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11;30 am: Reuters - QPR appoint De Canio as new manager - Italian media
MILAN, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Former Siena coach Luigi De Canio is the new manager of Queen's Park Rangers, Italian media reported on Friday.
The Championship side, recently bought for Formula One magnates Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone, are bottom of the table and sacked John Gregory earlier this month.
Reports in Italy said 50-year-old De Canio had signed a two-year deal late on Thursday but QPR made no official comment.
Several high profile Italians have been linked to the post because of Briatore's involvement. Reports said Briatore turned to De Canio after talks with former Palermo coach Francesco Guidolin broke down. Reuters
Posting on an Italian site, but as of 11:00 am, nothing on QPR's official site as of now which focuses on QPR at Charlton and injury update. "R's Caretaker Manager Mick Harford is unlikely to make wholesale changes to his squad...Danny Nardiello (hamstring) and Sampsa Timoska (knee) are both pushing for recalls, while Jason Jarrett could return after being ruled out against Preston North End on Tuesday night under the terms of his three month loan spell..."
From Italian Site: "OFFICIAL, De Canio to QPR
Posted 26.10 09.30 by Redazione TMW
QPR have made official the new trainer Gigi De Canio. The italian trainer has overcame the associated Guidolin, since many time the nominated for english bench. De Canio would have signed a two years deal suggested by Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone. Report
Earlier today: De Canio?
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