Queens Park Rangers (QPR) are actively seeking a replacement for their former manager, Gareth Ainsworth, after a disappointing 2-1 loss to Leicester City in the Championship left the team in a challenging 23rd position, just ahead of Sheffield Wednesday. Ainsworth was relieved of his managerial duties following the match, prompting the club to search for a new leader to bring about positive change.
Neil Warnock is currently considered the frontrunner for the position of QPR’s new manager, but former Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi is also being considered. A recent update from The Telegraph’s John Percy has added another contender to the mix, with Nathan Jones expressing his interest in the QPR manager role. Despite Warnock’s apparent status as the leading candidate, Jones has thrown his hat into the ring, creating another option for the position.
While Nathan Jones had a challenging tenure at Southampton in the Premier League, his previous success with Luton Town, where he guided the team into the Championship on a limited budget, makes him an intriguing choice. If QPR can secure the version of Jones who excelled at Luton Town, he could prove to be a brilliant appointment. However, it seems that QPR may be leaning towards Neil Warnock, a seasoned manager known for his ability to rescue struggling teams and ensure their safety.
| QPR’s last 10 managers | Year |
|---|---|
| Gareth Ainsworth | 2023 |
| Neil Critchley | 2022-2023 |
| Michael Beale | 2022 |
| Mark Warburton | 2019-2022 |
| Steve McClaren | 2018-2019 |
| Ian Holloway | 2016-2018 |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 2015-2016 |
| Chris Ramsey | 2015 |
| Harry Redknapp | 2012-2015 |
| Mark Hughes | 2012 |
QPR currently faces a six-point gap from safety in the Championship table, and Warnock is seen as a safer choice for immediate impact, even though he is older, compared to Lamouchi and Jones, who may represent longer-term options.