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Amid reports of Ancelotti approach, QPR give support to current bos
QPR have hit back at ongoing speculation about the future of Neil Warnock by assuring the manager that he is still the man to take the club forward and compete in the transfer market.
Following his sacking as Chelsea manager on Sunday, Carlo Ancelotti is the latest big-name to be linked to the Loftus Road club as they prepare for life back in the Premier League next season.
But QPR co-owner Flavio Briatore has echoed the weekend sentiments of business partner Bernie Ecclestone in offering his backing for Warnock, who led the club to the 2010/11 Championship title.
Briatore also claims that funds will be made available to allow Warnock to strengthen the squad on their return to the top flight for the first time in 15 years.
"The aim is to make sure next season we are competitive, to keep all the good players we have in the squad at the moment," said Briatore.
"The aim is to make sure next season we are competitive, to keep all the good players we have in the squad at the moment."
Flavio Briatore
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"The coach now is looking to set up a fantastic club for next year.
Trust
"As for players, this is the coach's decision. We completely trust Neil, and we will try and help him put together the best squad for us to be competitive in the Premier League.
"Not for one minute do we have doubts about Neil. Zero."
Rangers, however, were rocked on Wednesday night by more boardroom unrest as Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of third co-owner Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, quit as vice-chairman.
Bhatia cited Ishan Saksena's recent removal as chairman and the decision to massively increase ticket prices next year as the reasons for his departure.
Bhatia has, however, confirmed a board representative will be appointed to monitor the Mittal family's investment in the club following a recent failed takeover.
Briatore and F1 supremo Ecclestone combined own the majority 70 per cent holding, with the latter holding the greater share after the former passed on his stake for nothing, albeit with the proviso the shares could be returned at any time.
Desire
Briatore has insisted neither he nor Ecclestone intend to sell, nor does he have any great desire to take a more hands-on role again.
"Forget about selling. Bernie and I own 70% of the club, this is what we have," added Briatore.
"We go ahead, like we have from day one when 70% of the money was put in by myself and Bernie.
"As for getting more involved, absolutely not.
"The men involved right now are the coach (Warnock) and (chairman) Gianni Paladini. Nothing has changed. I don't want to be involved at all."
Source: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...953373,00.html
QPR have hit back at ongoing speculation about the future of Neil Warnock by assuring the manager that he is still the man to take the club forward and compete in the transfer market.
Following his sacking as Chelsea manager on Sunday, Carlo Ancelotti is the latest big-name to be linked to the Loftus Road club as they prepare for life back in the Premier League next season.
But QPR co-owner Flavio Briatore has echoed the weekend sentiments of business partner Bernie Ecclestone in offering his backing for Warnock, who led the club to the 2010/11 Championship title.
Briatore also claims that funds will be made available to allow Warnock to strengthen the squad on their return to the top flight for the first time in 15 years.
"The aim is to make sure next season we are competitive, to keep all the good players we have in the squad at the moment," said Briatore.
"The aim is to make sure next season we are competitive, to keep all the good players we have in the squad at the moment."
Flavio Briatore
Quotes of the week
"The coach now is looking to set up a fantastic club for next year.
Trust
"As for players, this is the coach's decision. We completely trust Neil, and we will try and help him put together the best squad for us to be competitive in the Premier League.
"Not for one minute do we have doubts about Neil. Zero."
Rangers, however, were rocked on Wednesday night by more boardroom unrest as Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of third co-owner Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, quit as vice-chairman.
Bhatia cited Ishan Saksena's recent removal as chairman and the decision to massively increase ticket prices next year as the reasons for his departure.
Bhatia has, however, confirmed a board representative will be appointed to monitor the Mittal family's investment in the club following a recent failed takeover.
Briatore and F1 supremo Ecclestone combined own the majority 70 per cent holding, with the latter holding the greater share after the former passed on his stake for nothing, albeit with the proviso the shares could be returned at any time.
Desire
Briatore has insisted neither he nor Ecclestone intend to sell, nor does he have any great desire to take a more hands-on role again.
"Forget about selling. Bernie and I own 70% of the club, this is what we have," added Briatore.
"We go ahead, like we have from day one when 70% of the money was put in by myself and Bernie.
"As for getting more involved, absolutely not.
"The men involved right now are the coach (Warnock) and (chairman) Gianni Paladini. Nothing has changed. I don't want to be involved at all."
Source: http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...953373,00.html
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