McClaren on the chopping block

– QPR manager Steve McClaren (right) is in danger of being sacked less than a month into the new Championship season after his struggling side were beaten 3-0 by Bristol City on Tuesday.

McClaren’s team are rooted to the bottom of the second-tier table following their fourth successive league defeat.

The former England coach, dubbed the “Wally with the brolly” during his ill-fated spell with the national team, only took over from Ian Holloway in the close-season.

But reports have suggested he is already on the verge of being axed by chairman Amit Bhatia.

A humiliating 7-1 loss at West

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Brom last Saturday triggered a barrage of abuse for McClaren from angry QPR fans and he endured a similar reception at Loftus Road after City ran riot.

“It’s not been a good start. Am I determined to put this right? Yes,” McClaren said.

“I knew this was a tough job and it wouldn’t happen overnight.

“The message to the supporters, is patience.”

Asked if he is the right man for the job, McClaren said: “Yes. Absolutely. I knew the situation when I came in.”

Leeds moved into first place in the Championship even though a 2-2 draw at Swansea ended their 100% start. – AFP