12 Years Ago Today: Hughes sacked as #QPR boss...#Redknapp

[Markqpr]

12 Years ago today: QPR have terminated the contract of manager Mark Hughes following the club's disastrous start to the Premier League season.

The west London side are without a win after their opening 12 games of the campaign and were left rooted to the bottom of the division following their 3-1 home defeat against Saints last Saturday.

Former Southampton manager Harry Redknapp is favourite to take over at Loftus Road, but Mark Bowen & Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the R's trip to Manchester United tomorrow.


QPR Official Site

10:45 23rd November 2012

by @officialqpr

Hughes contract terminated with immediate effect

QUEENS Park Rangers Football Club has today (Friday) terminated the contract of manager Mark Hughes with immediate effect.

This decision has been taken after careful consideration by the Board of Directors, following numerous meetings over the last few days.

The Board of Directors wish to thank Mark for his commitment, hard work and dedication in his ten months in charge.

Mark has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the Board of Directors with very little choice but to make a change.

The Board will now be working actively to put a new managerial structure in place as soon as possible.

Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the R's trip to Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

The club will be making a further announcement in due course.



[Next Day: Harry Redknapp IN]

QPR OFFICIAL SITE

EXCLUSIVE: REDKNAPP APPOINTED

PUBLISHED
10:54 24th November 2012
by @officialqpr
Harry pens two-and-a-half year deal ...

I can’t wait to get to work and get the results necessary to kick-start our season"
Harry Redknapp

QUEENS Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Harry Redknapp as the club’s new manager.

The 65 year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year contract at Loftus Road and will watch his new team from the stands when the R’s take on Manchester United at Old Trafford this afternoon.

Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk,Redknapp said: “I’m delighted to be back in the managerial hot-seat at QPR.

“When I spoke to the Shareholders and they told me about their plans I knew this was too good an opportunity to turn down.

“There’s no doubt there’s a lot of ability in the squad, but for one reason or another things haven’t gone as well as everyone expected since the start of the season.

“I can’t wait to get to work and get the results necessary to kick-start our season.”

Redknapp’s arrival in W12 represents a significant coup for the club.

Widely-regarded as one of the best English managers in the business, Redknapp’s track record at the highest level speaks for itself.

After guiding Portsmouth to an FA Cup Final victory in 2007/08, he enjoyed arguably his finest hour in management at Tottenham Hotspur, where he led them into the Champions League for the first time in their history at the end of the 2009/10 season.

He was also named Premier League Manager of the Year at the end of that campaign.

Speaking on behalf of the QPR Shareholders, QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes, said: “Harry was our number one target, the unanimous choice of the Board and we’re delighted we’ve been able to attract him to the club.

“He has a proven track record in the Premier League and has all the characteristics we were looking for to get us out of the current situation we find ourselves in.

“His man-management skills are second to none and we are confident he is the right man to lead us away from the bottom of the table.

“We believe we have a manager with significant experience at the highest level of football, who can come in and immediately help deliver our objectives.”

QPR Shareholder Kamarudin Bin Meranun added: “While we look forward with Harry we would also like to place on the record our appreciation to Mark.

“Though results have not been good this season, Mark has moved the club forwards in terms of infrastructure and advancing QPR as a Premier League club. For that, we want to thank him.

“He was a consummate professional and it was a difficult decision to make as we had all grown to respect him. We all wish him and his family well for the future.”

