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Friday, January 26, 2007

100 Days Since QPR "Parted Company With" Gary Waddock

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One hundred days ago, Gary Wadock's departure from Loftus Road was announced by the club, employing the phrase "[QPR] have parted company with Gary Waddock." What made this "surprising" was that Waddock's departure came just weeks after Chairman Paladini and new manager, John Gregory had specifically declared that the demoted Waddock would be staying and working with and under (and learning from) new manager, Gregory. It was also made stranger by the choice of wording.
Waddock was appointed first acting manager last February after Chairman Paladini placed Ian Holloway on "Gardening Leave", and then "permanent" manager in June.
In recent weeks, several of the players signed this summer during the Waddock managership have departed the club. Whether Waddock was solely and entirely responsible for finding and signing them, is an interesting question.

October 19, 2006 -QPR OFFICIAL STATEMENT - WADDOCK DEPARTS
Queens Park Rangers Football Club have parted company with Gary Waddock.
Waddock was named as manager on June 28 after a spell as caretaker manager following the departure of Ian Holloway.
The former Rangers midfielder moved into a coaching role when John Gregory was then appointed at the end of last month.
QPR would like to thank Gary and wish him every success in the future.
Statement

How Paladini and Gregory and Waddock described Waddock's new role immediately after the change of managers -
Waddock "It's the right decision for the club, I'm just thankful that Gianni thinks enough of me to keep me here as Assistant Manager. "I look forward to working with John, we both played together under Terry Venables and have the same work ethic.
"I'll learn a lot from him and I'm sure that this appointment will benefit the club I love."
Paladini and Gregory on Waddock's New Role

NB: Chairman Paladini's September 22 comments re John Gregory's appointment as manager, and Gary Waddock's role in the new regime
Paladini Video

Waddock's Managerial Record 3 wins in 22 games. One win in his last 19 games.
2005/06 Played 14: 2 wins 5 draws 7 Lost
2006/2007: Played 8: 1 Win, 3 Draws, 3 Losses
2006/2007 Season
L - Burnley 2-0 QPR 05-08-2006
D - QPR 2-2 Leeds 08-08-2006
W - QPR 2-0 Southend 12-08-2006
D - Preston 1-1 QPR 19-08-2006
L - QPR 1-3 Ipswich 25-08-2006
D - Plymouth 1-1 QPR 09-09-2006
L - QPR 0-2 Birmingham 12-09-2006
L - Colchester 2-1 QPR 16-09-2006
2005/2006 Season-
W - QPR 1-0 Millwall 11-02-2006
L - C Palace 2-1 QPR 14-02-2006
W - Sheff Utd 2-3 QPR 25-02-2006
D - QPR 0-0 Wolves 04-03-2006
D - Sheff Wed 1-1 QPR 11-03-2006
D - QPR 1-1 Brighton 18-03-2006
D - Cardiff 0-0 QPR 25-03-2006
L - QPR 1-2 Stoke 29-03-2006
L - QPR 1-2 Crewe 01-04-2006
L - Burnley 1-0 QPR 08-04-2006
D - QPR 1-1 Derby 15-04-2006
L - Norwich 3-2 QPR 17-04-2006
L - QPR 1-2 Watford 22-04-2006
L - Reading 2-1 QPR 30-04-2006
Waddock Record

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