Harry Redknapp Resigns from QPR Job: Latest Details, Reaction and More

Harry Redknapp has resigned as Queens Park Rangers boss due to upcoming knee replacement surgery.

The veteran manager's decision was reported by the London club's official Twitter account:

Redknapp offered comment to QPR's website:

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I have had such a fantastic time at QPR. I would like to thank the Board, the players and all my staff and especially the supporters who have been absolutely fantastic to me since I arrived at the club for their tremendous support.

Sadly I need immediate surgery on my knee which is going to stop me from doing my job in the coming weeks. It means I won’t be able to be out on the training pitch every day, and if I can’t give 100 per cent I feel it’s better for someone else to take over the reins.

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Duncan Wright of the Daily Star confirmed Les Ferdinand and Chris Ramsey will now lead the team:

QPR's official statement suggests this will be the case "until further notice." Chairman Tony Fernandes now has the task of finding a full-time replacement for Redknapp, who joined the club in 2012 after stints with clubs including Tottenham, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Fernandes expressed his gratitude for Redknapp's efforts, which were reported by QPR: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Harry for everything he has done for QPR during his time in charge. We part on good terms and I would personally like to wish him all the best for the future."

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At least one Rangers player was sorry to see Redknapp leave, in midfielder Joey Barton:

Redknapp wasn't the only QPR coach to leave on Tuesday; assistant manager Glenn Hoddle announced his own departure from the club:  

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“I am a bit shocked and surprised, to tell you the truth. We all know football is a results-orientated businesss but I always felt that given a few more games, Harry could have turned it around down there at the bottom.

“It would have only taken a couple of good results to have achieved that as it is very tight down there.

“But that’s football for you. I have enjoyed coming back into coaching and I thanked Harry for giving me that opportunity to tip my toe back into the coaching arena.

“I have enjoyed every minute. I wished him all the best and I do sincerely hope QPR can stay up. I would love the players to turn it around as I have enjoyed working with them – and hope I have improved them.”

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Paul Hayward of The Telegraph suggests there could be something more to Redknapp's departure, however:

Redknapp departs less than 24 hours after the January transfer window came to a close. Potential candidates such as Tim Sherwood, Glenn Hoddle, Gianfranco Zola and Ferdinand are currently favourites to take over the position permanently, reported by Oddschecker.

The outgoing boss leaves his side second from bottom in the Premier League. QPR are currently one point from safety and face a major challenge to remain in the top division.