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Sunday, November 19, 2006

Puskas Trained at Loftus Road!

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Things you learn: In 1953, Puskas Trained at Loftus Road Before Hungary's 6-3 Win at Wembley. Obviously being at Loftus Road inspired him!
From Puskas autobiography excerpted in Today's Observer
"...On England 3 -6 Hungary in 1953
We were a bit surprised we weren't allowed to train at least once on the Wembley pitch we heard so much about. We went on to the pitch with our shoes on and it seemed very soft and springy. We were allowed to train at QPR's ground, which felt as if it was in the countryside...."
Observer

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