Who Is The Owner Of Qpr

So, there I was, a few weeks back, down the local pub, pint in hand, watching QPR on the telly. The bloke next to me, clearly a lifelong fan, was ranting about the state of the team. "If only we had a proper owner," he grumbled, "someone who actually cared about the club, you know?" I nodded, sipped my pint, and thought to myself, "Well, who does own QPR then?"

Now, I'm not one to pry into other people's business, but when it comes to football clubs, I'm all ears. So, I did a bit of digging, and here's what I found out about the current owner of QPR, Tony Fernandes.

From AirAsia to Loftus Road

You might know Tony Fernandes from his airline, AirAsia. He's the guy who turned budget flying into a thing, making air travel affordable for everyone. But did you know he's also the man behind the throne at QPR?

Fernandes took over QPR in 2011, a time when the club was, well, let's just say it wasn't in its finest hour. He promised to bring the 'buzz' back to the club, and boy, did he deliver. He even changed the club's motto to 'QPR - We Are Building A Dream', which, I've got to say, is pretty catchy.

Why QPR, Tony?

You might be wondering why a successful businessman like Fernandes would want to take on the challenge of owning a football club. Well, it turns out, he's a lifelong QPR fan. He grew up watching the club play, and when the opportunity came up to buy it, he jumped at the chance. Now, isn't that a nice change from the usual billionaire buying a club for a bit of fun?

But it hasn't all been plain sailing. Fernandes has had his fair share of critics, with some fans accusing him of not investing enough in the team. But let's not forget, running a football club isn't cheap, and Fernandes has had to navigate some tough financial waters. He's even had to sell some of the club's best players to keep it afloat.

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What's Next for QPR?

So, where does that leave QPR now? Well, Fernandes has said he's in it for the long haul. He wants to see the club back in the Premier League, and he's not afraid to put his money where his mouth is. He's invested in the club's academy, he's backed the manager, and he's even started a QPR TV channel to engage with fans.

But it's not all about the football for Fernandes. He's also been involved in community projects, using the club's platform to do some good in the local area. He's even set up a QPR in the Community Trust, which uses the power of football to inspire and engage young people.

So, there you have it. That's the story of Tony Fernandes, the man behind the throne at QPR. He's not your typical football club owner, that's for sure. He's a fan, he's a businessman, and he's got big plans for the club. Whether he'll achieve them or not, only time will tell. But one thing's for sure, it's never boring when Fernandes is at the helm.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to get back to that pub. I've got a feeling the bloke next to me is about to start ranting again, and this time, I've got some interesting stuff to tell him.