QPR round-up: So, Hughes was given his marching orders this morning and the QPR board have swiftly got to work on finding a replacement. Reports have claimed that Harry Redknapp is in talks with the club and is the only contender being considered by the Premier League outfit. While the former Tottenham Hotspur boss is not expected to sign up in time to take charge of QPR's match against Manchester United tomorrow, an announcement regarding the 65-year-old is expected on Monday.

More from Savage: "You could argue he should have bought players to go straight Into team who could produce instantly that's what's cost him in my opinion it wasn't a typical mark Hughes team , it was a team to grow into premier league and unless you get stability and time you've had it!! Harry is the man for me now when he took over at spurs they had 4 points and were 4 points from next team QPR are in exactly the same position now!!"

Ex-Blackburn Rovers midfielder Robbie Savage has had his say on Twitter: "I thought Hughes would have had 3 more games as Fernandes kept saying stability is needed but 4 points is not good enough at this stage but What I think has cost Hughes is his signings were supposed to come good quicker , get use to premier league sooner but have failed to Deliver for there manager who put faith in them and paid them very very well."

Gary Lineker accusing QPR of being "impatient". The former Spurs player tweeted: "Same day as [Sir Alex Ferguson] statue is unveiled a former player is fired by QPR. How different history may have been had MUFC been equally impatient?"

You also have to wonder what will happen to Joey Barton. The midfielder is on a season-long loan at Marseille and he has insisted that he would be happy to stay in France. While Hughes was clearly keen on offloading the controversial player, will Redknapp want him back?

There will be a lot of pressure on Redknapp to get QPR firing as soon as he walks through the door. The squad is full of Premier League-worthy players but something is clearly not working. Despite some good performances, the R's are struggling to find the net and prevent from conceding, so Redknapp will have to sort that out as soon as possible.

Redknapp's ability to transform Tottenham from a relegation-fighting side to Champions League contenders is believed to be one of the main reasons that have swayed the QPR board to poach the 65-year-old.

Reports have also claimed that the club have been deliberating over Hughes's position over the last fortnight.

Redknapp update: It is believed that the QPR board are willing to pull out all of the stops to get Redknapp to Loftus Road and it is understood that an announcement regarding Redknapp's appointment will be made on Monday, according to Sky Sports News.

Fernandes's business partner, who is believed to have told Hughes that he no longer has a job at QPR, has left the training ground and was not prepared to speak to any reporters as he headed to Manchester for tomorrow's game.

Despite Hughes's sacking, the club is running as normal and the players are expected to board the team coach to travel to Manchester ahead of their match against United tomorrow.

Hughes first stepped into club management at Blackburn Rovers, where he took charge of the team for four years. He later moved to the helm of Manchester City for a year, which was followed by a season-stint at Fulham. Hughes then made his way to QPR, where he spent just 10 months.

Let's have a little look back at Hughes's managerial career. The former Manchester United forward plunged into management in 1999 at the Wales national team, where he spent five years with the side.

We all know that a managerial shift can happen at any moment though, and with Nigel Adkins favourite to next face the axe, Hughes may want to consider a move down to the coast.

So what's next for Hughes? The 49-year-old has a wealth of experience in the Premier League and he may want to remain in the top flight of English football. However, vacancies are few and far between at the moment.

Sky Sports News are claiming that, as mentioned earlier, Redknapp is the only candidate for the board and they are not in talks with any other manager.

Unlike Rafael Benitez at Chelsea, Redknapp is likely to be welcomed by the QPR fans. One sign at the weekend from the crowd read, 'Come and save us, Harry'.

Again, I should say that this account is not verified, but defender Dan Shittu, who left QPR this year, tweeted "Karma!" shortly after the news broke.

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has been asked whether Hughes's sacking was fair: "It's difficult, I think the new TV contract thats coming in, the extra funds for next year, are putting extra pressure on boards and they're reacting. You can't afford not to be in the Premier League this year and Mark might not be the only one."

Right, conflicting reports here! Sky Sports News are reporting that Redknapp is in talks with QPR over the job and that a deal is close to being agreed.

Redknapp update: According to BBC Sport, Redknapp has been coy about the QPR vacancy saying, "we'll have to wait and see." The 65-year-old is also believed to have confirmed that he has had no personal contact from the club.

Apparently, and I say apparently because the Twitter account isn't verified, but former QPR striker Rowan Vine has given his take on who should take over at Loftus Road: "I think @Joey7Barton should get the job...he was doing ok when warnock was his assistant last time..."

Reports have claimed that the board at Loftus Road are only interested in appointing Redknapp. I wonder if they have a plan B!

There were reports that Redknapp was seriously considering an offer to coach the Ukraine national side and that looked likely to happen but the QPR role could be more suited to the former Portsmouth coach.

It wasn't to be so let's take a look at Redknapp's situation. The 65-year-old, who was sacked by Spurs in the summer, has admitted over the last few months that he has turned down a number of management offers.

Fernandes has been highly supportive of Hughes over the last few months and he once said: "I have complete faith in Mark Hughes and we have a great squad, we just need to hold out for that stability and I'm sure things are going to go right."

Chairman Fernandes's tweet following the defeat to Southampton: "I feel gutted. I have put my heart and soul into this with my other shareholders. And done all we can to give support to players and management. I can only apologise to the QPR fans. They deserve better." A sign of things to come perhaps?

A Sky Sports News reporter has also claimed that Redknapp has turned his phone off, which is unusual, apparently...

Sky Sports News are reporting that Redknapp has agreed a deal with QPR to take over at Loftus Road and it will only be a matter of time before he is announced as Hughes's successor.

QPR are six points away from safety and they will be in desperate need to improve their position by the end of the hectic festive schedule. So, it's not exactly a light task for the new boss.

