on West London Sport by Dan Bennett about the book.

https://youtu.be/EWH0e1VXjZo

Podcast

Listen to Ben being interviewed about the book on the 'Open All R's' podcast. Other platforms available. 

‎QPR Podcast: A trip down memory lane with Ben Kosky on Apple Podcasts

Audio

Listen to Phil Parry interviewing Ben on BBC Radio London, Ben Kosky | Sports Journalist

Programme

The second picture is a feature on Ben's book, taken from the QPR programme 24-11-2020 vs Rotherham. 

 

Follow Ben on Twitter Ben Kosky (@BenKosky1) / Twitter


Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 21481013757

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.1 ★★★★★
Based on 307 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
J
Verified Purchase
JS
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Love this bag
Color: Coffee Brown
This is so versatile and holds so much but still compact and is easy to carry
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
A
Verified Purchase
Ashley
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Love this bag!
Color: Green
I love this backpack! I had a messenger style bag before this one and when I would look for things, other things would fall out because it was one big pouch. This is so much better. I can fit everything I need in it and everything has a place. The zippers are not cheap flimsy ones. They will definitely stand the test of time. The material is awesome and is definitely water resistant. I got caught in the rain and my things were kept nice and dry. The style is so cute too! It’s my favorite color.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
Sandra
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable,
Color: Brown
I love this backpack I thought I’d use it on vacation, thought am or using it everyday! It is so roomy, a couple of the compartments are empty! It’s great if you have any kind of back pain! I did buy a crossbody strap to use as an alternative. Great deal and well made
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2026
I
It’s Me
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 4
Easy to use, multi strap, everyday bag
This bag is super handy and feels very durable. I at first didn’t like the 3 types of straps included on it because it felt like over kill but I don’t mind it after using it regularly. I wish the long strap was thicker, more durable material but it does match the sewn on straps on the bag. The design is a bit bold for my taste but it is different, fun and unique. The canvas texture of the bag makes it easy to use everyday without concerns of excessive wear. It also has a large carrying capacity. I can fit tablet, phone, makeup, snack, large water bottle, wallet and more while still zipping at the top. I would have given 5 ⭐️ if not for the long strap which I don’t feel will last with heavy loading and daily use. And if you switch the strap out it won’t match the sewn on ones so that’s a bummer.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
C
Christa
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 4
3.5 stars, really - not a bad bag
Okay, I like this bag. I will use it and I'm glad I got it. However... First of all, it smelled terrible out of the package. It's like a chemical smell and a rotten smell. That may just be the one I got. I let it air out by hanging it on our hall tree, and it has gotten better. The material is like a thin corduroy almost, which I like better than canvas. I also like how the decorative strap on the bag matches the handle straps. There is plenty of room in this bag, but it's not a bottomless cavern. So you can still find what you are looking for in it. You could use this for a laptop bag or professional bag. I will probably just carry it as a purse with certain outfits. I think the brown color goes with a lot, and the designs all work for fall.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024

recommand products