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Sunday, November 19, 2006

One Month Since Gary Waddock "Vanished"

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Few QPR fans disagreed with the decision to replace Gary Waddock as manager with John Gregory. And Gregory has proven a great choice and done a brilliant job (surprising some skeptics - including some bloggers!) But....the departure of Waddock a couple of weeks after it was categorically announced by Paladini and Gregory and Waddock that Waddock WOULD be staying as Gregory's assistant was suprprising; and the rationale for the change was never explained. The choice of language "Queens Park Rangers Football Club have parted company with Gary Waddock..." suggested that Waddock's departure was not exactly his decision.

November 20, 2006 QPR Official Site - 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.
QPR

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

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