A further announcement regarding Redknapp’s backroom team will be made in due course.
QPR



Post by Macmoish on Nov 23, 2012 at 6:23am
Last Look at the Club Staff Directory

STAFF DIRECTORY & CONTACTS

PUBLISHED

14:30 05 July 2012


Contacts

QPR FC / QPR Holdings Ltd Chairman - Tony Fernandes

QPR Holdings Ltd Vice-Chairman - Amit Bhatia

Board members - Tony Fernandes, Amit Bhatia, Kamarudin Bin Meranun

CEO - Philip Beard

Technical Director - Mike Rigg

Finance Director - Rebecca Caplehorn


First Team Staff

Manager - Mark Hughes

Assistant Manager - Mark Bowen

First Team Coach - Eddie Niedzwiecki

Goalkeeping Coaches - Kevin Hitchcock, David Rouse

Head of Performance - Damian Roden

Head of Coaching and Coach Education - Glyn Hodges

Head of Fitness - Carl Serrant

Head Coach of Elite Development - Marc Bircham

Head Physio - Nigel Cox

Assistant Physio - Sangi Patel

Kit Man - Gary Doyle


Academy

Head of Academy and Football Operations - Shaun Hallett

Professional Development Coach - Steve Gallen

Head of Youth Recruitment - Terry O'Sullivan: [e-mail]

Head of Education and Welfare - David Baker [e-mail]


Scouting

Chief Scouts - Stuart Webber, Hans Gillhaus, Steve Hitchen

Scouting Coordinator - Kevin Cruickshank


Box Office

Box Office Manager - Jenny Elliott: [e-mail]


Press

Head of Media & Communications - Ian Taylor: [e-mail]

Press & Media Manager - Paul Morrissey: [e-mail] / 020 8897 5419

Press & Publications Officer - Matt Webb: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2539

Multi-Media Officer - Adam Hulme: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2526

*To request press accreditation, please apply using The Football League's 'Football DataCo' service - www.football-dataco.com - no later than 48 hours prior to kick-off.

We cannot accept any accreditation requests outside this system. Please contact Matt Webb (see above) if you have any further questions.

*If you have feedback regarding the website, please email [e-mail]

*For QPR Player / Perform Group enquiries, please e-mail [e-mail].


Operations

Operations Manager - Jenny Winstanley: [e-mail]


Marketing

Marketing Director - Becky Grote: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2514


Superstore

Retail & Merchandise Manager - Francis Atkinson: [e-mail] / 020 8749 6862


Commercial

Commercial Director - Euan Inglis: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2586

Events & Hospitality Manager - Julie Newman: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2588

General Enquiries: 020 8740 2560


Investor Relations

Investor Relations - Laressa Kelly: [e-mail]


QPR in the Community Trust

Chief Executive Officer - Andy Evans: [e-mail]

Community Trust Manager - Martino Chevannes: [e-mail]

Football Development Officer Hammersmith & Fulham - Daniel Edwards: [e-mail]

Football Development Officer Brent - Dave Robinson: [e-mail]


Disabled Supporters

Disabled Liaison Officer - Jade Strong: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2502

www.qpr.co.uk/club/staff-directory-and-contacts/

[robbie]

just saw on QPR face book page hughes gone!!

[magyarangol29]

Get in!

[Macmoish]

QPR Official Site

10:45 23rd November 2012

by @officialqpr

Hughes contract terminated with immediate effect

QUEENS Park Rangers Football Club has today (Friday) terminated the contract of manager Mark Hughes with immediate effect.

This decision has been taken after careful consideration by the Board of Directors, following numerous meetings over the last few days.

The Board of Directors wish to thank Mark for his commitment, hard work and dedication in his ten months in charge.

Mark has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the Board of Directors with very little choice but to make a change.

The Board will now be working actively to put a new managerial structure in place as soon as possible.

Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the R's trip to Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

The club will be making a further announcement in due course.



[Next Day: Harry Redknapp IN]
qprreport.proboards.com/thread/40442/years-today-redknapp-appointed-manager

Previously

Official Site

EXCLUSIVE: HUGHES APPOINTED
Posted on: Tue 10 Jan 2012

Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Mark Hughes as the Club's new Manager.

The 48 year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Loftus Road and will take charge of First Team training this afternoon.

Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Hughes said: "It's a great feeling to be back in football and to be the Manager of QPR.

"I'm fully aware of the challenge in the short and long term and I am genuinely excited about the ambition of the owners.
"Nobody can doubt the history of this great Football Club and the passion of its fantastically loyal supporters.

