Gareth Ainsworth

Gareth Ainsworth has left his orange 1969 fastback Ford Mustang in a car park a few streets away. He is not wearing the lucky red snakeskin boots he rocked ...

Ambition is not always about millions of pounds and silverware and the best of this and the best of that. QPR is a big job but it's a club close to his heart and for now he is happy to keep challenging himself every day. 'Just be you and you is good enough. People don't like things that are different and he is different because he did not play at a high level so he has had to earn his respect. I am ambitious to be happy, to be content, to be myself. You don't prosper in the cut-throat world of the English lower leagues just because people take a shine to you because you have never renounced your love for Guns N' Roses and Motley Crue. But if you see a weakness or you want to be able to exploit something, then you do it. 'The way I look, the way I dress, it doesn't make any difference to my performance. They can say what they want but the lesson is that it is really important to be yourself.' In our thirst for difference; for character, there is a danger we overlook the quality of his work. He is not wearing the lucky red snakeskin boots he rocked for the League One play-off final at Wembley in 2020 when his Wycombe Wanderers team were promoted to the Championship, either. It is a long way from rock and roll out here.

Sam Grace and David Wates were seen taking charge at Wycombe Wanderers' training ground as Gareth Ainsworth's move to Queens Park Rangers edges…

Today's— James Richings (@James_BFP) As confirmed by— James Richings (@James_BFP) Both Ainsworth, and assistant manager Richard Dobson, were not seen on the training pitches, but this isn’t to say that they were not present at the Marlow Road site.

Wycombe boss still front runner for Loftus Road job despite reports over Holden move.

[Wycombe](/topic/wycombe) boss Ainsworth, who spent seven years at Loftus Road as a player, [ quickly emerged as the front runner on Monday](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/next-qpr-manager-ainsworth-jones-b1061592.html), with the QPR hierarchy keen to make a swift appointment in a bid to reverse their alarming slide. [failed takeover by a Charlie Methven-led consortium](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/charlton-takeover-update-sandgaard-methven-holden-b1059490.html). [Neil Critchley’s sacking](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/qpr-sack-neil-critchley-b1061481.html) on Sunday.

The Rs parted ways with ex-Blackpool boss Neil Critchley on Sunday evening, following a winless run of 10 games. QPR have slipped down to 17th in the table, ...

Ainsworth has managed Wycombe since 2012 and has them in the hunt for the League One play-offs again. [ finalising a move](https://twitter.com/skysports_sheth/status/1627969578922909696?s=20) for their former midfielder - who spent seven years at the club. With compensation said to be agreed between the Chairboys and QPR though, it looks as though his long-stint at Adams Park may be coming to an end. It leaves the west London club on the hunt for a new boss and Wycombe Wanderers chief Ainsworth is the runaway favourite. Rovers of course moved for Jon Dahl Tomasson in the end, while the Blackburn-born manager stayed at Adams Park. QPR have slipped down to 17th in the table, having been top of the Championship on October 22nd.

EFL pundit Ali Maxwell has offered his thoughts as QPR close in on the appointment of Gareth Ainsworth.

“The other thing is out of possession, they’ve been unbelievably good. So I’m looking forward to seeing how it looks.” “I agree with you that Wycombe’s style of play looks different to three years ago or two years ago in the Championship. Not really shown that much quality on that front, as well. “Lyndon Dykes in particular who is currently recovering from quite a serious illness and therefore I don’t think is around. They go back to front quickly.

Gareth Ainsworth is QPR's new head coach, agreeing a three-and-a-half-year deal at Loftus Road.

“I would like to thank Wycombe Wanderers for their professionalism. I will be giving my absolute everything for this football club.” Looking ahead to life in the QPR dugout, Ainsworth explained: “I really want to challenge myself.

Q. PR have confirmed the appointment of former midfielder Gareth Ainsworth as the club's new manager, following Neil Critchley's departure. Ainsworth, who made ...

“It’s the club where I was most known for playing and you get moments in your career that resonate with you forever. I know Gareth is looking forward to seeing them at Loftus Road on Saturday and he can’t wait to get going.” “It has been a whirlwind two days and leaving Wycombe Wanderers was very tough because of the connection there.

Gareth Ainsworth has left Wycombe to become the new head coach of QPR, with Colchesters Matt Bloomfield set to replace him at the League One side.

"I would like to thank Wycombe Wanderers for their professionalism. We have the utmost respect for them and are hugely sympathetic as we recognise the challenging nature of these circumstances." "I loved my time here as a player and hopefully I can go on and love my time here as a manager as well."

QPR have appointed Gareth Ainsworth as their new manager - ending his 12-and-a-half-year reign as Wycombe boss.The R's sacked Neil Critchley over the.

