News in brief: QPR academy update, Hanwell signing, Hollman called up
QPR say the development of a new full-sized outdoor 3G pitch at the club’s training base in Heston, with floodlights and an indoor 9v9 pitch, is nearing completion.
Building for the future of @QPRAcademy 🏗️
The development of a new full-sized outdoor 3G pitch with floodlights and an indoor 9v9 pitch is nearing completion, enhancing year-round training opportunities for our academy programmes. ⚽️
Investing in homegrown talent and building a sustainable future. 💙🤍
— QPR FC (@QPR) October 29, 2026
Chelsea midfield great Claude Makelele will return to Stamford Bridge for the Chelsea Legends v Tottenham Legends match on Saturday 27 March. Cesar Azpilicueta has already been named in the Chelsea squad, and all proceeds go to the Chelsea FC Foundation.
Middlesex spinner Luke Hollman has been called up by England for the Hong Kong Sixes this weekend. The side is selected by the Professional Cricketers’ Association, and England are chasing a sixth title and their first since 2008.
Hanwell Town have signed Jordan Esprit to a contract that keeps him at the club until the end of the 2027-28 season.
Brentford will hold a Remembrance event at the club’s Remembrance plaque from 11am on Saturday, before the home game against Nottingham Forest.
QPR Women have signed Wiktoria Fronc. The club also announced the signing of Chelsea Ferguson on Wednesday, and she made her debut that evening as a half-time substitute in a 2-0 win against London Bees.
