Saturday 24 November 2012 11:07, UK
Harry Redknapp says he is looking forward to the challenge of attempting to lead QPR away from the Premier League relegation zone.
QPR owner Tony Fernandes took to Twitter to reassure fans that he still had the same vision for the club as when he took charge last year. "Though we have a change the long term vision of the club remains and much good work has already been done and will continue," he wrote. "This is a club where the chairman and shareholders look at all things in a long term view. But also take the views of the fans who are the most important constituents of the club. To us fans come first." Fernandes constantly backed Hughes on the social networking site as the club went in search of their maiden league victory but a 3-1 home defeat to Southampton last weekend proved to be the final straw. A club statement read: "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 10 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."
