Redknapp named new QPR boss (From Daily Echo)
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Former Saints boss Harry Redknapp named new QPR boss
11:06am Saturday 24th November 2012 in News By Echo Reporter
Former Saints boss Harry Redknapp
FORMER Saints boss Harry Redknapp was today named as the new manager of QPR on a two-and-a-half year deal, the London club announced.
He has replaced the sacked Mark Hughes at Loftus Road.
The Barclays Premier League's bottom side moved fast to replace Hughes, who was only dismissed yesterday morning.
Redknapp, who will be in the stands as Rangers take on Manchester United at Old Trafford this afternoon, told the club's official website: ''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, who left Tottenham at the end of last season, takes over a side four points adrift at the foot of the table and without a win from their first 12 league games.
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.''
A announcement regarding Redknapp's backroom team will be made in due course.
When Redknapp took over at Saints in 2004 they were in a similar position to QPR today.
He was not able to keep Saints in the top flight as the club suffered relegation to the Championship in May 2005.
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Cyber__Fug
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11:24am Sat 24 Nov 12
hulla baloo
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11:26am Sat 24 Nov 12
arthur boutfaith
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11:42am Sat 24 Nov 12
Linesman
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12:00pm Sat 24 Nov 12
SPIKEISLANDTRADER
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12:13pm Sat 24 Nov 12
bet the Ukraine job was just a gamble to far for old arry !
Little Hitler
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12:25pm Sat 24 Nov 12
Lockssmart
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12:37pm Sat 24 Nov 12
mushrooms
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12:42pm Sat 24 Nov 12
You saggy faced b*, we're sending you down!
loosehead
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12:54pm Sat 24 Nov 12
At least we now know Harry won't be coming here & he'll try to use QPR to get back to his beloved ToTTenham?
CHARLIE TAYLOR
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1:15pm Sat 24 Nov 12
Linesman
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1:20pm Sat 24 Nov 12
CHARLIE TAYLOR wrote:Don't worry about that. When the contract needs to be signed, his dog will add a paw-print.
Glad QPR has a manager who can"t read or write! as stated in court !!
Crossley Place Saint
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2:59pm Sat 24 Nov 12
shirley-bill
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3:26am Sun 25 Nov 12
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Sammy2sheds
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5:42am Sun 25 Nov 12
4 0 to saints
Brite Spark says...
11:17am Sat 24 Nov 12