QPR sack manager Jimmy Hasselbaink after less than a year in charge

Football
By Gameyetu | Nov 06, 2016
QPR manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink [PHOTO: COURTESY]

QPR manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has been sacked this evening, the Championship club have confirmed.

A statement on QPR’s official website read: “QPR have parted company with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

“The Dutchman leaves QPR following today’s 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in the Sky Bet Championship.

“Hasselbaink joined QPR in December 2015 and oversaw 47 matches in charge, winning 14, drawing 18 and losing 15.

“The club appreciates Jimmy’s efforts during his time in charge and wishes him all the best for the future.

“Owing to the international break, the First Team squad will return to training on Wednesday. A further update regarding the club’s managerial situation will be made in due course.”

Hasselbaink started his managerial career at Royal Antwerp in Belgium, before moving to Burton Albion, who he got promoted from League 2 into League 1 for the first time ever.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was axed as QPR boss just five minutes after the Nottingham Forest draw.

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