Following the sacking of Queens Park Rangers manager Steve McClaren on April Fool’s Day this week, it’s fair to say a number of different types of manager have now been linked with the vacant Loftus Road hotseat.
Some quarters have hinted at a potential return for Ian ‘Ollie’ Holloway. Others have spoken about the potential for Kenny Jackett, Lee Bowyer or Gareth Ainsworth.
I actually though Pompey gaffer Jackett would get the groundswell of support given what he’s achieved previously in his career, and whilst working strictly to budgets of all types at Millwall and Wolverhampton Wanderers, but glancing some fan thoughts on social media, there are some strong arguments being made for Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer.
He certainly fits the Young Up and coming Manager which is what we should be trying to entice to the club. Would be a good appointment if true certainly better than many others mentioned.
— KEVIN ANGELL (@angell58) April 2, 2019
Used to working with lunatics at board level totally out of left field but I’d go with him for next season
— William wall (@Wombatpart2) April 2, 2019
Bowyer is 100% the best option for us in my eyes. The only person mentioned who I’d genuinely be happy with as an appointment #QPR
— Rory (@NW6Ranger) April 3, 2019
Kind of agree, although for me he's the only person mentioned who doesn't completely horrify me, not sure I'd go as far to say I'd be happy.
Seems to have done a good job in tough circumstances though which is basically the enviroment he's walking into at LR.
— Jack (@JackM_QPR) April 3, 2019
Personally I’d take Lee Bowyer and Lyle Taylor who’s an outstanding talent and give them back Cousins!
— Mr QPR (@QPRforum) April 2, 2019
Wouldn’t mind Lee Bowyer tbf ????♂️
— QPR FC (@OfficialQPRFAN) April 2, 2019
Get lee bowyer
— Harry (@QPR_Harry) April 2, 2019
By no means can I fault what Bowyer has achieved at The Valley as they are sat in fifth place in League One and largely, comfortably set for a Play-Off spot this year. And yes, he’s dealing and working under the constraints of an interesting owner in the shape of Roland Duchatalet.
But the groundwork for me was done by Karl Robinson mainly and he’s reaped the benefits of players gaining experience and finding their feet – but that doesn’t mean I downplay the job he’s done.
I’m just not as convinced as others here it seems but that doesn’t mean I’m right of course.