"Now the immediate priority is to consolidate our place in the Barclays Premier League, but beyond that, the future is very bright and fills me with great enthusiasm."

QPR Chairman, Tony Fernandes, said: "Mark has a proven track record in the Premier League, bringing a wealth of experience at both Club and international level.

"He has a great passion to achieve as a Manager and has already been hugely successful in his career.

"His ambitions match those of the Board and we are delighted to have him at the helm."

QPR Vice Chairman, Amit Bhatia, added: "Mark has a great managerial pedigree and has proven over the years to be a very astute Manager.

"I am looking forward to working with him to bring success to the Club."

QPR CEO, Philip Beard, said: "Having spoken at length with Mark, I know he is brimming with enthusiasm and anticipation about the challenge of taking QPR forward and I believe he is the perfect choice to deliver the success we all desire."

Vastly-experienced, Hughes has built a reputation as one of Britain's most admired Managers, with success at both Club and international level.

He has a proven track record in the transfer market, recruiting the likes of Vincent Kompany, Nigel de Jong, Moussa Dembele and Christopher Samba to the Premier League.

In his five years in charge of Wales, Hughes turned around the fortunes of the national side, before being appointed Blackburn Rovers boss in September 2004.

He guided Rovers to seventh place in the 2007/08 Premier League campaign, before moving to Manchester City at the start of the following season.

City, with the riches of the Abu Dhabi United investment group, would go on to finish tenth in Hughes' first season in charge, as well as reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup.

His spell in Manchester ended in December 2009, however, when he was controversially replaced by Roberto Mancini despite City sitting pretty in sixth place in the top-flight.

Fulham was his next port of call, where he exceeded all expectations with an eighth place finish and Europa League qualification through the Fair Play League.

Hughes - who has only finished outside the top half of the top-flight once in his managerial career - will be joined at the Club by Assistant Manager Mark Bowen, First Team Coach Eddie Niedzwiecki and Goalkeeping Coach Kevin Hitchcock.

The Club will be making no further comment.

*Mark Hughes will be officially unveiled as the Club's new Manager at a Press Conference on Wednesday.

www.qpr.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10373~2571588,00.html





QPR OFFICIAL SITE - January 2012 - WARNOCK AXED

QPR PART COMPANY WITH WARNOCK
Posted on: Sun 08 Jan 2012

Queens Park Rangers Football Club has today (Sunday 8th January 2012) parted company with Manager Neil Warnock.

Warnock joined the Club in March 2010, overseeing 84 matches in charge, winning 33, drawing 27 and losing 24.

Last season, he successfully guided the Club back to the Premier League for the first time in 15 years.

The Board's commitment to retaining our Premier League status ultimately led to this decision.

QPR Assistant Manager Mick Jones and First Team Coach Keith Curle have also left the Club.

QPR Chairman, Tony Fernandes, said: "This decision has been made in the best interests of the Club and I can assure everyone that this is not a decision that was made lightly.

"Sadly, our recent run of poor form has seen us slip alarmingly down the table and the Board felt it was the right time to make a change.

"Neil has acted with honesty, professionalism and integrity throughout his time at the Club, and I would personally like to thank him for his significant contribution to QPR over the last 22 months.

"I genuinely wish him all the very best for the future and he will always be welcome back at Loftus Road."

QPR Vice-Chairman, Amit Bhatia, added: "It is with a very heavy heart that we make this announcement.

"I played a key role in bringing Neil to Loftus Road and consider him to be a close personal friend and a great professional.

"I would like to place on the record my thanks to him for transforming us from a Championship Club to a Premier League Club.

"As a Club we have gained enormously from Neil's wisdom, experience and leadership. He has always performed his managerial duties to the very highest of standards.

"I wish Neil every success going forward and he will always be welcome at QPR.

"I now look forward to the future and the rest of the season as we work towards stabilising our position in the Premier League."

