Les will not take the Mick
QPR director of football Les Ferdinand last night insisted he won’t stand in Michael Beale’s way if the former Ibrox coach is serious about a return to Rangers.
Steven Gerrard’s one-time No.2 has been installed as the clear favourite to replace Gio van Bronckhorst, who was finally sacked yesterday.
Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche and Kevin Muscat – Celtic chief Ange Postecoglou’s successor at Japanese champions Yokohama – have also been tipped as serious contenders.
But it is understood Beale is leading the race and is interested in replacing the Dutchman.
Ferdinand said: “I haven’t spoken to Michael or Rangers about this.
“But I expected Michael’s name would be mentioned for the role at Rangers because he did such a good job while he was up there working with Steven.
“I don’t want to have to fight to keep anyone at QPR. I want people who want to be here.
“If they want to be somewhere else, that’s what they’re going to do.”