QPR man linked with FA position as Dan Ashworth departs for Brighton
Could the Hoops face a fight to keep hold of their man?
By
Phil Spencer
Former FA board member Dame Heather Rabbatts called Ashworth's position 'untenable' after claims by Women in Football the FA did not carry out due diligence when Mark Sampson was appointed as England women's boss in 2013.
Ashworth helped appoint Sampson - who was sacked after evidence of "inappropriate and unacceptable" behaviour with female players in a previous role - in December 2013.
He did, however, stay on and was part of England manager Gareth Southgate's staff as the national team reached the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup.
QPR legend Les Ferdinand is encouraging fans to join the charity march (Image: PA)
It would certainly be a big role for Ferdinand to step into if he was approached, but the former QPR striker has certainly proven himself as a man capable of handling pressure.
Ferdinand has been a central figure in the work going on behind the scenes at Loftus Road to build a long and sustainable future for the club.
This has included battling Financial Fair Play, developing the club's youth academy set-up, balancing the book in the senior squad and working hard to establish an entertaining brand of football for the Hoops.
While this work is still in the early stages, Ferdinand can be proud of the job he has done of late as he tries to help QPR back to a stable footing.
The role of technical director with the FA would be a huge opportunity, and one which Ferdinand would undoubtedly be honoured to be considered for.
Could the Hoops face a fight to keep hold of their man?
By
Phil Spencer
- 11:51, 26 SEP 2018
Former FA board member Dame Heather Rabbatts called Ashworth's position 'untenable' after claims by Women in Football the FA did not carry out due diligence when Mark Sampson was appointed as England women's boss in 2013.
Ashworth helped appoint Sampson - who was sacked after evidence of "inappropriate and unacceptable" behaviour with female players in a previous role - in December 2013.
He did, however, stay on and was part of England manager Gareth Southgate's staff as the national team reached the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup.
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QPR legend Les Ferdinand is encouraging fans to join the charity march (Image: PA)
It would certainly be a big role for Ferdinand to step into if he was approached, but the former QPR striker has certainly proven himself as a man capable of handling pressure.
Ferdinand has been a central figure in the work going on behind the scenes at Loftus Road to build a long and sustainable future for the club.
This has included battling Financial Fair Play, developing the club's youth academy set-up, balancing the book in the senior squad and working hard to establish an entertaining brand of football for the Hoops.
While this work is still in the early stages, Ferdinand can be proud of the job he has done of late as he tries to help QPR back to a stable footing.
The role of technical director with the FA would be a huge opportunity, and one which Ferdinand would undoubtedly be honoured to be considered for.
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