West London Challenge Cup Semi-Final Team: Peters, Saunders, Worden, Spurr, Ridout, McKenzie, Druitt, Stroud, Morris, McDonald’s
In 1890, and not to be confused with the West London Observer Cup that was underway around the same time, eight teams were competing in the West London Challenge Cup.
On 6th December, Rangers were set to face St. Johns Hammersmith in round one at Brondesbury.
However, because of a weakened team, the Hammersmith side withdrew from the tie and the match was played as a friendly instead.
Rangers were then scheduled to take on Hanwell in February in the semi-final at Barn Elms.
But for some reason Hanwell didn’t show up and QPR claimed the match. Later, Rangers decided to play the tie, and ‘so to get a satisfactory result.’ him. Mr Wastie, the selected referee, failed to turn up.’
This brief summary also appeared in the same newspaper: ‘The game proved to be a very rough one, as the Hanwell team were a lot heavier and used their weight too frequently to be pleasant! And the Queen’s are now, to use a strange word, a lot of crocks!
Amongst the winners, Druett and Stroud showed good form up forward, their combined play being splendid.
Spurr was the pick of the halves, and McKenzie showed some fine form up to the last quarter when he was lamed.
Once more Saunders gave evidence of his talent at back, his tackling and good clean kicking being first class.
Peters in goal was safe as a house, the two goals that were scored against the Queen’s being impossible to save.
I regret to hear that Morris will probably not play again this season. If such should be the case, it will affect the Queen’s chances of winning either of the cups they are now playing for.’
Unfortunately, for some reason the final never took place.
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