Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink sacked by Queens Park Rangers

Hasselbaink has been sacked as QPR manager (Picture: Getty)

Queens Park Rangers __have announced the sacking of manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink after a poor run of recent form.

The Dutchman only look over at Loftus Road last December, but a disappointing 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest in their last game as sealed his fate.

📝 BREAKING: #QPR __have parted company with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: https://t.co/8q7eip040p pic.twitter.com/TqZtljJb87

— QPR FC (@QPRFC) November 5, 2016

QPR find themselves 17th in the Championship at the moment, and have just one win from their last five games.

A club with big expectations, it is little surprise to see the Londoners begin their search for a new manager, with an update supposedly set to be made soon.

QPR statement

QPR have parted company with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

The Dutchman leaves Loftus Road following today’s 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in the Sky Bet Championship.

Hasselbaink joined QPR in December 2015 and oversaw 47 matches in charge, winning 14, drawing 18 and losing 15.

The club appreciates Jimmy’s efforts during his time in charge and wishes him all the best for the future.

Owing to the international break, the First Team squad will return to training on Wednesday. A further update regarding the club’s managerial situation will be made in due course.