Neil Warnock said: "Obviously I'm very disappointed, but having achieved so much, I leave the Club with a great sense of pride.

"I have enjoyed my time here more than anywhere else and the QPR fans have been brilliant with me - they deserve success.

"My biggest regret is that the takeover didn't happen earlier, because that would have given me the opportunity to bring in the targets I'd pinpointed all last summer and probably given us a better chance to succeed in the Premier League."

He added: "The board at QPR are hugely ambitious and I wish them every success for the future.

"I've been involved in the game a long time and I will be spending the immediate future with my family and friends before deciding my next career move."

The Club will now begin its search for a new Manager and will make a further announcement in due course.

Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=28762&page=1#ixzz1iwW50jnL

November 24, 2012




QPR Official Site - March1, 2010

EXCLUSIVE: WARNOCK CONFIRMED
- Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Warnock as First Team Manager with immediate effect.- Warnock has today signed a three-and-a-half-year contract at Loftus Road after a compensation agreement was reached with his former club, Crystal Palace FC.
- Warnock, who guided Sheffield United to the Premier League in 2006, said: "I am delighted to be joining a club with the history that QPR has.
- "As a manager, Loftus Road is always a place I loved because of the fantastic atmosphere there.
- "Looking from afar I believe this is the perfect time for me to come in, with the new structure and chairman in place.
- "Together we can give the club the stability that it needs.
- "I am really looking forward to the challenge that's in front of me."
- QPR Chairman Ishan Saksena said: "Neil was always our number one target and so we are delighted to announce him as our manager.
- "He has great experience in English football and a phenomenal track record. I believe he is the right man to help QPR achieve its ambitions.
- "Neil will be given the full support of the Board, and I know our fans will give him their full backing as well."
- Caretaker manager Mick Harford and his assistant Tony Coton have stepped down from their respective roles.
- Harford said: "I was more than happy to help the club out when they asked me, and I did the best I could during my time in caretaker charge.
- "The club needs an experienced manager in order to move forward, and I wish Neil every success.
- "He has joined a fantastic football club with brilliant supporters, and I sincerely hope he does well.
- "The club is in good hands now with the new structure, Ishan Saksena and Gianni Paladini, and I believe QPR has a very bright future." QPR

[Macmoish]

It's what I wanted...But you always have to feel sorry about any manager axed...

So much for "Stability" and various 'comments" " "Don't worry. I'm calm and want to build stability which is what most fans want. There are many out there who are clueless." TF

[magyarangol29]

Step forward Mr Redknapp

SACKED! QPR finally fire Hughes as Redknapp is handed reins (but not until after trip to United)

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2237190/Mark-Hughes-sacked-QPR-Harry-Redknapp-manager-match-Manchester-United.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of QPR - and Harry Redknapp has been appointed as his replacement.

Hughes's assistant manager Mark Bowen will take Rangers, winless and rock-bottom of the Barclays Premier League, to Old Trafford tomorrow with former Tottenham boss Redknapp in the stands.

Redknapp will take formal charge of the team on Sunday

[Lonegunmen]

Any one up for an upset win at Manure or just another thrashing?

[Macmoish]

I think players will up their game a little because aware their next manager might be watching. But I always thought we'd up our game for Man Ut. (But still lose)

[Sabas]

We're 2nd in the sack race. Not bad I guess.

Just shows Fernandes is a slippery character.

