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Monday 1 April 2019 15:48, UK
Steve McClaren has been sacked by QPR after less than 11 months in charge of the club.
McClaren's departure follows Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Bolton Wanderers, which left the club 17th in the Sky Bet Championship - eight points above the relegation places.
QPR have confirmed assistant manager John Eustace will take charge of the first-team on an interim basis while the club conducts its search for McClaren's successor.
"Making a decision such as this is never easy, particularly when you are talking about someone as professional and dedicated as Steve," said QPR chief executive Lee Hoos.
"We are grateful to him for all his efforts during his time with us. It is well documented that we are in a period of transition as we work hard to make the club financially stable.
"With that comes challenges, not least the cutting of the wage bill while aiming to remain competitive.
"As we look to the future, and taking recent results into account, we feel now is the right time to re-evaluate where we are."
Director of football Les Ferdinand added: "Steve has worked incredibly hard during his time with us but as we start to make plans for next year we feel this change is necessary now, rather than wait until the end of the season, or risk having to make such a decision early in the new campaign."
McClaren was first appointed manager at Loftus Road in May on a two-year deal, replacing former boss Ian Holloway.
QPR lost their first four games in the Championship under McClaren but then went on to win eight of their next 13.
However, recent form has seen the west London club win just one of their last 11 games - a 1-0 victory at home to Leeds on February 26.
QPR next face Championship leaders Norwich at Carrow Road on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
