QPR legend Stan Bowles has died aged 75 with the membership paying tribute by calling him “one of QPR’s greatest players”.
Bowles began his profession as an apprentice at Manchester Metropolis, later becoming a member of Fourth Division Crewe after which Carlisle.
After signing for QPR in 1972, Bowles went on to make 315 league appearances, scoring 97 objectives over seven seasons, and was a part of the staff which completed runners-up to Liverpool within the previous First Division below Dave Sexton in 1975-76.
QPR stated in a membership assertion: “It is with a heavy heart we have learned that QPR icon Stan Bowles sadly passed away this evening (Saturday), aged 75.
“All our ideas are together with his household and buddies at this extremely troublesome time. Might he relaxation in peace.
“The club will be confirming how we will be paying a fitting tribute to Stan in due course.”
Considered one in all England’s high skills in addition to a maverick, Bowles moved to Nottingham Forest below Brian Clough in 1979, however only a 12 months later joined Second Division Leyton Orient.
Regardless of his skills, Bowles gained simply 5 England caps, his solely worldwide purpose coming towards Wales at Ninian Park in 1974.
Bowles wound down his enjoying profession again in west London with Brentford and retired in 1984.
Upon being recognized with Alzheimer’s, Bowles moved again to Manchester to be cared for by his eldest daughter, Andria.
In 2017, QPR hosted a profit match in Bowles’ honour, enjoying towards Bournemouth to assist elevate funds for his persevering with care.