Source: Daily_Mail
Hart named new QPR boss as former Portsmouth manager replaces Magilton
Back in the dug-out: Paul Hart[LNB]Paul Hart has been named the new manager of Queens Park Rangers.[LNB]Sportsmail reported on Tuesday that the former Portsmouth boss would take the reigns at Loftus Road and Rangers have now confirmed the appointment after announcing that Jim Magilton had left the club by 'mutual consent'.[LNB]Former Luton boss Mick Harford, who had a spell in caretaker charge of Rangers in 2007, will be Hart's assistant, with the pair handed contracts till the end of the season.[LNB]The departure of Magilton, along with his assistant John Gorman, was confirmed late on Wednesday night. Northern Irishman Magilton's chances of holding on to his job disappeared when anumber of players privately confirmed to those leading the club'sinternal investigation that the manager had attacked Buzsaky.[LNB] Battle: QPR's Peter Ramage vies with West Brom's Jerome Thomas during the clubs' 2-2 draw on Monday[LNB]Centre of attention: Akos Buzsaky[LNB]Magiltonwas suspended after the events reveled exclusively by Sportsmail that followed the 3-1 defeat at Watford 10 days ago. Buzsaky has threatened topress charges amid claims his boss butted him in the dressing room, though Magilton has denied any wrongdoing.[LNB]Hart's appointment sees the Rangers managerial reins change hands foran incredible ninth time in just over two years since Briatore arrivedat the club. [LNB]Permanent bosses John Gregory, Luigi De Canio, Iain Dowie, PauloSousa and Magilton have departed while Harford, Gareth Ainsworth(twice) and, in the last week, youth coaches Steve Gallen and MarcBircham, have had spells as caretaker bosses. [LNB]Magilton was in charge for 23 games, Sousa lasted 26 and Dowie managed just 15. [LNB]Hart inherits a team lying 12th in the Coca-Cola Championship, justthree points from the play-off places, following a 2-2 draw at WestBrom on Monday. [LNB]Their first game in charge will be against Sheffield United at Loftus Road onSaturday.[LNB] Departure: Jim Magilton (left) and his assistant John Gorman have left their posts[LNB] Hart set to take over at QPR as Magilton leaves after players back BuzsakyTHE 2009/10 SACK RACE: You're fired! Ousted QPR boss Jim Magilton takes managerial casualty list to 23West Brom 2 QPR 2: Late Cox clincher saves Albion as Rangers line up HartLEO'S LONDON: It's time the FA came down hard on the likes of Benoit Assou-Ekotto FOLLOW QPR IN OUR STATS ZONE[LNB]
