Warnock rues QPR sacking

Neil Warnock has expressed disappointment at his sacking as QPR manager, claiming that the club have made the wrong decision.

Warnock was relieved of his duties on Sunday after a poor run of results saw his side slip to within a point of the Premier League relegation zone.

The former Sheffield United manager has spoken out in the wake of his departure, insisting it was the wrong decision for the club to make at the time – particularly given his achievements at Loftus Road.

He told Sky Sports News: “I take full responsibility for what’s happened and where we are. We are in the Premier League and it’s a fabulous league.”

“I think I have probably done 10 years’ work in 22 months the things I have had to put up with and deal with at the club.”

“I am disappointed to leave now. I could see the hard work we had done with two or three additions, but that’s life.”

“I just want to thank all the fans, the fans have been fantastic with the response over the last few days.”

“I would like to give a massive thank you to everybody at QPR and it’s been an amazing ride, where we were when I took over and what’s happened.”

Mark Hughes was confirmed as Warnock’s replacement on Tuesday.

Warnock has issued a warning to his successor, however, insisting that a change of manager does not guarantee a change in fortunes on the pitch.

“I think at the end of the day somebody buys the club and (QPR owner) Tony (Fernandes) has a decision to make and he stands by or falls (by it),” Warnock said.

“I think it is the wrong decision because I am biased.”

“People think every time you get a new manager it works, but we will have to see to see.”

“I still felt very confident. We have been so close in the last ten games to nearly winning every game, but individual errors, etc.”

“But at the end of the day decisions have to be made and I get on with it.”