A furious QPR fan is accusing the club of stealing his idea for next season’s away kit.
Richard Deeney, who runs a menswear company, believes Rangers’ proposed red and black shirt is based on a mock-up he put together earlier this year.
Deeney set up a Facebook group to urge fans to back his proposed design, which he and others ‘tweeted’ to chairman Tony Fernandes as well as club staff.
QPR recently invited fans to choose from a number of possible away shirts in a poll on their official website.
The so-called Dennis the Menace look has been worn by the R’s in previous seasons and remains hugely popular, so is certain to be chosen.
And Deeney is convinced the design [pictured above] is based on his.
“I’m not looking to cause trouble. I’m a lifelong Rangers fan and it’s not really about the financial aspect,” he said.
“I’d just like the club to be courteous and honourable enough to admit the designs were based on ours.
“Sure, one or two things have been changed. But the basic ‘Dennis the Menace’ design is clearly based on our mock-up.
“We wanted a sharp, modern-looking kit, with clean lines, a slight retro feel, smarter collar etc, so we thought we would design our own kit.
“Tony Fernandes says he reads all tweets and I find it hard to believe he nor anyone at the club saw what we sent.
“There were several tweets sent and Facebook postings on fan and club pages from very early in the year to the club and Tony Fernandes.
“The club say no-one there saw the designs we suggested and I just don’t buy that. It’s too much of a coincidence.”
QPR insist their design is in no way based on Deeney’s and that the club were unaware of his suggestions.
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Can't believe this bloke is demanding money from the club! And he calls himself a fan! Despicable.
and very very finally. What I heard and can read its about a fan trying to design something for the club and just wanted some dues and to acknowledge seeing the design.. (and that was not for money!)
agarfunkel - why do you presume I'm after something? Or involved? I just like the campaign and the designs and backed. People should never presume when not really know the facts. Thats my last word on all.
Jesus. Hayden. Firstly you talk some rubbish. You seem think you know alot about someone and also about this campaign? When you haven't got a clue! For starters why would someone clearly state "it’s not really about the financial aspect,” more likely so they wouldn't have to keep going forums restating the FACT to fools and then to quote to know every single 'like' is to be about the Dennis The Menace kit coming back? You clearly haven't read all the feedback on the page, where people are saying, "that's nice, but i would change that", would have no collar" etc etc...Feedback about our propose kit! About the design. 1. There is also two strips home and away. which clearly shows its a idea for a new kit 2. Ribbens clearly stated they would like to give it go' to bring a simple wider hoop, slightly retro but modern kit!! Unlike our recent kits 3. For last time, this piece may look like its about the black and red kit its not, its a design question that is in question and the club seeing Ribbens proper design briefs. Please save you pity for yourself. Can't make it any clearer.
What are you after slacks? even if the shirt is nicked from yours (which I don't see) what do you want? you're the one who started the facebook page, aren't you happy the club came out with the shirt you wanted?
Doctor HU...he is clearly asking for money. Read the subtly of his statements. Don't be fooled he wants the money.
Slacks: prove me wrong. Waive you rights to the design publically. Go on, do the right thing.
I didn't call you a toe-rag I said you'd be a toe-rag if you were trying to exploit this for personal gain. Bearing in mind the people who supported you on Facebook were not doing it to try to get the 'look and feel' as you designed it, they were supporting you because they want the black and blue back...don't kid yourself that those 'likes' were based on your design. It is clear you are motivated by money which is a shame. I feel sorry for you and more sorry for the Facebook users you are exploiting.
This is seriously pathetic.
I have just had an idea for a new home shirt for next season! It is white and blue hoops as opposed to blue and white hoops. Please vote in favour of it and perhaps the club will make it happen. Please note I would like some recogniaion if the club design anything remotely near this. What total tool this bloke is!! I have a red and black shirt from 1983. As if our club hasnt got enough on its plate at the moment.
Some of the comments here say that any Rs fans would design something similar. Would you? Really? Would the collars be flapped/ round/ v-neck/ buttoned? Would the sleeves be hooped/ solid colour/ striped? And how thick would the overall hoops be? There are many permutations to the finished design of a football kit and to me these two look remarkably similar. Given a blank piece of paper and a set of colouring pens I doubt, by the nature of the comments I’ve read, many of you would get further than removing the lids and sniffing the felty nibs!
Really can’t believe the grief being dished out to this guy. He’s not moaning but simply asking for some recognition from the club. It’s more than likely down to his initiative that we’ll be seeing the Rs back in the beloved red ‘n’ black hoops next season. Well done mate!