If an appointment is made by Monday, the new boss will have to prepare his side for a trip to Sunderland on Tuesday and a home clash against Aston Villa four days later.

So, whoever takes the job, what will they be up against?

From the sounds of it, most QPR fans are happy to see Redknapp take the job. Some have expressed an ambitious move for Pep Guardiola but I think we can all agree that that is unlikely to happen. While there has been sympathy for Hughes, a number of fans believe that it was right for him to leave, which is a far cry from Wednesday's dismissal of Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo.

While Redknapp is the overwhelming favourite to nab the vacancy, we've compiled all of the potential contenders for the position here.

Here are Hughes's stats for his 10-month term at Loftus Road:

Overall: Played: 34 Won: 8 Drawn: 6 Lost: 20

Premier League: Played: 30 Won: 6 Drawn: 6 Lost: 18

FA Cup: Played: 2 Won: 1 Drawn: 0 Lost: 1

League Cup: Played: 2 Won: 1 Drawn: 0 Lost: 1

The news regarding Hughes was first broken by the club's official Twitter account so any impending appointments, I expect, are likely to be confirmed via the social network site.

Former player Chris Kamara tweeted: "[Hughes] can't say that the club did not back him, but things just did no go right this season."

CEO Beard earlier this week told Sky Sports News: "We're working hard, that's the main thing. We're working really hard and it's important that we turn it around for the fans."

While developments seem to be quiet at the moment, why don't we have a look at who's likely to face the chop in the Premier League. Southampton's Nigel Adkins is the bookies' favourite to go, with Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill the second favourite and interestingly, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is the third likeliest to be axed.

So let's have a look at QPR's stats under Hughes this season. It provides as dismal reading for any R's fans - Drawn 4, lost 8, won 0.

Sir Alex Ferguson on Hughes in this morning's press conference: "If you don't fancy a manager, then why wait until next week."

Let's have a look at some of the odds for the potential new QPR manager. Ladbrokes have Redknapp at 1/33, Sven-Goran Erikkson at 10/1, Roberto Di Matteo at 20/1 and Alan Curbishley, Glenn Hoddle and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all at 33/1.

It'll be interesting to hear the reaction of the players as many, including Granero, have praised Hughes highly during his term, despite not winning a single game. If Redknapp comes in, the former Spurs boss may have to win over a few members of the team.

Chief executive Philip Beard has also been out on the training ground. I presume to address the coaching staff and the players regarding their managerial decision.

Mark Bowen is taking the training session as normal with the team as they prepare to take on United tomorrow.

With Redknapp being the standout favourite, do you think that he's the right man to keep QPR in the top flight?

Out of all QPR players, you'd expect Joey Barton, who is currently on loan at Marseille, to have his say on Hughes's departure but instead the controversial midfielder has opted to speak of referee Mark Clattenburg's return to officiating in the league. Hmm...

Sky Sports News are reporting that chairman Fernandes spent the best part of this week telephoning a number of the first-team players to ask them what was going wrong and it's believed that around four or five of them urged Fernandes to stick with Hughes.

It is understood that Hughes did arrive at the training ground this morning but went straight into a meeting and was informed that he was no longer needed.

If you remember, the board of directors spent a two-hour meeting discussing the future of Hughes following the club's defeat to Southampton but the manager remained in charge. It makes you wonder what has happened in these last four days to make them change their minds.

Whoever comes in won't be able to take charge of tomorrow's match against Man United so Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will be in the dugout at Old Trafford.

Interestingly, the decision to sack Hughes comes just days after it looked certain that Redknapp would be taking the Ukraine job. QPR acting fast to get their man perhaps?

Former England international Gary Lineker tweeted: "Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of QPR. He's a good friend and I wish him well."

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has constantly been in public support of Hughes throughout the struggles of this season and he tweeted following the R's 3-1 defeat to Southampton, who are also in the bottom three of the table, that "for the millionth time" Hughes would not be sacked.

According to BBC Sport, the appointment of Redknapp is a "formality".

Former winger Richard Langley has had his say on BBC Radio 5 Live: "The frustration has been brewing and the main thing is they've got such a talented squad at the moment and the results haven't been coming so you can understand the frustrations at the club. They haven't been playing as a team."

One of the major criticisms of the club has been the amount of new players, one of which being Real Madrid playmaker Esteban Granero, brought into the club in the summer transfer window. The money spent and the number of new additions have failed to help QPR push up the table.

QPR have announced in the last few minutes that today's scheduled 1.15pm pre-match press conference ahead of the side's match against Manchester United has been cancelled.

Redknapp has been out of work since the summer and reports this morning claiming that the former Portsmouth boss will be appointed this week.

Already, betting has been suspended on former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp being appointed as Hughes's successor. The 65-year-old has been in talks with Ukraine over becoming their national team boss but could all that change following today's news?

Statement continued: "Mark has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the Board of Directors with very little choice but to make a change. The Board will now be working actively to put a new managerial structure in place as soon as possible. Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge of the R's trip to Manchester United in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The club will be making a further announcement in due course."

A statement from the club was released a matter of minutes ago, which said: "Queens Park Rangers Football Club has today terminated the contract of manager Mark Hughes with immediate effect. This decision has been taken after careful consideration by the Board of Directors following numerous meetings over the last few days. The Board of Directors wish to thank Mark for his commitment, hard work and dedication in his ten months in charge."

"Mark has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the Board of Directors with very little choice but to make a change

The West London outfit have had a less-than-desirable start to the Premier League season, taking just four points from 12 games, none of which have been a victory for the former Championship club.

Well, here we go again! This is the second major managerial shift this week. Roberto Di Matteo suffered the same fate at Chelsea on Wednesday but today is all about Hughes, who is now out of a job.

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