I will be giving my absolute everything for this football club.” [part-time rock star](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/16779982/wycombe-boss-gareth-ainsworth-singing-christmas-lights/) and [all-round brilliant character](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19914214/wycombe-boss-gareth-ainsworth-sheffield-wednesday/) led the Chairboys to promotion to League One in 2017-18 and then up to the Championship two years later. [losing the play-off final](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/18477251/gareth-ainsworth-braids-wycombe-mk-dons/) to Sunderland last year. “I want to get Loftus Road absolutely rocking again and I hope the fans will get right behind me and right behind the team. “We wish them only the best for the remainder of the season and the future." “To be trusted by the board here and those above me, I want to be able to pay them back in droves. [Championship leaders in October under Michael Beale](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20690829/qpr-new-manager-neil-critchley/) to a side flirting with relegation after [Critchley's woeful two months in the hot seat](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21440743/qpr-sack-manager-neil-critchley/) that produced just one win from 12 matches. [Wycombe](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/12327864/wycombe-wanderers/) for the final years of his professional playing career, then moved into the dugout to great success. "This is going to be a real challenge because the club is so special to me, and so huge as well. [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALL](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [QPR](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1225930/queens-park-rangers/) and when I spoke about something special forcing me away from Wycombe, this was pretty special. [Championship](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/championship/) table, luring him away from Adams Park at long last.

Gareth Ainsworth leaves Wycombe to become Queens Park Rangers head coach and is set to be replaced by Colchester boss Matt Bloomfield.

[posted on Twitter](https://twitter.com/daRealAkinfenwa/status/1628088192946647043): "Today is a day of contrasting emotions. Matt Bloomfield knows the Wycombe way so it's no surprise he is taking over. He is the Wild Thing, that's his nickname, he's in a rock band, he drives a Mustang, he's a proper character. He has this aura around him. [18th in League Two](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/league-two/table), nine points clear of the bottom two. I want to get Loftus Road absolutely rocking again." [now 10 points adrift of the top six](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/championship/table) and only eight above the relegation zone. [before losing to Sunderland.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/60572959) "Everyone at Wycombe Wanderers will forever remember the memories created by - and the legacy left by - Gareth Ainsworth and Richard Dobson throughout their time at Adams Park, and wishes the two of them, plus Josh, every success for the next chapter of their careers," said a club statement. [seventh in League One](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/league-one/table), just three points outside the play-off places. Aided by seasoned professionals like Bloomfield - who was signed by former Wycombe boss Tony Adams in 2003 - and cult hero Adebayo Akinfenwa, he led them to promotion from League Two in 2018 and two years later guided the club to the second tier of English football for the first time. [sacked after just 12 games in charge.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64654963)

Gareth Ainsworth has been appointed as the new manager of Championship side Queens Park Rangers. Ainsworth, who is a Wokingham resident, had been in charge ...

They only spent one season in England’s second division and were narrowly relegated, losing out to Derby County by just one point. Wycombe were victorious at Wembley Stadium over Oxford United in the play-off final which saw them win promotion to the Championship Gareth Ainsworth has been appointed as the new manager of Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

Wycombe Wanderers have confirmed the departure of manager Gareth Ainsworth to Queens Park Rangers. The 49-year-old joins the West London club following the ...

“I would like to thank Wycombe Wanderers for their professionalism. “We understand the frustration of the fans and are hugely grateful for their support. “We wish them only the best for the remainder of the season and the future. “Gareth’s determination to be a success is very evident and we are excited to see the impact he will have.” We have the utmost respect for them and are hugely sympathetic as we recognise the challenging nature of these circumstances. “I loved my time here as a player and hopefully I can go on and love my time here as a manager as well.”

Former Hoops midfielder Ainsworth, 49, has signed a three-and-a-half year deal to replace Neil Critchley, who was sacked on Sunday after just 12 games in charge ...

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Falling narrowly short of survival, Ainsworth launched a bid to return to the Championship at the first time of asking last season. Ainsworth was at the double in a 5-0 opening day win over Blackpool which set the tone for the rest of the campaign, with QPR eventually securing automatic promotion on the final day of the season following a 3-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Ainsworth led the Chairboys from the foot of League Two to the Championship during his time at Adams Park, becoming arguably Wycombe's greatest-ever manager in the process having achieved against the odds time and again.

Gareth Ainsworth returns to QPR 13 years after leaving as a player; Rangers sacked Neil Critchley on Sunday after just one win in his 12 games in charge, ...

Gareth's determination to be a success is very evident and we are excited to see the impact he will have." We have the utmost respect for them and are hugely sympathetic as we recognise the challenging nature of these circumstances. I want to get Loftus Road absolutely rocking again and I hope the fans will get right behind me and right behind the team. QPR CEO Lee Hoos said: "We are delighted to have been able to bring Gareth in so quickly. It's the club where I was most known for playing and you get moments in your career that resonate with you forever. "But this is QPR and when I spoke about something special forcing me away from Wycombe, this was pretty special.

After ten-plus years of pushing the boundaries at Wycombe Wanderers, Gareth Ainsworth is stepping up to return to Championship side QPR.

QPR just need results for the time being before Ainsworth can have a summer to settle in before next season. That feels a long way off right now, but Ainsworth at least now has enough strings on his managerial bow to ensure that he can get them out of their current mire. Ainsworth has a reputation for preferring a negative approach as a manager, with long-ball tactics and time-wasting riling up opponents in the Championship especially. This worked a treat over the past few seasons as Ainsworth brought the club immense levels of success. The Hoops have some quality Championship operators in their squad. But they did not get relegated with a whimper as they fought right up to the final day before finishing 22nd.