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Is Paul Clement to be named the new QPR boss? Bayern Munich coach ‘follows’ Hoops chairman Tony Fernandes on Twitter
Maybe they are long-time friends, but the move made today on social media could be a big clue to Clement's future
by JOHN HUTCHINSON
6th November 2016, 10:52 pm
PAUL CLEMENT has dropped a major hint he could be in line for the QPR manager’s job.
The former
Derby County boss is now coaching at
Bayern Munich, but intriguingly followed Hoops chairman Tony Fernandes on Twitter today.
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Paul Clement has followed QPR chairman Tony Fernandes on Twitter – next QPR boss?
With Clement’s odds having tumbled down to 6/1 second favourite for the job today, has there already been discussions between Clement and the
QPR supremo?
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The 44 year old turned down an offer to join
Sam Allardyce’s coaching staff with England (probably a wise move), but a move back to his native London might well appeal.
He is also a QPR fan, was born nearby in Wandsworth, and his father David made 472 appearances for the Hoops.
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Paul Clement’s last job in England was with Derby County, and he might fancy a return to his native London with QPR.
Clement was also on a three-man shortlist to replace Harry Redknapp back in 2015, before Chris Ramsey stepped into the breach – albeit unsuccessfully.
QPR are looking to move swiftly to fill the void left by
sacking Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
The Dutchman was reportedly told five minutes after the final whistle blew of the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest that his time was up.
Hasselbaink was told by general manager Les Ferdinand not to say a word to the media or players about the decision.
Hasselbaink had feared the worst when owner Tony Fernandes sent him a text last week saying that the current squad should be chasing promotion.
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Tony Fernandes will be looking to move swiftly to replace Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in the Hoops hotseat
Tim Sherwood is the frontrunner to take over at Loftus Road, but this latest development, on social media for the world to see, might well shift the goalposts somewhat.
And it seems the appointment would go down well with fans, who were quick to spot Fernandes' new social media friend.
Steve Allen believes the appointment would bring "entertaining football" to Loftus Road, while Niamh Gleeson "hopes it's true".
Paul Clement is coming, now lets get playing some entertaining football!
— steve allen (@steveallen82)
November 6, 2016
Paul Clement, hope it's true
— Shawn (@MoistStrawberry)
November 6, 2016
Didn't realise Paul Clement was coaching at Bayern now. Would have him over Sherwood all day, despite the spell at Derby
— William QPR (@BillQPR)
November 6, 2016
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