Chairman: Holloway’s Hoops days over

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.

Holloway was put on “gardening leave” by Paladini after asking permission to speak to Championship rivals Leicester, who are in search of a new manager after sacking Craig Levein.

Paladini also revealed he will not sack Holloway, even if he is not offered the manager’s role at Leicester, and if necessary would continue to pay the 42-year-old the duration of his two-year contract.