Ian Holloway has left his post at QPR

Ian Holloway has left his post as manager at Championship side Queens Park Rangers after 18 months in charge.

The 55-year-old was in his second spell with the R's and guided the club to 16th in the table this season.

According to reports on Wednesday, ex-England manager Steve McClaren, who spent time as a coach at QPR in 2013, has already been earmarked for the job.

"We are hugely grateful to Ian for his incredible efforts during his time with us," said chief executive Lee Hoos.

"He joined us at a critical stage as we looked to reduce the wage bill, bring in younger talent and remain competitive on the pitch.

"That is no easy task and it was down to his desire, love for the club and hard work that he achieved those goals."

Holloway won 26 of his 80 matches after returning to Loftus Road in November 2016, drawing 14 and losing the other 40, and had one year remaining on his contract.

He helped Rangers narrowly avoid relegation last season as they finished the 2016-17 campaign in 18th, two points above the bottom three.

After spending five years with QPR during his playing career, Holloway first took charge of the club in February 2001 and won promotion from the third tier in 2003-04 before leaving in February 2006.

"We are now looking to take the next step as we continue to work through what is a vital period of transition for the club," added Hoos.

McClaren ???

Another one of those British managers that continues to get jobs regardless of how badly he has performed in his previous position. Surprised they didn't go for Pardew.

I hear that it's all about the land and QPR just treading water, while the mega rich owners try to cash in and build a new stadium fit for the Premier League.

Couldn't happen to nicer person how the feck does he keep getting jobs

Tringreen wrote:

I hear that it's all about the land and QPR just treading water, while the mega rich owners try to cash in and build a new stadium fit for the Premier League.

Why shouldn't they?

Yep, keep the headline excuse of football ticking over, while the great land grab continues apace. Coming shortly to a patch of grass near you.

his Lucky he didn’t get sacked last season speaking to a QPR fan & ST holder mate of mine he said ...It’s been absolutely dreadful over there its come as no surprise

Hollowhead for the Arsenal job, Reg?

akagreengull wrote:

Hollowhead for the Arsenal job, Reg?

Please my good man not even in jest

A Vieria Bergkamp combo What’s needed me thinks GG

Hope the Arsenal get the right man Reg, I apologise for the Hollowhead joke - bit below the belt, mate.

Tringy calls it, although it was a particlaulry poorly kept secret it goes to McLaren. A man who gets job after job after jon despite an appaling record.

https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/steve-mcclaren-named-new-qpr-manager/

Hugh Watt wrote:

Tringy calls it, although it was a particlaulry poorly kept secret it goes to McLaren.  A man who gets job after job after jon despite an appaling record.

https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/steve-mcclaren-named-new-qpr-manager/

Doubt he'll get any money. It's all about land/ new stadium etc at QPR these days I believe.

Hugh Watt wrote:

Tringy calls it, although it was a particlaulry poorly kept secret it goes to McLaren.  A man who gets job after job after jon despite an appaling record.

https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/steve-mcclaren-named-new-qpr-manager/

the wally with the brolly is back give him a season and he will be gone to sit on another settlement of his contract.