[cpr]

Nice of them to wait until I'd told them it was time to do it. ;D

[Macmoish]

Last Look at the Club Staff Directory

STAFF DIRECTORY & CONTACTS

PUBLISHED

14:30 05 July 2012

By @officialqpr

Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club
Loftus Road Stadium
South Africa Road
London
W12 7PJ

General Contacts

Main switchboard - 020 8743 0262

QPR Direct Mail Order - 0870 240 4547

Ticket Office - 08444 777 007


Contacts

QPR FC / QPR Holdings Ltd Chairman - Tony Fernandes

QPR Holdings Ltd Vice-Chairman - Amit Bhatia

Board members - Tony Fernandes, Amit Bhatia, Kamarudin Bin Meranun

CEO - Philip Beard

Technical Director - Mike Rigg

Finance Director - Rebecca Caplehorn


First Team Staff

Manager - Mark Hughes

Assistant Manager - Mark Bowen

First Team Coach - Eddie Niedzwiecki

Goalkeeping Coaches - Kevin Hitchcock, David Rouse

Head of Performance - Damian Roden

Head of Coaching and Coach Education - Glyn Hodges

Head of Fitness - Carl Serrant

Head Coach of Elite Development - Marc Bircham

Head Physio - Nigel Cox

Assistant Physio - Sangi Patel

Kit Man - Gary Doyle


Academy

Head of Academy and Football Operations - Shaun Hallett

Professional Development Coach - Steve Gallen

Head of Youth Recruitment - Terry O'Sullivan: [e-mail]

Head of Education and Welfare - David Baker [e-mail]


Scouting

Chief Scouts - Stuart Webber, Hans Gillhaus, Steve Hitchen

Scouting Coordinator - Kevin Cruickshank


Box Office

Box Office Manager - Jenny Elliott: [e-mail]


Press

Head of Media & Communications - Ian Taylor: [e-mail]

Press & Media Manager - Paul Morrissey: [e-mail] / 020 8897 5419

Press & Publications Officer - Matt Webb: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2539

Multi-Media Officer - Adam Hulme: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2526

*To request press accreditation, please apply using The Football League's 'Football DataCo' service - www.football-dataco.com - no later than 48 hours prior to kick-off.

We cannot accept any accreditation requests outside this system. Please contact Matt Webb (see above) if you have any further questions.

*If you have feedback regarding the website, please email [e-mail]

*For QPR Player / Perform Group enquiries, please e-mail [e-mail].


Operations

Operations Manager - Jenny Winstanley: [e-mail]


Marketing

Marketing Director - Becky Grote: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2514


Superstore

Retail & Merchandise Manager - Francis Atkinson: [e-mail] / 020 8749 6862


Commercial

Commercial Director - Euan Inglis: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2586

Events & Hospitality Manager - Julie Newman: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2588

General Enquiries: 020 8740 2560


Investor Relations

Investor Relations - Laressa Kelly: [e-mail]


QPR in the Community Trust

Chief Executive Officer - Andy Evans: [e-mail]

Community Trust Manager - Martino Chevannes: [e-mail]

Football Development Officer Hammersmith & Fulham - Daniel Edwards: [e-mail]

Football Development Officer Brent - Dave Robinson: [e-mail]


Disabled Supporters

Disabled Liaison Officer - Jade Strong: [e-mail] / 020 8740 2502

www.qpr.co.uk/club/staff-directory-and-contacts/

[Bushman]

Nov 23, 2012 11:15:15 GMT Lonegunmen said:

Any one up for an upset win at Manure or just another thrashing?

Just another thrashing.

[jjqpr]

WE'RE STAYING UP!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Markqpr]

Nov 23, 2012 11:23:58 GMT Bushman said:

Nov 23, 2012 11:15:15 GMT Lonegunmen said:

Any one up for an upset win at Manure or just another thrashing?

Just another thrashing.

Yup, I'm looking forward to another 1-4!

That's the last thrashing I saw there!

[Bushman]

Nov 23, 2012 11:27:09 GMT Markqpr said:

Nov 23, 2012 11:23:58 GMT Bushman said:

Just another thrashing.

Yup, I'm looking forward to another 1-4!

That's the last thrashing I saw there!

As long as it is not the 8-1 I saw the first time I went there.

[cpr]

Nov 23, 2012 11:31:04 GMT Bushman said:

Nov 23, 2012 11:27:09 GMT Markqpr said:

Yup, I'm looking forward to another 1-4!

