Smith turns down QPR role

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.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2006 - 10:50

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.

Rangers placed manager Ian Holloway on “gardening leave” on Monday and chairman Gianni Paladini offered Smith – who managed Rangers from 1985-88 – a role alongside caretaker-boss Gary Waddock.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Loftus Road Person: Smith Person: Jim Smith Person: Ian Holloway Person: Gianni Paladini Person: Gary Waddock Person: Holloway Organisation: QPR Organisation: Rangers Organisation: Leicester Organisation: Sky Sports News

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