R's begin another manager search

10 April 2009 11:16
The former Portugal midfielder was fired on Thursday night after just five months and 26 matches in charge following the row over Dexter Blackstock's loan move to Nottingham Forest.[LNB]Blackstock, Rangers' top scorer this season with 12 goals, left for the City Ground before last month's loan deadline and Sousa admitted after Saturday's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace - which proved to be his final game in charge - that the move had happened without his knowledge, with sporting director Gianni Paladini informing him that the transfer was done.[LNB]Speaking after that game, he said: "I gave the players two days off after the Bristol City game and when I came back Mr Paladini told me he had an agreement (for Blackstock) to go on loan.[LNB]"It is a decision for the board and only they can answer it. I'm not frustrated, I said from the first day I have to adapt and try to do my best with the players I have."[LNB]Player-coach Gareth Ainsworth takes charge at Burnley on Saturday with Dennis Wise, Paul Ince and Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson already linked with role.[LNB][LNB]

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