And so it comes to this; QPR chairman Tony Fernandes sits at the poker table in his underpants, carefully placing the keys to his house on the summit of a large pile of chips.

I noticed this week that a front cover of Sport — the free London magazine — has been nominated for UK magazine cover of the year.

It is a continuing conceit of the human condition that allows us believe we are regularly blazing trails.

Liverpool have completed the signing of teenage prospect Jordan Ibe from Wycombe.

STEVE STAUNTON was obviously disappointed.

AS the Premier League season heads towards an exciting climax – arguably the most gripping since Michael Thomas galloped through the heart of the Liverpool defence on May 26, 1989 – it’s worth remembering that, despite its cosmopolitan values, English football remains one of the tightest closed shops in the sporting world.

Wycombe have today confirmed the appointment of former Republic of Ireland international Gary Waddock as their new manager.

QPR were today set to unveil John Gregory as their new manager, with former boss Gary Waddock handed the job of first-team coach.

QPR have completed the signing of striker Dexter Blackstock from Southampton for an undisclosed fee.

PLYMOUTH are expecting new boss Ian Holloway to prove a long-term success at Home Park.

Gary Waddock has been appointed QPR manager on a full-time basis.

QPR chairman Gianni Paladini admitted there is no way back for Ian Holloway at Loftus Road as he unveiled reserve-team coach Gary Waddock as the club’s new caretaker manager.

Former QPR boss Jim Smith has rejected the chance to re-join the club – but did not rule out a return in the near future.

QPR have placed manager Ian Holloway on ‘gardening leave’ as speculation mounts over the possibility of him taking over at Coca-Cola Championship rivals Leicester.