Another one bites the dust

Queens Park Rangers today sacked manager Mark Hughes after 10 months in charge, following 12 games without a win in the Premier League.

Dismissed | Mark Hughes tears into his players during the 3-1 defeat to Southampton, but was relieved of his duties earlier today. (Image | MSN)

Amid supporters’ fury, rumours the Welshman had lost the dressing room and speculation that former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp was waiting in the wings, owner Tony Fernandes finally stopped backing his man.

There was nothing surprising about the announcement. Fans had been teased on Monday when it was widely quoted in the media that Hughes had been fired, yet the reports turned out to be incorrect.

After promotion comes reality

QPR owner Flavio Briatore still remains a hate figure amongst the discontented fan base.

There haven’t even been wallet-bursting transfers to lift the malaise over Shepherds Bush, yet this hasn’t stopped the typical lazy media coverage – Craig Mackail-Smith for instance had better decide where he is going before he is actually linked to every Premier League club in the bottom half of the table – which has naturally resulted in no concrete information whatsoever. The rumours have been enjoyable, however, particularly those prophesising the imminent arrival of Premier League stalwarts Robbie Keane and Jermaine Jenas, who may look average in their respective Tottenham Hotspur shirts, but would surely be a cut above Rangers currently paltry array of talent.