That's the last thrashing I saw there!

As long as it is not the 8-1 I saw the first time I went there.

I was there for that as well. ;D Never seen us get anything at OT. watched the 4-1 on the telebox.....

[jjqpr]

At least our chances of an upset have gone from 0% to 0.1% now....be positive lads!!!

[eastranger]

I think booting out Hughes on the Friday morning might be quite smart timing actually. Players have done all the training and prep for the Saturday game already (a game which no one expects us to get anything out of), most of the same coaching infrastructure will still be in place on matchday to implement the tactics, then Harry gets to start bright and early on Sunday with a full week ahead of him and a winnable game to work towards (rather than, say, taking over at Loftus Road on Wednesday afternoon this week). That's if Hughes actually had any tactics, which is unlikely given previous performances.

Good luck 'Arry. Still wish we'd got in Solskjaer though!

[qprian]

UUUUUUU RRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

THE Rssss are staying up...The Rsssss are staying Up ......

[scubahoop]

Thank goodness for that. Following the Southampton debacle I was going to boycott any games where Hughes remained in charge. Just bought me ticket for the Villa game Even better, I'm actually looking forward to it. The fight-back begins. Let's turn LR into a fortress!! UUURRRRRSSSSSSSsssssss!

[jjqpr]

Nov 23, 2012 11:37:02 GMT eastranger said:

I think booting out Hughes on the Friday morning might be quite smart timing actually. Players have done all the training and prep for the Saturday game already (a game which no one expects us to get anything out of), most of the same coaching infrastructure will still be in place on matchday to implement the tactics, then Harry gets to start bright and early on Sunday with a full week ahead of him and a winnable game to work towards (rather than, say, taking over at Loftus Road on Wednesday afternoon this week). That's if Hughes actually had any tactics, which is unlikely given previous performances.

Good luck 'Arry. Still wish we'd got in Solskjaer though!

It would be nice to think we interviewed a few people including OGS rather than harry by default, you never know! As for the timing, sort of agree it might be the shock to the system we needed , or we might just crumble but either way the new boss will get some time and as mentioned already their first game wont be manure away...unless we appoint someone very quickly today!!

[cpr]

Redknapp will probably start Monday but may even have a deal a la Rafa...

[Deleted]

Why was he not fired on Monday rather than train with the team before a game tomorrow

[Jon Doeman]

Nov 23, 2012 11:31:04 GMT Bushman said:

Nov 23, 2012 11:27:09 GMT Markqpr said:

Yup, I'm looking forward to another 1-4!

That's the last thrashing I saw there!

As long as it is not the 8-1 I saw the first time I went there.

My first time there tomorrow, and to say I'm absolutely delighted Hughes won't be there, would be an understatement.

[cpr]

Seems like kamarudin Din thingy weilded the axe!

[bobwindle1936]

I would just like to thank MH for all the hard work and effort he put in at QPR.
Only joking,Thank F*** he's gone.
Bring on Harry ;D.

[Budgies Mullett]

Why go with Niedzwiecki and Bowen tomorrow when they are dead men walking? Surely Bircham would be a better choice?

With Arry will we also get Les, Bradley Allen and Clive Allen?

[Sabas]

Captain-gaffer Nelsen?

Surprisingly, I'm bored...

[Bushman]

Nov 23, 2012 11:35:03 GMT cpr said:

Nov 23, 2012 11:31:04 GMT Bushman said:

As long as it is not the 8-1 I saw the first time I went there.

I was there for that as well. ;D Never seen us get anything at OT. watched the 4-1 on the telebox.....

There for that one as well Baz.

[Deleted]

Nov 23, 2012 11:48:40 GMT Jon Doeman said:

Nov 23, 2012 11:31:04 GMT Bushman said:

As long as it is not the 8-1 I saw the first time I went there.

My first time there tomorrow, and to say I'm absolutely delighted Hughes won't be there, would be an understatement.

Jon, are you really going tomorrow