HDU Members Spotlight: Sam Briggs (VIC)

Mark Davis
Aug 1
2 min read

Hey folks! Let's skip down to Glen Iris in the South-East of Melbourne, Victoria for our next HDU Members Spotlight! Let's meet Sam who's been supporting QPR since he was 12 years old!

*Sam (left) with his Dad at Loftus Rd in 2019*

Q: Hey Sam! How are you? So how long have you been a QPR fan?

A: I have been a QPR fan since the 2015/16 season (12 years old). I didn’t follow any other football sides at the time, but Dad went to London for work and his boss took him to a game. We won v Newcastle 2-1 (17 May 2015). QPR weirdly then latched on to me, and I have been following them hard ever since!

Q: What is your most favourite QPR memory to date? A: My first game in 2022 is my favourite, but I have to tell more! I had planned to go on a University trip to Norwich, and the stars somehow aligned that out of every match week, we were playing Norwich away 💙 2nd November 2022. We drew 0-0. I then saw the next two matches (two losses at home). I returned to study the following year, and watched another 3 losses. QPR don’t seem to like having me watch…😅

Another favourite memory was visiting Loftus Road with my Dad in 2019. (See pic above!)

*Ilias Chair of Queens Park Rangers and Sam McCallum of Norwich City during the Sky Bet Championship between Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers at Carrow Road on November 2, 2022 in Norwich, UK.*

Q: Who is your all time favourite QPR Player? And Why?

A: Ilias Chair. After so many lows in recent years, he has always stood by us. I love his faith to the club and the trust us fans have in him.

Q: Who is your all time favourite QPR Manager? And Why?

A: Mark Warburton. There was just something special about him. He had a decent record compared to previous managers and I finally felt hope watching under his leadership.

*Mark Warburton (then manager of QPR) applauds the fans during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers at Bet365 Stadium on August 03, 2019.*

Q: Who is your current favourite QPR Player? And Why?

A: Jimmy Dunne. He just creates moments that no one else does. And the passion! Every goal he scores, every goal he celebrates, you know he loves it! Jimmy! Thank you for re-signing with us!!

Q: Where would you like to see QPR in say, 5 years time (2030-31)? How do QPR reach this achievement? A: We have to have had at least one season in the Premier League by then. It’s been over 10 years since we left. Keep backing our young lads and surround them with experience. Keep blokes like Cook and Frey around this group and we’ll be just right!